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Best Wah Pedals Under $500 2026

Affordable wah pedals under $500 - great value without compromising quality

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
Fulltone Clyde Wah Deluxe - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Fulltone Clyde Wah Deluxe

by Fulltone
Blues Funk Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
  • • Real-time frequency manipulation
  • • Adds vocal-like qualities
✗ CONS
  • • Can be noisy when not engaged
  • • May cause feedback issues

Fulltone Clyde Wah DeluxeHigh-End Wah PedalLike the original '67 Vox Clyde Wah10-Step variable gain controlTrue...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 266429
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fulltone Custom Shop Supa-Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Morley LBB Lerxst Blah Blah Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Real McCoy Custom RMC10 Wah Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
JAM pedals Wahcko - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tech 21 Killer Wail R.Kotzen Signature - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Vox V863-CA Semi-Auto Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Dunlop JTC95 Justin Chancellor Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Xotic XW-1 Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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