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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
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 Posted - 02/10/2009 : 02:55:51
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I searched the forum for some chit-chat and wah pedals and I checked the Dunlop Line and they got this 535Q that has quite a few adjustments, with a volume boost, and a q control.
Goran, you wrote in an earlier thread raised by jaymzHal about the 9090A kit (sadly no longer available) and it has a number of preset sounds that you mentioned as being 'one of the best wahs' you ever heard/played...
Anybody else here have some suggestions on Wah Pedals???
I've used a regular crybagy (ice-pick anyone) a older vox from the late 70's (was smooth) and a Morley - meh, all of them well, I'm thinking were a bit harsh. The Dunlop 535Q sounds like you can tweak it pretty good ... so best to ask before you buy .. right?
Thread Here: http://www.bossarea.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4544 |
Edited by - starr36 on 02/10/2009 03:02:43 |
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zestystrat
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 02/10/2009 : 03:57:20
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On my personal wha quest, I bought the 535Q a while back, never found a sound I liked. wound up returning it.
After playing a bunch, I really liked the Budda Bud Wah. true bypass, great tone.
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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Posted - 02/10/2009 : 06:54:04
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To find a good wah is not as easy as finding a good overdrive, as wahs are much more individual. I mean you can test a number of �standard� Cry Babies and there will be ones that sound good and ones that sound awful. This is just like finding a good Fuzz Face.
It was a friend of mine who told me this, he owns a musical instrument shop so he has the opportunity to test a lot of wahs.
But the big problem with wahs is that you get what you pay for, the expensive ones are nearly almost better than the cheaper ones. There ain�t no Bad Monkey�.
And a wah is a very personal piece of gear, what�s good for me is maybe not good for you, just like action or string gauge.
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zestystrat
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 02/10/2009 : 15:57:38
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really good point.
Also I think your rig has a bit to to with it.
One man's ice pick in the ear with single coils is pure bliss with a Les Paul. |
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jaymzHal
Silver Member
United Kingdom
297 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2009 : 19:04:58
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http://www.carlmartin.com/product_2_wah.htm
I can highly recommend this, having tried it a little while back. Nice range of sounds and the key thing is they were all usable at most settings. I think the one thing that put me off was the price and simply that I don't use wah enough to warrant the purchase - I'm fine with my crybaby. However, it sounded good enough to want to use more often if i had it...
Not so keen on the boss v-wah, although I dig the univibe on it. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 02/11/2009 : 05:09:51
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hmm... i guess i will have to just go and do a tour at L&M and Guitarworks and annoy the sales people by blasting some ice picks in their showrooms  |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
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Posted - 02/11/2009 : 17:21:16
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| Don't forget to try some of the Morley wahs, you may actually like 'em. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 02/11/2009 : 18:35:12
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I'm happy with my crybaby....although i wish the replacement pots were a bit cheaper..... ..... |
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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/11/2009 : 21:26:13
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I use the Ibanez WH10 which has an amzing sound, way better than the dunlop crybaby, (way more expensive too  ). It has a depth control and a switch for guitar and bass, which sounds awsome on guitar.
However alot of people will say this pedal is only good if you want the same sound as John Frusciante, and because the idiot that designed it thought plastic would be a good material to make a pedal out of, you do have to look after it. |
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Wah Pedals - Rogers Meyer etc
