WAMPLER CATAPULP
Wampler is well-known for its many splendid amp-in-a-box
pedals, and its newest entry into the field is an Orangehued offering that is most impressive in its flexibility, going
from light, sparkly overdrive to menacing, bottom-heavy
distortion tones with just a few knob twists. Wampler’s
previous Orange pedal circuit, the limited-edition Crush,
is a highly respected and much sought-after stompbox,
lauded for its vintage-style cranked Orange tones. The
cataPulp, however, is designed to emulate the tone and
feel of a more modern Rockerverb, and it is outfitted
with Wampler’s very musical sounding three-band
equalizer, making it ideal for doom-mongers and other
high-gain fanatics looking for a pedal that doesn’t flinch
when tasked with summoning the “brootal tonez.” 9–18
volt operation provides a high-headroom option and
less compression, and Wampler’s usual lofty standards
of design and construction make the cataPulp a winner.
AMT ELECTRONICS USA
LEGEND AMP SERIES II O2
AMT Electronics is a well-known Russian guitar effects
company that has recently expanded its operations
to the USA, and quickly developed a formidable
reputation based mostly on its brilliant stompbox
preamps. Among these aforementioned preamplifiers,
the Legend Amp Series O2 is especially superb, with
a range of fresh-squeezed Orange flavors that include
warm, glassy clean tones, vintage, T-Rex-style crunch,
and higher gain modern sounds. Its unique features
include a t