Joyo Classic Wah / Volume
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Joyo
Classic Wah / Volume
Product Info
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This Joyo is a surprisingly decent entry point into wah pedals, especially if you're on a tight budget and want some volume control too. It won't replace a Cry Baby or Vox, but it's a solid practice pedal or a backup for gigging musicians who need a budget-friendly solution.
Product Description
- Joyo Classic Wah / Volume
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Wah / volume
- Compact dual-mode classic wah-wah / volume pedal with modern features
- Easy-to-use wah-wah / volume and wah-wah / bypass toggle switch
- Wah-wah Q-value poti
- Wah-wah and volume functions
- LED indicator on both sides
- TrueBypass in Wah-Wah mode
- RM protected inductor specially designed for wah tones
- Solid metal case
- Input and output socket: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply with negative pole inside (matching power supply: Article Nr. #409939# - not included)
- Current consumption: 18 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 160 x 63/75 x 55 mm
- Weight: 435 g
PROS
- • Solid metal enclosure offers surprising durability for the price.
- • RM protected inductor delivers a reasonably convincing vintage wah tone.
- • The dual wah/volume function adds a useful, subtle control option.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for smaller setups.
CONS
- • Wah Q control offers limited adjustment; not as expressive as higher-end wahs.
- • True Bypass only in wah mode; volume function bypasses differently, potentially altering your tone.
- • Construction feels somewhat plasticky internally, despite the metal casing.
Product Video
Key Features
Wah Type
Classic/Vintage
Controls
Wah Q potentiometer, Wah/Volume toggle, Bypass toggle
Auto/Manual
Manual
Bypass Type
True Bypass (Wah Mode Only), Buffered (Volume Mode)
Power Supply
9V DC Negative Center
Weight
435g
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a basic volume control, useful for swells or attenuating signal, but lacks the fine-grained control and range of a true volume pedal.
It's a decent effort to mimic vintage wah characteristics, but it doesn't replicate the nuance and responsiveness of more expensive, hand-wound inductors.
In volume mode, yes, there’s a slight coloration compared to a completely passive signal path – not drastic, but noticeable if you're very sensitive to tone changes.
