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Description
Unleash the beast within your tone with the Way Huge Electronics WHE101 Angry Troll. This formidable boost pedal is not just about turning up the volume—it's about bringing your sound to life with raw, untamed power. Featuring two intuitive control knobs, the Anger knob and Volume knob, the Angry Troll is designed to give you a seamless blend of gain and output. With the Anger knob, you can measure and dial in your gain in what Way Huge humorously calls "Fists of Fury." This pedal acts like a vintage mic preamp, adding depth and character to your sound while driving your amp to its fullest potential.
Perfect for guitarists who want to add some serious punch to their rig, the Angry Troll can serve as both a subtle tone enhancer and a full-throttle gain monster. Whether you're looking to elevate your solos or simply want to explore the outer edges of your amp's capabilities, this pedal is your trusty companion. Crafted with durability and tonal integrity in mind, its robust construction ensures it withstands the rigors of the road.
Key Features:
- Two-knob control for easy adjustment: Anger (gain) and Volume
- Gain measured in "Fists of Fury" for a fun, unique approach
- Functions like a vintage mic preamp
- Robust construction for durability
- Ideal for both subtle boosts and high-gain applications
Product specs
| Brand | Way Huge |
| Model | WHE101 Angry Troll Linear Boost Amplifier |
| Finish | Red |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of boost does the Way Huge Angry Troll provide?
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The Way Huge Angry Troll offers a linear boost, which means it increases the volume without altering the tone, allowing you to drive your amp harder for a more dynamic sound.
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Can the Angry Troll be used with both electric guitars and bass guitars?
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Yes, the Angry Troll can be used with both electric guitars and bass guitars, providing a clean boost that enhances the natural sound of either instrument.
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How does the Angry Troll differ from a typical overdrive pedal?
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Unlike a typical overdrive pedal that adds distortion, the Angry Troll is designed to provide a clean boost, enhancing your signal without coloring the tone.
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What power supply does the Way Huge Angry Troll require?
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The Way Huge Angry Troll requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most pedalboards, or it can be powered by a 9V battery.
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Is the Angry Troll suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Angry Troll is suitable for live performances, offering a robust linear boost that can help cut through the mix and enhance your stage presence.
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PROS
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Offers a clean boost with exceptional transparency and minimal noise
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Provides a growly, dynamic sound on bass, exceeding typical distortion pedals
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Simple, sturdy design with only two adjustable parameters
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Works well with tube amps, adding warmth and sustain without unwanted clipping
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Highly responsive to pick attack, offering tonal versatility from clean to distorted
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Easily integrates into pedal chains without affecting downstream effects
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Can drive a tube amp at lower volumes, preserving tone
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Offers unique sound enhancements without altering the amp's inherent character
CONS
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Can sound nasally at high gain settings with some amps
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Lacks sustain expected from a tube boost pedal
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Does not improve amp tone if the original sound is undesirable
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 10 Ratings
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Anger is a gift!
I just love it. I bought it to use it as a booster but when I started adding gain with the fists I realized that it could be an awesome overdrive pedal. You can use it as a clean boost setting the fists to zero and adding volume, it has plenty of output for any situation. But to me the fun was adding gain. It is incredibly responsive to your pick attack so it can go from clean to distortion just depending on how you hit the strings. Think about weezer's blue album distorted tones, but you can also get great crunchy tones or Neil Young kinda wall of sound (ragged glory album for instance) It works really well when playing slide guitar because notes come out clean and full of harmonics. By itself, it does not have enough gain to become a lead guitar tone pedal, but mix it with any overdrive and you'll get it. Beware: its a booster...it will just give you more of what you have, so if you don't like the sound of your amp this will not make it better. It is extremely respectful to your tone and it does not have a Tone control. The pedal will enhance what you already have. I happen to love my amp and with this I get wider possibilities. Definitely one of my favourite pedals
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Shuman's pedalboard features a Palmer Triage amp selector, a Radial Engineering JDI direct box, a Korg tuner, three Way Huge stomps—an Angry Troll, a Swollen Pickle, and a Supa-Puss—a Jim Dunlop volume pedal, and a footswitch to activate an offstage Moog unit.
Around 5:14, Dan's Angry Troll pedal is shown, and his guitar tech explains that they're still working on integrating that into the system.
According to Rich Robinson’s tech, “Angry Troll's pretty much all we really use, when he just needs a little more boost, when he's playing slide, he uses that.” (21:00)
At the 4:40 mark in Brendan Benson's rig rundown, his Way Huge Electronics Angry Troll pedal is visible as the camera pans over his pedals. The pedal was also mentioned in 2019 Premier Guitar interview.
In the YouTube video by MusicmakerNL, Ruben Block of Triggerfinger is shown using the Way Huge Electronics WHE101 Angry Troll boost pedal throughout his pedalboard tour.
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