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Great tube amps consist of figurative gobs of gain colliding with one another to product overdrive and saturation. The gain builds and builds until your signal feels the weight and breaks up. In most great amps, you'll find one thing in common: tubes. You know what you won't find in them? Clipping diodes.

Luckily for us, the Lunastone drive pedals—dubbed True OverDrive—accomplish their gain structures in this exact way, providing several cascading gain stages with the only natural compression occurring as a result of the inherent parts. Zero diodes, all tone. Clipping diodes intentionally cut off the best parts of your waveform.

The Lunastone Wise Guy strays from the pack by relieving the signal path of any and all diodes for a much more natural sounding response and feel. The end result is a touch-sensitive gain dynamo that blends well with any other pedals you might have.

Unlike its brother, the Big Fella, the Wise Guy exhibits a more American amp-like tone, as a transparent clean platform, which will only enhance the pedals before it, and punish the ones after it, if that’s your thing.

The independently-switchable Boost circuit contains a 15-decibel tonal blast that sounds so good, you might just leave it on all the time. It sounds that good. However, when you combine the two circuits, all hell breaks loose. The Wise Guy hits your amp with a Chicago typewriter’s worth of ammo and you may just experience tonal nirvana.

Lunastone Wise Guy Overdrive features:

• Based on cascading gain stages rather than clipping
• Two OD modes provide a diverse arrangement
• Independently switchable 15dB boost
• True bypass switching
• Standard 9v center-negative power operation (adapter not included)

Product specs

FAQs

What kind of overdrive tones can I expect from the LunaStone Wise Guy pedal?

The LunaStone Wise Guy pedal delivers a classic, transparent overdrive with a focus on clarity and articulation, making it ideal for rock and blues genres.

Does the LunaStone Wise Guy pedal work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the LunaStone Wise Guy is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering a versatile overdrive that enhances the natural tone of your guitar.

Is the LunaStone Wise Guy pedal true bypass?

Yes, the LunaStone Wise Guy features true bypass switching, ensuring your guitar signal remains uncolored when the pedal is not engaged.

How does the LunaStone Wise Guy compare to other overdrive pedals?

The LunaStone Wise Guy is known for its transparent overdrive and dynamic response, setting it apart from other pedals by maintaining your guitar's natural tone while adding a smooth overdrive.

Can the LunaStone Wise Guy be powered by a standard 9V power supply?

Yes, the LunaStone Wise Guy is compatible with a standard 9V DC power supply, making it easy to integrate into most pedalboards.