JH-1 Jimi Hendrix Wah Wah Review

The Hendrix Series Wah is an original '60s design with modified circuitry to provide for a more open (or fatter) sound by lowering the frequency of the operating range.

Ease of Use:	9
Sound:	9
Reliability:	9.6
Impression:	9.3
Overall rating:	9.2
Users rating:	7.7
Comments:	26

overall: 8.5

Featured review by: r_hawthorn, on may 16, 2005

Purchased from: Music123.com

Ease of Use: This pedal has an incredibly fat sound due to the lowered operating frequency range. It is best used with a fuzz/distortion pedal with a fuzz before wah setup if you want to get that true Hendrix sound. Even so, if you just want to plug it straight ito your amp it provides a brilliant range of sounds from Slash to Jack White of the White Stripes. Overall I rate the ease of use as a 4. // 8

Sound: I use the pedal with an Epiphone double cutaway Les Paul and a Marshall MG30DFX 30 Watt. I also have a Marshall Bluesbreaker 2 pedal that I use in conjunction with the Wah Wah pedal and as I said before you need a fuzz before wah setup in order to get the sound reminiscent of Hendrix. This setup gives a warm almost creamy sound that you hear from famous blues artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan. If you turn the middle up on your amp and add a slight bit of distortion you get a very funky, Chili Peppers sort of sound. I play the classic Hendrix number Voodoo Child (Slight Return) and it's easy to see how the Dunlop JH-1 differs from your standard wah wah pedal. The strength of the sound is quite weak when playing higher up the neck with the wah pedal set back and this is due to the lowered operating frequency. However, I have not found this to be a problem. It is best to position the pedal at least a metre or so from the amp otherwise a distinct tapping sort of sound can be heard. // 8

Reliability & Durability: I have had the pedal for about 7 months and so far I have not had a single problem. It has a rock solid die-cast housing which is essential for gig use and there is little risk of it breaking if you drop it. I have already gigged this pedal a few times without a backup and I would be confident to continue using it in this way. // 10

Impression: I absolutely love the Dunlop JH-1 and if it was stolen I would have to get another one. Overall it is a very versatile piece of kit producing a very fat open sound reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix. Despite its slight drawbacks. It is ideal for the kind of stuff I play - bluesy/raw rock and roll with a hint of metal - and I would be happy to rely on it not to let me down in a gig. I have been playing for about two and a half years and in that time I have tried and tested many different effects. The Jimi Hendrix Wah Wah is one of my favourite because of its unique character and style. This is a great addition to anyones setup and well worth considering. // 8

overall: 9.5

Reviewed by: randomhero951, on march 09, 2006

Price paid: $ 99

Purchased from: Guitar center

Ease of Use: The pedal is so easy to use just put in the chords and battery or adapter and your good to go. // 9

Sound: I use this pedal with and Ibanez Gio and a Boss Metal Zone with a Fender Princton 112. The pedal has no noise what so ever it even filters the humming from my pickups. The effect is great because it goes from a great low tone to a great treble like tone. With this pedal I can get sounds from some of my favorite bands like Metallica and Trivium, what ever song I play I can just rock the wah. I've played my pedal with my Metal Zone and the amps distortion and a DigiTech and Danelectro distortion pedal and every pedal sounds great. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I can definitly depend on this pedal during a gig because its a hard ass pedal and I would use it without a backup. // 9

Impression: I play metal, punk, grundge and classic and it works with all my styles. I've been playing 3 years and I own a Fender Princton 112 amp and a Boss Metal Zone. I don't wish I had asked anyting I didn't ask anything there I played it and that was all I needed. If my pedal was stolen I would buy the same pedal over and over again. I love the tone and how it goes with my whole set. My favorite feature is that I can play a solo that doesn't even have wah in it and have the solo sounding better then with out the wah. I compaired it with the Dunlop Zak Wylde wah and I chose the J. H wah because the sound was just soo much better. I wish I had an Esp Dave Mustaine Silver V with a floyd rose locking tremolo with EMG '81s over '85s. // 10

overall: 8.8

Reviewed by: evill22, on january 20, 2007

Price paid: $ 80

Purchased from: Local Guitar Store

Ease of Use: I bought this effect pedal used from a local music store. But it still works just like new. The pedal moves great after I oiled the springs and stuff underneath it, and I love it already. There was no manual, but I did buy it used. It came with the wall adaptor. // 7

Sound: I use an Epiphone Les Paul Special 2 with this, and my Vox DA15 apmplifier on clean, and a DigiTech Hot Head Distortion pedal, and it sounds spectacular. The sound is never weak, it's always long and strong. It sounds kind of like a mix between a Jimi Hendrix and Audioslave sound when played how I do, which doesn't sound bad at all. // 9

Reliability & Durability: I think I can depend on this effect. It was well used before I got it, but it was in good shape when I picked it up as well, so I have no worries as to the durability of this effect pedal. And it's always made the exact sounds that I've wanted it to make, and it should for anyone else too, as long as you know how to use it. // 10

