Harley Benton Custom Line AW-5 Auto Wah
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Harley Benton
Custom Line AW-5 Auto Wah
Product Info
Article Number:
348069
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line AW-5 Auto Wah
Category:
Wah Pedals
Price:
$64.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Harley Benton delivers a surprisingly authentic 70s funk vibe, driven by your guitar’s dynamics. It's an affordable entry point into envelope filtering and auto-wah territory, ideal for players wanting that percussive, rhythmic pulse without complex programming. Just be aware it's primarily an auto-wah – manual control is minimal.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line AW-5 Auto Wah
- Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar & Bass
- Boutique-style analogue envelope filter / Auto Wah
- Classic 70 "funkadelic" Sound
- Stage-useful "Heavy Duty" housing
- True bypass
- Controls: Drive
- Q Control Mode Switch (Low Pass - Band Pass - High Pass)
- On / Off switch with LED status
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Powered by 9V battery or 9 V power supply (not included - e.g. see #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 120 x 56 x 95 mm
- Weight: 0.380 kg
PROS
- • Envelope-driven auto-wah offers funky, expressive rhythmic textures.
- • The Q control provides excellent tonal shaping and intensity.
- • True bypass preserves your signal integrity when the effect is off.
- • Solid metal housing feels surprisingly robust for its price point.
CONS
- • The 'drive' control can quickly become overly aggressive and muddy.
- • Limited manual control restricts versatility beyond the auto-wah function.
- • 9V battery power is convenient but can drain quickly with regular use.
Product Video
Key Features
Wah Type
Analogue Envelope Filter / Auto Wah
Controls
Drive, Q, Mode Switch (Low Pass - Band Pass - High Pass)
Auto/Manual
Automatic (Envelope-driven)
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V Power Supply (not included)
Weight
0.380 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Low Pass emphasizes lower frequencies, Band Pass focuses on the wah’s core tones, and High Pass accentuates the upper frequencies, providing different rhythmic textures.
Yes, it's designed for both guitar and bass, but the lower frequencies of bass may require adjusting the 'drive' control to avoid muddiness.
While not as refined as premium options, the metal housing and components feel surprisingly sturdy, offering good value for the price range.
