Wampler Cryptid Fuzz Quick Reference Manual page 2

The Cryptid is a fuzz pedal from the deepest, darkest depths of
Brian Wampler's imagination.
Input: from Instrument
Output: to Amplifier
Volume: Controls the total output volume. Turning
clockwise increases.
Tone: Adjust the amount of high-end, turning clockwise
will increase the high-end frequencies present.
Fuzz: Turning clockwise increases amount of fuzz.
Character: Adjusts bias and 'sputter'.
Chime: Adjusts brightness. Up is bright, middle is dark,
down is stock. This control is dependent on the position
of the "fuzz" control, like the bright switch on an amp.
Tight: Adjusts bass response. Up is bass heavy, middle
offers a tighter bass response, down is stock.
Power: This pedal was designed around
the usage of a 9-18V DC power source. To
avoid damage to the pedal, do not exceed
18V DC, do not use center pin positive
adapters, and do not use AC power. Use
only a 19 - 18V DC power source that is
intended for guitar pedals. This pedal
draws approximately 15mA at 9V and
30mA at 18V.
Tips 'n' Tricks:
• The character knob works like a bias
control; turning it counterclockwise
tightens, while clockwise loosens for a
spitty, gated sound.
• The chime switch adjusts highs before
clipping and affects impedance. Middle
gives no chime, bottom provides some,
and top offers the most, similar to a
presence control - with fuzz control all the
way up it has no effect, the lower the fuzz
control, the more the effect.
• The tight switch adjusts bass levels;
middle is the least, down is moderate, and
top is the most bass.
• The tone control is post-clipping and
operates separately from the chime switch.
• For best response, avoid using buffered
bypass pedals before this one. Settings
are flexible, so adjust to suit your rig and
preferences.
• This is an original fuzz circuit featuring
NPN, PNP transistors, and FETs.