Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah

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Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah

Morley

MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 484937
Brand: Morley
Model: MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah
Category: Wah Pedals
Price: $251.90

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This little Morley is a clever combo – a smooth, classic wah paired with a usable, if not spectacular, distortion. It’s great for players who want a quick, self-contained funk or rock vibe without a ton of extra pedals. It's a solid choice for gigging musicians wanting a compact, reliable solution.

Product Description

  • Morley MTPDW 20/20 Distortion Wah
  • Mini wah and distortion effect pedal
  • Optical circuit
  • Switchless design
  • The distortion section is in the signal path behind the wah
  • Integrated 20/20 buffer prevents signal loss
  • Quick-clip battery cover
  • Buffered bypass
  • Dist Level
  • Dist Drive and Tone controls
  • Distortion footswitch (silent switch)
  • Status LEDs
  • Metal housing made of cold-rolled steel
  • Glow-In-The-Dark logo
  • 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
  • Power supply via 9 V battery or optional 9 V DC power supply (Morley AD N)
  • 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • polarity (-) inside
  • Power consumption: 9 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 170 x 114 x 70 mm
  • Weight: 920 g

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Optical circuit delivers exceptionally smooth, responsive wah action.
  • • Integrated 20/20 buffer maintains signal integrity and avoids tone suck.
  • • Cold-rolled steel housing feels robust and durable for gigging.
  • • Silent distortion footswitch is a huge benefit for stage use.
CONS
  • • The distortion isn't as versatile as a dedicated distortion pedal.
  • • Size, while compact, can still be a constraint on smaller pedalboards.
  • • The tone controls can feel a little limited for extensive shaping.

Product Video

Key Features

Wah Type Morley Optical Wah
Controls Dist Level, Dist Drive, Tone, Distortion Footswitch
Auto/Manual Manual
Bypass Type Buffered
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector)
Weight 920g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Positioning the distortion *after* the wah means the wah effect is distorted, creating a unique, often raunchy tone – it’s not a clean boost with wah.
It's more of a grit enhancer than a full-blown overdrive. It’s best used to add some edge to an existing sound, not replace a dedicated distortion pedal.
Yes, but be sure it's a center-negative (polarity -) power supply to avoid damage – Morley uses a non-standard polarity.

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