Wampler Tumnus Overdrive/Boost

The Tumnus is probably one of the most requested pedals that Brian has ever been asked to build. It’s designed be an accurate recreation of a famous mythical boost and overdrive, but without the unbelievably high price tag (it rhymes with Schmlon). Those big box behemoths of tone were known for adding a certain low-mid character and sweetness to your tone, which works perfectly to boost the front of an already cooking amp to get into overdrive territory. Our favorite part of the Tumnus is the sweetness it adds to your tone. Even if it’s not set as a boost or an overdrive, it works really well to add just a bit of sweetness as an always-on pedal. It makes the notes bloom a little fuller and with added depth, along with adding a touch of clarity with the treble knob. It’s a very simple setup with the knob:, Volume, Treble and Gain, and just loads of great tone. The other thing we like is the fact that it sounds great whether going through a cooking amp that’s already overdriving a bit, or into a clean amp to add a touch of grit for the boost. The Tumnus works well with both single coils and humbucker equipped guitars. With single coils it helps fatten up the attack and the notes to add sweetness, where with humbuckers it adds a great depth and clarity for lead lines.