The brand new Wampler Golden Jubilee channels two classic amplifier bloodlines that shaped modern rock and fusion. On one side, you get the smooth, articulate punch associated with mid-80s high-end California boutique amps. On the other, the saturated, muscular roar of British high-gain monsters that dominated arena stages.
The Distortion (DS) channel is all about clarity under pressure. Even with the Gain pushed hard, individual notes stay defined. Pinch harmonics leap off the fretboard, bends respond instantly, and fast runs remain tight and focused. It is the kind of channel that flatters technical players without punishing sloppy phrasing.
The Overdrive (OD) channel leans into thick, harmonically rich British crunch. Palm-muted riffs hit with tight, percussive authority. Chords bloom into saturated overtones. Rhythm work sounds massive and controlled, not flubby or unfocused. Stack the two channels together and the pedal becomes a high-energy gain machine capable of soaring leads, fluid legato passages, and aggressive shred runs.
What makes the Golden Jubilee especially compelling is its practicality. Rather than forcing players into complicated switching schemes or endless tap-dancing, it operates as a straightforward dual-drive platform with serious depth.
Each channel features independent Tone, Level, and Gain controls. Three central toggles expand the tonal range even further. Two character switches adjust the Gain profile on the OD channel and the Brightness of the DS channel, allowing you to fine-tune response and attack.
An Order switch lets you flip the stacking sequence of the drives, radically changing how the gain stages interact. Run OD into DS for tighter saturation and focused compression. Reverse the order and you get a more explosive, harmonically dense feel.
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