WAMPLER Cryptid Fuzz Pedal User Guide

WAMPLER Cryptid Fuzz Pedal User Guide

The Cryptid is a fuzz pedal from the deepest, darkest depths of Brian Wampler’s imagination.

Input: from Instrument

Output: to Amplifier

Volume: Controls the total output volume. Turning clockwise increases.

Tone: Adjust the amount of high-end, turning clockwise will increase the high-end frequencies present.

Fuzz: Turning clockwise increases amount of fuzz.

Character: Adjusts bias and ‘sputter’.

Chime: Adjusts brightness. Up is bright, middle is dark, down is stock. This control is dependent on the position of the “fuzz” control, like the bright switch on an amp.

Tight: Adjusts bass response. Up is bass heavy, middle offers a tighter bass response, down is stock.

Power: This pedal was designed around the usage of a 9-18V DC power source. To avoid damage to the pedal, do not exceed 18V DC, do not use center pin positive adapters, and do not use AC power. Use only a 19 – 18V DC power source that is intended for guitar pedals. This pedal draws approximately 15mA at 9V and 30mA at 18V.

Tips ’n’ Tricks:

The character knob works like a bias control; turning it counterclockwise tightens, while clockwise loosens for a spitty, gated sound.
The chime switch adjusts highs before clipping and affects impedance. Middle gives no chime, bottom provides some, and top offers the most, similar to a presence control – with fuzz control all the way up it has no effect, the lower the fuzz control, the more the effect.

The tight switch adjusts bass levels; middle is the least, down is moderate, and top is the most bass.
The tone control is post-clipping and operates separately from the chime switch.

For best response, avoid using buffered bypass pedals before this one. Settings are flexible, so adjust to suit your rig and preferences.
This is an original fuzz circuit featuring NPN, PNP transistors, and FETs.

Some of Brian’s suggested settings – use these as a starting point to find your perfect tone.

WAMPLER Pedals Limited Warranty.

WAMPLER offers a 5 year warranty to the original purchaser that this WAMPLER product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. A dated sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, neglect,normal cosmetic wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures and service, repair or modifications to the product, which have not been authorized by WAMPLER. If this product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair replacement as provided below.

RETURN PROCEDURES In the unlikely event that a defect should occur, follow the procedure outlined below. Defective products must be shipped, together with a dated sales receipt, freight prepaid and insured directly to WAMPLER SERVICE DEPT – 5300 Harbor Street, Commerce, CA 90040, USA.

A Return Authorization Number must be obtained from our Customer Service Department prior to shipping the product. Products must be shipped in their original packaging or its equivalent; in any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. The Returns Authorization Number must appear in large print directly below the shipping address. Always include a brief description of the defect, along with your correct return address and telephone number. When emailing to enquire about a returned product, always refer to the Return Authorization Number. If WAMPLER determines that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during the warranty period, WAMPLER has the option or repairing or replacing the product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts become a property of WAMPLER. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned via ground shipping within the United States freight prepaid. WAMPLER is not responsible for costs associated with expedited shipping, either to WAMPLER or the return of the product to the customer.

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE In no event is WAMPLER liable for any incident or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability of the possibility of such damages, or any other claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the seclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION Please complete the online warranty registration within (10) ten days of the date of purchase so that we may contact you directly of a safety notification issued in accordance with the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act.

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