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Description

Step into a world of expressive guitar playing with the Lyon Washburn Wah pedal, a staple for any guitarist looking to add unique tonal character to their sound. This wah pedal is built to provide a classic sweeping effect, allowing you to articulate and emphasize your playing with precision. Whether you’re looking to recreate iconic rock solos or venture into funk rhythms, the Lyon Washburn Wah responds with a smooth, dynamic range that feels both familiar and fresh.

Designed for both beginners and seasoned musicians, the Lyon Washburn Wah offers intuitive controls that are easy to master, making it a reliable choice for live performances and studio sessions alike. The pedal's robust construction ensures that it withstands rigorous use, while its compact design makes it an easy fit on any pedalboard. With its true bypass circuitry, you can be confident that your guitar's signal remains pure and unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.

The Lyon Washburn Wah is your gateway to adding depth and emotion to your guitar work, making every note resonate with clarity and power.

Key Features:

  • Classic sweeping wah effect
  • True bypass circuitry for uncolored signal
  • Durable construction for long-lasting use
  • Simple, intuitive controls for ease of use
  • Compact design suitable for any pedalboard

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Lyon Washburn Wah.

Features and functionality

  • Some users emphasize the importance of a wah pedal having an LED indicator to avoid accidentally leaving it on, which can negatively affect tone.

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  • It's crucial to fully disengage wah pedals by clicking the toe down switch when not in use to prevent unintended tone filtering.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners have found installing a true bypass mod on wah pedals like the CryBaby can significantly reduce tone suck, improving usability.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Proper power supply is crucial; daisy chaining can lead to tone suck, which can be solved by using an isolated power source like the Voodoo Lab Iso5.

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Use cases and applications

  • Wah pedals can increase highs and mids, which might be undesirable with distortion; an EQ pedal can help manage these frequency boosts.

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Comparisons

  • The Wilson wah and Washburn-Lyon Power wah both feature LED indicators, differentiating them from some models without this feature.

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Artist usage

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See how Daron Malakian uses Lyon Washburn Wah

Daron Malakian

Singer, Guitarist

System of a Down

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The Lyon Wah was used on Daron's pedalboard for the first Scars on Broadway show at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood on April 11, 2008. Picture taken by band photograph Greg Watermann.

Genre Usage

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