XW-1 Wah Guitar Pedal By Xotic Effects

XW-1 Wah

Pedal Manufacturer

Xotic Effects

Description

The Xotic Effects XW-1 Wah pedal is a versatile and innovative tool for guitarists, offering a range of features and precise controls for shaping and contouring the wah effect. Here are the technical specifications and detailed information for the Xotic XW-1 Wah:

External Controls:
- BIAS CONTROL: Adjusts the bias to produce warmer output and firm up bass frequencies, resulting in a more pronounced wah effect through the sweep.
- WAH Q CONTROL: This knob adjusts the width of the filter peak, allowing for precise filter shaping to achieve vocal-like effects.
- TREBLE & BASS CONTROL: A two-band EQ with +/-15 dB center-detent potentiometers optimize the voicing for different playing styles and gear.
- ADJUSTABLE RUBBER STOPPER: Located on the backside bottom of the treadle, this rubber bumper can be shimmed to adjust the travel range of the pedal.
- ADJUSTABLE PEDAL TORSION: Fully-adjustable rocker pedal torsion by adjusting the Hex nut on the treadle.
- LED INDICATOR: Lights up when the pedal is on and flashes if the battery power falls below 50%, indicating that it is time to change the battery.
- DC JACK: 2.1mm x 5.5mm 9VDC, negative center. When using an external power supply, the battery is disconnected from the circuit.

Internal Controls:
- INPUT GAIN: Controls wah input gain, adding up to +6dB of Wah Boost when turned clockwise.
- RELAY BYPASS SWITCHING: Utilizes relay bypass switching for true bypass operation.
- INTERNAL DIP SWITCHES: Controls wah resonance frequency range.

Dimensions:
- Width: 3.94” (100mm)
- Depth: 8.27” (210mm)
- Height: 2.64” (67mm)
- Weight: 2.16 lb (980g)

Power Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 9VDC/5mA
- Battery Type: 9VDC (006P) x 1
- AC Adapter (Optional): 9VDC-18VDC, negative tips (regulated recommended)
- Input Impedance: 1M ohm
- Output Impedance: 10k ohm
- Nominal Input Signal Level: -20 dBV
- Nominal Output Signal Level: -20 dBV
- Bypass: True Bypass Switching

The Xotic XW-1 Wah pedal offers a self-lubricating nylon bushing pivot for quiet and smooth operation, gold contact relay true bypassing, and a 20% smaller footprint than conventional wah pedals. It is also designed to be fuzz-friendly, ensuring a great sounding wah tone when used with fuzz pedals.

The adjustability and flexibility of the Xotic XW-1 Wah make it one of the most versatile wah pedals available, catering to a wide range of playing styles and gear preferences.

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