Best Wah Pedals Under $300 2026

Affordable wah pedals under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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

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 MTTW Tone Questor Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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 EVH-95 Wah Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop EVH-95 Wah Wah

by Dunlop

Funk Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop EVH-95 Wah WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahDeveloped according to Eddie Van Halen's...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 206182

$263

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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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Vox VXVRM1 Real McCoy Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Morley MTPBA3 Tye Trujillo Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Morley MTPBA3 Tye Trujillo Wah

by Morley

Rock Expressive Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Adds vocal-like qualities
• Expressive tone shaping control

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• Can become overused cliche

Morley MTPBA3 Tye Trujillo WahEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahSwitchless wah circuit electro-optical designNo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620877

$274

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Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah

by Dunlop

Rock Metal Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Real-time frequency manipulation

✗ CONS

• May cause feedback issues
• Can become overused cliche

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah, Signature Wah Wah Pedal, Kirk Hammett signature model, Developed according to Kirk...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 226196

$260

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Dunlop Slash Cry Baby Classic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Dunlop Slash Cry Baby Classic

by Dunlop

Expressive Playing Metal Funk

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop Slash Cry Baby ClassicEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarWah WahSlash (Guns'n'Roses) Signature ModelHuge...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 293685

$219

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

#10

⭐ 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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Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah

by Dunlop

Metal Lead Guitar Rock

Key Feature:

• Real-time frequency manipulation

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

• Can become overused cliche
• May cause feedback issues

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q WahEffect pedal for electric guitarWah Wah4-Way Frequency Range SelectorBoost up to +...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 434007

$219

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Dunlop John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah

by Dunlop

Blues Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Expressive tone shaping control

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires foot coordination
• May cause feedback issues

Dunlop John Petrucci Cry Baby WahWah wah pedalBased on John Petrucci's 'Cry Baby Rack' Wah settingsMetal...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 380445

$296

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Dunlop Audio Electronics MC-404 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Dunlop Audio Electronics MC-404

by Dunlop

Expressive Playing Lead Guitar Funk

Key Feature:

• Adds vocal-like qualities

✓ PROS

• Expressive tone shaping control
• Classic rock and funk sounds

✗ CONS

• May cause feedback issues
• Requires foot coordination

Dunlop Audio Electronics MC-404, Wah Wah PedalThe MC-404 Audio Electronics Wah was developed by none other than...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 229365

$252

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Dunlop LN95 Leo Nocentelli Mardi Gras - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Dunlop Cry Baby Cantrell Blk Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Dunlop Cry Baby Cantrell Blk Edition

by Dunlop

Metal Lead Guitar Expressive Playing

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and funk sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Dunlop Cry Baby Black Limited EditionWah Wah Effect PedalLimited to 500 pieces worldwide limited Jerry Cantrell (Alice...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 459904

$229

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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 Under $300 2026

Vox V846 Vintage Wah-Wah

Morley MTTW Tone Questor Wah

Dunlop EVH-95 Wah Wah

Morley MTPFW 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah

Vox VXVRM1 Real McCoy Wah

Morley MTPBA3 Tye Trujillo Wah

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah

Dunlop Slash Cry Baby Classic

Morley PBA-92 Rex Brown Old Blue Wah

Xotic XW-2 Wah Metallic Blue

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah

Dunlop John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah

Dunlop Audio Electronics MC-404

Dunlop LN95 Leo Nocentelli Mardi Gras

Dunlop Cry Baby Cantrell Blk Edition

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