Santana's Wah

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  1. Feb 19, 2009 #1
    ahltarocka

    ahltarocka Supporting Member

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    I love the sound of Carlos Santana's wah. Can someone tell me what he uses.

    Rock On
     
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  2. Feb 19, 2009 #2
    ayeron

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    I'm pretty sure he used to use a Mutron C-200 Wah/Volume pedal.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2009 #3
    todd richman

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    That is what I remember seeing in several gear pics of his small pedalboard.
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2009 #4
    gillibi

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    These days I believe he is using a Dunlop 535Q wah.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2009 #5
    Wilson Effects

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    Same thing I've always heard.
     
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    Bobster

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    hmm, always wanted to find this out.
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2009 #7
    OnlyVees

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    I believe he puts his wah after gain/distortion.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2009 #8
    ahltarocka

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    Still not feelin the right answer. Does anybody know for sure what he has used on his most recent recordings.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2009 #9
    re-animator

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    From his website:

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  10. Feb 20, 2009 #10
    Jet Bycraft

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    Here are some recent photos of Santana's pedalboard's.

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  11. Feb 21, 2009 #11
    ahltarocka

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    Does anyone know if the 535Q is true bypass. In addition, does it have an LED?
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2009 #12
    wingwalker

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    Well the old Mutron is the ticket for older Santana however for new stuff, Im not sure...the pick above of the wah next to the TREX delay isn;t a Dunlop wah at all...on the next pic down, that wah lacks the red button to switch modes making it NOT a 535 wah and the last pic lacks a Q control plus the CRYBABY logo looks to be an older logo like you might find on an older Thomas Organ wah...
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2009 #13
    ahltarocka

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    Now I am more confused then ever. Does anyone really know the answer except for Carlos himself. Anyone have his email address?
     
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