Billy Duffy Wah?

[BloodRose]

Hey! Im sorry to readdress this.. I have previously posted a couple of times on it, but wanted to try one more time.. I have a Bad horsie wah, as one of my best buds swears by it. Was my first wah and I wasnt real excited with it as you cant leave it on. So, I got a Vox wah. (847 or whatever?) Was alil more to my liking.. Then I got a Cantrell wah. I seem to be digging it. BUT... There are so freaking many wah variations, I cant possible afford to try them all, and for some reason, Im really drawn to the Billy Duffy model based on the features and as stupid as it may sound, I dig the looks.. HOWEVER.. Again, funds are very limited these days and this wah is kinda pricey. And, they are alil hard to get ahold of and I def am NOT able to try one prior to purchase. So, I thought Id ask on more time if anyone has any experience with one and what you think or how it compares to one of the ones Ive used. ??
Thanks

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Is this for use with the Splawn?
Reason I ask is that I have found my QR to be picky with buffers in wah pedals in particular. I’d suggest looking into one of the hardwire bypass wahs if this one is not (I believe that’s what Dunlop calls them).

 

[Demanic]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Try an Ibanez Weeping Demon.

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[BloodRose]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Seems like ive heard alot of good things about the weeping demon.. IIRC, Aceman has one and digs it

 

[Demanic]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

It has quite a range of control. Volume, Q shape, low pass and a top end trim pot. Plus you can change it from foot switchable to instant on. Oh and you can switch it between bass or guitar range.

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[Van Noord]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

If you want to be able the park the wah, the Duffy wah is auto return so you'll have to leave your foot on it for a constant cocked sound.

I have a Dime wah, Zakk Wylde wah, Cantrell wah and a 105Q Bass wah.

The Bass Crybaby sounds GREAT with guitar. It's my favorite. Although it's also a switchless auto return wah, it has a Q control dial like the Duffy and a boost level dial. It doesn't have a vintage mode like the Duffy though.

It's something I definitely suggest looking at over the harder to find Duffy wah.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Afaik all of the switchless wahs aren’t TB. Might not be a problem for some but they don’t work for my rig.

 

[devastone]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Afaik all of the switchless wahs aren’t TB. Might not be a problem for some but they don’t work for my rig.

The switchless ones are all buffered ASAIK, which is much better than the half hardwire bypass on the older Crybabies and Voxes (not sure if all the new ones are TB either). Which I was going to mention to Brian (BR), your Vox was is probably not full TB so it may be rolling off some highs when it is disengaged. Pretty easy to make those TB, I've done it to a few.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Billy Duffy Wah?

The switchless ones are all buffered ASAIK, which is much better than the half hardwire bypass on the older Crybabies and Voxes (not sure if all the new ones are TB either). Which I was going to mention to Brian (BR), your Vox was is probably not full TB so it may be rolling off some highs when it is disengaged. Pretty easy to make those TB, I've done it to a few.

I had the 95Q(?) switchless which is buffered but my Splawn didn’t like it. Works fine with my Blackstar though.

You can make them TB? I thought it wasn’t possible with the switchless.....inquiring minds.....what’s the secret? Lol

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

It has quite a range of control. Volume, Q shape, low pass and a top end trim pot. Plus you can change it from foot switchable to instant on. Oh and you can switch it between bass or guitar range.

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Sounds pretty versatile. Im all about versatility as Im still trying to find "my thing"

If you want to be able the park the wah, the Duffy wah is auto return so you'll have to leave your foot on it for a constant cocked sound.

I have a Dime wah, Zakk Wylde wah, Cantrell wah and a 105Q Bass wah.

The Bass Crybaby sounds GREAT with guitar. It's my favorite. Although it's also a switchless auto return wah, it has a Q control dial like the Duffy and a boost level dial. It doesn't have a vintage mode like the Duffy though.

It's something I definitely suggest looking at over the harder to find Duffy wah.

I like the looks and features of the Duffy, but cant play one. I didnt know you cant park it tho, so that may be VERY important in my decision making.. Thank you

The switchless ones are all buffered ASAIK, which is much better than the half hardwire bypass on the older Crybabies and Voxes (not sure if all the new ones are TB either). Which I was going to mention to Brian (BR), your Vox was is probably not full TB so it may be rolling off some highs when it is disengaged. Pretty easy to make those TB, I've done it to a few.

How can you make it TB??

Alil Back story.. I dont have alot of wah experience. as most of you know, Im still pretty much a noob player. Anyhow, Wahs befuddle me.. There are SO many choices, with tiny differences. fasel vs... Q filter , slash, bonamassa, petrucci, blah blah blah...

Again, my first was a bad horsie as it was a pro player bud of mines favorite and recommendation.. I didnt like I couldnt leave it on. (still have it) Then I got the Vox as was recommended as having an nice traditional vibe. (still have it) Cant say why it didnt float my boat.. Just seemed kinda bright.. I rolled the pot around a bit to try and alter the sweep. Then I got the Cantrell as I like the lower freq. (I messed up my first one running over it with a car... DOH!!!) So, got another. and its currently on the board..
Again, Im just alil mind boggled by the tremendous amount of choices with each having tiny variations..

