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Post by carymiller on Mar 31, 2015 13:08:59 GMT -6
AMT Japanese Girl Wah (LINK HERE)I'm debating grabbing one of these Wah Pedals. They're about the same size as a Boss pedal with a three position frequency toggle. The frequency positions you can choose are as follows: A.) 2kHz-1kHz B.) 3kHz-1.5kHz C.) 4kHz-2kHz These wah's are optical and look like they're built like a truck to last. So there's no potentiometer to wear out. I'm not a big wah guy and rarely use them, but for the occasional solo leaving one in barely cocked position to give things a bit of a sweep can help with things. I'm thinking the compact size, and knowing which frequencies are in play would help with EQing things after tracking...but my question is are there any other contenders you guys are using which you wouldn't want to be without? This is mainly for studio work...but also I like the idea of something more compact for live use since it frees up space on the board and allows me to keep things on the smaller side. However if there's a silver bullet wah you can't live without, please let me know!
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Post by LesC on Mar 31, 2015 14:51:04 GMT -6
Have you considered this: Sonuus WahooBest wah I've ever tried, by far, but so much more than a wah. I was looking at the Japanese Girl and all the other contenders about a year ago. I ordered several of them, and the Wahoo just made them seem like toys with relatively little filter range. The wah has no pot to wear out, all analog but completely digitally controlled for recall. There's a lot to get into, if you want, but just calling up some of the presets, as a wah it is amazing. For a straight wah I love my Morley Power Wah Fuzz from the mid-70's, but I haven't used it since I got the Wahoo. |
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Post by carymiller on Mar 31, 2015 15:40:02 GMT -6
Have you considered this: Sonuus WahooBest wah I've ever tried, by far, but so much more than a wah. I was looking at the Japanese Girl and all the other contenders about a year ago. I ordered several of them, and the Wahoo just made them seem like toys with relatively little filter range. The wah has no pot to wear out, all analog but completely digitally controlled for recall. There's a lot to get into, if you want, but just calling up some of the presets, as a wah it is amazing. For a straight wah I love my Morley Power Wah Fuzz from the mid-70's, but I haven't used it since I got the Wahoo. Wow...this is the solution to multiple effects and programming ideas and actual problems I've faced...and their Volume Pedal looks fantastic too. Also this goes right in line with my intention to use a MIDI footswitch for everything going forward and my swap to Eventide H9 units for most effects. I love that you can adjust the feel of the pedal with an Allen wrench, which was one of the main reasons I dug the Japanese Girl...also it just seems deep and creative. I'm gonna buy one of these...thanks so much for turning me onto this Les! |
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Post by Randge on Mar 31, 2015 22:12:35 GMT -6
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Post by 79sg on Apr 1, 2015 7:06:35 GMT -6
I've used this one for the past few years: www.jimdunlop.com/product/mc404-cae-wah Very happy with it. I don't use a wah very often either but the red and yellow fasel plus boost makes it flexible. Scott |
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Post by carymiller on Apr 2, 2015 13:02:28 GMT -6
Have you considered this: Sonuus WahooBest wah I've ever tried, by far, but so much more than a wah. I was looking at the Japanese Girl and all the other contenders about a year ago. I ordered several of them, and the Wahoo just made them seem like toys with relatively little filter range. The wah has no pot to wear out, all analog but completely digitally controlled for recall. There's a lot to get into, if you want, but just calling up some of the presets, as a wah it is amazing. For a straight wah I love my Morley Power Wah Fuzz from the mid-70's, but I haven't used it since I got the Wahoo. I bought the Wahoo...what sold me was the programmable Phaser and Envelope Filter settings as well the basic Wah...the only thing it doesn't have that I wish was available as a feature was 5 PIN MIDI I/O but James at Sonuus was great to talk with via email and hooked me up with a device made by Kenton which can bridge that gap on the cheap. I got a deal on a B-Stock Wahoo...but I'm planning on picking up the Voluum and possibly a G2M next...really great products in terms of features. Thanks for turning me onto them! |
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Post by tonycamphd on Apr 2, 2015 13:35:12 GMT -6
Have you considered this: Sonuus WahooBest wah I've ever tried, by far, but so much more than a wah. I was looking at the Japanese Girl and all the other contenders about a year ago. I ordered several of them, and the Wahoo just made them seem like toys with relatively little filter range. The wah has no pot to wear out, all analog but completely digitally controlled for recall. There's a lot to get into, if you want, but just calling up some of the presets, as a wah it is amazing. For a straight wah I love my Morley Power Wah Fuzz from the mid-70's, but I haven't used it since I got the Wahoo. I bought the Wahoo...what sold me was the programmable Phaser and Envelope Filter settings as well the basic Wah...the only thing it doesn't have that I wish was available as a feature was 5 PIN MIDI I/O but James at Sonuus was great to talk with via email and hooked me up with a device made by Kenton which can bridge that gap on the cheap. I got a deal on a B-Stock Wahoo...but I'm planning on picking up the Voluum and possibly a G2M next...really great products in terms of features. Thanks for turning me onto them! congrats Cary! report back on the sound, i'm particularly interested in knowing how much of a footprint it leaves when it's wide open vs true bypass. thanx man |
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Post by LesC on Apr 2, 2015 13:42:05 GMT -6
Have you considered this: Sonuus WahooBest wah I've ever tried, by far, but so much more than a wah. I was looking at the Japanese Girl and all the other contenders about a year ago. I ordered several of them, and the Wahoo just made them seem like toys with relatively little filter range. The wah has no pot to wear out, all analog but completely digitally controlled for recall. There's a lot to get into, if you want, but just calling up some of the presets, as a wah it is amazing. For a straight wah I love my Morley Power Wah Fuzz from the mid-70's, but I haven't used it since I got the Wahoo. I bought the Wahoo...what sold me was the programmable Phaser and Envelope Filter settings as well the basic Wah...the only thing it doesn't have that I wish was available as a feature was 5 PIN MIDI I/O but James at Sonuus was great to talk with via email and hooked me up with a device made by Kenton which can bridge that gap on the cheap. I got a deal on a B-Stock Wahoo...but I'm planning on picking up the Voluum and possibly a G2M next...really great products in terms of features. Thanks for turning me onto them! You're more than welcome. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! |
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Post by drbill on Apr 10, 2015 19:59:02 GMT -6
Sounds like you got what you need, but the Roger Mayer wah is pretty special. I can do about anything in the wah type category. Not cheap though.
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Post by carymiller on Apr 10, 2015 20:14:00 GMT -6
Sounds like you got what you need, but the Roger Mayer wah is pretty special. I can do about anything in the wah type category. Not cheap though. Yeah I looked at those...with the Wahoo I was getting envelope filter and phaser effects...overdrive...and it's all programmable. I only really need Wah for textures, and seeing as how this thing is pretty indestructible/adjustable and Sonuus took a lot of time out to communicate with me even though they're U.K. based...plus I got a deal on a B-Stock unit. It seemed like the way to go. I can sell off my Pigtronix Envelope Phaser now...and it nearly funds the unit while condensing my board way down. |
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Post by jayson on Apr 17, 2015 5:45:08 GMT -6
I think I'm sold on the Wahoo. The tweakability of it reminds me of my first wah pedal the Korg Mr. Multi. It was always the one piece of gear from my high school days I really wish I hadn't lost track of. But hearing the Sonuus I think it might just be time to phase out the old Dunlop.
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