Brian Wampler, the acclaimed designer behind Wampler Pedals and a widely respected figure in the effects community, has released an Intermediate DIY Guitar Pedal Course. This comprehensive new learning program is aimed at players and builders looking to move beyond the basics of pedal design.
The new course is a follow-up to Wampler’s best-selling Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Pedal Circuits, and is available now individually or as part of a discounted course bundle via GuitarPedalCourse.com. Where the beginner course taught fundamentals like signal flow, clipping, and component behavior, this next-level program goes deeper into gain structuring, EQ design, and schematic analysis. This new intermediate course delivering a more complete understanding of how professional analog pedals are crafted from the ground up.
Brian Wampler: Pedal builders are smart. They’re just underserved. They spend hours watching YouTube videos or reading forums, but they still don’t have a clear path to building something that actually sounds like a boutique pedal. This course changes that.
Intermediate Course Highlights
Designed for those already comfortable with breadboarding and schematics, the new intermediate course covers:
- Inverting and non-inverting op-amp gain stages
- Mu-amp (SRPP) transistor circuits and correct biasing
- DC feedback pairs found in vintage fuzz designs like the Tone Bender and Fuzz Face
- EQ shaping using passive tone stacks, Baxandall circuits, and op-amp or transistor-based gyrators
- Multi-stage builds that combine gain, EQ, and clipping for responsive, expressive tones
- Complete schematic-to-breadboard walkthroughs
All projects are designed to be completed on a breadboard, allowing students to tweak and experiment freely while developing a deeper understanding of how each component impacts tone and dynamics.
Courses for Every Level
The new release joins a growing library of DIY-focused programs at GuitarPedalCourse.com, which range from tone foundations to full pedal builds. Other offerings include:
- Complete Beginner’s Guide – A zero-to-one course for those new to schematics and breadboarding ($179)
- The Wampler Blueprint – A tone theory course covering overdrive, fuzz, compression, and more ($79)
- Guitar Pedals 101 – A budget-friendly crash course for navigating the modern pedalboard ($19.95)
- Boss DS-1 Modding Guide – A hands-on guide to understanding and modifying a classic distortion circuit
- Course Bundle (Beginner + Intermediate) – Both core build courses together at a discounted price ($299)
Every course is taught by Wampler himself, with support from guest instructors and other industry experts. Lessons are self-paced and include breadboard-based designs to eliminate the need for soldering during the learning phase.
