A Good Choice

This was my first wah pedal which I purchased with some birthday money. It is NOT a true bypass for those who are curious.



When I first plugged into the Vox V847 I noticed the sweep was sharp and quick. There is a spot just past the middle towards the toe where there is a very sudden sharp sweep almost like flicking a switch when the sound changes quickly. While not bad it just doesn't suit my taste for most music except for funk. I love using this wah pedal for Voodoo Chile type sweep rhythms.



Also something else I noticed is that in the heel-down position things are very muddy indistinguishable and almost empty of any tone. When used right this can sound pretty cool but I just can't stay in that position if I want anything I'm playing to be heard by others.



This pedal is great for Rock solos. With some distortion or overdrive the sharp sweep sound great to emphasize bends and notes especially when rocking back and forth to a set of quick notes or a finger tapping section emphasizing certain notes it sounds great. With distortion though it is harder to get a smooth sounding transition from heel to toe. In fact it is even harder.



I recently got a Dunlop 535Q Crybaby and will be modding my old Vox Wah to either sell or add to my studio equipment depending on the new sounds I can get out of it. If you are interested in electronics there are numerous mods out there for this pedal. You can make it true bypass change the sweep range high end low end and low end clarity.





Overall I found this pedal very handy and fun to have when playing as it really adds another element to your sound and is always a crowd pleaser. While I listed many faults to this thing it really works great for the price. I would choose this pedal over the similarly priced crybabies any day. As for recording and gigging the lack of true bypass isn't that noticable and the odd sweep range is fine if your know how to use it. It really kicks out some cool sounds and it ain't that pricey either. Give it a go if you're looking for an affordable Wah Pedal!More detail ...

The Vox V845 Wah Wah pedal is a modern version of the most famous guitar effects pedal of all time. Based on the specifications of the original pedal developed by VOX in the '60s the V845 Wah Wah offers guitarists the same legendary Wah Wah tone in a sturdy but very affordable design. An AC power connector is fitted to save on batteries and the outer case is coated with tough all-black finish making it the perfect choice for your pedal board. Vox developed the world’s first Wah Wah effect during the '60s in an effort to allow guitarists to emulate the sound of a trumpet being muted — an important musical ingredient of the day. VOX’s original Wah Wah pedal quickly gained widespread popularity and its unique sonic characteristics have encouraged further experimentation by guitarists ever since. Having made spotlight appearances on some of the most famous recordings of all time the Wah Wah is still considered must-have equipment for guitar players of all levels and abilities today.More detail ...

The Vox V845 Wah Wah pedal is a modern version of the most famous guitar effects pedal of all time. Based on the specifications of the original pedal developed by VOX in the '60s the V845 Wah Wah offers guitarists the same legendary Wah Wah tone in a sturdy but very affordable design. An AC power connector is fitted to save on batteries and the outer case is coated with tough all-black finish making it the perfect choice for your pedal board. Vox developed the world’s first Wah Wah effect during the '60s in an effort to allow guitarists to emulate the sound of a trumpet being muted — an important musical ingredient of the day. VOX’s original Wah Wah pedal quickly gained widespread popularity and its unique sonic characteristics have encouraged further experimentation by guitarists ever since. Having made spotlight appearances on some of the most famous recordings of all time the Wah Wah is still considered must-have equipment for guitar players of all levels and abilities today.More detail ...

The VOX V847 Wah-Wah pedal is an enhanced version of the most famous guitar effects pedal of all time. Based on the specifications of the original pedal developed by VOX in the '60s the new Wah-Wah offers guitarists the same legendary tone with the addition of AC power capability and a buffered input jack for preserving the unprocessed guitar tone when the pedal is not engaged. The pedal’s inductor has undergone a redesign to be closer in specification to the original VOX wah inductors for improved dynamics and tone. These additions will benefit players of all genres who use a wah pedal as an integral part of their sound. VOX developed the world’s first Wah-Wah effect during the '60s in an effort to allow guitarists to emulate the sound of a trumpet being muted — an important musical ingredient of the day. VOX’s original Wah-Wah pedal quickly gained widespread popularity and its unique sonic characteristics have encouraged further experimentation by guitarists ever since. Having made spotlight appearances on some of the most famous recordings of all time the Wah-Wah is still considered “must-have equipment” for guitar players of all levels and abilities today.More detail ...