Vox - WAH V847 - Classic Wah-Wah Guitar Pedal

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Make no mistake, this is classic wah. This pedal is based on the specifications which were used for the original Vox wah pedals, so you can be sure that you're getting a pure, unadulterated, quality wah effect. With the footswitch, you can control the intensity and speed of the effect, giving you unlimited options when creating your sound. Given its compact design and Vox's quality craftsmanship, you'll find the V845 is incredibly sturdy, and able to withstand all your foot stomping with ease. Fitted with an 9v DC power input for use with a power supply, as well as an affordable price tag, this pedal can deliver all the wah you'd ever need. It will give you the utmost satisfaction whenever you press it. Specifications Battery life for continuous use: approximately >100 hours with manganese battery (will vary depending on conditions) The input impedance has been adjusted to make the sound not merely more powerful but also tastefully warm. The true bypass design means that the signal does not pass through the circuit when the unit is switched off, ensuring that its tonal character is unaffected. The Vox V847-C wah pedal is atrue “made in Japan” product, meaning that it's been made with incredible precision and attention-to-detail. The pedal's front and bottom plates also feature illustrations of traditional Japanese artwork, giving it a truly unique look! Specifications

Come to think of it, a good number of famous guitarists have got to where they are by using very few (& sometimes even no pedals whatsoever. A pedalboard & a wah is not a guarantee of success as a guitarist, although if you ask us, we would say that it makes it a whole lot more likely. And what with Nile being one of the most successful music producers to date, with his funkish wah-like tones being (a large part of) the reason behind his success, it’s hardly surprising that wah-wah pedals are so popular. Team that with all the other famous faces who’re said to incessantly use a wah – Kirk Hammett, Tom Morello & Eric Clapton etc. –& it’s easy to understand why the best wah pedals are highly sought after. Wah purists will swear by pedals equipped with an inductor, which were commonly found in vintage models and come in three main variations: Halo, as found in the Hendrix and Clapton-used 1966 Vox Clyde McCoy wah; red fasel, which crops up in a number of Cry Baby variants; and yellow fasel, which you’ll find in other vintage-voiced designs. The right tone– Tone is everything! That’s 95% of the reason why you expand your setup with a wah in the 1st place – to enhance your tone. So before concluding that pedal X or Y is the best wah pedal for you, be sure to take a listen to how they sound with certain guitars over YouTube. This is especially the case if you’re trying to emulate the sound of a certain guitarist, as some wah pedals can do a lot better job with this than others… Just saying :) Still undecided? Then dive into our guide to the best wah pedals for all types of guitarists now, whether you're a beginner electric guitar player or someone looking to add to their high-end electric guitar setup for a truly pro sound.Given the relatively simple nature of the wah effect, there’s a dazzling array of options available when it comes to the best wah pedals. Yet, although the mechanics of wahs have remained largely unchanged over the years, recent times have seen the bulky, weighty enclosure trimmed down to produce a number of mini guitar effects pedal formats.

Battery Life for Continuous Use: Approximately >100 hours with manganese battery (will vary depending on conditions) While you can buy many good cheap wah pedals, you’d be a fool to buy the first one you come across. The inductor is the heart of every VOX Wah Wah pedal. The V846-HW uses a specially-voiced vintage-spec Halo type inductor. The carefully selected magnetic core material and winding ensures a perfect reproduction of the original V846's Wah sound, the sound sought after by guitarists around the world. The potentiometer is a VOX original that features a distinctive response, and is sealed for durability. Thanks to a remarkably smooth curve, the region at the very beginning of the pedal's travel – a region difficult for conventional Wah Wah pedals – is assured sensitive response with an unprecedentedly fine degree of control. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. And it’s that which is why they’re pretty much the perfect starter pedal. Yes – even the best wahs are affordable & do last a considerable amount of time, but (stress on the BUT) it’s the sheer scope for customisation & finding your sound (i.e. the envelope part) which makes them one of the best pedals for newcomers, especially solo guitarists; their distinct ‘Funk-ish’ peak really does add a dimension of depth to your sound.And thus the Wah pedal was born, and released in 1967 with an image of Clyde McCoy on the bottom of the pedal. At the time Vox’s US distributor, Continental Organ Company, was into Big Band music and thought the Wah might work better if marketed for woodwind instruments, which was why Clyde McCoy, a famous jazz trumpeter, was used for the marketing of the new pedal. Vox has tweaked the frequency range of the V847-C wah so that it isset lower, with the gain boosted and the Q-value (the sharpness of the wah’s peak) adjusted to deliver a more potent sound with a low centreof gravity.The input impedance has also been adjusted to make the V847-Cwah not only sound more powerful, but also tastefully warmand complementary of any guitar plugged into it! True Bypass Circuitry However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. The new lighter, sturdier, more affordable than everVox 845 Wah Wah Pedal still has the same killer features that made this design the most popular wah wah specification ever! Choose the best wah pedal– First things first – do this right. Choosing the best wah pedal is pretty much the most important thing yo consider. After all, playing with a n inferior pedal or one that doesn’t suit your style of play, is only going to make the job of using Wah effects in your music 10x harder. Always do your research & invest in a pedal that helps you get the most out of your sound. Not sure how to do that? Try finding a pedal that’s designed to mimic the sound of an artist who you’re inspired by – that’s always a good starting point.