The Xotic XW-1 Wah is a versatile wah pedal inspired by classic 1967-1968 Italian-built Clyde McCoy wahs. This pedal offers exceptional tonal control with adjustable Bias, Wah Q, Treble, and Bass controls, allowing guitarists to shape their sound. It features a fuzz-friendly design, true bypass, and internal gain and frequency adjustments. The XW-1 also boasts a smaller footprint than traditional wahs, making it pedalboard-friendly. With its comprehensive features and tonal flexibility, the Xotic XW-1 provides a wide range of wah sounds for various playing styles and rigs, and has been praised for its build quality and overall sound.
Self-lubricating nylon bushing pivot for quiet and smooth operation with fully-adjustable rocker pedal tension.Gold contact relay true bypassing, which allows for transparent true bypass tone, while incorporating ultra reliable switching with minimum one million life cycle. 20% smaller footprint than conventional wah pedals. Fully adjustable Wah-Q and Bias controls and a two-band EQ with +/-15 dB center-detent potentiometers optimize the voicing for different playing styles and gear. Fuzz friendly buffering circuit assures a great sounding wah tone with your favorite fuzz pedals.
Guitarists praised the Xotic XW-1 Wah for its build quality, sound, and versatility. Reviewers particularly liked the pedal's adjustable features, including the Bias and EQ controls, which allowed them to customize the wah sound to their preferences. Many guitarists found it to be an excellent wah pedal, often comparing it favorably to [Cry Baby] and other wah pedals. The pedal's compatibility with fuzz pedals and its compact size also received positive feedback.