Wampler Germanium Tumnus Limited Edition

The Germanium Tumnus retains all the usability of its golden sibling, but introduces an extra level of aggression with vintage specification Germanium diodes, an “Alien Silver” finish, and premium red anodized knobs.

There is one overdrive circuit to this day that has been among the most talked about, the most sought after, and the most mythical of them all. It‘s that legendary tone that every guitarist dreams of. Brian Wampler captured that magic with his original Tumnus circuit, and it has since graced the pedalboards of thousands of players around the world. The Tumnus has withstood the test of time and held its own in countless pedal shootouts, often coming out on top even against the original Klon pedal. The allure of that original overdrive had a lot to do with a very specific “secret” germanium diode, dubbed “unobtanium” by the original creator, Bill Finnegan. It was said that these diodes were the heartbeat of the coveted tone, but they had run out long ago. Despite this Wampler fans have been asking Brian to create a Tumnus using the same vintage specification clipping diode from those early Klons. After a massive hunt Brian found a small stash of these elusive diodes and used them to create a limited-edition run of pedals - the Germanium Tumnus. The Germanium Tumnus is a versatile addition to any pedal board. Stack it with another pedal to help push or shape the total amount of gain, use it as a slightly dirty boost to push the front end of your amp over the edge, or use it as a standalone overdrive pedal and let it roar as nature intended.

A TWIST ON A CLASSIC

There is a reason the Tumnus has gained the reputation it has – it provides the perfect high headroom overdrive to send your tone into the place you’ve always dreamed it would go. The Germanium Tumnus adds an extra dimension with Germanium clipping diodes that help give this circuit some extra sizzle. This pedal will satisfy both the pedal connoisseur and those seeking a new workhorse on their board.

ALWAYS THE RIGHT FIT

If you want a pre-gain boost to fatten up your tone… the Germanium Tumnus delivers. If you want a standalone overdrive…. the Germanium Tumnus delivers. If you want…well, you get the picture here. Set the gain around 9 o’clock for a beautiful smooth boost and at noon for a fuller voiced, meaty drive. Turn the gain all the way up for a brutal, yet creamy overdriven tone. The Germanium Tumnus, like its golden sibling, delivers.

BRIAN’S SPECIAL STASH

After a massive hunt Brian sourced a quantity of vintage specification Germanium diodes and used them to create this limited-edition run of pedals – the Germanium Tumnus was born. This edition is steeped in a level of exclusivity with a tone that’s set to become legendary. This stash of “secret diodes” is limited, giving you a rare opportunity to own a piece of tone shaping history. Once they’re gone, they’re gone and this pedal will be discontinued.

BUILT FOR FOREVER

Brian Wampler’s attention to detail and commitment to bringing you the best-sounding & most usable Effects Boxes on the market is nothing new. Those qualities are on full display within the Germanium Tumnus. We’re all tone-freaks, and we’re always trying new things, but we hope this pedal finds it’s forever home on your pedalboard, so we built it to last that long.

• Built In USA
• High-grade components selected for their superior sound and response
• Special edition of Wampler’s best selling Tumnus overdrive
• Premium textured “Alien Silver” finish and anodized controls
• Vintage-specification clipping diodes for extra bite and sizzle
• Volume, Gain, Treble controls
• Dimensions: 1.3” x 3.6” x 2” in size (38mm x 63.5mm x 50mm)
• Power draw: 19mA at 9v
• Includes Wampler’s limited 5-year warranty
• 9v power jack – DC supply only, no battery connection within.