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Ohio8 · 05-27-2007, 02:05 PM

Like or dislike? While you're at it, name songs you like that have it.

Cream: "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and "White Room."
Jimi Hendrix: "Rainy Day, Dream Away" and "Still Raining, Still Dreaming."
ZZ Top: "Shiek."*

*: This was the only ZZ Top song with the wah-wah pedal.

ABlairican Pie · 05-27-2007, 04:16 PM

Like or hate wah? Depends who's doing it and how it's done.

Enter Sandman --Metallica.
Turn Up the Night --Black Sabbath.
Man In the Box --Alice In Chains.

I know that both Dimebag Darrell and Zakk Wylde have (/had) their own brand of wah pedals, but I can't think of the songs they used them on.

Jrnygrl · 05-27-2007, 08:27 PM

Okay stupid question, and I think I know, but what is a wah wah pedal??

ABlairican Pie · 05-27-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrnygrl

Okay stupid question, and I think I know, but what is a wah wah pedal??

A wah wah pedal, or wah pedal, is a floor pedal operated that is operated by the foot to create a guitar tone which resembles a human voice (almost like the talk box). When the pedal switch is closed, the guitar sounds muffled (mmmwwwww) but when it's released and put up in the open position, it gives a fuller tone (wwwaaaah). It can be played in various positions to create an interesting effect like hearing Charlie Brown's parents on guitar.

Below is the Dunlop Dimebag Darrell Crybaby From Hell model. Check out the cool camo design!

Jrnygrl · 05-27-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

A wah wah pedal, or wah pedal, is a floor pedal operated that is operated by the foot to create a guitar tone which resembles a human voice (almost like the talk box). When the pedal switch is closed, the guitar sounds muffled (mmmwwwww) but when it's released and put up in the open position, it gives a fuller tone (wwwaaaah). It can be played in various positions to create an interesting effect like hearing Charlie Brown's parents on guitar.

Below is the Dunlop Dimebag Darrell Crybaby From Hell model. Check out the cool camo design!

Oh, I have seen those. Thanks for the explaination. That is a cool one with the camo design.

MonarC · 05-27-2007, 11:46 PM

Love the wha wha... All Jimi Hendrix.

Ireneparalegal · 05-27-2007, 11:47 PM

PETER FRAMPTON!!!!!!!!

catlover79 · 05-28-2007, 12:19 AM

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PETER FRAMPTON!!!!!!!!

YES! My fave Frampton songs: "Something's Happenin'", "Putting My Heart on the Line", "All I Want To Be Is By Your Side" and "Doobie Wah". Of course the topper is "Baby I Love Your Way", and the later remakes can't touch the original. Well, the Will to Power remake wasn't bad, but still...

ABlairican Pie · 05-28-2007, 02:01 AM

Alex Lifeson of Rush uses one on both the live version of "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" and on "Cinderella Man".

AB · 05-28-2007, 04:54 PM

Is it used on Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns & Roses?

Ireneparalegal · 05-28-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

YES! My fave Frampton songs: "Something's Happenin'", "Putting My Heart on the Line", "All I Want To Be Is By Your Side" and "Doobie Wah". Of course the topper is "Baby I Love Your Way", and the later remakes can't touch the original. Well, the Will to Power remake wasn't bad, but still...

These are my faves:
SHOW ME THE WAY
BABY I LOVE YOUR WAY (his version only

)
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED, I'M YOURS
DO YOU FEEL LIKE WE DO (One of the best live performances EVER!)
I'M IN YOU (one of my fave ballads ever!)

Ohio8 · 06-14-2007, 06:02 PM

The Jeff Beck Group: "Morning Dew" and "I Ain't Superstious."
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"We give and we get and we're forever in doubt." -- Jeff Beck

TripperFan · 06-14-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio8

Like or dislike? While you're at it, name songs you like that have it.

Cream: "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and "White Room."
Jimi Hendrix: "Rainy Day, Dream Away" and "Still Raining, Still Dreaming."
ZZ Top: "Shiek."*

*: This was the only ZZ Top song with the wah-wah pedal.

Hendrix also used it on the Star Spangled Banner and many other of his tunes. Frank Marino (the best copy of Hendrix to date, although he required 13 switches and pedals to meet Hendrix's sound with only the 3 on his Fender and the wahah).

I'm with Pie - depends on its use. Any instrument over used ends up ruining any song.

TripperFan · 06-14-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio8

"I Ain't Superstious."
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"We give and we get and we're forever in doubt." -- Jeff Beck

One of my favs. I loved the Beck album. Got to see Jan Hammer at the El Macombo once. Real talent on that disc.

Ohio8 · 06-21-2007, 05:22 PM

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One of my favs. I loved the Beck album. Got to see Jan Hammer at the El Macombo once. Real talent on that disc.

Which disc? I was referring to Jeff Beck's Truth, which is the album "I.A.S." first appeared on.

05-27-2007, 02:05 PM	#1
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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Like or hate wah? Depends who's doing it and how it's done. Enter Sandman --Metallica. Turn Up the Night --Black Sabbath. Man In the Box --Alice In Chains. I know that both Dimebag Darrell and Zakk Wylde have (/had) their own brand of wah pedals, but I can't think of the songs they used them on.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	PETER FRAMPTON!!!!!!!!
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Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Okay stupid question, and I think I know, but what is a wah wah pedal??

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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Love the wha wha... All Jimi Hendrix.

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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Alex Lifeson of Rush uses one on both the live version of "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" and on "Cinderella Man".

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Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,966	The Jeff Beck Group: "Morning Dew" and "I Ain't Superstious." * * * * "We give and we get and we're forever in doubt." -- Jeff Beck