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Description

The Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 is a 2 Channel Overdrive/Distortion pedal that holds the name of renowned guitarist Brent Mason. This pedal offers an array of tones from a gentle breakup to full crunch on Channel One, and a dirty, fat, creamy distortion on Channel Two. For those who crave a colossal sound, the two channels can be coupled, delivering a tone as versatile as Brent Mason himself.

The pedal's regulators include Blend, Tone, and Gain for Channel One, and Gain and Tone for Channel Two, facilitating a full spectrum of tone control. Even more, the pedal features a 3-position bass boost per channel, allowing musicians to sculpt their sound to perfection. Crafted with a true bypass, the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 ensures a clean, unaffected signal when the pedal is off.

This pedal is powered by a 9V battery or 9V DC power supply, ensuring ease of use and compatibility. As a testament to its quality and durability, the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 is proudly made in the USA.

Key Features:

  • 2 Channel Overdrive/Distortion
  • Brent Mason Signature Pedal
  • Channel One provides versatile overdrive
  • Channel Two offers dirty, fat, creamy distortion
  • Channels can be coupled for a huge sound
  • Regulators: Blend, Tone, Gain for Channel One; Gain, Tone for Channel Two
  • 3-position bass boost per channel
  • True bypass
  • Power consumption: 17 - 28 mA
  • Power supply with 9V battery or 9V DC power supply
  • Made in USA

Product specs

Brand Wampler
Model Hot Wired V2
Finish Orange
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What makes the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 pedal unique compared to other overdrive pedals?

The Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 features two separate overdrive channels, each with its own gain structure and controls, allowing for versatile tone shaping. It also includes a bass boost switch on each channel for added depth, making it ideal for stacking tones.

Can the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 be powered by a standard 9V power supply?

Yes, the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 can be powered by a standard 9V power supply and also supports a power draw up to 18V for increased headroom.

Is the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 suitable for live performances?

Absolutely, the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 is designed for both studio and live use, featuring relay true bypass and top-mounted jacks for easy pedalboard integration, ensuring reliable performance on stage.

Does the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 offer true bypass switching?

Yes, the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 features relay true bypass with a soft switch, ensuring that your guitar's signal remains pure when the pedal is not in use.

Can the two channels on the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 be used simultaneously?

Yes, both channels on the Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2 can be used at the same time, allowing for ultimate tone stacking possibilities.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Unique clean blend feature enhances tonal clarity and customization

  • Dual-channel design offers versatile overdrive and distortion options

  • Excellent for country, blues, and gospel music styles

  • Fat/fatter switches allow for fine-tuning of tone

  • Compatible with a wide range of guitar pickups

  • Significant headroom, suitable for high-voltage setups

  • Distortion channel achieves a Plexi-like Marshall rock tone

  • Ideal for single-note leads and intricate playing styles

  • High-quality build and exceptional sound quality

CONS

  • Distortion can be harsh for some, especially with chords

  • Top end can be too fizzy for certain styles

  • Finding a smooth, creamy tone may require extensive tweaking

Owner Insights

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Comparisons

  • The Hot Wired V2 combines a Plexi drive circuit with a Tube Screamer style, while the Gearbox features a Tumnus (Klon style) and Pinnacle (Marshall Super Lead) circuits.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Hot Wired V2 is noted for achieving chicken pickin’ tones and versatile lead sounds, suitable for genres like country and blues.

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Features and functionality

  • The Gearbox includes a built-in noise gate that is effective with single coil pickups, making it useful for players seeking clean sound control.

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User experience

  • Owners of the Gearbox highlight its flexibility, allowing for tones ranging from Klon boosts to Van Halen-like leads.

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4.5 out of 5

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liam_thomas

Extremely versatile, stunning range of sounds!

As far as 2 channel overdrive pedals go, I'm yet to find anything better than this for the bluesy rock player. Both channels have a great range of dirt to them, and the tone can be fine tuned brilliantly with the fat/fatter switches.

The first thing I loved about this pedal was the "blend" dial on the overdrive channel. This lets you dial a balance between the overdriven sound and your untainted clean tone. The extra definition you can get by bringing in a little of your clean sound is great, it really lets you tailor the sound perfectly. The amount of gain you can have on this channel is fantastic, I find a sweet spot is just past 12 o'clock where you've gone just passed a low level "crunch" sound where you've got just the right amount of sustain but can still dial it down with volume on your guitar. If you wanna go a little cleaner it can handle more of an AC30 sparkle as well, or get really quite ballsy if you turn it right up.

The distortion channel is really impressive for a pedal designed for a primarily country player! It's right into the realms of a plexi kind of Marshall rock tone. Turn the gain right up and your into dirty, angry rock territory, or dial it back for a more bluesy sound. Like the overdrive channel, it's got the potential for a lot of different sounds.

One of my favourite things about this pedal is combining the two channels! You can only really do this with the two gain controls at no higher than about 1 o'clock, but you get one incredible lead tone when you put the two together! The sustain and saturation is perfect, and the clarity you can get from the addition of the overdrive channel is really something to shout about.

Definitely a pedal to replace after a fire, I don't intend to ever be without one!

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See how Brent Mason uses Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2

Brent Mason

Guitarist

Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners

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Mason also uses his signature Wampler pedal, the Wampler Hot Wired overdrive pedal.

See how Simon McBride uses Wampler Brent Mason Hot Wired V2

Simon McBride

Singer, Guitarist

Deep Purple

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The product website insists that Simon McBride uses the Wampler Hot Wired v2 pedal.

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