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Wah Pedals & Filter Pedals

A wah pedal, also known as a wah-wah pedal, alters the tone and frequencies of your electric guitar to give it the distinct sound of someone saying "wah wah."

Filter pedals (also known as envelope filters) enhance your guitar tone by adding or taking away certain frequencies.
This is different from an EQ pedal as the filter pedal dramatically changes the tonal quality of your electric guitar.

Depending on settings, filter pedals can have a dynamic wah sound based on your playing dynamics, an "auto-wah" sound based on tempo settings or have what some refer to as a "fixed" or "cocked" wah sound.

Macdaddy Music sells a variety of wah and filter pedals from brands such as Dunlop, Electro-Harmonix, EBS, Source Audio, Xotic, and Keeley.

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    Rocktron Banshee 2 Amplified Talkbox

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  • Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Multi Wah

    Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Multi Wah

    The Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Multi-Wah. Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. Quite possibly the most versatile wah on the market, the 535Q is the Swiss Army knife of wah pedals.It...
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  • Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron+ Envelope Follower Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron+ Envelope Follower

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  • Dunlop Slash SW95 Crybaby Wah pedal

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  • Dunlop 105Q Bass Crybaby Wah

    Dunlop 105Q Bass Crybaby Wah

    The Dunlop 105Q Bass Crybaby Wah. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. The Dunlop 105Q is the first wah pedal designed by bass players for...
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  • Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron filter

    Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron filter

    Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron Filter FREE shipping in the USA! Player controlled dynamics moving a precise multi-mode filter with a sweet adjustable Q makes the Micro Q-Tron an amazing envelope follower. The Micro Q-Tron is identical to the Mini...
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  • Rocktron Tri-Wah Guitar/Bass Wah pedal

    Rocktron Tri-Wah Guitar/Bass Wah pedal

    The Rocktron Tri-Wah for bass or guitar. Free ground shipping anywhere in the USA! Here’s your dream wah pedal from Rocktron providing excellent multi-function performance for a budget price. You will love the wah voicing modes. In fact, there are...
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  • Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby Wah Pedal

    Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby Wah Pedal

    Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby Wah Pedal Free Shipping In The USA Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. When people talk about wah pedals, they're talking about the Crybaby. This is the...
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  • Dunlop JH-1D Jimi Hendrix Signature Crybaby Wah

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    The Dunlop Hendrix Analog Series JH-1D Signature Wah pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. JH-1D Signature Wah pedal is made to the exact specs...
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  • Rocktron Banshee Amplified Talk Box

    Rocktron Banshee Amplified Talk Box

    In a jam? Talk your way out of it with Rocktron's new Banshee Amplified Talk Box. Bringing a cool, new twist to the outdated generation of complicated and risky talk boxes, the Banshee is a unique new product that gives classic rock touches to the 90's...
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  • Electro-Harmonix Nano Bassballs

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  • Dunlop GCB95F Crybaby Classic Wah Pedal

    Dunlop GCB95F Crybaby Classic Wah Pedal

    The Dunlop GCB95F Crybaby Classic Wah pedal with the Fasel inductor. Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. When you think about the classic wah-wah sounds of the 60s, you think...
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  • Rocktron Black Cat Moan Wah/Distortion pedal

    Rocktron Black Cat Moan Wah/Distortion pedal

    The Rocktron Black Cat Moan wah pedal. FREE ground shipping anywhere in the USA! Get more out of your wah wah pedal with a Black Cat Moan. Rocktron introduces a new breed as the Cat goes on the prowl! Rocktron’s new Black Cat Moan is a...
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What is a wah pedal?

A wah pedal, also known as a wah-wah pedal, is a tone filter effect that you control with your feet. This effect gives your guitar the instantly recognizable sound of someone saying "wah wah." This is an easy, fun pedal to use.

What types of wah pedals are there?

There are two general types of wah pedals to choose from.

Basic Wah Pedal

Basic wah pedals are easy - all you have to do is turn it on! They do not require adjusting or dialing in. The most common basic wah pedal is the Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby Wah Pedal.

Advanced Wah Pedal

Advanced wah pedals give you more control and allow you to adjust your tone or add distortion. A popular advanced wah pedal is the Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Multi Wah.

What is the difference between a wah pedal and a whammy?

A wah pedal oscillates between high and low frequencies. A whammy is a pitch shifting device that raises or lowers the pitch.

What wah pedal does Eric Clapton use?

Eric Clapton uses a wah pedal frequently. You will often see him using a Dunlop Crybaby or a Vox.

What is a filter pedal?

A filter pedal is also known as an envelope filter or an auto-wah. This is a sensitive effect that creates an envelope filter loop that is controlled with the pedals parameters. By contrast, a wah pedal is controlled manually with your foot. It is possible to get both a filter pedal and wah pedal in one unit - check out the Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight Plus Filter / Wah pedal.