The Wampler ReWired is a Wampler distortion pedal, currently around $279.96. Close alternatives include the J. Rockett Tim Pierce Overdrive and the Suhr Riot. It pairs well with the Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head and the Fuchs FBT 300.
Wampler ReWired
Wampler · pedal
The Wampler ReWired is Brent Mason's signature two-channel overdrive and distortion, an evolution of his earlier Hot Wired refined to his exact specifications. The overdrive channel captures Mason's rhythm tones, running from crystal-clear light dirt to a punchy, muscular drive with the tight articulation his country and session work demands. The distortion channel is warm and moderate but rich in harmonics, aimed at lead work either alone or stacked with the overdrive for maximum weight. An Order control swaps the arrangement of the two channels with a switch, changing how they interact when stacked. Premium build to Wampler's usual standard.
What stands out
“Wampler's Brown Sound distortion with warm, aggressive Van Halen-inspired character”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“The overdrive channel captures Mason's rhythm tones, running from crystal-clear light dirt to a punchy, muscular drive with the tight articulation his country and session work demands”
— from the listing
“The Rewired delivers Brown Sound-inspired drive in Wampler's premium format”
— from the reviews
“The distortion channel is warm and moderate but rich in harmonics, aimed at lead work either alone or stacked with the overdrive for maximum weight”
— from the listing
- distortion
- drive
- tight
- articulation
- overdrive
- rhythm
- lead
- aggressive
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Wampler ReWired is commonly used in
- Country
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Wampler ReWired
Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head
Marshall
21% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Feed a high gain signal into Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Fuchs FBT 300
Fuchs
21% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → tight)
Fuchs FBT 300 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Comes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Feed a high gain signal into Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited and it comes out closer to tight
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Feed a high gain signal into Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo and it comes out closer to tight
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Wampler ReWired
T-Rex Sweeper 2
T Rex
19% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Put T-Rex Sweeper 2 after Wampler ReWired in the signal chain, clear of Wampler ReWired's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
19% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Feed a high gain signal into Suhr Shiba Drive and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
18% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)
Feed a high gain signal into Nobels ODR-1 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
16% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → lush)
Run Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 after Wampler ReWired in the signal chain, clear of Wampler ReWired's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
16% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (high gain → modulated)
Run Hungry Robot The Borderland after Wampler ReWired in the signal chain, clear of Wampler ReWired's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Wampler ReWired's tight character and Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio's tight voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put MXR CAE Wah in front of Wampler ReWired: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Wampler Hot Wired V2 Brent Mason Signature
Wampler
60% similarityShared character: digital distortion, two channels, articulation
Mooer Tone Capture
Mooer
59% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
56% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing
Vox Valvenergy Cutting Edge
Vox
48% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing, lead
Black Country Customs Monolith
Black Country Customs
48% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing, overdrive
Crowther Hot Cake
Crowther
45% similarityShared character: articulation, distortion, overdrive
Similar character
J. Rockett Tim Pierce Overdrive
J Rockett
50% similarityShared character: punchy, lead, overdrive
Suhr Riot
Suhr
47% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing, lead
Silktone Overdrive Plus
Silktone
46% similarityShared character: distortion, lead, overdrive
NuX NDS-5 Fireman Distortion Dual Brown Sound
Nux
46% similarityShared character: two channels, distortion, lead
Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
Greer
45% similarityShared character: articulation, overdrive
JHS Violet Lari Basilio Signature Distortion
JHS Pedals
45% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, lead, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler ReWired?+
The closest matches in character are the J. Rockett Tim Pierce Overdrive, the Suhr Riot, the Silktone Overdrive Plus. Budget picks: Wampler Hot Wired V2 Brent Mason Signature, Mooer Tone Capture, Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition.
What pairs well with the Wampler ReWired?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head, Fuchs FBT 300, Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited — Feed a high gain signal into Marshall Studio Classic SC20H 20W Head and it comes out closer to mid-forward.
How much does the Wampler ReWired cost?+
Around $279.96 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).