Santana's Wah

[ahltarocka]

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

Rock On

 

[ayeron]

I'm pretty sure he used to use a Mutron C-200 Wah/Volume pedal.

 

[todd richman]

That is what I remember seeing in several gear pics of his small pedalboard.

 

[gillibi]

These days I believe he is using a Dunlop 535Q wah.

 

[Wilson Effects]

I'm pretty sure he used to use a Mutron C-200 Wah/Volume pedal.

Same thing I've always heard.

 

[Bobster]

hmm, always wanted to find this out.

 

[OnlyVees]

I believe he puts his wah after gain/distortion.

 

[ahltarocka]

Still not feelin the right answer. Does anybody know for sure what he has used on his most recent recordings.

 

[re-animator]

From his website:

 

[Jet Bycraft]

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

 

[ahltarocka]

Does anyone know if the 535Q is true bypass. In addition, does it have an LED?

 

[wingwalker]

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...

 

[ahltarocka]

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