Wah Pedals

The iconic wah pedal is a true pedalboard staple, adored for the articulation that it gives to a player and their sound. The majority of wah pedals follow an expression pedal format, meaning that your foot operates a rocking plate that influences the effect’s range.

Essentially filtering your signal, a wah achieves its sound via a moveable EQ peak, with its position in the frequency spectrum determined by the placement of the rocking plate. Offering a vocal-like character, a wah can go from a throaty sound to a cutting, treble-boosted scream.

Around since the 60s, the legendary Vox wah is a popular choice with its simple no-fills design. Other companies manufacture their own versions too, and the Jim Dunlop Cry Baby series is a particularly renowned range. Featuring standard models and signature versions for famous players including Kirk Hammett and John Petrucci, the Dunlop mini wah is taking the market by storm with its pedalboard-friendly footprint.

Want to find out more about the large range of wahs available at Andertons Music Co? Read our informative Ultimate Guide to Wah Pedals!