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Description

Unleash the expressive power of your guitar with the Morley Power Wah Boost PWB pedal, a must-have for musicians seeking dynamic control and vibrant tones. This pedal seamlessly blends classic wah effects with an integrated boost function, allowing you to elevate your solos with ease. The Power Wah Boost is renowned for its versatility, enabling you to navigate from subtle, vintage wah sounds to more aggressive and pronounced sweeps that cut through any mix.

This pedal is built to withstand the rigors of live performances and studio sessions alike. Its electro-optical circuitry eliminates the need for a potentiometer, ensuring smooth and noise-free operation. The custom MQ2 inductor is a key component, providing the pedal with a rich, warm sonic character. Guitarists will appreciate the adjustable boost level, offering up to 20dB of gain to ensure your sound stands out, whether playing rhythm or lead.

Whether you're exploring new sonic landscapes or dialing in your signature sound, the Morley Power Wah Boost PWB delivers reliable performance and flexibility. Its road-worthy metal construction and intuitive design make it a trusted choice for musicians of all levels.

Key Features:

  • Integrated boost function for up to 20dB of gain
  • Electro-optical circuitry for smooth operation
  • Custom MQ2 inductor for rich sound quality
  • Durable metal housing
  • Adjustable wah and boost levels
  • True bypass switching to maintain signal integrity when not in use
Luis Gilberto Carrión

Luis Gilberto Carrión

Cliff Burton Bass Tone Late 1983 with Morley PWB

Video thumbnail for Cliff Burton Bass Tone Late 1983 with Morley PWB by Luis Gilberto Carrión

Cliff Burton Bass Tone Late 1983 with Morley PWB

Luis Gilberto Carrión

Luis Gilberto Carrión

Video thumbnail for Morley Power Wah Boost Demo by Scott Brockway

Morley Power Wah Boost Demo

Scott Brockway

Scott Brockway

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray).

Features and functionality

  • The Morley Power Wah Boost has a massive sweep and an extremely loud boost, making it stand out in live settings.

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  • The pedal's original prongs are rounded, possibly requiring an adapter for modern outlets unless modified by previous owners.

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  • When combined with fuzz, the Power Wah Boost produces a pronounced mid-range boost and volume swell, ideal for solos and cutting through a mix.

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Setup and maintenance

  • It's common for the curtain to need taping; incorrect taping can reverse the effect.

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  • Spare #387 bulbs are recommended as backups due to their role in the pedal's operation.

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Use cases and applications

  • The pedal excels as a boost/overdrive/noise machine, especially effective when played at high volumes.

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  • The pedal is particularly effective for achieving a sound reminiscent of Cliff Burton, especially when used with fuzz for a vintage tone.

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User experience

  • Some users have found the need to repair input jacks, indicating potential wear issues over time.

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  • Some users find the wah function alone less impressive but highly appreciate the pedal's performance when paired with fuzz.

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Amazing for die-hard Cliff Burton fans looking to recreate his.

I bought mine from The Trading Musician store down in Seattle. I am a huge fan of Cliff Burton and I am re creating his rig. This goes along with an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, and sometimes some Delay (Working on getting an Ibanez HD1000/1500) in my signal chain. If you are trying to get really close to his tone, you will not be let down.

dem_bassness

Best pedal

Probably one of the best wah pedals i've played on bass due to the boost and the easy customization.

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See how Cliff Burton uses Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray)

Cliff Burton

Bassist

Metallica

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Verified via Photo

Cliff Burton rocking a Morley Power Wah Boost pedal (notice the side sticker for boost intensity next to boost knob). You can also spot the TS9 switch under Cliff's heel, just behind the wah.

See how Kevin Shields uses Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray)

Kevin Shields

Guitarist, Singer

My Bloody Valentine

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Verified via Effects Bay

In the effects bay article, there is a photo of Kevin’s board referred to as the “You made me realize noise board” .

See how Jason Newsted uses Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray)

Jason Newsted

Bassist

Metallica

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Verified via Freewebs

Jason: "We used three rooms to record the bass for Load. ... Morly power wah boost (Silver pedal -- also seen below); SansAmp - by Tech 21 (pre-amp/overdrive

See how Pat O'Brien uses Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray)

Pat O'Brien

Guitarist

Cannibal Corpse

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Verified via YouTube

Cannibal Corpse records vocals and guitar solos at Mana Recording Studios with producer Erik Rutan. All footage was shot by the band.

As of 3:38 Pat can be seen using a Morley PWB for lead tracks.

See how James Petralli uses Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray)

James Petralli

Singer, Guitarist

White Denim

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Verified via Instagram

In this October 13th 2023 reel on the White Denim Instagram account we see James manipulating this wah with his bare hands!

See how Brian Tatler uses Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray)

Brian Tatler

Guitarist

Saxon

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Verified via Vintage Guitar® magazine

In the early ’80s, I had the white Gibson Flying V, which is always my main guitar, and that would be going into a Morley Power Wah Boost and a Marshall – probably an early Master Volume JMP-1 from ’77. Lightning to the Nations is recorded with just that – it was all we had.

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Morley PWB Power Wah Boost (Tel-Ray), it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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