Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion
Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion
The Mofetta is a smooth yet fiery overdrive / distortion pedal with MOSFET clipping for authentic tones.
The Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion is a tribute to the MOSFET-driven magic of a 1990s classic — the MT10 MOSTORTIONtm. A mainstay of countless top session players, the Mofetta honors the soul of that elusive yet classic circuit while revealing its untapped potential.
Think of the Mofetta as a supercharged MOSTORTIONtm, reborn and amplified. Wampler made sure that it delivered the classic, amp-like overdrive, massive headroom, and versatile 3-band EQ that made the original so famous. They also wanted more and added a Texture Switch that introduces actual MOSFETs into the pedal's overdrive section for a bolder, more articulate tone. The Mofetta preserves everything you love about the early '90s legend with a powerful new dimension.
The original MT10 MOSTORTIONtm was released in 1990 as part of a budget pedal series to meet the demand of a growing market. Despite the pedal's "cheaper" qualities, guitarists began to take note of its amp-like low-gain tones, attributing them—arguably incorrectly—to the onboard MOSFET Op-amps. Though the pedals were discontinued a couple of years later, used ones command insane prices today and are extremely hard to find. The Mofetta is my way of bringing it all back and re-creating those singing tones while diving even further into the amp-like world of MOSFETs.
Technical Details
- Built in the U.S.A.
- High-grade components selected for superior sound and response
- Independent three band EQ (Bass, Mids, Treble), Level and Gain controls
- Texture switch activates cascaded MOSFET gain stages
- Battery connection and 9V power jack
- Top-mounted input and output jacks
- True bypass switching
- Includes limited 5-year warranty
- Dimensions: 2.5” x 4.8” x 2.3” (64mm x 125mm x 60mm)
- Power draw: 10mA, 9V DC Do not exceed 9V DC