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Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah Pedal

Wah and Envelope Filter Pedal for Guitar or Bass with Tempo Control, Expression Pedal Input, and "Humanizer" Effect
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Classic Wah-style Effects — and More!

The BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah guitar effects pedal gives you all the wah you need! It's not just for guitarists - the AW-3 is Dynamic Wah, like two pedals in one, with dedicated inputs for both guitar AND bass. Choose between fixed and auto wah, or add an optional expression pedal. You also get a 'humanizer' function that lets you create wild, human-voice type sounds! This pedal can be controlled automatically via a tempo control, or externally using an expression pedal. Put great wah effects into your pedalboard setup with the compact, easy-to-use, and downright awesome AW-3 Dynamic Wah!

BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Wah Auto Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Features:

  • Dedicated inputs for both guitar and bass

  • Fixed or auto wah settings
  • Can be controlled via tempo control or optional expression pedal
  • "Humanizer" effect gives you vocal-style sounds
  • Compact, durable metal chassis
The BOSS AW-3 Dynmaic Wah auto wah gives your guitar great wah-style effects - and more!

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Auto-wah
  • Inputs: 2 x Instrument
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Height: 2.4"
  • Width: 2.9"
  • Depth: 5.1"
  • Weight: 0.9 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AW-3

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Rated 5/5

Truly Dynamic!!!

Plenty of wah-wah range, very quiet and it works well with all instruments.
It's dynamic adjustability makes it multi-useful in all situations.
It bypasses clean and noninhibiting.
I would certainly recommend it to the professional musician.
It even works great with my Takamine acoustic/electric bass.
I am abundantly impressed.
Music background: Several years of performing and recording music of various genres.
Rated 5/5

Great when needed

I wont be using this pedal often, but when I want a wah effect while playing solos, fills, slide, singing, and re-creating hit tunes live, this pedal is perfect for me. Ex: Althea, Crazy Mama.
Music background: Former professional, current recording enthusiast, song writer, part time performer.
Rated 5/5

auto wa

Fun to use even in combination with my pedal wah
Rated 5/5

A Keeper!

If you are like me - and you are - we buy pedals, try pedals, toss pedals on pile of other disappointing pedals. This might be the first pedal that did what I wanted right out of the box. I have always used the traditional Dunlop Cry Baby wah-wah. Well, I'm not getting any younger, or more graceful, and the band leader keeps putting the only three songs requiring a wah-wah all in a row. I think he wants to see me topple over. I literally took this pedal out of the box, plugged it in with the Boss FS-5U, the drummer counted off the beat while I tapped tempo, and it worked perfectly. The 3 knobs were at 12 o'clock and the mode was set to UP. "Higher Ground" does not require the guitar to "talk", it's more like a rhythm part. This pedal does the job! I can wonder around aimlessly (wirelessly) and the pedal just keeps going. Love it! No more old person leg cramps. Have played around with the settings and may eventually attach an expression pedal for the Humanizer, but for now I'm perfectly satisfied with keeping it simple.
Music background: Guitar since 1964, + bass, + keyboards
Rated 5/5

Great Wah!!!

Really great Auto Wah Boss Pedal! Great for Funk, etc. Get that great Wah sound without the foot pedal. Super easy to dial in a great tone. Also does a kind of "talking "effect that is pretty cool. Great Results!! Love it!!
Music background: Hobbyist, Composer
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