Impression: I've always played classic and modern rock, occasionally the blues. With guitar and amp on clean settings, this pedal has the perfect blues sound to it, used properly. When I got this, it came with the AC adaptor, which helps, cause most guitar effects run through batteries extremely fast. // 9

overall: 8.5

Reviewed by: Shredder993254, on july 09, 2008

Price paid: $ 129

Purchased from: Sam Ash

Ease of Use: This pedal is the best wah I have used yet. It gives you great Jimi vibe tones, and is much better and worth the extra $ than the Dunlop Jimi Hendrix wah revurb for 69.99. This is my first wah that I have actually bought, not just played, and it is great and worth the price. However, a Boss psa will not work (the newer ones anyways) to plug this pedal in. A one-spot works like a charm. Don't use 9volt batteries on this, they are drained really fast. This is an easy to use, no fancy extras, wah pedal. Back is the starting, then hitting a note and rocking it forward produces a wah. Simple as that! // 10

Sound: I use an Epiphone les paul, a strat knock-off, and a Dean razorback v standard on a Line 6 Spider III amp. Sounds great on any setting, but on high distortion, the lows tend to be faded out, so turn up the bass. Personally I use this pedal for everything I need a wah for. Funk, some jazz, rock solos. Where this pedal really shines is playing classic shred, such as Joe Satriani surfing with the alien. Now you can get classic tones that wont break the bank. Good job Dunlop! // 7

Reliability & Durability: I definitly depend on this and the few times I've been gigging with it, it has worked like a charm. I can't wait to try it with the Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face (Dunlop). It's very reliable and durable (I have dropped it a few times). Just don't use it with batteries and you should be fine. // 8

Impression: I have tried many other wah pedals, and this one recreates the Jimi Hendrix Voodoo the best. I would definitly buy this product again. This is a great Dunlop product and I love the very crybaby tone it has to it. I have been playing since I was 7, and upgrading ever since. Overall it's a great pedal and a must have. Overall impression: very satisfied. // 9

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: WarPuppet, on june 19, 2006

Price paid: $ 86.9

Purchased from: Long & Mcquade

Ease of Use: This pedal is extremely easy to use. It comes with instructions, which are purposeless, since all you need to do is mess around for 5 minutes to understand how to use this pedal. // 9

Sound: I play on an Epiphone SG with a Peavy Envoy 110. You need to move the pedal away from the amp to eliminate buzzing, and the fat tone of the wah isnt very good for playing up in the higher frets. On distortion it makes a very good sound, you can play some Sweet Child O' Mine, or some All Along The Watchtower, and it'll still sound great. The effects are absolutley amazing on the lower part of the neck, you can pull some crazy Tom Morello tricks. I tried it out on a Stevie Ray Vaughn signiature Strat and it was absolutley astonishing. // 9

Reliability & Durability: You can take this pedal and burn it and it'll still work. You know this pedal works because you have to stomp it to turn it on. You can step on it with all your weight and it will still function. // 10

Impression: This pedal is good, really good. It's great for playing Hendrix stuff and it's so easy to use. I play alot of Sabbath, Metallica, Hendrix, and Zeppelin, and this is really good for all of them. Playing "Electric Funeral" will sound perfect, but so will playing Voodoo Child. All in all it's a really great pedal for a really good price. // 9

overall: 10

Reviewed by: hippie_punk, on may 08, 2006

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Ease of Use: It comes with an instruction manual. Hint: you don't need it. Even if you don't even know what a Wah is after a couple seconds of playing around you will instantly know how to use it. // 10

Sound: I use this with a an Ibanez Gio or a Cort knock-off strat(self modified with a floating pickup and 5 strings), a DigiTech Death-Metal pedal (terrible- don't buy), a Boss equalizer, and a Crate GT212. It adds no buzz or hum at all to my sound, only a sweet wah. The wah isn't really for people Who play solos super high on the neck, as it's desined for a lower range. It adds a very full, rich Wah. I cose it over the Crybaby Classic because this is less harsh. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I can and have used it on many gigs without any back up. Dunlop Wahs are made to last. Plus, it with stands my band's craziest practices. My 185 pound friend accidently jumped with his full weight on it, and it was fine. Not that I would reccomend that. never do that on purpose to any pedal. // 10

Impression: I play mostly grunge (Nirvana), punk (Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat), hardcore (Union 13, Casualties), alternative (Honcho Overload, Fugazi) and Noise (Sonic Youth). This Wah is amazing with tons of distortion on it. And Since most of my band's songs are in Dropped tunings or just weird ones (F#, D, C#, A, E, G#), this wah's excellent low range is vital. This Wah is specially made for a more low sound, which is perfect. I like it more than many of the other Wahs I've tried (Vox, Crybaby Classic, Boss) because it is more compatible with distortion and a low range. Great buy, I would definatley buy it again. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: aaron3217, on february 15, 2007

Price paid: $ 90

Purchased from: guitar center

Ease of Use: This pedal is very easy to use just step on it and go. It can get all the sound you would want on it. There is no manual that comes with this pedal. It also doesn't come with a battery. But that doesn't matter to me I love this pedalits so easy to use it's takes no practice really it doesn't. // 10

