Best Wah Pedals 2026

Top-rated wah pedals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Funk For Blues For Metal For Expressive Playing For Lead Guitar

BRANDS: Dunlop Morley Vox Mooer

Real McCoy Custom RMC10 Wah Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Real McCoy Custom RMC10 Wah Pedal

by Real McCoy Custom

Blues Lead Guitar Funk

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Adds vocal-like qualities

✗ CONS

• May cause feedback issues
• Requires foot coordination

Real McCoy Custom RMC10 Wah PedalEffects PedalWah wahThe sound of classic Italian wah pedalsFootswitch: Effect...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 442153

$351

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Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah

by Morley

Rock Funk Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Adds vocal-like qualities

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can become overused cliche

Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz WahEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassWah Wah and FuzzTribute reissue of...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 591549

$329

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Morley LBB Lerxst Blah Blah Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Morley LBB Lerxst Blah Blah Wah

by Morley

Funk Expressive Playing Blues

Key Feature:

• Adds vocal-like qualities

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Morley LBB Lerxst Blah Blah WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah Wah pedalIconic Morley Switchless Optical Wah...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620883

$318

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JAM pedals Wahcko - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

JAM pedals Wahcko

by JAM pedals

Blues Funk Expressive Playing

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Adds vocal-like qualities
• Real-time frequency manipulation

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• Can be noisy when not engaged

JAM pedals WahckoEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahUpdated model with a true bypass silent footswitch"Red...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 363431

$373

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Morley PBA-92 Rex Brown Old Blue Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Morley PBA-92 Rex Brown Old Blue Wah

by Morley

Blues Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds vocal-like qualities

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires foot coordination

Morley PBA-92 Rex Brown Old Blue WahEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassWah WahRex Brown (Pantera)...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612711

$285

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Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah

by Dunlop

Metal Rock Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarLimited Edition Kirk Hammet (Metallica) Signature...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610480

$296

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Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Sig. Wah JH1D - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Sig. Wah JH1D

by Dunlop

Lead Guitar Expressive Playing Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds vocal-like qualities

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Requires foot coordination

Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Sig. Wah JH1DWah-wah pedalOriginal '60s Jimi Hendrix WahModified for a thickeropen soundJimi...

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 340242

$229

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Dunlop DCR 2SR Rack Crybaby - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Dunlop DCR 2SR Rack Crybaby

by Dunlop

Expressive Playing Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• Requires foot coordination

Dunlop DCR 2SR Rack CrybabyRack moduleCry Baby Custom Shop seriesCrybaby in 19" rack format6-Way switch for...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 199149

$956

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Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto Wah

by Vox

Expressive Playing Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto WahWah Wah PedalCombination of traditional wah wah and auto wah wahThree modesSeamless transition...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609296

$329

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Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Auto Return - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Auto Return

by Dunlop

Rock Expressive Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Auto ReturnEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarMini WahAuto-return switching function...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 505114

$213

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G-LAB Wowee-Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

G-LAB Wowee-Wah

by G-LAB

Expressive Playing Funk Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and funk sounds
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

• May cause feedback issues
• May not suit all musical styles

G-LAB Wowee-WahWah Wah PedalAnalogLow bass switchQ Factor switchDeep switch2 Switching opportunities from normal switch...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 218728

$285

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Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah

by Morley

Metal Expressive Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and funk sounds
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Can be noisy when not engaged
• May cause feedback issues

Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie WahMini Wah Effect PedalSteve Vai signature model in classic Morley housingElectro-optical...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 507347

$252

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Morley MTPFW 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Morley MTPFW 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah

by Morley

Expressive Playing Lead Guitar Funk

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and funk sounds
• Adds vocal-like qualities

✗ CONS

• Can be noisy when not engaged
• Can become overused cliche

Morley MTPFW 20/20 Power Fuzz WahMini Wah and Fuzz Effect PedalOptical circuitSwitchless designYhe fuzz section is in...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 484924

$252

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Dunlop Gary Clark Jr. Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Dunlop Gary Clark Jr. Cry Baby Wah

by Dunlop

Funk Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and funk sounds
• Adds vocal-like qualities

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Dunlop Gary Clark Jr. Cry Baby WahEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarWah effectGary Clark Jr Signature PedalNarrow sweep...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 477657

$219

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Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah

by Dunlop

Metal Lead Guitar Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

• Adds vocal-like qualities
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby WahWah Wah Pedal for Electric GuitarLimited edition - 1000 pieces worldwideVocalthroaty...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 333357

$285

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How to Choose the Best Wah Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced wah pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Morley PBA-92 Rex Brown Old Blue Wah

Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah

Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Sig. Wah JH1D

Dunlop DCR 2SR Rack Crybaby

Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto Wah

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Auto Return

G-LAB Wowee-Wah

Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah

Morley MTPFW 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah

Dunlop Gary Clark Jr. Cry Baby Wah

Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah

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