Wampler Black '65 Vintage Overdrive Limited Edition

The Wampler Black '65: Iconic 1960s Amp Tones in a Pedal

Classic Blackface-Inspired Overdrive

The Wampler Black '65 Vintage Overdrive captures the magic of the legendary “blackface” amps of the 1960s, delivering authentic American-voiced tones in a compact, limited-edition pedal. Whether you're chasing vintage clean tones, subtle grit, or dynamic breakup, this pedal faithfully reproduces the tonal legacy of the era. Perfect for players who value vintage character and modern flexibility, the Black '65 is a must-have for tone enthusiasts.

Sculpt Your Sound with Precision

Featuring a 3-band EQ, the Black '65 offers unparalleled tonal flexibility, allowing you to dial in your ideal sound. From the sparkling highs of a clean blackface amp to the warm midrange of a cranked tube combo, the pedal’s intuitive controls make it easy to shape your tone.

• Bass, Middle, Treble: Mimic the tone stack of vintage “black panel” amplifiers for authentic sound.
• Volume and Gain: Adjust the output and drive to match your rig and playing style.

Boost Switch for Added Grit

The Boost switch adds internal gain to the circuit, offering two modes:

• Lower Gain Mode: Provides subtle breakup and clean tones.
• Higher Gain Mode: Adds warmth and compression reminiscent of boutique amps, perfect for solos or heavier tones.

Vintage Versatility for Any Rig

Whether you’re using single-coils for classic twang or humbuckers for a full-bodied crunch, the Black '65 complements every type of pickup. It works seamlessly with any amp or even direct into a cabinet simulator or IR loader, giving you authentic “amp-in-a-box” performance.

Specifications

• Controls: Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Boost switch (low/high gain)
• Power: 9V battery or standard 9V DC (center-negative)
• Current Draw: 3mA at 9V, 9mA at 18V
• Bypass: True bypass
• Construction: High-grade components for superior sound and durability
• Dimensions: 2.5" x 4.5" x 1.5" (63.5mm x 114.3mm x 38.1mm), height excludes knobs and switches
• Made In: USA

The Wampler Black '65 delivers vintage tones with modern reliability, making it a perfect addition to any pedalboard.

This pedal works nicely as intended and is in very good condition, exhibiting only light external wear and has had velcro applied to the bottom as can be seen in photos. Original box is included.

This pedal ships fully insured with a signature required.