Best Wah Pedals for Beginner 2026

Perfect wah pedals for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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

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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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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Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah GB

by Mad Professor

Metal Lead Guitar Funk

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can be noisy when not engaged
• Requires foot coordination

Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah GBEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassAuto WahFast tracking and high...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 553984

$198

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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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Morley 20/20 Power Wah Volume - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Morley 20/20 Power Wah Volume

by Morley

Rock Expressive Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

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

Morley 20/20 Power Wah VolumeEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarMini wah and volume pedalFoot-switchable wah or volume...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 512112

$240

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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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 MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah

by Morley

Rock Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• May not suit all musical styles

Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion WahMini wah and distortion effect pedalOptical circuitSwitchless designThe distortion...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 484937

$252

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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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Dunlop Zakk Wylde Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop Zakk Wylde Cry Baby Wah

by Dunlop

Expressive Playing Metal Blues

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May cause feedback issues
• Requires foot coordination

Dunlop Zakk Wylde Cry Baby WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarSignature model: 20 years of Zakk Wylde and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 591060

$226

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Vox VRM1LTD Real McCoy Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Vox VRM1LTD Real McCoy Wah

by Vox

Funk Expressive Playing Metal

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Vox VRM1LTD Real McCoy WahWah Wah PedalLimited EditionThe Real McCoy has the iconicnasal tone of the original wah...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 587749

$261

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

#12

⭐ 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 Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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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Vox VXVRM1 Real McCoy Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Vox VXVRM1 Real McCoy Wah

by Vox

Blues Expressive Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

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

Vox VXVRM1 Real McCoy WahWah Wah PedalEmulates the original wah wah perfectly down to the component levelA pedal that...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588013

$256

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Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 for Beginner 2026

Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor Wah

Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil

Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah GB

Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto Wah

Morley 20/20 Power Wah Volume

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue

Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah

Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah

Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-Wah

Dunlop Zakk Wylde Cry Baby Wah

Vox VRM1LTD Real McCoy Wah

Dunlop Gary Clark Jr. Cry Baby Wah

Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah

Vox VXVRM1 Real McCoy Wah

Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah

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