Wampler Belle Overdrive

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Wampler Belle Overdrive

Wampler

Belle Overdrive

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Product Info

Article Number: 502575
Brand: Wampler
Model: Belle Overdrive
Price: $155.10

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Belle is a fantastic choice for players seeking a warm, responsive overdrive that's more than just a simple boost. It nails that classic, transparent overdrive sound often heard in Nashville sessions, and the bass control is a game-changer for maintaining clarity. It’s a great value for anyone wanting a versatile and well-built overdrive without breaking the bank.

Product Description

Wampler Belle Overdrive, Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar

The Belle's circuit is based on a popular (especially in Nashville) overdrive pedal and Brian Wampler's special version offers everything you would expect: from a warm and clean boost at low gain levels, to transparent overdrive/medium distortion at higher gain levels.

Included among Brian's improvements are additional gain capabilities and a bass control for controlling overtones, all the way from smooth and creamy to tight and crisp.

  • Controls: Bass
  • Color
  • Level
  • Gain
  • Push switch: Clipping
  • Footswitch: On/Off
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power adapter connector: Barrel connector
  • 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Operates via 9-18 V DC power supply unit (not included
  • suitable power supply available under Article Nr #409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 38 x 89 x 38 mm

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Warm, creamy overdrive tones reminiscent of a Klon-style circuit.
  • • Excellent bass response control avoids muddy low-end frequencies.
  • • Push switch adds a noticeable, harmonically rich clipping characteristic.
  • • Robust construction; Wampler’s known for durable enclosures and quality components.
CONS
  • • Gain range, while versatile, might not satisfy players seeking extreme high-gain distortion.
  • • True bypass is absent; a slight coloration present even when bypassed.
  • • Power supply not included; an additional expense for some users.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Medium Distortion
Controls Bass, Color, Level, Gain, Push (Clipping) switch
Bypass Type Buffered Bypass
Power Supply 9-18V DC, 5.5 x 2.1mm barrel connector (negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm mono input, 6.3mm mono output
Dimensions 4.7 in x 1.75 in x 3 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures a similar warmth and responsiveness, but the Belle is a more affordable interpretation with a broader range of gain options.
No, it's a more complex tone shaping control that affects mid-range frequencies and overall harmonic content, offering a wider palette than a basic EQ.
Absolutely; the Belle's headroom and clarity shine with high-output humbuckers, helping to tame them and add a touch of vintage warmth.

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