What are wah pedals good for?

Wah pedals are good for changing tone and adding a unique expression to the guitar's sound. This makes it's great for stand out riffs, catchy intros and memorable solos.

Who uses a wah pedal?

Various guitarist from different genres of music use wah pedals. They have plenty of scope to be used creatively and this is why they have been found in such a range of music from Funk, Blues, Metal, Rock, and Pop.

What type of guitar player needs a wah pedal?

Wah pedals are particularly popular among blues, funk and metal players. They are wonderful for giving solos an organic, vocal quality and funk rhythm parts personality.

Where should the wah pedal go in my effects chain?

Wah pedals go first in the chain! Feel free to experiment but plugging the guitar straight into the wah is the tried and true method.

What wah pedal did Jimi Hendrix use?

Jimi used the long discontinued Vox Clyde McCoy Wah pedal. There are plenty of wahs on the market that are very similar to this iconic pedal. These include the Fulltone Clyde and the RMC Real McCoy and Dunlop Hendrix signature Cry Baby. All of these will capture that classic ‘Voodoo Child’ tone!

Which brands produce the best wah pedals?

The best and most popular wah pedals have been made by brands from Vox, Dunlop, Morley and Ibanez.

Who is famous for using a wah pedal?

Early players of wah pedals were Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page who contributed to the wah pedals popularity. Many famous players today are still known for using them, such as Slash, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa.