It's about time to change the Wah!

[richedie]

Matt's Budda wah sounds great. Better sweep, smoother highs. Still vocal as all heck.

Can't go wrong with that one for the money.

Yes, love it! What Nick said...

I prefer simplicity. It covers Classic rock to Zack.

 

[Zaphod B]

A couple of points about the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe wah:

It has a three-position switch for three distinct voicings. The "Jimi" setting is just as you'd expect - a pretty wide sweep, fairly symmetrical between lows and highs. (This is the voicing of the standard Fulltone Clyde wah.) The "Wacked" setting extends the sweep and can take your head off on the high side if you're not careful. It's a good setting if you are using the wah in conjunction with an LFO effect pedal. The "Shaft" setting has a narrower sweep than the other two and it is biased towards the high end.

There is also a 10-position input level pad that allows you to either compensate for very hot pickups, or to overdrive the pedal if you like.

There's also some adjustment possible inside the unit, but I can't recall if it's a sweep center point adjustment or overall range adjustment.

Anyhow, it's a very versatile unit.

 

[Kiteboarder]

A couple of points about the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe wah:

It has a three-position switch for three distinct voicings. The "Jimi" setting is just as you'd expect - a pretty wide sweep, fairly symmetrical between lows and highs. (This is the voicing of the standard Fulltone Clyde wah.) The "Wacked" setting extends the sweep and can take your head off on the high side if you're not careful. It's a good setting if you are using the wah in conjunction with an LFO effect pedal. The "Shaft" setting has a narrower sweep than the other two and it is biased towards the high end.

There is also a 10-position input level pad that allows you to either compensate for very hot pickups, or to overdrive the pedal if you like.

There's also some adjustment possible inside the unit, but I can't recall if it's a sweep center point adjustment or overall range adjustment.

Anyhow, it's a very versatile unit.

Yeah man, I like all the versatility. I think I would actually keep the Vox if it had a tone knob. I guess it can be modded, but I don't feel like researching for that.

I'm almost ready to order the Budda from AMS, but they ran out. I'm waiting for them to get it back in stock. I kind of want the Fulltone more, but I don't want to spend another $125 for it.

-D

 

[felineguitars]

Wahs do not have many components in them and can be fairly easy to tweak if you are so inclined

I just made the BYOC wah kit and it was good fun

I actually like the sound of the Vox wah bacause it's so vocal , but the BYOC kit has proven great fun

Actually downloading the instructions for the kit gives you a pretty good understanding of the circuit and it wouldn't take too much to figure out what to change to alter the tone of your wah
Actually - there are a couple of little mods that might help straight away - like backing the switch off so it doesnt cut out as you floor the wah , and there is a range capacitor that could be changed and woul allow you to change the operating range of your wah

But you may actually just want to treat yourself to a new toy (like we all do) and will find something that fits the bill

 

[Kiteboarder]

Wahs do not have many components in them and can be fairly easy to tweak if you are so inclined

I just made the BYOC wah kit and it was good fun

I actually like the sound of the Vox wah bacause it's so vocal , but the BYOC kit has proven great fun

Actually downloading the instructions for the kit gives you a pretty good understanding of the circuit and it wouldn't take too much to figure out what to change to alter the tone of your wah
Actually - there are a couple of little mods that might help straight away - like backing the switch off so it doesnt cut out as you floor the wah , and there is a range capacitor that could be changed and woul allow you to change the operating range of your wah

But you may actually just want to treat yourself to a new toy (like we all do) and will find something that fits the bill

Thanks for the advice. I've been thinking on tweaking a wah as a well. But, I wouldn't want to do it with a Vox V848. I've put it up on eBay and it looks like it might fetch a good $125-$135.

I'll probably look around for a cheaper Dunlop at some point, and tweak away!

 

[Fallout Labs]

perfect time for this thread for me..

i had a budda 'budwah' come onto my desk last night because the switch was dying.. I had a chance to open it up and look inside, its pretty clean.

so I dropped a new 3pdt switch in, and added a 3mm blue led at the request of the owner.

to be perfectly honest, it sounded like shit with the erect compared to the RMC Wizard that I have. don't get me wrong, on the clean side, it sounded good (with the t/d), but just didn't cut it for the high gain tone. as soon as I started riffing above the 12th fret on the G B E strings, forget it, you couldn't even tell the wah was on..

anyway, just my thoughts

 

[Kiteboarder]

perfect time for this thread for me..

i had a budda 'budwah' come onto my desk last night because the switch was dying.. I had a chance to open it up and look inside, its pretty clean.

so I dropped a new 3pdt switch in, and added a 3mm blue led at the request of the owner.

to be perfectly honest, it sounded like shit with the erect compared to the RMC Wizard that I have. don't get me wrong, on the clean side, it sounded good (with the t/d), but just didn't cut it for the high gain tone. as soon as I started riffing above the 12th fret on the G B E strings, forget it, you couldn't even tell the wah was on..

anyway, just my thoughts

I've heard about this. I've heard a lot of people complaining that it sounds like crap with distortion. I even saw this vid on YouTube by Next Level Guitar - demoing the Budwah. I also thought it sounding kinda weird with distortion. Hmmmmm

 

[Fallout Labs]

i'm thinking about picking up an edirol r09 or something similar to record some ideas at home.. i'll try to make some clips of the wizard..

