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Description

The Morley WVO Wah/Volume pedal is a versatile tool for guitarists seeking dynamic sound control. This dual-function pedal seamlessly combines a classic wah effect with a smooth volume control, making it a staple for any pedalboard. Optical circuitry ensures that there are no pots to wear out, providing a maintenance-free experience and consistent performance. The wah mode delivers a rich, vocal-like quality, perfect for expressive solos, while the volume mode allows for subtle swells and precise level adjustments.

Built with Morley’s road-worthy metal chassis, this pedal is designed to withstand the rigors of live performances. The treadle is responsive and ergonomic, allowing for comfortable operation over long sessions. Whether you’re using it to punctuate your playing with the iconic wah sound or to control dynamics on the fly, the Morley WVO is engineered to offer reliability and sonic excellence.

Musicians will appreciate the true bypass switching that maintains your guitar tone when the pedal is off. Additionally, the pedal requires no batteries, operating solely with an AC adapter, reducing the hassle of power management on stage.

Key Features:

  • Combination of wah and volume pedal in one unit
  • Optical circuitry for smooth operation and long-lasting durability
  • True bypass switching to preserve tone
  • Sturdy metal chassis built for durability
  • Operates with an AC adapter (no batteries required)
  • Ergonomic treadle design for comfort and control
  • Suitable for a wide range of musical styles and genres
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Morley Wah-Volume WVO - Vintage 70's Goodness! - (HQ Audio)

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Tel-Rey MORLEY WVO Wah / Volume Vintage Chrome Pedal '73 - inside

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Morley WVO Wah/Volume.

Features and functionality

  • The Morley WVO Wah/Volume pedal reportedly has a significant 15db volume boost when the wah effect is engaged, which may require additional adjustment in live settings.

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User experience

  • Some owners appreciate the volume sweep aspect of the Morley WVO, noting it provides a smooth and satisfying range of control.

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Build quality

  • The pedal is described as being large and chrome, giving it a vintage aesthetic, but it has been criticized for having a significant tone suck.

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Setup and maintenance

  • It requires wall power, which may impact its convenience for gigging musicians who prefer battery-powered options.

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4.5 out of 5

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florian_tennstedt

70's Wah-Volume-Tank. Boom (Tschikka Wah)

It's build like a tank and weighs almost as much. And it's sound? Usually Wah-Pedals focus more on the upper frequencies of the guitar, but this one goes all the way and works on the whole spectre of the guitar sound it gets. This makes it a bit more versatile, you could play some wobbly notes by just changing from 0 to 1/4 way quickly for example. It is also a volume pedal, nothing much to say about that other that it works and you can have nice swells from it. Given this, there are some issues with this pedal. First, it is photo-technique, it has a little lightbulb inside, like the ones that were in bicycle lamps. That's a bias, hence this part is easy to substitute, but because you stomp around on it a lot this needs to be done quite regularly. The second problem is noise, because this thing is from the 70s and has a built in power cable. I am going to try my NS-2 on it when shops are opening again after lockdown because i am short of lightbulbs and don't see the point in mailordering those for ecological and economical reasons (the toolstore is down the street).

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See how Troy Van Leeuwen uses Morley WVO Wah/Volume

Troy Van Leeuwen

Guitarist

Queens of the Stone Age

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Premier Guitar: There's a Morley wah, too.

Van Leeuwen: Yeah, it's just a straight-up wah, yeah. I don't think there's a fuzz in there.

See how Manuel Göttsching uses Morley WVO Wah/Volume

Manuel Göttsching

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Ashra

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In his Studio Roma, Manuel Göttsching uses the Morley WVO Wah/Volume pedal, as detailed on the Ashra website.

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