Sound: Right now I have this pedal setup with my les paul standard and my Fender Princeton 650 amp. The wah is great the effects are never weak and always sound great to me. I can also get the sound of my favorite artists on it like Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. This pedal is great with all effects // 10

Reliability & Durability: Can I depend on it? I can depend on it. This pedal is made out of steel I play my music pretty heavy and this pedal has never gone out. It's always been there with me. Also if I had a gig would I have a backup? Absolutely not this pedal is pure quality I have tryed many pedals such as the original cry baby the Vox wah I've also even tryed the hendrix signature pedal by DigiTech and this pedal is my favorite one it's made out of great quality and sounds great. // 10

Impression: I play all kinds of music such as blues, grunge, metal, rock 'n' roll iplay everything. There is nothing I wish I wouldve asked before buying this pedal I am very happy with it. If this pedal got stolen I would be very dissapointed would also buy that same pedal again. My favoritye feature on thispedal is how it wahs to me it wahs great it can go from lows to highs. I compared it to the original Dunlop crybaby and the Vox wah pedal. An this is the one to me that sounds the best it gives you Hendrix sound this pedal is really great for any style music. // 10

Comments

[cadaverburn]

hi i was wonderin were u got your jimi hendrix wah pedal from because i realy admire jimi hendrix but i dont have enough for the other propperjimi hendrix pedal with sounds from voodoo child and purple haze so plzz reply
cheers

[fender strat37]

Musicians Friend - $89.99

[MaAal_MaAan]

personally, i myself would prefer the Zakk Wylde or the Dimebag Darrell pedal, but the hendrix 1 would b nice

[EricSewellAUS]

im going for the dime crybaby from hell... tried it out in the shop... kicked poo-9-er and the griptape is sick

[Buzzsaw1405]

r_hawthorn -- great review mate, nice and straightforward. Once I get a bit better I think I may even have a look out for a JH1 Wah pedal!

[guitarsolo_17]

get the actually have to go for his actual wah the vox 847

[Justice_Fish]

Can this wah imitate the introduction sounds like ''Purple Haze'' live in Woodstock from Jimi Hendrix? Some like of crunchy sound?

[slayer99567]

awsome

[WyldeMalmsteen]

Ha i just bought it!! GREAT WAH!! way better
than the Crybaby

[loop-de-luke]

I wanted to get an Ibanez WH-10 or whatever they are that John Frusciante has just because I love his wah sounds with the distortion (especially on Sir Psycho Sexy)...
Will this Jimi Hendrix wah give that same kind of sound?
My distortion pedals I use are the Marshall Guv'Nor (mainly), Boss DS-1, and my Fender FM212r amp distortions.

[torstmann]

didn't Jimi use the vox wah pedal

[torstmann]

nope he didn't

[wmzbomgzors]

Jimi used what is now known as the Vox V848

[X_Op3th_X]

The Vox is a bit "dull",it doesnt bring out a the classic wah tone..I bought the Wylde Wah...Its great!Also this one looks interesting..

[High_o]

the only difference between this wah, and the original crybaby is one single 10cent capacitor is of a different value

[sirshredalot86]

nice article but isnt the hendrix wah just another chance to exploit his name i mean after all he used the vox v848.

[futsalman]

the buddy guy signature wah is amazing

[ArcherTheVMan]

I have to say when I first heard of the hendrix series pedals I thought they were just more money-making ideas from dunlop, but they are actually fantastic pedals! I've been through a fair few wahs (a couple GCB-95s i admit...) and this one is exactly what I've been looking for.

[Chikao42]

I didn't like the Hendrix Wah, didn't give me the sweep I wanted. I'm probably gonna swap my GCB-95 for a Dime or a Wylde.

[14shadesofblue]

get his REAL wah wah the vox 847 and not let his name get ruined by putting it by shit like this?

[Jhachey22]

loop-de-luke wrote:

I wanted to get an Ibanez WH-10 or whatever they are that John Frusciante has just because I love his wah sounds with the distortion (especially on Sir Psycho Sexy)...
Will this Jimi Hendrix wah give that same kind of sound?
My distortion pedals I use are the Marshall Guv'Nor (mainly), Boss DS-1, and my Fender FM212r amp distortions.

if you want an authentic John Frusciante wah tone, you will heve to get the now discontinued wah. the weeping demon sounds nothing like it. i would suggets getting the jimi wah. much more versitile and 'real' sounding.

[Megadeth2011]

Hendrix may have used the Vox, but comparing it to this pedal makes a big difference. I personally think this pedal is a lot better than the Vox.

[raidernixon]

in my opinion this pedal really is not that great...the sweep is very limited and the tone is kinda "dull" if thats the right word for it. Honestly spend a little extra money on the dime bag crybaby from hell and you'll get so many more possibilities

[Vinura]

this is great pedal

[ArcherTheVMan]

torstmann wrote:

nope he didn't

yeah he kinda did...he used a jim dunlop one on like One gig ever.

[Snowbag1998]

Hi all,
Does this pedal sounds like Satriani's Wah on "TIME :Live insan Francisco ' ? Here the video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGlw8yxLWdo
u can jump to 1:30 to hear it.thanx for answerin'