Sporting the iconic black powdercoat chassis, durable metal housing, and and straightforward design, the Vox V845 Classic Wah channels the origins of a legendary effect into a modern pedal. Easy to use, this iteration of the wah also features adaptability with AC power so you don’t have to keep burning through batteries. Whether you’re new to the world of wah or looking to re-up on a classic, the V845 is the place to go.
So far as tone is concerned, I would think about the wah being a slightly “sweeter” and much more fluid sweep than the Cry Baby. Maybe it might be described as really organic of the 2 sounds. Nevertheless, to be truthful, it is splitting hairs to try to draw a lot of distinction between this and the first Cry Baby wah.
Both are excellent pedals as well as tend to see a great deal of use from amateurs and professionals alike.
Joe Satriani has spent a VOX wah much like this one (I feel he’s a signature style now) for the whole career of his.
Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby
Moving the pedal feels great under the feet as well as creates a heavy, responsive wah tone that is extremely addicting.
The initial Cry Baby is a catch all wah wah pedal, great for every design and all levels of skill.
Getting a decent wah pedal can actually be a catalyst for improving other aspects of your playing. Diving into some classic funk comping with the wah will boost your right hand precision (think of the theme from Shaft). Palm muting and using the wah to accent certain chopped rhythms is not only fun but gets you to think about rhythm and accents without worrying about melody or fingering.
It is the wah pedal and among the “safest” guitar pedal buys I can suggest.
Dunlop The Original Crybaby Pedal
The Dunlop Crybaby is the original – the one that created some of the most timeless sounds in rock. When people talk about wah pedals, they’re talking about the Crybaby.
Relied on by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, David Gilmour, and many other greats. Powered by the Dunlop ECB-03 AC Adapter and/or 9 volt battery. The Crybaby has been a standard in the world of music since its introduction in the late 1960’s. Its rugged construction and efficient design will give years of outstanding performance.