What is a Wah Wah Pedal?  How Does a Wah Effects Pedal Work?

A Wah Wah Pedal takes the guitar signal and when the wah pedal is depressed and let off it creates a pitch that sounds like a wah wah.  The pedal allows only parts of the frequency to pass at a time and when you move your foot pedal it creates the differences in frequency.  The Auto Wah Effect usually does not have an expression pedal.  The frequency change is done automatically by the circuitry of the auto wah pedal.

How is a Wah Wah Pedal Used?  Who Uses Wah Wah Pedals?  What Songs Use Wah Wah Pedal Effects?

Many times guitarists tend to use a wah wah on their solos.  This effect tends to cover up mistakes a little bit so it's sometimes looked down upon in guitar circles.  But the wah wah has been used by so many famous guitarists it's hard to believe a cool effect like wah could ever be looked down upon.  It's become a staple in many songs recorded by famous guitarist including Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), Tony Rombola (Godsmack), Adam Jones (Tool), and many many others.

Examples of Songs using the Wah Wah effects Pedal include:

1. "Voodoo Chile" - Jimi Hendrix
2. "Rooster" - Jerry Cantrell - Alice In Chains
3. "Dazed & Confused - Jimmy Page - Led Zeppelin
4. "White Room" - Clapton - Cream
5. "Slither" - Slash - Velvet Revolver

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