Best Wah Pedals for Metal 2025

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

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 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

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

⭐ 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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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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Vox V846 Vintage Wah-Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Vox V846 Vintage Wah-Wah

by Vox

Funk Expressive Playing Rock

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• May cause feedback issues

Vox V846 Vintage Wah-WahWah-Wah PedalFeatures an assertive sound profile with an extended frequency response and a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 587753

$285

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Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

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

#10

⭐ 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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Morley MTTW Tone Questor Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Morley MTTW Tone Questor Wah

by Morley

Rock Funk Metal

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Morley MTTW Tone Questor WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarElectric Bass or KeyboardWah WahSwitchless operation:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619521

$274

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Dunlop LN95 Leo Nocentelli Mardi Gras - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Dunlop LN95 Leo Nocentelli Mardi Gras

by Dunlop

Funk Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds vocal-like qualities

✓ PROS

• Real-time frequency manipulation
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop LN95 Leo Nocentelli Mardi GrasEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah pedalLeo Nocentelli Signature modelInput and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 537832

$219

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Morley MTLW2 - 20/20 Lead Wah Boost - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Morley MTLW2 - 20/20 Lead Wah Boost

by Morley

Rock Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Morley MTLW2 - 20/20 Lead Wah BoostEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah and boostOptical circuitSwitchless designWah and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 534853

$252

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

#14

⭐ 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 Q Zone (QZ1) Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Dunlop Cry Baby Q Zone (QZ1) Wah

by Dunlop

Lead Guitar Blues Expressive Playing

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and funk sounds
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• Can be noisy when not engaged

Dunlop Cry Baby Q Zone (QZ1) WahFixed Wah Effect PedalRichresonant sound of a Cry Baby wah with fixed positionBoosts...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 489984

$219

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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 Metal 2025

Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor Wah

Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-Wah

Dunlop Kirk Hammet Cry Baby Wah

Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah

Morley MTPFW 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue

Vox V846 Vintage Wah-Wah

Morley BH 2 Bad Horsie Wah

Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah

Dunlop Gary Clark Jr. Cry Baby Wah

Morley MTTW Tone Questor Wah

Dunlop LN95 Leo Nocentelli Mardi Gras

Morley MTLW2 - 20/20 Lead Wah Boost

Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto Wah

Dunlop Cry Baby Q Zone (QZ1) Wah

How to Choose the Best Wah Pedals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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