Wampler Clarksdale

At the intersection of Highway 61 and Interchange 49 lies the official intersection of Clarksdale, Mississippi, the birthplace of Delta Blues. This historic town, and the famous music created there, is responsible for the inspiration behind this pedal: The Clarksdale Overdrive.

Blues and non-blues guitarists alike have used TS-type circuits for years to help them craft their signature sound. Over the years, countless players have asked Brian to create that world-famous vintage mid-range overdrive—well, he finally did it!

The Clarksdale is our take on that famous lime green overdrive so many of us have come to love, with some fantastic Wampler-style enhancements, of course. The boutique pedal world is filled with so many fantastic clones of that already famous circuit, so what else could there be? We wanted to create a pedal that was faithful to the sound and feel of the original, but with a wider range of tonal options to satisfy even the most ardent tone seekers. The addition of a 3-band EQ (bass, mids are active, and treble is similar to the classic TS tone pot) allows a player to have a more customized tonal palette than the original. The Lift/Smooth switch also allows a player to sit in the mix with the Smooth setting or let their leads stand out with the Lift option. Additionally, unlike the original "green giant," the Clarksdale won't "cut out" as much at low or high gain settings.

The Clarksdale has one foot in the past and one foot firmly planted in the future. Your search for the perfect vintage-infused overdrive is finally over.