{"id":5611,"date":"2023-12-12T21:18:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/5611\/2023\/12\/12\/non-classifiee\/discovering-the-wah-wah-pedal\/"},"modified":"2024-11-29T16:16:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T15:16:13","slug":"discovering-the-wah-wah-pedal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/en\/5611\/2023\/12\/12\/wiki-effects-en\/discovering-the-wah-wah-pedal\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering the wah-wah pedal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there&#8217;s one pedal that any music neophyte knows, it&#8217;s the wah-wah, <strong>that iconic pedal in the history of music. <\/strong>In this article, we explore the fascinating world of wah-wah pedals, from their unique sound to their evolution over time.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-wah-wah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Wah-Wah?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The wah-wah is an interactive effects pedal that <strong>modifies the tone and timbre of an electric guitar by creating a<\/strong> <strong>moving filter <\/strong> <strong>effect<\/strong> sweeping across different frequencies of the audio spectrum.<\/p>\n\n<p>To go into more detail, inside the pedal are a rotary potentiometer and an inductor that form an oscillating circuit. By activating the pedal with his foot, the guitarist modifies <strong>  the position of the potentiometer, thus varying the filter frequency. This creates the sweeping effect characteristic of wah-wah,   <\/strong>that distinctive sound similar to that of a human voice pronouncing the syllable &#8220;wah&#8221; (used notably in so-called &#8220;talkin&#8217; blues&#8221;).  <\/p>\n\n<p>This expressive, identifiable effect has been widely used in various musical genres, from rock and funk to blues and jazz.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-768x322.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-1536x644.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-380x159.jpg 380w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-550x231.jpg 550w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-800x336.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah-1160x487.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wah-wah.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-history-of-wah-wah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The history of wah-wah:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The birth of wah-wah dates back to  <strong>a chance innovation in the 60s.  <\/strong>US engineer Bradley J. Plunkett, tasked with reducing production costs for Vox AC-100 amplifiers while preserving sound quality, transformed<strong>  a simple switch into a cheap potentiometer.<\/strong>  Experimenting with this circuit, he discovered the characteristic sound of the wah-wah.<strong>  by varying the boosted frequency.<\/strong>  To make this effect accessible to guitarists, Plunkett came up with the ingenious idea of  <strong>adapt an organ volume pedal into a foot controller.  <\/strong>Originally, however, the pedal was designed for trumpet players (imitating the effect of a trumpet mute).  <\/p>\n\n<p>Released in 1966 under the name Vox Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah, this creation marked the beginning of <strong>a sonic revolution in the world of electric guitar.<\/strong> Legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton quickly adopted this new sound, propelling the wah-wah to the status of musical icon.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"some-iconic-wah-wah-pedals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some iconic wah-wah pedals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Some wah-wah pedals have left an indelible mark on the history of music:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah.jpg\" alt=\"Vox Clyde McCoy wah-wah\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vox-clyde-wah-wah-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"1-vox-clyde-mccoy-wah-wah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Vox Clyde McCoy wah-wah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vox Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah is one of the first wah-wah pedals to conquer the music world. Popularized by Jimi Hendrix (who actually had several, just in case his broke down or had a problem&#8230;), its name is associated with a distinctive, expressive sound. This pedal paved the way for the creative use of wah-wah in rock and blues.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"2-dunlop-cry-baby\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Dunlop Cry Baby<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dunlop Cry Baby is perhaps the most iconic and widely used wah-wah pedal of all time. Popularized by guitarists such as Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, the Cry Baby is renowned for its simple design and rich sound. It comes in a variety of versions, each with its own signature sound.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know the origin of the name Cry baby?  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dunlop Cry Baby wah-wah pedal takes its name from an amusing anecdote. When the first version of the pedal was presented to a group of musicians, one of them commented that the pedal made the guitar sound like a &#8220;cry baby&#8221;. The name stuck, becoming emblematic.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah.jpg\" alt=\"Dunlop Cry Baby\" class=\"wp-image-3529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dunlop-cry-baby-wah-wah-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah.jpg\" alt=\"Morley Bad Horsie wah\" class=\"wp-image-3530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/morley-wah-wah-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"3-morley-bad-horsie-wah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Morley Bad Horsie wah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed in collaboration with guitarist Steve Vai, the Morley Bad Horsie Wah brought a major innovation by introducing a rather atypical operation in the wah world: the pedal is activated by motion-sensing technology, so as soon as the guitarist puts his foot on it, the pedal detects it and engages the effect. As a result, it offers fluid control of the sound spectrum and has become a benchmark in the world of instrumental rock. