All user reviews for the Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah

I purchased this wah pedal from Guitar Center in Dallas, TX. I believe I paid just over $100 for it. Can't remember as I've had it for years. I wanted a wah pedal that did not require an on/off button to work it (Dunlop).

I love the fact that all I have to do is step onto the thing and go to town, then release when done. I don't have to click anything or worry about misclicking during a sweet wah solo and screwing something up!

I do wish this thing had some way to alter the sweep range of the wah. Lo and behold not even a year after I bought this guy, they come out with version 2! And it has EXACTLY what I wanted that didn't come on this one. Damn shame. But apparently they listened to what people wanted...

I love the fact that this thing is built like a freakin tank! Gigged without backup for years and not one glitch. True craftsmanship!! Highest quality and very solid construction.

This thing is dummy proof. And with a steady foot, I can even get the sounds that the Dunlop Q-Zone claims....Just an awesome pedal and I still have it and depend on it! Kudos to Morley and Steve Vai - well done!

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Borrowed from my Bassist...


The unit sounds great. Nice throaty wah sound, pedal spring is very smooth. Instant on feature is wonderful!!! For a similar sound sample, check out Prince's solo at the end of Let's Go Crazy. Sounds just like his wah. Or, duh, check out the new Steve Vai album! Very sturdy piece of equipment.


Not much... You have to push the pedal down pretty far to get the upper end of the wah range.


Built like a rock

A great choice for the occasional wah user who is concentrating on putting on a great show while sounding great, instead of standing in one place and trying to find 2K with his wah...



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Personally purchased Steve Vai's Morley Bad Horsie Wah pedal at Guitar Center (Sprongfield, NJ). This Wah pedal was on sale for $98+ and the reason why I purchased it was because of the reviews I've read about it such as the ease of use and the great wah effect it priduces. Also, being designed to the specifications of Steve Vai (who is one of the best guitarists in the world) - you can't this product.


I like the ease of use and the wah effect it produces.


What I don't like: It seems like if you plug your guitar into a distortion pedal first w/c in turn is plugged into the wah pedal, the distortion does not work when you step on the wah pedal.


Comstructed like other wah pedals and is of good solid quality.


Definitely got my money's worth, regular price was $170+...got mne for $98+

Go get and buy one!



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Wha wha pedal morley technology: it's not a potentiomtre which is operated, but the system Morley, an optical sensor if I nth I wrong, so no risk of cracking caused by the intrusion of dust.

The pedal is a torque spring, that is, it only returns to its initial position when you remove your foot.

No adjuster available.

UTILIZATION

The effect is that we enclanche ds actionnne the pedal, it's very practical, and very natural sound level, as it starts scanning the frquences serious (unlike a cry baby For example, where we must go first in the high to trigger the switch).

When the ramne wha its original position (or she returns alone, thanks to the spring), the effect vanishes After a few moments (like 1/4 of a second, the conk ).

It is a bit less convenient, but not too teacher, we learn the grate.

Led a insique when the effect is enclench.

SOUND QUALITY

The beach sweeps frquences trs is wide: it begins in the very very serious, just percptible, going to the high acute trs.

The dbattement trs along the pedal, associated with the progressiveness of the sweep for the determination prcisment effect, it is easy to scan frquences intermediates, without n necessarily go through the extreme positions.

This allows wha really express themselves in distortion, it is my opinion prdilection his field, I find it fits trs use a clean sound.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 6 months.

The fact that snaps you push ds is really the most about this pedal, it's really enjoyable trs.

This pedal is effective in trs conditiosn I dcrites above nanmoins it is not very versatile (well that's just the preserve of wha a) and is not comparable with wha like cry baby.

These are two types of effects complmentaires, and it's good to have 2 to use in conditions diffrentes ... I saw the price is exorbitant is absolutely nervant.

7 only because of the price

Wha knob switch automatically and without creaking with age (!).

BUT no true bypass a buffer.

1 in, 1 out and in a 9VDC.

Systm spring (one loop mtal) allows the pedals to get up (and with auto switch to cut off) automatically.

UTILIZATION

There is nothing to do or rgler set by the latency between the relchement the pedals and put in a micro-bypass knob thanks in situ PDAL .

Otherwise it is a normal wha.

SOUND QUALITY

So here I am not too agree with the previous ones opinion.

I think the race of the few progressive pedals trs (scanning frquences) for schmatiser it triggers the effect and gives:

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOOOUUUAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Everything is in the middle of a relatively small point of the race and not getting better with saturation is even worse ... So much so that I do not use nearly that clear sound (I regret), despite its tendency to add a little peak distortion is applied in the race.

