Way Huge WM25 Smalls STO Drive
sounds like the purr of a freshly tuned-up muscle car. The circuit that
it’s based on has been a special secret passed around for years
among Nashville honky tonks and recording studios like a nice
charcoal-filtered whiskey. Rumors surround its introduction to the
scene, but any who’ve played it would agree on its ability to gradually
butter up your tone while preserving the fundamental character of your
guitar and amp.
When Mr. Jeorge Tripps got hold of one, he stuck his
head under the hood and tinkered for days on end without availing
himself of sleep, or food, or water. Eventually, he emerged from his
workshop with the STO, a reimagined version of the Nashville staple
equipped with his beloved 4741 op-amp for an even smoother, more
pillowy sound.
The Way Huge STO’s simple three-knob setup offers just about the
fastest and easiest ride to overdriven paradise. The Drive knob
deserves special recognition—its range is wide and responsive and
makes it sound like your amp is breaking up of its own natural accord
but without any more volume than you need. Special batch run.
- A Nashville honky-tonk staple reimagined by Jeorge Tripps
- Silky smooth break up with a gradual transition from clean to dirty
- Mild midrange bump preserves the fundamental sound of your rig
- Special batch run