Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe V2From real comments

Verdict distilled from 42 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment76%
PROS 76%
CONS 24%

Rank based on 42 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want one pedal covering OD through metal distortion with an amp-like feel
  • You need a built-in TS-style boost and 3-band EQ for tone shaping
  • You use higher-output pickups and want a SAG control to manage compression

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You loved the warmer, more organic V1 and don't want a brighter, more aggressive voicing
  • Your rig/pickups already sound thin or bright, since some found it icy or tinny
  • You're on a tight budget and feel similar tones are available for much less

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Wide tonal versatilityAdded 3-band EQ and boost (V2 upgrade)Amp-like dynamic responseBrighter, less organic than V1Price concernsCan sound thin, tinny, or too bright
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Overall Impression

Owners consistently praise the pedal's versatility and amp-like dynamics. Multiple commenters describe the Pinnacle Deluxe V2 as ridiculously dynamic, responding to picking intensity and guitar volume the way a real amp would. It's called capable of everything from edge-of-breakup cleans to full crunch, covering OD, classic rock, brown sound, and metal. Several say it replaced or outperformed other high-gain pedals like Friedman, Bogner, and JHS units in a band setting.

The added EQ, boost, and SAG switch give the V2 meaningful upgrades over V1. The new 3-band EQ, independent TS-style boost, SAG switch, and relay bypass with reduced noise floor are called major improvements. Users say the SAG control reduces low-end compression with hot pickups, and the boost stacks cleanly with the main gain stages, effectively giving two pedals in one and expanding tonal range significantly beyond the original Pinnacle Deluxe.

Some longtime fans feel the V2 lost some of the original's warmth and interactivity. A handful of experienced owners who compared both versions say the newer pedal is brighter, more aggressive, and can get icy or tinny, especially with high-output humbuckers. They describe the V1 as warmer, more organic, and more interactive when rolling back guitar volume, wishing Wampler had kept that voicing available as a separate model alongside the V2's added features.

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