Vivie WildCat v2 Overdrive / Boost Pedal – Made in Japan

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Condition
Excellent condition with very light signs of careful use. Thoroughly cleaned and tested with compatible power supply and 9v battery. All functions working exactly as they should, with smooth controls and quiet operation. Original box and instructions included.

Professor’s Notes
The Wildcat can behave like a colorful push or a more traditional overdrive, depending on how it’s set. It’s especially satisfying at the edge of breakup, where it adds body, presence, and feel without covering up the guitar underneath. Simple to dial in and easy to live with, it’s the kind of pedal that quietly earns a permanent spot on a board.

Specifications
• Model: Vivie Wildcat v2
• Type: Low-gain overdrive / colorful boost
• Controls: Level, Gain, Tone
• Switch: Fat switch (boosts low-frequency response)
• Bypass: True bypass
• Power: Standard 9V DC center-negative (adapter not included)
• Made in Japan
• Includes: Original box

Rig Role / What This Pedal Solves
Drive Voice — Foundation

The Wildcat excels as a foundational gain stage—the pedal you leave on most of the time to add weight, touch sensitivity, and tonal presence. It works particularly well for edge-of-breakup tones, layering into higher-gain drives, or filling out thinner guitars and amps without sounding congested or overly compressed.

Description
The Vivie Wildcat v2 sits in that sweet spot between boost and overdrive. It doesn’t aim to be transparent or sterile—instead, it adds character in a controlled, musical way. Notes feel more substantial, chords have more body, and the overall response becomes more lively and responsive.

At lower gain settings, the Wildcat functions as a tone-shaping push that enhances articulation and feel. As the gain increases, it moves naturally into more traditional low-gain overdrive territory while maintaining clarity and separation. It never gets overly saturated or compressed, which makes it especially useful for players who rely on picking dynamics and amp interaction.

The Fat switch is a practical tool rather than a novelty feature. Engaging it adds low-end fullness and weight, helping single-coil guitars feel more substantial or compensating for leaner amps and speakers. It’s equally useful at home volume levels or on stage, where a little extra body can make the difference between sounding thin and sounding complete.

In real-world use, the Wildcat is quick to dial in and forgiving across different rigs. Whether used as an always-on tone enhancer, a low-gain drive, or the first stage in a stacked gain structure, it behaves predictably and musically—exactly what you want from a foundation pedal.

Quick Start Settings
• Always-On Foundation: Gain 9:00, Tone noon, Level slightly above unity
• Edge of Breakup: Gain 11:00, Tone 12:30, Level to taste
• Stacking Into Another Drive: Gain 8:30, Tone noon, Level 1:00, Fat switch on
• Thicker Single-Coil Tone: Gain 9:30, Tone 11:30, Level unity, Fat switch on

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