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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.

  • Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal

    Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal

    Electro-Harmonix Mod 11 Modulator pedal w/ 9v power supply FREE shipping in the USA! The Mod 11 is packed with 11 different modulation effects that range from classic to exotic plus advanced functionality all in a compact pedal. It gives you access to...
    $176.00
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  • Keeley Synth-1 Synth Wave Generator pedal Keeley Synth-1 Synth Wave Generator pedal

    Keeley Synth-1 Synth Wave Generator pedal

    Keeley Synth-1 Synth Wave Generator Pedal FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The Synth-1 allows you to create fuzzed-out synth waves!  Use the Filter and Blend controls to mix your guitar with the fuzz from the synth.  Go from churning...
    $179.00
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  • TWA WR-3 Wah Rocker Envelope Filter pedal

    TWA WR-3 Wah Rocker Envelope Filter pedal

    The TWA Wah Rocker Envelope Filter pedal Even if you’ve never heard of the Guyatone Wah Rocker®, you’ve definitely heard it.  A secret weapon of countless pros, this diminutive funk machine has been used by such luminaries as...
    $179.00
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  • Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah pedal Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah pedal

    Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah pedal

    The Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! The New Snow White AutoWah (GB) is a combination of the previous Snow White AutoWah and the Snow White Bass AutoWah pedals. Now both of those fabulous auto wah sounds are in the...
    $219.00
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  • Dunlop CM95 Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah pedal

    Dunlop CM95 Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah pedal

    The Dunlop CM95 Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah pedal. Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. The Clyde McCoy® by Cry Baby® Wah Wah is a tribute to the first production wah wah...
    $199.99
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  • MXR M-222 Talk Box pedal MXR M-222 Talk Box pedal

    MXR M-222 Talk Box pedal

    The MXR M-222 Talk Box pedal. 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 Talk Box is a classic effect—you can hear it on some of the...
    $199.99
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  • Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter Austo-Wah pedal Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter Austo-Wah pedal

    Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter Austo-Wah pedal

    The Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter Auto-Wah pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! You may have noticed that the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter has undergone a facelift. Specifically, the Sensitivity & Peak faders have been replaced by rotary pots and the slider switches...
    $239.00
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  • Dunlop JB-95 Joe Bonamassa Signature Crybaby Wah

    Dunlop JB-95 Joe Bonamassa Signature Crybaby Wah

    The Dunlop JB-95 Joe Bonamassa Signature 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. Whether he’s blazing through the blues on...
    $199.99
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  • Dunlop JC-95 Jerry Cantrell Wah Dunlop JC-95 Jerry Cantrell Wah

    Dunlop JC-95 Jerry Cantrell Wah

    The Dunlop JC-95 Jerry Cantrell Wah. 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.One of the most influential guitarists to come out of the Seattle rock scene,...
    $199.99
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  • Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder

    Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder

    Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Robotize, Harmonize... Rule the vocoder world! The V 256 welds your voice to your axe inspiring the twist of creativity that can make all of the difference. Bend your gender, drone...
    MSRP: $286.00
    $261.20
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  • Xotic Effects Robotalk 2 Envelope Filter

    Xotic Effects Robotalk 2 Envelope Filter

    The Xotic Robotalk 2 Envelope Filter. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA!The Robotalk 2 takes the original Xotic Robotalk, that has been out of production for a number of years, and adds more controls and flexibility for an even better effect!The...
    $208.00
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  • Dunlop EVH95 Eddie Van Halen Wah Dunlop EVH95 Eddie Van Halen Wah

    Dunlop EVH95 Eddie Van Halen Wah

    The Dunlop EVH95 Eddie Van Halen 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 EVH Wah Wah is the latest offering in the celebrated EVH...
    $199.99
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  • MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-404 Wah

    MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-404 Wah

    MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-404 Wah pedal 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 MC-404 CAE Wah was developed by Bob Bradshaw of...
    $189.99
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  • Dunlop KH95 Kirk Hammett Signature Wah

    Dunlop KH95 Kirk Hammett Signature Wah

    The Dunlop KH95 Kirk Hammett Signature Wah pedal. 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. Now you can command the same killer wah tone as Kirk...
    $199.99
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  • Dunlop Buddy Guy BG-95 Signature Crybaby Wah

    Dunlop Buddy Guy BG-95 Signature Crybaby Wah

    The Dunlop Buddy Guy BG-95 Signature Crybaby Wah pedal. Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. Cited as a major influence by wah-wah masters such as Hendrix, Clapton, and...
    $199.99
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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.