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Way Huge Smalls Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive Pedal

Mid-gain Overdrive Pedal with Output, Treble, and Gain Controls
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A "Transparent" Overdrive of Mythic Proportions

If the Way Huge Conspiracy Theory bears a more than passing resemblance to a particularly lusted-after, gold-boxed, mid-gain overdrive, it's no coincidence. This single-wide amp driver masterfully captures the subtle sweetening, the indefinable mojo, that has made the original a key ingredient in countless pro guitarists' session setups. Conspiracy Theory boasts an extremely sensitive gain range and a highly musical tonal sweep. So whether you're driving tubes into crunch territory or lengthening leads with its sweet, silken sustain, Conspiracy Theory excels at all shades of sensibly-gained harmonic enhancement. Looking for legendary tone without the mythic price tag? Take Way Huge's Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive pedal for a spin — available now through Sweetwater.

Gold-boxed tone to go

The Way Huge Conspiracy Theory replicates the tonal power and visual impact of the legendary overdrive at a much-reduced size and cost, with a hat-tipping golden metal enclosure and jumbo red knobs which wink at the come-hither allure of the classic. Conspiracy's Theory's reduced size doesn't just conserve real estate; it sips current, which means you can run a board full of them — they stack beautifully — with next to no impact on your power supply.

Way Huge Smalls Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive Pedal Features:

  • Way Huge's spin on a legendary gold-boxed overdrive
  • Reduced size is better suited to tight pedalboards
  • Sensitive gain range — perfect for driving tubes or lengthening leads
  • Sweet harmonics — enhance tones without upsetting amp/instrument character
  • Musical tonal sweep — usable tones at any setting
  • Low current draw — great for stacking

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Bypass Switching: Selectable
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 18.5 mA
  • Height: 2"
  • Width: 2.4"
  • Depth: 4"
  • Weight: 0.59 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: WM20

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Rated 5/5

The BEST Overdrive value ever.

I've been a gigging musician for a very long time and pedals have always played a real big part in my tone sculpting since I use Single Channel Amps (Pre-CBS) or a Tone King Imperial MK II for the vast majority of my gigs. I also own a real Klon, a V2 Klon and a few highly regarded Klones (all purchased new over the years).

Bottom line: Way Huge not only made a pedal that's virtually impossible to get a bad tone out of (it's such a wonderful "always on" pedal) but they made it with a footprint that's ultra pedalboard friendly, and it's only $129! No wonder they're a bit tough to get their hands on as I'm seeing them on my fellow guitar player's boards more and more. And oh yeah…it stacks incredibly well. Everyone else that's reviewed the Conspiracy Theory is spot on.
Music background: Guitarist/Vocalist
Rated 5/5

Killer 90s guitar tone!

This is the tone that I've been looking for after all these years! I have "The Dude" for my higher gain and this little guy for my low/medium. Nice and crunchy!
Rated 5/5

Somebody has to say it, this pedal and bloody amazing not for just its low cost but for how it sounds.....

I have many Klon pedals and somehow this little puppy stays on the board and whenever I use it I am reminded just how good it sounds. It is without a doubt my fav Klon type pedal. I saw a frequency analysis and comparison to a real high dollar Klon and this pedal was identical. Some will say this or that but it was identical to the Klon. It has Germanium Diodes as well. I am no sure of what the actual impedance and buffer stats are as for some reason manufacturers believe we are too stupid to care about it. This little wonder of Way sounds amazing and is the best sounding Klon I have used. I usually do not like cranking the gain on the Klon but this one sounds better and I really like it. It holds a place in my chain of drives and provides a very good as it gets Klon rendering.
Rated 5/5

Conspiracy Theory is ...just get it!

I've had mine for awhile now, $ well invested. Keeping it. Lots going on w/ the treble knob & gain knob. This is a stellar pedal. Craving some tone compliments, from players in the audience? This will certainly help.
Music background: life-long side man, + 16 yrs P&W
Rated 5/5

Versitle and good value

The Conspiracy Theory produces organic preamp overdrive and gain, without sounding sterile. Was able to turn the amp preamp down and the output section up a little, which produced less noise. Tones are more rounded and glassy than jagged. There is definitely some mojo with the enhanced harmonics.
It has some compression, while preserving the native sound of the guitar; i.e., a tele sounds like a tele, a strat sounds like a strat and humbuckers sound like humbuckers.
If cranked, vintage Zepplin and pre-Fandango ZZTop are possible, but you will not be able to cover Black Sabbath or get your chug on.
For me, this is a great middle pedal between the compressor and high-gain pedals. It may not be for everyone, but it can cover the sounds I want.
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