The Alpha Wolf is a multi-effect pedal that features three of Lone Wolf's classic circuits, the Harp Attack, Harp Reverb, and Harp Tone+. With this pedal, regardless of using a back-lined amp with the 1/4" output or going straight into a PA with the XLR output, a player can be confident he or she will be able to dial in not just a good tone, but a great tone. The source of the tone this pedal produces is derived from a subminiature pentode vacuum tube, the pentode is the same type of tube used in the power section of amplifiers. The reverb section is one of the truest reverbs ever produced in a pedal, in a lot of ways it sounds better than a spring reverb tank.
Please be aware that the subminiature tube, like all tubes, can be microphonic and make a ringing noise when the bypass buttons are hit, any noise should be of low volume and subside quickly. Due to the design being a multi-effect the bypass switches are not a true bypass and are in the circuit which can lead to a light pop when a bypass switch is engaged. Because this pedal is intended to be an "always on" pedal, this issue is not a factor when performing.
SETTINGS
Harp Attack: Turn the DRIVE clockwise for more distortion; note that increasing DRIVE also increases volume, so you will need to turn VOLUME down to balance the output. For extra crunch set the CLIP switch to the up position. When the Harp Attack function is in bypass the Volume and Drive are bypassed. Harp Reverb: The REVERB sets the level of the effect and the SPRING TONE sets the tone of the effect from a bassy spring tone to a true tinny tone. Harp Tone+: The tone circuit is always active and adds up to 20db of gain in BASS or TREBLE.
POWER
An 18vdc power adapter, is included for US customers only. Current draw is 105ma.
FEATURES
1. Harp Tone+ effect with TREBLE and BASS controls
2. Harp Attack effect with DRIVE control for overdrive
3. Harp Reverb effect with REVERB and TONE controls
4. CLIP switch for added distortion
5. Independent bypass switch for Harp Attack and Harp Reverb
6. High impedance ¼” buffered input
7. High and low impedance (¼” and XLR) buffered outputs
8. Bypass ON/OFF LED for Harp Attack and Harp Reverb
10. 10-year warranty on parts and labor
11. If not satisfied, return within 60 days for a refund.
United StatesAlpha Wolf pedal
So far so good. This is an outstanding product. Seems like no matter what I do with it in terms of setup, it sounds great. Makes my little amp sound much better than it is, so saved me the price of a new amp.
United StatesWonderful, Stupendous, Lovely
This is a fantastic pedal, especially if you don't have any pedals currently, or don't have a DI yet. If you already have a reverb pedal, buy the Boogeyman. Both can be used and abused. I have had mine for about a month and have used it on all modes with the dials turned every which way. you can make some MEAN sounds with this, and it just works. Combine that with a fancy mic with a volume knob (Jason Ricci Sig. Mic hint hint) and you have a fantastic amount of control. Moving to this setup from just a Shure vocal mic has allowed me to improve my playing majorly. The customer support these guys offer is just superb, and they are REALLY nice and knowledgeable, they can answer any question you have.
United StatesGreat pedal
Replaced my Fender Deluxe with the Alpha Wolf. I played through the same amp for over 30 years but really liked the sound of the Alpha Wolf and Jason Ricci mic. The clean channel and reverb give a nice additional option. I need to tweak the harp attack a little, it sounded great by maybe just a little too dirty. Overall, both were a great purchase, the sound is solid going through the mixer and I don't have to tote the big Fender tube amp!!
United States3 pedals in 1 with tube amp sound
EQ, overdrive, and reverb with a mini tube inside, and option of low Z output (to send to a PA system) or high Z output (to send to a guitar amp). Sounds great- gives even a solid state amp a great tube amp sound!
CanadaNot bad, I haven'
It's okay around the house.I have taken it on stage yet. So far i'm o k with it. Not sure if it was worth my money but won't see.