Also I would like to change the rate of the filter too rsonance lev my taste (which I think is partly responsible for this little peak distortion).

But watch the same GONG it is nice and the default trs n'enlvent the fact that he is a quality of pedals anyway.

OVERALL OPINION

Chti who likes good, I really blame the pedals yet but I use it for over a decade now since it has become necessary for other aspects, the autoswitch is responsible for 90%, it's really a joy and we can not do without it (especially a flmard like me!) and simplify (a little) when the tap is used as a me pdalboard.

Its robustness is also remarkable, except that the loop spring is used mtal be the change several years ago, the pedals are built like a tank and more with Systm its optical knob without ever cracking it.

I'm not saying that one of these days I would not change the pedals but I fear I'm missing is transparency in bypass (unlike the reputable for Vox / Crybaby and others) is the autoswitch so convenient ... and more good wha was expensive and this one even when a good report quality price trs.

The wah uses a true bypass, with its effect depending ds we set foot on the pedals.

UTILIZATION

Just plug it in and play. It requires a little getting used to but rvle really practical use.

SOUND QUALITY

The quality of the pedals is indniable. No rglage is possible, but we do not really need both the swept spectrum frequency drives is complete and enjoyable use. It provides a rich and its really enjoyable to delight fans of wah.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for three years. I pay the 144 era, which is good value and I never qualitprix t's. I have also never found a better except her older sister, the Bad Horsie 2 Morley (VAI-II) which allows adjustment of the operating range of the filter (thus raising its price 166), what is nice but not essential rvele my opinion. The concept and sound quality make it the best wah I've had the opportunity to try.

A signature offspring of Morley designs, the Steve Vai’s Bad Horsie features
-optical switchless, auto-return on and off
-power off of 9 V battery or AC adapter
-standard ¼” in and out for connection between amplifier and guitar
-adjustable delay before pedal turns off


UTILIZATION

Given its switchless operation, the Bad Horsie is very easy to use, and especially perfect for live situations. The quick on and off allows one to apply the affect in many more situations, where the typical ‘toe-down’ on/off would prove cumbersome and impractical. Additionally, the optical circuit implemented will never wear, so there is no need to worry of eventual maintenance as with your standard wah pedal. As with all Morley switchless pedals, a trim pot inside the pedal itself allows one to adjust the amount of delay before the pedal shuts itself off. The only downside of the switchless, auto-return feature is that achieving a stationary ‘cocked wah’ sound takes some more effort and a steady foot.

SOUND QUALITY

If you’ve listened to Steve Vai’s music, you have heard the sound of this wah pedal. The Bad Horsie is full of the smooth and vocal sounds that characterize his leads. When you need it to scream, it is there, but it performs equally well for a more laid-back wah lead as well. The pedal performs very well over the range of the neck, with good response in even the upper region of the treble ‘E’ string. Compared to the Tremonti wah form Morley, this pedal is definitely more vocal and smooth-a little more expressive rather than so cutting. The range, as with most Morley pedals, is more than enough for great expression. The pedal also does better on the clean channel, and does not tend to overdrive so easily.

OVERALL OPINION

Another great pedal from Morley, offering a slightly more vocal and smooth wah, contrary to their usual modern and aggressive tones. The auto on-off feature is irreplaceable for live players!

It's a standard switchless optical wah floor pedal, and it only does one thing, BUT it does it REALLY well. You plug in, and plug out to your effects or right toyour amp with 1/4 inch jacks. There is an internal trim pot that you can adjust, and it controls how fast the wah goes off after you step off it, as the pedal is switchless/optical. All you have to do to access that is unscrew the side screws and the bottom plate comes off, the trim pot is a little white one right by the led/battery section. It's pretty easy to access and once you adjust the delay time to get the wah to turn off instantaneously from when you return the wah back to "zero" position, you're good to go. The default setting leaves the wah on for about a half of a second after you return to "zero", which was quite annoying, but i figuired out how to adjust it by reading the manual.



UTILIZATION

As I stated previously, it's easy to pop the bottom open and access the "zero position off" delay trim pot....and you can actually set it to stay on about a second after you return to zero. It's sturdy, but i did have to modify it after about 2 years (see below) because something inside it broke...

The manual it came with explained everything i needed to know about how to set the delay zero trim pot.

SOUND QUALITY

I use it with a bunch of different guitars, usually first in line before my other pedals, or amp. Also, a standard voodoo labs barrel size power adapter works perfectly with this way. No coloration of the sound at all, it's a wah, but there is some noise, but nothing beyond normal for a wah pedal. It's true tone bypass feature ensures no coloration or loss of tone/signal when wah is in bypass mode or in wah mode. It's by far, my favorite wah pedal that I have used.

