Vox VX V847A Wah

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Vox VX V847A Wah
292 AED 73,95 €
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Best looking pedal ever. Disappointing tone.
DannyP 08.12.2020
I already have two Crybaby's (GCB95 and 95Q, which I love to death), but I always have had G.A.S. for a Vox wah pedal, because it has a different tonal character and it LOOKS so deliciously stylish.

I've tried them side by side for a couple of weeks. Here are my findings.

The good: the V847A's clearer/less coloured sound makes it fantastic for clean licks and 70's funk. Cool for some blues too. Looks are super sexy and retro-correct. It has a much better input buffer/bypass than the older Vox wah's (less tonesuck).

The bad: alas, it doesn't exactly sound like the warm old 60's wah pedals. It has a much thinner and treblier timbre, with muddy lows and piercing highs. Which sucks for distorted tones. Really disappointing.

To conclude: I didn't keep it. Will stick to my Crybaby's!

Edit: I just bought an older made in USA V847 (second-hand) and it sounds SO much better and warmer than the new V847a. It's fantastic with overdriven sounds!! Go for the old one!
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Couldn't trigger the pedal, even when applying all my body weight
Darkey 15.02.2023
Pedal came in a handy retro looking bag. Pedal itself is very heavy and feels sturdy and hard to break. It looks beautiful, at least to me. But, when i tried to stomp it and turn it on, it just couldn't be done. I managed to turn it on by pressing the switch directly with my finger, and i can say the pedal sounds pretty good. It would be better if it had more range but for this price that's really acceptable. When I opened the back of the pedal to see where the batteries go i was mildly disappointed to see there is no casing for battery. You just plug it in and then it lies there with no separation from the electronics.
I contacted Thomann to see what could be done about the turning on/off problem, but they suggested I return the pedal and they will send a new one. I opted for the money back option because I'm scared the next pedal could have the same issue. I know there are some people who are saying that you just have to press it harder, but I just couldn't do it. Even if it did turn on after applying all my body weight on it, I'd still not want a pedal that needs a full body jump on it to use it.
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Classic 60's Wah Sounds..
Andre_t 03.02.2014
As soon as I plugged this Wah pedal into my VOX VR30 amp it was very clear that it has a beautiful classic tone, and put me in mind of a lot of classic Wah solos that have that nasal driving sound. It definitely reminds me of the solo on White Room. VOX are marketing this as a classic 'reissue' of their original wah pedals and I would agree with that. The unit itself is sturdy and feels like it will last, with strong metal construction and heavy rubber fittings. Jack inputs feel secure and the input and output jacks don't feel wriggly like on some pedals, jacks insert with a reassuring click and stay put. Comes with a nice vinyl carry case, which some might find feels 'cheap' but I find retro! The only drawback is a short travel of the pedal from open to closed - another few millimeters would make subtle wah effects easier and more intuitive. It doesn't have controls for Q etc of some wah pedals but I prefer simplicity in amps and pedals so that suits me - its tone I'm after without fidgeting and this pedal has plenty of that. Recommended for a classic 60's wah tone.
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Basic, completely reliable, matter of taste.
Tubedriver 03.05.2020
Excellent quality, sturdy reliable build, a simple effective wah that does exactly what it promises for a very reasonable price. Good choice for the beginning wah-user without all the tweakin-bells-and-whistles of the more expensive models. The voicing is a little bit warmer and less poignant than the ubiquitous Dunlops, so looks and voicing for someone who wants to be a little cooler than the next guy.
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VERY NICE!!! Be creative...
That tele guy 18.01.2021
The pedal is very well build, little bit heavy but at least stays on ground. If you want to change battery its very easy to do that. Just unscrew rubber legs (its possible with bare hands without screwdriver what i really like) and there you have it...
Well build classic for some hendrix tones. But you could use it as treble booster as well on full wah... If youre hendrix fan or even queen where brian may used treble booster you could buy this thing and boost some frequencies.

I could recommend that pedal, great quality, good price and old classic look as well :)
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What you see is what you get
Blue Swede 27.01.2021
The circuit of this pedal is allegedly supposed to be more or less identical to the Dunlop Cry-Baby in the same price range. I have no clue if this is true, but I have both pedals and I definitely prefer the Vox. To me, it has more "snarl" in the sweep and therefore more character than the Dunlop, which I find to be a little too bland for my taste. If you want lots of features and options to tweak, buy a Fulltone or one of the high-end Dunlops. But if you just want a "meat and potatoes" kind of wah for classic rock and blues, this will do just nicely. Especially for the money.
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Vox wah review
coppingerdavid 29.04.2015
This pedal has become a permanent fixture on my pedal board, there is always a new usage to be found from it. The build is rock solid, it is quite a heavy case on the bottom of it, I couldn't imagine breaking it. Its very simple to operate, just plug it in and step on it and you get the sound. Its a classic effect but it does interact well with other pedals, so it can be used to get some new tones that haven't been heard before. I use it with single coil and humbuckers and both respond well, it works well with all my different guitars.
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Still the best-sounding wah
melpadden 24.01.2022
I've used a lot of different wah pedals, I love the wah sound. If you want classic wah tones with minimum fuss, this is wha you're after. 70's funk, Shaft-style, beautiful, lyrical leads a la "Sweet Child O'Mine", dreamy soundscapes like Hendrix.... this wah can do it all. The difference, as I see it, is in the voicing. Every wah has a personality, and this is sweet and expressive, without the overly scooped mid and biting top of the Crybaby. I've tried a lot of digital knockoffs as well, and none of them quite get it right. I've owned three of these wahs, because they keep getting stolen on me by jealous guitarists and unscrupulous musicians of all kinds. I'll always have one in my gear bag.
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Great classic rock wah
Colm 06.12.2017
I bought this as a replacement for a Dunlop Mini Wah which had proved totally unreliable and a poor model in regards to other Dunlop Wahs that I have owned in the past. I owned a Vox Wah nearly 25 years ago and really loved the sound and it lasted nearly a decade with heavy use. Having gone back to using a Vox I can say that the fat and lovely classic 60s/70s Wah sound is still as good as I remember. The only downside is the travel of the pedal seems a bit shorter than the Dunlops but I have gotten use to it. There is very low noise and it switched on and off fairly easy (unless you are sitting down). A great wah at a very affordable price. Thumbs up!
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Perfect!
Merton 23.05.2023
i recently purchased this vox pedal because i have been wanting a good wah for a long time. İ’ve tried crybaby wah pedals but i wasnt that pleased with any of them so i decided to buy a vox wah. i got the pedal and it just looks so cool just like the ones hendrix used in the 60s with a case if anyone wants to have a trip with their wah. i recomend it to everyone who wants that 60s sound to buy this wah.
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