Cheap wah that doesn't suck

Discussion in 'Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things' started by steeeve, Jan 2, 2006.

  1. Jan 2, 2006 #1
    steeeve

    steeeve Member

    Messages:
    206
    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Location:
    The ATL
    I need a wah. It will be used for maybe like five songs out of about 60. Teese and the like are too expensive, but I don't want a wah will suck.

    I'd like to spend no more than $100.00. Any suggestions?

    Thanks.
     
    steeeve, Jan 2, 2006
    steeeve, Jan 2, 2006
    #1
  2. Jan 2, 2006 #2
    Moe45673

    Moe45673 Member

    Messages:
    5,540
    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Location:
    Toronto, Canada
    The crybaby classic is a great sounding wah for a cheap price. Give it a look-see
     
    Moe45673, Jan 2, 2006
    Moe45673, Jan 2, 2006
    #2
  3. Jan 2, 2006 #3
    brian marshall

    brian marshall Member

    Messages:
    744
    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2004
    Location:
    outskirts of portlandia
    Vox 847

    I want one again... you can get used ones for well under $100, but i would highly recomend a true bypass mod.
     
    brian marshall, Jan 2, 2006
    brian marshall, Jan 2, 2006
    #3
  4. Jan 2, 2006 #4
    gkelm

    gkelm Supporting Member

    Messages:
    3,538
    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2004
    Location:
    DFW, TX
    I had a 535Q for quite a while...versatile & sounds great.
    Greg
     
    gkelm, Jan 2, 2006
    gkelm, Jan 2, 2006
    #4
  5. Jan 2, 2006 #5
    erksin

    erksin Member

    Messages:
    22,229
    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2004
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    I've never tried one, but the Ibanez Weeping Demon is considered a pretty versatile and cool sounding wah for the price...
     
    erksin, Jan 2, 2006
    erksin, Jan 2, 2006
    #5
  6. Jan 2, 2006 #6
    CitizenCain

    CitizenCain Member

    Messages:
    4,830
    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2004
    Location:
    Magdalena, NM, US
    I'll second the Crybaby Classic.
     
    CitizenCain, Jan 2, 2006
    CitizenCain, Jan 2, 2006
    #6
  7. Jan 2, 2006 #7
    madsr

    madsr Member

    Messages:
    1,537
    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2005
    Location:
    Hull, MA
    vox v847...I have one unmodded... I love it...
     
    madsr, Jan 2, 2006
    madsr, Jan 2, 2006
    #7
  8. Jan 2, 2006 #8
    steeeve

    steeeve Member

    Messages:
    206
    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Location:
    The ATL
    The v847 seems like a good bang for the buck contender right now. The main thing is, for how little I use wah, I don't want to degrade the rest of my signal any more than I have to with the presence of a wah. To get one true bypass modded makes it a little more than I want to spend. Kind of a rock and a hard place.

    Thanks for the suggestions.
     
    steeeve, Jan 2, 2006
    steeeve, Jan 2, 2006
    #8
  9. Jan 2, 2006 #9
    paulydangerous

    paulydangerous Member

    Messages:
    1,110
    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2004
    Location:
    Pickerington, Ohio
    Used Dunlop 535
     
    paulydangerous, Jan 2, 2006
    paulydangerous, Jan 2, 2006
    #9
  10. Jan 2, 2006 #10
    royd

    royd Member

    Messages:
    2,002
    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2004
    Location:
    Santa Barbara, CA
    check e-bay for a crybaby modded to true bypass by doobtone. I picked one up, have been using it with a funk band, and it is very nice and well under the $100 ceiling.
     
    royd, Jan 2, 2006
    royd, Jan 2, 2006
    #10
  11. Jan 2, 2006 #11
    58lespaulman

    58lespaulman Member

    Messages:
    1,651
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2005
    I would spend another $50.00 and get the Vox V848 Clyde wah. I know for a fact by that the Vox V847 sucks tone big time.. It will suck most of the high end sparkle out of your tone.. Spend the extra and get the Clyde, and it has True Bypass, and will not degrade your signal.
     
    58lespaulman, Jan 2, 2006
    58lespaulman, Jan 2, 2006
    #11
  12. Jan 2, 2006 #12
    GuitslingerTim

    GuitslingerTim Member

    Messages:
    2,178
    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    The Crybaby Classic has true bypass switching and a fasel inductor, a pretty good deal for $99.
     
    GuitslingerTim, Jan 2, 2006
    GuitslingerTim, Jan 2, 2006
    #12
  13. Jan 3, 2006 #13
    Colt

    Colt Member

    Messages:
    1,302
    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2003
    Crybaby Classic. That's what'd I play if I lost my teese and didn' thave enough dough for another teese or fulltone.

    but I've seen some RMC-1's for around 100.00.....
     
    Colt, Jan 3, 2006
    Colt, Jan 3, 2006
    #13

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice