Best Wah Pedals 2025

Top-rated wah pedals 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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

Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-Wah

by Fulltone

Expressive Playing Metal Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-WahEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassBased on the Clyde wah pedal with two...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585747

$439

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Tech 21 Killer Wail R.Kotzen Signature - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Tech 21 Killer Wail R.Kotzen Signature

by Tech 21

Metal Lead Guitar Expressive Playing

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

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

Tech 21 Killer Wail R.Kotzen SignatureEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahRichie Kotzen Signature modelSonic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611272

$395

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Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor Wah

by Dunlop

Funk Lead Guitar Blues

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor WahEffect Pedal for Electric BassBass Wah/Filter/Fuzz PedalJustin Chancellor (Tool)...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 537828

$358

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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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Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah

by Dunlop

Expressive Playing Metal Blues

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and funk sounds
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarMick Ronson Signature modelWah WahCustomised for...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610452

$329

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Xotic XW-1 Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Xotic XW-1 Wah

by Xotic

Rock Lead Guitar Funk

Key Feature:

• Adds vocal-like qualities

✓ PROS

• Adds vocal-like qualities
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• Can become overused cliche

Xotic XW-1 WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahAnalogueTrue bypassBias Control changes the basic characteristic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 350538

$304

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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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Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil

by Dunlop

Expressive Playing Lead Guitar Metal

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Real-time frequency manipulation

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby DaredevilEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahDeveloped in collaboration with Johnny...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 569402

$307

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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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Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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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Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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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Electro Harmonix Q-Tron Plus Envelope Filter - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Electro Harmonix Q-Tron Plus Envelope Filter

by Electro Harmonix

Rock Blues Funk

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Electro Harmonix Q-Tron Plus Envelope FilterEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassEnvelope FilterLike the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 143705

$186

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G-LAB Wowee-Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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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Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue

by Xotic

Metal Expressive Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic BlueEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahAnalogueTrue bypassStatus LED on top (flashes when...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 600041

$270

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Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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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Best Wah Pedals 2025

Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-Wah

Tech 21 Killer Wail R.Kotzen Signature

Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor Wah

JAM pedals Wahcko

Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah

Xotic XW-1 Wah

Morley LBB Lerxst Blah Blah Wah

Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil

Real McCoy Custom RMC10 Wah Pedal

Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah

Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah

Electro Harmonix Q-Tron Plus Envelope Filter

G-LAB Wowee-Wah

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue

Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah

How to Choose the Best Wah Pedals

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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