Detail 01
Switchless activation
Step on the treadle to engage the wah; step off to bypass it.
Product detailSKU #1500000332257
MorleyBad Horsie Wah Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A classic Morley wah co-designed with Steve Vai, pairing switchless operation with two wah modes, adjustable contour, and electro-optical circuitry.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want switchless wah activation
- Guitarists seeking two wah modes and adjustable contour
- Players who want up to 15 dB of level control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically want traditional potentiometer-based wah circuitry
- Players who prefer a conventional footswitch activation method
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Spring-loaded return
A spring returns the treadle to its off position.
Detail 03
Electro-optical circuitry
Morley describes it as dependable and not subject to the wear of a traditional potentiometer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The wah engages when you step on the treadle and bypasses when you step off.
- 02Contour mode adjusts frequency and tone.
- 03The level control provides up to 15 dB.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who designed the Bad Horsie?
Morley designed it in collaboration with Steve Vai in the 1990s.
02How is the wah activated?
Step on the treadle to engage it; step off to bypass it.
03What does Contour mode adjust?
It allows adjustment of frequency and tone.
04How much level control does it offer?
Up to 15 dB.
Reference
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