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

I’m currently using the Crybaby Classic with my Splawn. Love it. I just wish it had an LED so you can see when it is in and off. I suppose I could mod it to have one....someday. Lol

 

[devastone]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Sounds pretty versatile. Im all about versatility as Im still trying to find "my thing"



I like the looks and features of the Duffy, but cant play one. I didnt know you cant park it tho, so that may be VERY important in my decision making.. Thank you

You can't leave on/park any switchless wah, think about it...

How can you make it TB??

https://dandyjob.com/true-bypass-mods-instruction/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3BFA0EwCZg

Alil Back story.. I dont have alot of wah experience. as most of you know, Im still pretty much a noob player. Anyhow, Wahs befuddle me.. There are SO many choices, with tiny differences. fasel vs... Q filter , slash, bonamassa, petrucci, blah blah blah...

Again, my first was a bad horsie as it was a pro player bud of mines favorite and recommendation.. I didnt like I couldnt leave it on. (still have it) Then I got the Vox as was recommended as having an nice traditional vibe. (still have it) Cant say why it didnt float my boat.. Just seemed kinda bright.. I rolled the pot around a bit to try and alter the sweep. Then I got the Cantrell as I like the lower freq. (I messed up my first one running over it with a car... DOH!!!) So, got another. and its currently on the board..
Again, Im just alil mind boggled by the tremendous amount of choices with each having tiny variations..

Yes, and they all do the same thing with some small differences.

I like this one - https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=killer wail too bad they don't make it anymore.

I’m currently using the Crybaby Classic with my Splawn. Love it. I just wish it had an LED so you can see when it is in and off. I suppose I could mod it to have one....someday. Lol

Yep, those are great too, glad they finally made them TB.

I had the 95Q(?) switchless which is buffered but my Splawn didn’t like it. Works fine with my Blackstar though.

You can make them TB? I thought it wasn’t possible with the switchless.....inquiring minds.....what’s the secret? Lol

Interesting that you didn't like the 95Q, but different amps and different buffers... I was talking about BR's Vox, not the Bad Horsie. You're right, not sure how to make a switchless one TB.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

You can't leave on/park any switchless wah, think about it...



https://dandyjob.com/true-bypass-mods-instruction/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3BFA0EwCZg




Yes, and they all do the same thing with some small differences.

I like this one - https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=killer wail too bad they don't make it anymore.



Yep, those are great too, glad they finally made them TB.



Interesting that you didn't like the 95Q, but different amps and different buffers... I was talking about BR's Vox, not the Bad Horsie. You're right, not sure how to make a switchless one TB.

I actually did like the wah...my amp didn’t. Lol. The switchless feature is super convenient but I suppose like anything else there are pluses and minuses.

 

[devastone]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

I actually did like the wah...my amp didn’t. Lol. The switchless feature is super convenient but I suppose like anything else there are pluses and minuses.

I understand, guess I could have phrased that bettter. I'm not sure I've ever used a switchless wah, even the one on my GT-1K has a virtual switch so it works like a classic wah. Michael Schenker could never use a switchless one!

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Devastone, what is it about the wail that you like so much?

Also, thanks for the links!!!!

 

[devastone]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Devastone, what is it about the wail that you like so much?

Also, thanks for the links!!!!

It's been a while since I used one, but it's got a nice form factor and is solid, 3 mode settings, sounds really good, it just worked really well for me. Granted, I'm not a huge wah user, definitely more "rock" stuff than wacka, wacka funk.

FWIW, I think I have a crybaby classic and a few other pedals around here somewhere, but I usually just use my GT for everything.

 

[NegativeEase]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Billy Duffy Wah

.... the f**k?

That's literally the exact thing I said out loud in 1987 when Billy premiered his new Glam rock look that even rivaled Steve Stephen's hair in total body and sheer girth

 

[devastone]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Billy Duffy Wah

.... the f**k?

That's literally the exact thing I said out loud in 1987 when Billy premiered his new Glam rock look that even rivaled Steve Stephen's hair in total body and sheer girth

I don't care what his hair looks like, and not sure why he got a signature wah, not exactly the sound he was known for, but still, THE CULT FREAKIN' ROCKS! And the cover of Sonic Temple proves that a black LPC is the baddest looking guitar on the planet.

 

[NegativeEase]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

I don't care what his hair looks like, and not sure why he got a signature wah, not exactly the sound he was known for, but still, THE CULT FREAKIN' ROCKS! And the cover of Sonic Temple proves that a black LPC is the baddest looking guitar on the planet.

I love Billy Duffy BTW.

I love Gothic Billy, New Wave Billy, Hard Rock Billy, Metal Billy, and post modern Billy.

every Billy is a good one on guitar.

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: Billy Duffy Wah?

Have you guys seen the “Pursuit of Tone” with Billy?

Billy Duffy and Mike Ness both had more influence on my playing than I initially realized.

EDIT -
Thanks for the link correction a Devastone!

Lots of Boss pedals with a few *special* things and some great amps/guitars.