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Wampler Pedals Pinnacle

The Pinnacle is a distortion pedal designed to emulate Eddie Van Halen's Brown Sound, featuring a two-band EQ and a Bright switch for lead applications.

  • 9-18V DC · center −
  • 23 mA
  • Analog
  • Mono
New
from $149.95
Used (asking)
from $89.95

The rundown

Highlights

  • Targets the Van Halen Brown Sound with tweakable EQ
  • Includes a Bright switch for cutting through in lead playing
  • Accepts 9-18V power for flexible operation
  • Compact format at 66 x 127 mm
  • Made in the USA

Best for

Guitarists seeking a classic rock distortion tone inspired by Van Halen's sound.

Professional reviews

What the press rated it. We link to each review; read the full piece for the details.

Quick facts

Power
9-18V DC
Current draw
23 mA
Polarity
Center negative
Dimensions
66 × 127 mm
Stereo
No
MIDI
No
Expression input
No
Status
In production

Where to buy Wampler Pedals Pinnacle

$149.95 lowest new price · Reverb

Used listings asking $89.95–$157.25, median $144.19 (6 listings). Asking prices, not sold prices.

Current offers
SellerConditionPriceLink
ReverbUsed$89.95View
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ReverbUsed$139.37View
ReverbUsed$149View
ReverbNew$149.95View
ReverbUsed$160View
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ReverbNew$189View
ReverbNew$199View
ReverbB-stock$199.97View

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Frequently asked questions

What power supply does the Pinnacle use?

The Pinnacle runs on 9-18V DC with a center-negative connector and draws 23 mA of current.

What are the dimensions of the Pinnacle?

The Pinnacle measures 66 x 127 mm.

Does the Pinnacle have stereo or MIDI?

The Pinnacle does not feature stereo output or MIDI capability.

What did Premier Guitar rate the Pinnacle?

Premier Guitar gave the Pinnacle a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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Page last updated September 29, 2026.