Wampler Pinnacle Standard Distortion Effects Pedal

The Wampler Pinnacle Distortion delivers sought-after “Brown Sound” tones. Rich, saturated distortion with sweet harmonics and strong dynamic response. Whether you want classic rock growl or modern high gain, its dual gain modes (Vintage/Modern) and boost switch let you shift character on the fly. With contour and tone shaping, true bypass, and top-mounted jacks, it’s built for both studio and pedalboard use. Named in praise by Van Halen’s guitar tech, the Pinnacle is a boutique favourite for players chasing tone, tightness, and versatility.

• Designed to emulate the classic “Brown Sound” – high-gain tones reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen’s signature distortion 
• Dual gain modes: Vintage and Modern switch for voicing variation 
• Boost and Gain toggle to shift between overdrive and heavier distortion modes 
• Tone, Contour, Volume, and Gain controls for flexible EQ and gain shaping 
• Relay true bypass with soft (relay) switching 
• Top-mounted input/output jacks for easier pedalboard layout 
• Power: 9 V DC (typically center negative) amd able to operate from 9 V to 18 V with corresponding current draw between ~4 mA and ~10 mA 
• Dimensions: ~ 114.3 mm × 88.9 mm × 38.1 mm (approximately 3.5″ × 4.5″ × 1.5″) 
• Built in the U.S.A. using high-grade components 
• Low power consumption in standard mode, with LED battery-low indicator (LED will flash 3 times when battery gets low)