Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

[tc]

http://www.guitarplayer.com/effects/1018/new-converse-all-wah-sneaker-has-a-built-in-wah-pedal/58573

Will have wired and wireless operation, some sources say only 23 pairs will be made, but I haven't seen any official announcement on quantity or availability.

At first I thought it was a prank, but if it's true, I'd like to find a way to use it as a wireless expression pedal instead of a wah. Kind of like a Hot-Hand universal controller, but on your foot. That'd be awesome, as long as the wireless is reliable and there's a sensible way to turn it on and off.

[Shooter.556]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

I applaud the innovation, pretty damn cool!
I however will not be buying a pair, I have a hard enough time walking as it is. I'd break something if I had two cables plugged into my foot..

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

Kirk WHammett Approved!!!

[devastone]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

Wait (checking the date), it's not April 1?!?!?

Interesting, not useful, but interesting...

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

Yeah,really.
Saw in on FB yesterday...

[ThisDyingSoul76]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

The pedal geek in me thinks this is cool.... The star wars geek yells "ITS A TRAP!"... Then the side of me that realizes I never wear my Chuck's anyway because it rains a lot here and a built in wah would be quickly waterlogged says this is a ridiculous idea. Lol

[BloodRose]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

Yeah, saw it too.. 23 pairs made. Hammett ordered all of them. Zakk is now talking to companies to make boots with wahs in them..

Man, order a pair of those, buy one of those VWs they had out a few years back with the built in amp and you are ready to gig on the fly!

[BloodRose]

Re: Converse comes out with a pair of Chucks with a built-in wah pedal.

More on this.. Looks like they are getting closer to release.. Just have to be careful not to trip on the cable.. Has a demo in here by Jmascus