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    Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

    Just noticed there's a Wampler dealer here, and I looked at the Ecstacy and it looks goddamn perfect on paper.

    Bass knob, three modes from super smooth to crunchy.
    Looks perfect for pushing an amp into tight crunch or loose, warm solo sounds, or getting the dirt on a completely clean amp.

    Expensive though. But is it worth it in your opinion? I hate gear that isn't versatile or customizable and it looks very versatile, plus the Youtube clips are the ****.
    Last edited by Diego; 05-18-2012, 12:35 PM.
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    Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

    I've not heard anybody say anything negative. It's extremely popular over on The Gear Page, which says something (I think?) I've not personally tried it, but my Wampler Ego Compressor is amazing, and I wouldn't hesitate to get it. If only it would fit on my board...
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      Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

      It's pretty nice, I had one for a while but it just didn't jive with my rig very well. It's a fairly typical "TS-variant with a clipping mode switch", like the Landgraff Dynamic OD and Lovekraft MojoDrive. I wound up using a Fulldrive 2 to fit that bill on my board.
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        Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

        I'd have every wampler pedal if my wallet would allow it. They all sound awesome and I've never heard anything bad about them.
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          Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

          I'm on the lookout for a Plexi Drive if you know anybody that wants to get rid of one.
          Im skeptical about Uber hi Gain overdrives though, which is what the Extacy is I guess?
          They all seem to sound like angry bees.
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            Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

            Originally posted by MetalManiac View Post
            I'm on the lookout for a Plexi Drive if you know anybody that wants to get rid of one.
            Im skeptical about Uber hi Gain overdrives though, which is what the Extacy is I guess?
            They all seem to sound like angry bees.
            I'd call the Ecstasy low to medium gain. It's got three clipping modes: old school Marshall, Dumble, and clean boost. It's main thing is sounding super FAT.
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              Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

              Originally posted by MetalManiac View Post
              I'm on the lookout for a Plexi Drive if you know anybody that wants to get rid of one.
              Me too! lol
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                Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

                I have an Ecstasy. The name has changed to Euphoria. As much as I like it, particularly with the switch in the center (open) position I decided I am more comfortable with the combinations I get with the KOT and OCD.

                I actually bought the Ecstasy for the Dumble tone and wasn't crazy about it. Maybe it is the pedal or maybe I don't like Dumbles ... who knows?

                It is definitely a well built, versatile pedal, and I am keeping mine to see how I like it on a smaller board and into a different amp.
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                  Re: Wampler Ecstacy. How good is it?

                  I love mine. perfect low to medium gain overdrive pedal for my taste. I think it behaves better for me on my Blues JR that on my other amps. It is definitely not a TS by any means.
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