xotic wah pedal Xotic XW-1 Wah – Guitars Rebellion

xotic wah pedal Xotic XW-1 Wah – Guitars RebellionIn just a few years, the Xotic XW 1 Wah has established itself as one of the best references on the market as a super versatile wah pedal. With a chassis that meets Dunlop standards in a 20% smaller size, we find the comfort of the original without the massive bulk of most wahs. The XW 1 benefits from a perfect finish with quality components and PCB as well as multiple upgrades to sculpt your sound. Bias and frequency curve adjustment, two band EQ,

In just a few years, the Xotic XW-1 Wah has established itself as one of the best references on the market as a super versatile wah pedal. With a chassis that meets Dunlop standards in a 20% smaller size, we find the comfort of the original without the massive bulk of most wahs. The XW-1 benefits from a perfect finish with quality components and PCB as well as multiple upgrades to sculpt your sound. Bias and frequency curve adjustment, two-band EQ, true-bypass relay, gold-plated contacts, silent switch, self-lubricating pivot for silent and smooth operation with fully adjustable rocker tension... The XW-1 features many features and improvements to suit everyone's taste. Based on the legendary Clyde McCoy wah from the late 60s, it intelligently mixes vintage sounds and maximum flexibility.

Once connected or appreciate the silence and transparency of it. The Xotic XW-1 is not only true-bypass but it also benefits from an excellent quality buffer to allow you to maintain your signal without impacting your fuzz pedals and other germanium circuits. Activation of the effect is done very gently and in absolute silence thanks to the relay used. The stroke of the foot is perfect and the progressiveness of the effect is remarkable. You can adjust the rendering of the effect using the various controls available on the side to make the XW-1 more or less soft, aggressive, bright, more low-mids, completely transparent or with a slightly distorted signal.
It is extremely vocal, with progressive and controlled articulation and a wide frequency range covered, including the high end of the spectrum without ever being aggressive or shrill.

For anyone looking for a versatile wah pedal, the Xotic XW-1 Wah is one of the must-haves of the genre. Widely adopted by many of the best musicians whether on stage or in the studio, it has nothing left to prove. It will surely find its place on your Pedalboard if you are looking for the best.