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Course curriculum

    1. Warnings and Precautions

    2. Parts and Tools Needed - List of Links

    3. More Links for Part Suppliers

    4. FAQ

    1. 1-Introduction

    2. 2- Switches

    3. 3-Power Jacks and Battery Snaps

    4. 4-Audio Jacks

    5. 5-Breadboard and Wires

    6. 6-Breadboard Modules

    7. 7-Soldering Irons

    8. 8-Third Hand Tool

    9. 9-Wire Strippers

    10. 10-Solder

    11. 11-Needle Nose Pliers

    12. 12-Multimeters

    13. 13-Parts Storage

    1. 1-Introduction to How to Read Schematics

    2. 2-Ground

    3. 3-Voltage Signal Source

    4. 4-Node References

    5. 5-Input and Output Jacks

    6. 6-Resistors

    7. 7-Capacitors

    8. 8-Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

    9. 9-JFET's (Junction Field Effect Transistors)

    10. 10-MOSFET's (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor)

    11. 11-Op Amps (Operational Amplifiers)

    12. 12-Diodes

    13. 13-Switches

    14. 14-Potentiometers

    15. 15-Lets put it all together

    1. 1-Introduction to "All About Components"

    2. 2-Resistors

    3. 3-Capacitors

    4. 4-What is Clipping

    5. 5-Diodes

    6. 6-Transistors

    7. 7-IC Chips and Op Amps

    8. 8-Switches

    9. 9-Potentiometers

    10. 10-Breadboarding

      FREE PREVIEW
    1. How to Solder

    2. Please read before watching the de-soldering video

    3. How to De-Solder

    4. How to Use a Multimeter

About this course

  • $159.00
  • 112 lessons
  • 7.5 hours of video content
  • No experience necessary
  • Includes detailed easy to read schematics and diagrams
  • Learn how to design your own overdrive, distortion, fuzz circuits

Who is this course for?

  • A few examples:

    DIY Enthusiasts

    Individuals who enjoy hands-on projects and have a desire to build their own guitar pedals, even if they are new to guitar pedal design.

  • Pedal Kit Builders

    People who have built pedals from kits and want to deepen their understanding of how the circuits work and how to modify them.

  • Curious Musicians

    Musicians who are keen to understand the technical side of the gear they use, like guitar pedals, but have little to no background in electronics.

Latest Reviews

5 star rating

Pedal Building Made Accessible

Jay Smorey

This course is pure gold. Brian’s causal and conversational style combined with his “Lego block” approach made me feel like I can do this. In the past, I’ve worked through multiple books on the topic, but always hit a brick wall. This course no...

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This course is pure gold. Brian’s causal and conversational style combined with his “Lego block” approach made me feel like I can do this. In the past, I’ve worked through multiple books on the topic, but always hit a brick wall. This course not only breaks down those barriers, but Brian also shares little nuggets of wisdom throughout on how to tinker and experiment with the designs. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to get into pedal building.

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5 star rating

A must for those wanting a start into the inside world of guitar pedals

Nathaniel Lawrence

I can't say enough about this course. I learned all the basic building blocks to create may own distortion. Brian covers all the important topics needed to get a grasp on what is inside these little boxes we are addicted to using.

I can't say enough about this course. I learned all the basic building blocks to create may own distortion. Brian covers all the important topics needed to get a grasp on what is inside these little boxes we are addicted to using.

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5 star rating

Awesome blossom, with extra awesome 👏🏼

Dave Goodman

This helped me so much with understanding schematics and bread boarding circuits! I hope there is a continuation of this in the future. Thanks Brian 😎

This helped me so much with understanding schematics and bread boarding circuits! I hope there is a continuation of this in the future. Thanks Brian 😎

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5 star rating

A Must-Take Course for Aspiring Pedal Builders!

Charlie Isaac

Brian Wampler's "Complete Beginner's Guide: How To Design Your Own Guitar Pedal Circuits" is an absolute gem for anyone interested in building guitar pedal effects. As someone who has been dabbling in pedal design, I found the content incredibly a...

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Brian Wampler's "Complete Beginner's Guide: How To Design Your Own Guitar Pedal Circuits" is an absolute gem for anyone interested in building guitar pedal effects. As someone who has been dabbling in pedal design, I found the content incredibly accessible and informative. The step-by-step instructions are clear, and Brian does a fantastic job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. The practical examples and hands-on projects make the learning experience both engaging and enjoyable. I highly recommend this course to all aspiring pedal builders!

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Unlock the "Secrets" of Overdrive, Distortion, and Fuzz Pedal Design

with Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals

Discover the art of guitar pedal audio electronics with our new online course on designing overdrive, distortion, and fuzz guitar pedal circuits!

Whether you have absolutely zero experience or have built some guitar pedal kits, we'll teach you all about guitar audio electronics without the jargon in an easy to understand way.
We've simplified complexities in a way that you won't find anywhere else.

Guided by the renowned expertise of Brian Wampler, founder of Wampler Pedals, this course is now your available gateway to the exciting and enjoyable world of guitar pedal design, building, and modifications.

Sample Video From This Course

"Beginners Guide To Breadboards"

Click the video above to play a segment from Section 1 of this course

Sample Video From This Course

"A Non-Inverting Op Amp Gain Stage Explained"

Click the video above to play a segment from Section 5 of this course.