 

[EWSEthan]

perfect time for this thread for me..

i had a budda 'budwah' come onto my desk last night because the switch was dying.. I had a chance to open it up and look inside, its pretty clean.

so I dropped a new 3pdt switch in, and added a 3mm blue led at the request of the owner.

to be perfectly honest, it sounded like shit with the erect compared to the RMC Wizard that I have. don't get me wrong, on the clean side, it sounded good (with the t/d), but just didn't cut it for the high gain tone. as soon as I started riffing above the 12th fret on the G B E strings, forget it, you couldn't even tell the wah was on..

anyway, just my thoughts

I've heard about this. I've heard a lot of people complaining that it sounds like crap with distortion. I even saw this vid on YouTube by Next Level Guitar - demoing the Budwah. I also thought it sounding kinda weird with distortion. Hmmmmm

Listen to the leads in our songs "Souls For Sale" and "Grounded". That is Budda Wah through EG5.

 

[Szar]

Check out the G-Lab Wowee Wah, VERY COOL.

 

[Kiteboarder]

I'll check those songs out Matt. I just sold the Vox the other day. I'll be buying soon.

I've been looking at the VooDoo Lab Wahzoo. Seems interesting. But, I don't think I'll get that one. The footprint is too big. Wouldn't fit in my new pedalboard setup.

 

[Kiteboarder]

Ah! I've got an update to make. I think I've found a winner! This one is a bit more expensive than Budda, but a bit less than a Fulltone. I'm sold on it, I think! It's the Area 51 wah. These guys make kits to drop into your standard whatever wah. But, they also sell the entire thing. It's got a few things I really like... Like knobs, and an LED. I need to do a few measurements to make sure it fits my board. It's the same size as most wahs, but due to the knobs on the side, it needs a bit more space.

If it fits, I'm pulling the trigger. I'll report back later with the results.

Yeah, this thread is getting old. I take my time. I'm in no hurry. The upside... somebody doing a search for a wah will soon benefit from this thread. Amen!

 

[Suhrfer]

Kite,

I already benefitted!!! I've been looking and trying for months - and watching this thread with interest! Just when I thought I had exhausted all options I you point me to Area51. The site, MP3's and reviews were great, so I just sent an email over to Area 51 to ask some more questions (I have a VOX V847 but want the addt'l controls as well, especially the ability to "degrowl" believe it or not - for high gain solos).

I'll throw up a review when I get it if you haven't already by then.

Thanks a BUNCH!

Mark

 

[Kiteboarder]

Kite,

I already benefitted!!! I've been looking and trying for months - and watching this thread with interest! Just when I thought I had exhausted all options I you point me to Area51. The site, MP3's and reviews were great, so I just sent an email over to Area 51 to ask some more questions (I have a VOX V847 but want the addt'l controls as well, especially the ability to "degrowl" believe it or not - for high gain solos).

I'll throw up a review when I get it if you haven't already by then.

Thanks a BUNCH!

Mark

Awesome! That's nice to know. -Danny

 

[Suhrfer]

I've already been in contact with Dan at Area51 - good guy and quick responses!

He's going to mod my VOX wah as a more economical way for me to get done what I need (lots of fun stuff including the lefty option and moving the DC jack to the other side). Review to follow in a few weeks, but if the product is anything like promised on the site - and the smokin' good communication is any indication, I should be very pleased.

Thanks again Danny!

 

[King Guitar]

I have had just about every wah known to man from vintage original ones to the Budda and everything in between.

both the RMC Wizard Wah on my fly pedal board and the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe on my big Friedman rig.

For my money they are the two best wahs out there. For versatile you cant beat the Fulltone with the 3 postion switch. For high gain the Wizard is the deal and handles it well.

For short money the Morley VAI Bad Horsie II used is a great wah but the footprint is too big for me on my boards.

 

[Fallout Labs]

I have had just about every wah known to man from vintage original ones to the Budda and everything in between.

both the RMC Wizard Wah on my fly pedal board and the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe on my big Friedman rig.

For my money they are the two best wahs out there. For versatile you cant beat the Fulltone with the 3 postion switch. For high gain the Wizard is the deal and handles it well.

For short money the Morley VAI Bad Horsie II used is a great wah but the footprint is too big for me on my boards.

agreed.. the wizard is nice... drop a red fasel in it if you want to hear it shine..

who are you gigging with brad? i want to see these rigs in action!

 

[Kiteboarder]

Hey... Can any of you guys tell me the exact width of the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe including the knobs? Thanks in advance... -Danny

 

[jlbaxe]

I have the Dunlop 535Q and like that it can be dialed in for artist settings. Jerry Cantrell, Frank Zappa, MSG, Hendrix, etc. I have checked out the Fulltone and Area 51 and think "I" like the Area 51 but I'm also interested in the Morley Bad Horsie II Vai pedal. I like the fact that it has a spring return and doesn't have an on/off switch but when Vai plays it with his style and technic its hard to figure out what it is going to sound like when I play it.lol

 

[Kiteboarder]

I have a big announcement to make...!! I finally picked one out!! I have it in my hand!!

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