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Budda Bud-Wah

Item ID: BudWah

Wah Pedal with True-bypass Switching

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Plug into Boutique Wah Tone, at a Great Price

The Bud-Wah puts classic wah tonality into your rig, without sacrificing your guitar's clarity. The Bud-Wah features a tight tone sweep, so you get a very vocal-sounding wah; no ear-piercing highs with this wah! The Bud-Wah is built from the ground up to give you a very musical, very expressive playing experience. And when you switch this true-bypass pedal off, you know your pure signal integrity is maintained. You get boutique-quality components, top-notch workmanship, and road-ready reliability from the Bud-Wah!

Budda Bud-Wah Wah Pedal at a Glance:
  • Voiced to perfection
  • Hard-wire bypass
  • Boutique-quality components

Voiced to perfection
At bass settings (heel cocked back), the Bud-Wah's tone is thick and honky without losing clarity of the note. Fully depressed, the highs have been rolled off to a frequency that isn't piercing like many wahs. The overall tone sweep concentrates on a tight and focused range with outstanding vocal like quality.

Hard-wire bypass
The folks at Budda incorporated a hard-wire bypass so that the effect is completely out of the circuit when switched off. This allows your signal path to remain pure and in no way compromised like vintage style wahs. Add a full ground plane board for noiseless operation and a newly designed beefed up switch and you will see why many of today's top professionals rely on Budda for their signature sound.

Boutique-quality components
The Bud-Wah's custom coil inductor is a modern and enhanced version of the original Italian Fazel inductor found in the '60s Crybaby pedal. This enhances the voice like effect of the pedal and is the mojo behind Budda's signature sound.

Budda Bud-Wah Wah Pedal Features:
  • Tight and focused range for a very vocal-like sweep
  • Hard-wire bypass
  • Quiet operation
  • Boutique-quality components
  • Built road tough

The Budda Bud-Wah pedal puts a boutique-quality wah within your reach!

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Specification Detail
Type Wah
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 4.25"
Depth 10.75"
Width 4.5"
Weight 2.1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number BRS-97020

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based on 4 reviews

My favorite mistake!

by John Williamson from Tampa, FL
September 28, 2010
Music Background: Pro Guitarist
I ordered this thinking I was getting the old one, but now that I have it I'm really happy and wouldn't replace it with the old one for anything. It sounds great, looks weired and great, and is built... read more [+] like a freaking tank! You can't go wrong with this pedal. close [-]

Nice!

by from
May 20, 2010
Music Background:
I'm very impressed with this pedal. I've had one for a while now and just LOVE IT. It has a range that you just cant find in a stock vox and way better than the crybaby. Very versatile, wide range,... read more [+] no piercing top end, great for chords or single note expressions. A bit pricey, but if you can afford it, its the best one available. close [-]

Bud Wah is in my pedalboard

by David Ghostlaw from New York
October 20, 2009
Music Background: Musicain, engineer
I have used many Wah pedals in my lifetime. I staill own quite a few. I picked up the Bud Wah and have not stopped using it since. Its quiet operation and very vocal expression has won it a place in m... read more [+]y pedalboard. Whether in the studio or on stage this baby gives me the tone and performance I NEED! There may be better known wah wah pedals, but the Bud Wah is my choice. close [-]

In the "Sale" Box

by Paul McTamaney from Richmond Virginia
May 15, 2011
Music Background: active musician
Purchased with great anticipation when my Fulltone finally broke. First one was dead on arrival. The second one had a wide selection of mediocre tones. I wound up buying a new Fulltone and will sell t... read more [+]his. close [-]

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Budda Bud-Wah

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