Boss AW-3

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Boss AW-3

Boss

AW-3

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Product Info

Article Number: 150519
Brand: Boss
Model: AW-3
Category: Wah Pedals
Price: $172.70

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The AW-3 is a clever little box, especially for bassists looking for something beyond a standard wah. Its dynamic wah is surprisingly expressive, and the InHumanizer, while quirky, can add a cool vocal-like texture to your sound. It’s a budget-friendly option for players who want a unique wah sound and aren't needing ultimate control or flexibility.

Product Description

  • Boss AW-3
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
  • Dynamic Wah
  • Offers a wide range of classic Auto-Wah and Dynamic-Wah effects as well as a new "Humanizer" effect that can simulate human voice sounds
  • The bass input offers a variety of funky wah sounds for electric bass
  • Controls: Decay - Manual - Sens - Mode
  • Foot switch: Bypass
  • Power consumption: 50 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power supply unit (coaxial connection - negative pole inside - not included
  • matching power supply: Article nr #409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 130 x 60 mm
  • Weight: 420 g

*Connections:*

, Guitar input: 6.3 mm jack, Bass input: 6.3 mm jack, Output: 6.3 mm jack - EXP / CTL - 6.3 mm stereo jack, 9 V DC power supply connection (coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative pin inside)

PROS
  • • Dynamic wah offers a wider range than traditional units
  • • Bass input delivers genuinely usable, funky low-end tones
  • • InHumanizer effect provides unique, experimental soundscapes
  • • Compact size and robust Boss build quality ensure durability
CONS
  • • Limited control over the 'InHumanizer' effect’s sonic character
  • • Decay control can be finicky, requiring precise adjustments
  • • Lacks expression pedal input for real-time wah manipulation

Product Video

Key Features

Wah Type Dynamic and Auto-Wah
Controls Decay, Manual, Sens, Mode
Auto/Manual Both, with selectable modes
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or DC Adapter (coaxial)
Weight 420g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It simulates vocal-like sounds using the wah’s sweep, creating a somewhat robotic or processed vocal texture, useful for experimental tones but not a replacement for actual vocals.
No, the AW-3 doesn't offer an expression pedal input for real-time control of the wah sweep – it's primarily controlled by the onboard knobs and foot switch.
The bass input is genuinely useful; it optimizes the wah's response for lower frequencies, providing a funky and usable wah tone for bass guitar, unlike some wah pedals that sound thin with bass.

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