2 onboard wahs built to Satriani's specs.

Benefitting from Joe Satriani's years of experience and built to his specifications, the VOX Big Bad Wah is a dual-mode ped.al with switchable access to two wah modes and unique features for a wide range of wah sounds. Satriani contributed numerous ideas that were unheard of in existing wah pedals, endowing the Big Bad Wah with an unparalleled range of sounds from vintage to modern, as well as controls so users can create their own unique sounds.

Wah One faithfully replicates classic VOX wah sound, albeit hot-rodded to Joe's specs. Wah Two delivers all the wah-pedal know-how that Satriani has accumulated over many years, as well as the ability to customize your own wah sound. The Drive knob mimics the Wah 1 gain at its lowest setting; at its highest, it delivers a 10dB boost for aggressive, growling overtones. The Voice switch instantly takes you from traditional wah voicing to a dark, resonant tone reminiscent of a vintage talk box.

The Big Bad Wah also allows you to select between a vintage, U.K.-style inductor, and the more modern USA style. Also features a custom pot designed specifically to Joe Satriani s specifications to deliver a smooth, musical tone throughout the entire sweep of the pedal.

Vox Joe Satriani Big Bad Dual Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Features:

• Dual-mode design offers 2 distinct wah sounds in a single pedal
• Wah One is classic VOX
• Wah Two provides Joe Satriani's original drive and voice controls for a wide range of sound-creation possibilities
• 2 selectable inductors (USA and U.K. styles)

The ultimate wah for Satriani fans, or anyone looking to create their own sound. Order now.

Vox Joe Satriani Big Bad Dual Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Specifications:

• Controls: Pedal Controller, Drive Knob, Voice Switch, Inductor Select Switch, Wah 1 / Wah 2 Switch
• In/Out: 1/4" Input, 1/4" Output
• Power: One 9V manganese battery (6F22, included) or AC adapter (not included)

Vox Joe Satriani Big Bad Dual Wah Guitar Effects Pedal

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Why the Big Bad Wah is awesome

Posted by Aems from Seattle, Washington on Dec 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Teacher, Hobbyist and Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Fusions (mostly)

I know it seems tacky and juvenile to simply give the highest rating possible, but hear me out first.

Over the past 6 years, I have wanted a good wah pedal that didn't feel like it lacked something in some fashion. From a Hendrix-Wah to the proclaimed CryBaby all the way up to digital modeling wahs and boxes from multi-effects pedals, I never found one I liked. Eventually, I became bored of searching and quit looking altogether. To make a long story short, I came across this beast and I can't recommend it enough. It sounds amazing and can be tailored to many different tastes. Personally, I like a large heavy sweep for high distortion and a shallower bottom end for clean pieces - you can do both with this wah. It's built very well and not with flimsy and crappy parts - steel screws and metal frame as opposed to any of Digitech's plastic catastrophes. This Wah will last, and keep you entertained the whole way.

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This one!

Posted by DFS from Fresno California on Oct 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 30 Years Guitarist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Blues ..Hard Rock

I recently bought a Clyde Delux to replace my Dime CFH waw. But after such decent results with my Vox JS Saturator I wanted to try the JS Vox Waw as well. I was so surprised at the feedback action and tone with the Vox compared to my Clyde I had to follow my ears. Im only using the basic Waw # 1 on this Vox here and I'm wondering if it is the more modern amps that many of us have these days as well as some of these distortion pedals with modern semi conductors. The action I was getting with the JS Vox is so nice it's making me wonder if the older Germainum Transistors Fulltone uses are better suited for older amps with paper filter caps and point to point wiring along with older pedals as well being more of the same chemistry. I can catch feedback with the Vox and manipulate the pedal and it will change the note and feedback as I work my tremolo bar and it is awesome sounding. I try this with my Clyde and the feedback does not hang on and all I get is the Clydes inductor scratch. So I turned it up a bit and I still have a lessor action compared to this JS Vox. Im using two Fender 5150 III's and one satruator split into both amps front end. For me the Vox JS Waw is superior with what Im using so I shipped my Clyde Delux back and saved me some money.

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Long Awaited Improvement

Posted by WGTROUTMAN from eastern US on Sep 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: all, strong blues influence

i, as many of you have, have played with every wah on the market, my favorite being the old standard voxs. this pedal is the long awaited improvement to the simplistic genius of the old vox. on channel 2 (the customizable) on flat settings, it sounds identical to the vintage wah, so what are you all complaining about? this little gem lets you take that age old gold and tweek it any way you want to. little pricey, but worth every dime in my opinion. get it; you know you want it.

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It took me a while.....

Posted by El Mariachi from Louisville, KY on Aug 27, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Praise and worship, Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Praise, Etc...

It took me a while to like this pedal at first. It seemed like everything I had it set to made me sound like Satch. I know I know he designed but I didn't want to sound too much like Joe himself. Once I got my settings the way that I liked them, this pedal gave me the wah that I was looking for. The only thing I only don't like about it is, when activating this pedal you hear the click every now and then. But its problably my power supply. No other pedals click on me.

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Great wah pedal!

Posted by NHBluesMan from Grand Rapids, MI on Jul 31, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: blues, rock, worship

From the time i heard that JS was working with Vox to make custom pedals, i said that if he made a wah, i would buy it. I'd been wanting to switch to a vox for awhile, and the release of the big bad wah was the perfect time to do it. The dual feature is great, and both wahs sound killer. its a great combo of vintage and modern in one. I picked this up and had a gig afew days later and it absolutely rocked. The drive boost sounds great for solos. I have it a 9 on features because a on/off LED woulda been nice, and a 9 on value because i feel like without Satriani's name on it, it woulda been $20-$30 cheaper, but i would buy this again in a heartbeat. Great pedal!! Best wah i've ever played

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