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"4-fulltone-clyde-deluxe-wah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Fulltone Clyde Deluxe wah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah is a modern reinterpretation of the original Vox Clyde McCoy. It combines vintage elements with modern enhancements, offering a wide range of wah sounds. This pedal is appreciated for its versatility and ability to reproduce classic wah tones.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah.jpg\" alt=\"Fulltone Clyde Deluxe wah\" class=\"wp-image-3531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fulltone-clyde-wah-wah-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah.jpg\" alt=\"Ibanez WH-10 wah\" class=\"wp-image-3532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ibanez-wah-wah-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"5-ibanez-wh-10-wah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Ibanez WH-10 wah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ibanez WH-10 Wah is a classic wah pedal that has found its place in studios and on stage. Used by guitarists such as John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, it&#8217;s renowned for its simplicity, its robust on\/off pedal switch, and its expressive sound, which has left its mark on many musical productions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"artists-and-wah-wah-anecdotes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Artists and wah-wah anecdotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"jimi-hendrix\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jimi Hendrix<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Hendrix used the Vox Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah, helping to popularize the effect in such iconic tracks as &#8220;Voodoo Child (Slight Return)&#8221; and &#8220;Up from the Skies&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"eric-clapton\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eric Clapton<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Clapton incorporated wah-wah into his arsenal, notably with the Vox Clyde McCoy pedal. Its use on Cream&#8217;s &#8220;White Room&#8221; remains emblematic. <\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"frank-zappa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frank Zappa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Frank Zappa experimented with wah-wah in an avant-garde way (he was the first guitarist to use this pedal). &#8220;Willie the Pimp&#8221; is an example where he uses this effect to create unique sonic textures. <\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"isaac-hayes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Isaac Hayes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>In his performance of &#8220;Theme from Shaft&#8221;, Isaac Hayes used wah-wah on his Hammond B3 organ, adding a funk dimension to this soul classic.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"eddie-van-halen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eddie Van Halen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Eddie Van Halen incorporated wah-wah in a distinctive way in his legendary solo &#8220;Eruption&#8221;. His use of the effect is often cited as influential in the world of hard rock. Van Halen is also known for modifying his wah-wah pedal to create a more distinctive sound. He removed the pedal mechanism, transforming the wah-wah into a hand-controlled expression pedal, offering more precise control over the effect.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"kirk-hammett-metallica\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kirk Hammett (Metallica)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>In &#8220;Enter Sandman&#8221;, Kirk Hammett uses wah-wah to create dramatic effects, demonstrating how this effect can be integrated into the context of heavy metal.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"where-to-place-the-wah-wah-on-your-pedalboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to place the wah-wah on your pedalboard?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Typically, the wah-wah is placed <strong>at the very beginning of the chain,<\/strong> directly after the guitar. This configuration allows the effect to<strong>modulate the raw guitar signal before any further tonal manipulation. <\/strong>However, there is one important exception: some fuzz pedals require a high-impedance signal and must therefore be positioned in the first position, directly behind the guitar. In order to determine the best order of arrangement between wah-wah and fuzz, it is advisable to carry out tests to obtain the optimum sonic result.    <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guitareffect.fr\/en\/6779\/2023\/12\/03\/tips-tricks\/how-do-you-chain-your-pedalboard-and-in-what-order-should-you-place-your-guitar-pedals\/\">If you&#8217;d like to find out more, take a look at our complete guide to pedalboard chaining!  <\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"wah-wah-love-it-or-leave-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wah-wah, love it or leave it!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The wah-wah is <strong>the mythical guitar effect par excellence <\/strong>and remains a staple in many a guitarist&#8217;s arsenal, being capable of transforming a simple melody or solo into a deeply expressive sonic experience. However, love for wah-wah is not universal, and there seem to be two well-defined camps among guitarists: <strong>those who simply can&#8217;t do without it, and those who wouldn&#8217;t use it for anything in the world!<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If there&#8217;s one pedal that any music neophyte knows, it&#8217;s the wah-wah, that iconic pedal in the history&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4934,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_masonry":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[299],"tags":[373,361,380,377,378,375,372,379,376,382,381,374,226,270,383,367,365],"class_list":{"0":"post-5611","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wiki-effects-en","8":"tag-cry-baby-en","9":"tag-dunlop-en","10":"tag-eddie-van-halen-en","11":"tag-eric-clapton-en","12":"tag-frank-zappa-en","13":"tag-fulltone-en","14":"tag-ibanez-en","15":"tag-isaac-hayes-en","16":"tag-jimy-hendrix-en","17":"tag-john-frusciante-en","18":"tag-kirk-hammett-en","19":"tag-morley-en","20":"tag-pedal","21":"tag-pedalboard-en","22":"tag-red-hot-chili-peppers-en","23":"tag-vox-en","24":"tag-wah-wah-en","25":"cs-entry","26":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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