Budda Budwah

- True bypass

- Low, focused sweep

- Side mounted jacks

- Rubber grip top, chrome sides

- Solid enclosure

- Great build job, high quality components.

- Powered by 9v battery, or standard Boss style adapter

UTILIZATION

As with the majority of Wahs, very straightforward to use. Push down into the toe position to turn it on, heel position to turn it off.

I've never had any issues in terms of quality or reliability. Well built, high quality components, never had an issue. The true bypass is a great addition.

Some versions of this have a plastic battery cover on the bottom which can be a pain. I just pull it off and cover the space with velcro.

SOUND QUALITY

There are actually three versions of this pedal. The new one, which is kinda junky in my experience, and two old ones. The oldest has a black logo and no bottom battery cover. This one sounds the best, by consensus and experience. There is also another one with a red logo and battery cover, which also sounds great.

I've heard the sweep of this pedal described as "only the frequencies you will need." Pretty much sums it up. It is a very closed sweep, and stays away from those piercing highs, so you don't need to worry about pressing toe down.

The sound itself is on the lower side of things, very funky. Full and throaty, no nothing thin here.

OVERALL OPINION

While the massive low end on this wah might not be for everyone, it is really incredible. Built well, sounds great, definitely brings the funk. It isn't really a reproduction of a vintage clyde sound (there are plenty of those out there..) but something new and different. I eventually switched over to a Moollon Vintage wah, but for what this one does, it is great. The prices on the old ones can be a little weird, I've seen them go for as low as 100 and as high as $250. It really depends on how many people are searching for one at any given time.

Highly recommended.

This is a wah pedal. You know what you're getting when you buy it. It's all analog and true-bypass, so there's no tone suck. It has an input, an output, a standard BOSS style center negative 9V DC power jack.

UTILIZATION

This is super easy to use. Just plug it in, press it all the way forward, and rock your foot to make it wah. It couldn't be any easier. No dials, switches, or knobs to worry about in this one, just pure, foot rocking wah.

SOUND QUALITY

This sounds awesome. Throaty, honky, and thick, full wah. It has a lot of treble without it being harsh or piercing, and has the right amount of bass, so it's not annoyingly muddy. It has enough mids to get a honky, throatier sound, which I love. This is the wah sound I love. It works with everything from clean blues, mid gain rock, to screamin, high-gain Thrash metal, and it does it all great. Very versatile wah. Distorted, it just screams. It helps cut better, and even heel down it's clearer than most wahs I've used. Very nice sweep. It has a large sweeo which gives you an even wider range of expression. High gain, it's a smooth, constant sweep. Toe down it has a lot of treble, but it;s not harsh and piercing, like all of the crybabies I've played are. Overall great sound. I've played many, many wahs. Countless Crybabies, Morleys, and Vox, and this one has reigned supreme in my eyes.

OVERALL OPINION

This is, in my opinion, one of the best wahs out there. Super easy to use, great sounding, and a joy to play. The sweep is smooth and quick, and it's very easy to move with your foot. It's well worth the price. It's a wah lover's wah. Thick, Throaty, Honky, and just great over all. This is the King of the Wahs.

This is a very simple ‘no frills’ wah pedal, similar in form to your standard dunlop crybaby. It features standard ¼” in and out jacks, options to be powered by 9V battery or an AC adapter, and a standard potentiometer driving the ‘wah’. Unique to the Bud-wah is the light purple color and chrome ‘rocker’ portion…who doesn’t like purple? :p

UTILIZATION

Using the Bud-wah is no harder than using any other wah pedal. The pedal activates and de-actives in the toe down position, so step on it, and ‘wah’ to your hearts desire. The switch isn’t nearly as ‘stiff’ as some crybaby wah pedals I have used before, making it easier to turn the effect on and off. The rocking motion of the pedal is very smooth.

SOUND QUALITY

I have been through a lot of wah pedals, and the bud-wah has always been the top of the heap for me. It works great in both clean and high gain modes. I love the sweep range on the pedal-simply put, it is just enough for a great range of expression. When playing clean, it has the perfect amount of quack to it. One will have no problem getting funky if that is the tone desired. In high gain territory, the sound of the pedal stays very smooth and pleasant. This was a big deal for me, as many wah pedals seem to get harsh and piercing in the upper range of the sweep. Though pleasant, when you need it to scream, it is there. I also like how the pedal actually responds when playing in the upper register. Many other wah pedals seem to do little to nothing when on the upper frets of the E and B strings.

OVERALL OPINION

This is easily my favorite wah pedal. Whether you are a clean player or shredder, this is a great wah to try. It’s really quite fascinating how a wah with no tonal tweaking features (like found on the Dunlop 535q) can offer such a great range of sounds, but I guess Buddah just got it right. Big kudos from me!