Author Topic: What Wah can I use with lots O' Distortion (Read 2598 times)

Shag101 · « **on:** December 29, 2006, 03:15:58 PM »

Hi Guys,

I got a couple of guitarcenter.com gift cards, so I figured I'd pick up a wah pedal to play with for fun.
I like using my distortion pedals (Big D and Body Rot II), so I was wondering if someone could recommend a Wah that works really well with distortion and is offered on the guitarcenter.com website. thanks in advance!

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2006, 03:25:22 PM »

Dunlop Zakk Wylde Wah!!!

It is built to cut through any amount of gain, Zakk Wylde never uses his wah on a clean sound, so it was built for huge amounts of distortion.

Ratrod · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2006, 06:06:09 PM »

Or the Crybaby from Hell.

Shag101 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2006, 06:53:20 PM »

Thanks guys,

I was reading reviews and stuff and am leaning towards with the 535Q or Classic wah's from dunlop. Both are getting good reviews and seem to have a hardwired DPDT bypass. So I'm guessing no tone sucking.
I dont think the DB and ZW models have this switch.

Jinskee · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2006, 07:38:35 PM »

Quote from: Shag101

Thanks guys,

I was reading reviews and stuff and am leaning towards with the 535Q or Classic wah's from dunlop. Both are getting good reviews and seem to have a hardwired DPDT bypass. So I'm guessing no tone sucking.
I dont think the DB and ZW models have this switch.

Actually, no, I'm pretty sure the DimeBag model has that, it's basically a 535Q +...so I've heard.

But nonetheless, the 535Q is pretty versatile to say the least, have fun.

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2006, 12:55:25 AM »

There is the RMC3 custom wha, it cuts through anything, like a chainsaw. Much more expensive than normal but worth the money.

www.realmccoycustom.com

I dont know if they sell them from the place you want though?

hope that helps you.

Elliot · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:03:38 AM »

I played my Ibanez Weeping Demon through my Big D on setting 5 (the fuzzy one) with full gain and full Bigger engaged - it worked a treat. Also with my English Muff'n on full gain (i.e. Big Muff style) - also works.

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:27:55 AM »

I use the RMC3 with a Fuzz Octavia Tychobrane replica, and a Keeley Fuzz face, and with the amp gain on full a Vox VR30, the wha still sounds the same as when it's totally clean, very vocal like sweep. :twisted:

Shag101 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2006, 01:28:45 AM »

Well,

I bought the cry baby 535q with the fasel and it sounds pretty good on, but sucked the high end when off.
I guess there is a big difference between true-bypass and hardwired bypass.
Its going back just for the pure fact that I dont feel like unplugging it and plugging it when I want to use it.
My pig got plenty of bass, I dont need to lose some of the highs...lol
I guess ill buy that damn boss tuning pedal Ive been wanting for a while and some other extra cr@p.

Ill save the cash for a real wah. thanks

fps_dean · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2007, 08:39:21 AM »

The Morley Bad Horsie isn't too bad with some gain on it...