The Wampler Talent Booster is a boost pedal from Wampler Pedals, introduced in March 2021. It is a JFET-based booster that Wampler describes as transparent, touch-sensitive and warm: it adds to the player's tone rather than changing it, and when the Gain is turned up it pushes the sound further without altering its character1.
Controls
The Talent Booster keeps its control layout simple, which suits a pedal meant to sit on a board and be set once1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets how much boost and push the pedal adds; Wampler says turning it up adds to the tone without changing it1 |
| Volume | Sets the pedal's output level1 |
| Mids and highs switch | Lets users add some mids and highs to the boosted signal1 |
Power and build
The pedal runs from a 9V power jack with a barrel plug like a Boss pedal, so it works with standard pedalboard supplies, and it also takes a battery connection1. The circuit uses high-grade film capacitors and resistors, according to Wampler, and the enclosure has a powder-coated durable finish1. At 2.5" x 4.5", it is a compact pedal that fits alongside other effects on a board1.
Where it sits in Wampler's range
Wampler's catalog includes several other pedals that touch on boosting and gain, such as the Wampler dB+, a boost and buffer pedal, and the Wampler Tumnus overdrive, which also has a gain stage. The Talent Booster is the company's dedicated boost: a single-purpose JFET circuit with Gain, Volume and a tone-shaping switch, rather than a combined overdrive or buffer1.
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Questions
Is the Wampler Talent Booster true bypass?
Yes. Premier Guitar's announcement of the pedal lists it as true bypass, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through without the booster's circuitry in the way. That matters on a pedalboard where several pedals in a row can each dull the tone a little if they are not true bypass.
Does the Wampler Talent Booster take a battery?
Yes. The pedal accepts a battery connection, and it can also run from a 9V power jack using a barrel plug like a Boss pedal. That means a standard center-negative pedalboard power supply works, and a battery is an option if you would rather not run a cable to it.
What power jack does the Talent Booster use?
It uses a 9V power jack with a barrel plug like a Boss pedal, which is the common standard for pedalboard power supplies. A battery connection is also fitted, so the pedal can be powered either way.
What size is the Wampler Talent Booster?
Premier Guitar lists the pedal at 2.5 by 4.5 inches, a compact enclosure that fits a standard pedalboard footprint and leaves room for other pedals around it.
Does the Talent Booster have a warranty?
Yes. The pedal carries a lifetime warranty, according to Premier Guitar's announcement of the pedal.
Sources (1)
- Wampler Pedals Releases Talent Booster Pedal, Premier Guitar, 2010-06-07
