Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion Pedal

Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion Pedal

The Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion is my tribute to the MOSFET-driven magic of a 1990s classic — the MT10 MOSTORTIONtm. A mainstay of countless top session players, the Mofetta honors the soul of that elusive yet classic circuit while revealing its untapped potential.

Think of the Mofetta as a supercharged MOSTORTIONtm, reborn and amplified. I made sure that it delivered the classic, amp-like overdrive, massive headroom, and versatile 3-band EQ that made the original so famous. But I also wanted more and added a Texture Switch that introduces actual MOSFETs into the pedal's overdrive section for a bolder, more articulate tone. The Mofetta preserves everything you love about the early '90s legend with a powerful new dimension.

The original MT10 MOSTORTIONtm was released in 1990 as part of a budget pedal series to meet the demand of a growing market. Despite the pedal's "cheaper" qualities, guitarists began to take note of its amp-like low-gain tones, attributing them—arguably incorrectly—to the onboard MOSFET Op-amps. Though the pedals were discontinued a couple of years later, used ones command insane prices today and are extremely hard to find. The Mofetta is my way of bringing it all back and re-creating those singing tones while diving even further into the amp-like world of MOSFETs.

Specs:

• Built in the U.S.A.
• High-grade components selected for superior sound and response
• Independent three band EQ (Bass, Mids, Treble), Level and Gain controls
• Texture switch activates cascaded MOSFET gain stages
• Battery connection and 9V power jack
• Top-mounted input and output jacks
• True bypass switching
• Includes limited 5-year warranty
• Dimensions: 2.5” x 4.8” x 2.3” (64mm x 125mm x 60mm)
• Power draw: 10mA, 9V DC Do not exceed 9V DC