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Sascha Franck · Post by **Sascha Franck** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:07 am

Btw, the differences of the 535 and the classic one are really small (when using the second to top setting of the 535), so, if you like the Dunlop sound and action in general and want a bit of flexibility, go for the 535 by any means. The additional boost might be a welcomed addition, too, especially when dealing with distorted sounds, as usually wahs tend to sound less spectacular on more or less heavily overdriven sounds. The boost brings back a bit of the wah action.
But, really, try them out yourself (along with some others).

Fwiw, I once had a wah called "SupaWah" (maybe I still have it somewhere), no idea who made it, the printings were barely readable anymore when I got it. It had an absolutely fantastic sound, just that it was very tough to control (the pedals "sweet spot range" was like 1 centimeter or so at best) and that it added quite some noise.
I also have two Korg Wah/Phaser pedaly, both not exactly working anymore (maybe I should really look for a tech combining them into one working model), which, to say the least, have an "interesting" sound. Not that much of a wah, but the phaser/wah combination sounded really wicked, back in the days one of them worked.
What I'm saying is that you may want to look around in some second-hand shop as well (if you have one next to you). Admittedly, most old pedals coming from more or less wellknown companies are now treated as "vintage", so you may have to pay a premium, but there's still some hidden gems to be found which can be had for cheap. And a good tech should be able to fix and/or modify them to suit your needs for not that much money.

AdmiralQuality · Post by **AdmiralQuality** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:12 am

Classic Wahs want to couple to your guitar pickups' impedance. There are well understood (and already solved, see foxroxelectronics again) issues with matching wah pedals AFTER other effects.

morelia · Post by **morelia** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:18 am

Well I ended up with the 535Q. I haven't had a chance to try it here but I gave it a thorough 1 hour test at the store. I compared it alongside a Standard Crybaby and a 95Q. They all sounded pretty good to me. Although I felt most impressed by the 95Q and 535Q. The possibilities using the 535Q just made it a much better choice for me. I went through a broad range of the setting it had and there was always some application I could see whereas the Standard Crybaby may not always be what I need. The 95Q was good also but I didn't like the spring loaded action, and I accidentally switched it off on occasion. So the choice is made. If anyone wants to buy a standard Morley about 7 years old let me know.

Sascha Franck · Post by **Sascha Franck** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:23 am

Have fun with it!

AdmiralQuality · Post by **AdmiralQuality** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:28 am

Congrats! Do a little demo of it for us?

morelia · Post by **morelia** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:05 am

AdmiralQuality wrote:Congrats! Do a little demo of it for us?

Will do. When I stop playing with it that is.

Thanks for the help everyone.

Killvehicle · Post by **Killvehicle** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:45 am

Did you try a MOrley Bad Horsie?? THats the best wah on the market IMO.. I have tried em ALL, and the sweep on the bad horsie is just perfect, the entire range works..

morelia · Post by **morelia** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:08 am

Killvehicle wrote:Did you try a MOrley Bad Horsie?? THats the best wah on the market IMO.. I have tried em ALL, and the sweep on the bad horsie is just perfect, the entire range works..

No I didn't. As far as the sweep goes, the one I have looks just like the Bad Horsie but is just a standard Morley. I am not really a fan of this one. I am surprised by it all. I had a 70's Morley which I loved and lost. I had a Jim Dunlop Crybaby which I didn't like and sold. Now 10 years later I have a Morley I don't like at all and just got a JD 535Q that I am very happy with.

Killvehicle · Post by **Killvehicle** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:15 am

Well, hopefully you remain happy, we all like different things, but the Bad Horsie was a serious step up from the standard MOrley wah. I dont think you could compare the Bad Horsie to any other Morley Wah especially only by looks... MOst MOrley Wahs look alike, that says nothing of sound..

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