Reading back over this it seems like a pretty dumb question, but I'm just looking for wah-101. How they work, how to use them, features worth having, what to look out for, good ones to buy.
Why should I buy a wah pedal?
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Why should I buy a wah pedal?
I think I want a wah pedal, but I'm not entirely sure why. I don't really know how to use it, and I have never used one before. So, what can I do with it?
Reading back over this it seems like a pretty dumb question, but I'm just looking for wah-101. How they work, how to use them, features worth having, what to look out for, good ones to buy.
Reading back over this it seems like a pretty dumb question, but I'm just looking for wah-101. How they work, how to use them, features worth having, what to look out for, good ones to buy.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
if you want a wah, without having to learn how to use it, go for an envelope filter.. it's an auto wah kinda thing.. think disco/'theme from the professionals'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCFVEvZvo3g
(after watching that, it may be a real wah, rather than env filter, but could go either way)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCFVEvZvo3g
(after watching that, it may be a real wah, rather than env filter, but could go either way)
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
I was in the exact same position as you when i bought mine. I didn't really know why i wanted one but i wanted one, i bought a crybaby just cause i heard "they were really good" (btw, they are really good in my opinion).
In my experience you don't really have to know how to use one to actually use one. Its one of those things which you can teach yourself and use how YOU like, just cause so-and-so uses his in a particular way doesn't mean its the right way to use it. Mess around with it and come up with your own way to use one, and that'll mean it'll give your unique sound a whole lot more uniqueness
In my experience you don't really have to know how to use one to actually use one. Its one of those things which you can teach yourself and use how YOU like, just cause so-and-so uses his in a particular way doesn't mean its the right way to use it. Mess around with it and come up with your own way to use one, and that'll mean it'll give your unique sound a whole lot more uniqueness
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
If you're interested I have a near mint Vox Clyde McCoy model wah for sale. $250.00.
Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
just to elaborate:Khann wrote:Chicka-chicka-chicka-wah-chicka-chicka-wah-wah-chicka-chicka
Does that explain it? I hope so.
fret an E9, play heavily swung 16ths, rock wah back and forth in 1/4 notes, mute strings with fretting hand every now and then, add occasional dorian and/or mixolydian licks.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
Khann beat me to it, but I was going to say:
"weeoooohhhhweeeeooohhhhhweeeeooooohhhh"
Does that answer your question?
Fact is, wah makes a good solo sound like a great solo, in my experience. It makes it sound like you're ripping out twice as many notes as you actually are. Wah is cool.
"weeoooohhhhweeeeooohhhhhweeeeooooohhhh"
Does that answer your question?
Fact is, wah makes a good solo sound like a great solo, in my experience. It makes it sound like you're ripping out twice as many notes as you actually are. Wah is cool.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
dc wrote:Hmm...Capt. Black wrote:If you're interested I have a near mint Vox Clyde McCoy model wah for sale. $250.00.
Call me tomorrow.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
Capt. Black wrote:dc wrote:Hmm...Capt. Black wrote:If you're interested I have a near mint Vox Clyde McCoy model wah for sale. $250.00.
Call me tomorrow.
too late, my crybaby's on the pedalboard awaiting further instruction...
and NEVER buy an autowah/envelope filter - they're the most FUCKING annoying effect ever, they sound cool for about 8 bars then all you want to do is ram it up the guitarists arse.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
mental note.. must build env filter...
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
better make it torpedo shaped and self lubricating....rocklander wrote:mental note.. must build env filter...
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
a french letter envelope filter?
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
nah I just thought it would be easier on your arse after the first 8 bars....
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Why should I buy a wah pedal?
bluesgeek wrote:nah I just thought it would be easier on your arse after the first 8 bars....
meat loaf wrote: I bet you say that to all the boys...
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