OVERALL OPINION

I love the sound, first of all. I also love the switchless capabilities and the ability to adjust it to do what i need. It's priced fair, and the wah sound itself is true to form, nice and middy, clear, and vocal. I've used just about every other standard wah pedal on the market, and this is the one i settled on. I actually would buy another as a backup, or as a replacement.

The only thing i DONT Like is the metal ribbons/spring steel design that holds up the wah pedal into the bypass position becomes brittle over time and breaks. it was an easy fix, i used 2 heavier duty springs and fastened them to the wah pedal base...not it's so sturdy! I love modding equipment, so this was a no brainer once the stock spring steel "return spring" broke.

is a morley wah dear, I will not dwell on the features, everything has been said below.
precision: the pedal is true bypass as stated in the previous opinion. it has a buffer. May this one does not degrade the sound, it is very transparent.

UTILIZATION

Simpler you die. you arm you pressing the pedal and you have a son.n no adjustments and frankly it's not needed. she is just fine!
this you need a manual to run this pedal is that you have a serious problem in medulla oblongata!

SOUND QUALITY

Then, I use it on LOW granted Dropped D.
the effect is contrary to my expectation, very effective on the strings of LA, RE (acute) and SOL. nothing to say. However, like any wah, lower notes are mismanaged by the pedal, the effect is less effective on the D string (bass), but still usable!
the wah sounds thoroughly modern. it is "cold" but very accurate. the pedal travel is relatively large, although I can confirm what was said below.
I play with everything, from funk to progressive metal. it goes everywhere. the lack of settings do not prevent it from being versatile.
it generates breath (not no joke?) like any wah (Morley is famous for the breath of his wah). Just the meter in the loop of a noise gate and go!
I end up in the chain, behind my volume pedal (OPV morley +), chorus, SansAmp GT-2, Whammy II ... Advent and just my delay and my Proco Rat. it goes very well at the end of string.
just one small problem: the volume increases when it activates. nothing good or interfere in concert again, but expensive home in an apartment, it can hampered (especially the neighbors: D)

OVERALL OPINION

depusi I use more than 6 months.
I have the dunlop bass wah essaillé.
I love: the simplicity of the pedal, no-brainer to set, aesthetics, sound.
I witness, the mounted volume, bass management is a fair (I mean, it is not for the foundation, so I did not keep points).
I pay 50 euros in a secondhand cosmetics etta very correct (just a little fart paint) against 144 on the net, then yes, the ratio Q / P is great!
This grid and that it offers me the same at 50 euros, yes, but I do not buy back the price of nine, which I find really too high. I focus instead on the morley bass wah.

The Wah pedal here is similar to that of most wahs with the exception that The Bad Horsie does not have a switch to engage the wah. It's an analog wah, that simply turns on when you press the pedal down, and turns off when your foot leaves it.

The connection types are just simply two 1/4 inch jacks and the A/C power adapter input.

This is a floor pedal, so it isn't rackable. Nothing is worth kicking that high over unless you're a Rockette.

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is a simple as you can get. Just step on, and push down to suit your needs. And the set up is about as straightforward as you can possibly get. It even has labels by everything. It's idiot proof!

The effect editing is slightly irritating in that I don't remember if there is anything you can do. I may have done something years ago, but it is lost to me how of even what I did to it, even after taking apart the pedal.

The manual, from what I remember, was pretty clear. I did not use it much, and I don't know where it has run off to. There's really not much of a need for the manual, though, because the idea of the pedal is pretty straightforward.

SOUND QUALITY

The effect this produces is most certainly good and usable, though I'm not sure how realistic a wah pedal is supposed to sound.

I'll use this with just about any electric stringed instrument except for my acoustic/electric guitar, which would prove to be... Well... Not pleasant. I enjoy using it when my bass is plugged in for a bit of effect, and use it quite a bit while playing lead parts on the ol' six string.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using this since the fall of 2001, and I have very few negatives to express about it. The thing I dislike the most is how sensitive the pedal is. It's very responsive, almost to a fault, and I've noticed this especially when there's a nice little pocket of tone at a certain point in the pedal range of motion, but it's very awkward to need to hold the pose needed from your leg to use that one solitary spot.

I am a Steve Vai fan through and through, and I felt that if this type of wah pedal was good enough to have him endorse the thing, then it would certainly be good enough for me.

in my opinion, the pedal is worth the money to get it used. It's a bit pricey, due to the sponsorship money they probably have to dole out to Mr. Vai, but it's a great pedal.

Knowing what i know now, though, I'm not sure if I would make the same choice in therms of wah pedals. The Classic Crybaby is a definite on the want list, but right now, I'm happy with my Bad Horsie.