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Wampler Cryptid Fuzz: The New Dimension of Fuzz Tones

“The beauty in this pedal is how it morphs seamlessly between so many great fuzz tones”

I love a good fuzz pedal. There’s just something about how they transform your guitar’s sound, and each one does it in its own way. A **Fuzz Face** has that fat lead tone that responds to every touch. The **Tone Bender** circuit took things a stage further and added even more grunt. The **“Big Muff”** style circuit is a legendary successor to both of these. The **Wampler Velvet Fuzz** was one of my early takes on an improved fuzz circuit but with a twist – it was designed to be easy to dial in for folk who just didn’t get on with regular fuzz pedals.

I wanted to put all of those classic tones into a single compact guitar pedal. I wanted the ability to dial in **glassy cleans** by backing off your guitar’s volume like a Fuzz Face while also retaining the sparkling tonality and usability of the Velvet Fuzz. So I designed the **Cryptid**.

The Cryptid is a unique circuit designed to give you my favorite aspects of all of those classics while also offering up unique new tones and inspiring you to find your new sound. It can be stacked with other pedals or played on its own, and it’s definitely not just another clone.

Intuitive Tone Shaping Controls

Tweaking your tone is easy. The Cryptid’s **Volume**, **Tone**, and **Fuzz** are pretty self-explanatory. The **Character (bias) control** goes from distorted fuzz sounds, similar to what we did with the Velvet Fuzz, all the way through to other classic tones, including **Muff**, **Bender**, and even steps into **“Fuzz Factory”** territory.

The **3-position Tight switch** shapes the pedal’s low end for anything from doom-approved sub-sonics to a tight, distortion-esque vibe. Finally, the **Chime toggle** adds a bit of extra harmonic air on top without any harshness.

Cryptid Key Highlights

• A Unique Fuzz in a Sea of Clones: The Cryptid is an entirely new fuzz circuit through and through. Though it can get darn close to the classics, it gives you a ton of possibilities between them. Best of all, it’s super easy to use and as responsive as the best vintage designs.
• The Best Aspects of the Best Fuzzes: Still far from cloning territory, the Cryptid offers the ability to get close to some of the most iconic fuzz tones. Think Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Mick Ronson, Billy Corgan, J. Mascis, and Jack White; it’s a great option for those who prefer the tried-and-true.
• Vintage Sensitivity Meets Modern Versatility: The Cryptid is extremely sensitive to a guitar’s electronics. Place it before any buffers — just like a great vintage fuzz — and roll back the guitar’s volume control a bit. With the right settings, the tone won’t just be “less fuzzy.” It’ll be clean, clear, and extremely responsive – perfect for stacking with other drives.
• Fuzz For Those Who Don’t Like Fuzz: If you think fuzz pedals are too wooly, undefined, and messy, the Cryptid will change your mind. It can get a lot closer to tube amp overdrive than you’d expect. Using the Tight and Chime controls, it’s easy to get a fat, singing distortion that’s never muddy or shrill.

Conclusion

The **Wampler Cryptid** is more than just a fuzz pedal; it’s a blend of fuzz heritage and innovative design. It offers flexibility, vintage sensitivity, and ease of use, making it the perfect tool to inspire and help you discover your own unique sound.