Top 6 Best Wah Pedals Under $100 (May 2024)

• Half the size of a standard Cry Baby pedal-perfect for mini boards
•  Three internally adjustable voicings-Low, Vintage, GCB95 (modern)
• Power supply: 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 133 x 75 x 65 mm (with pedal down)
• Weight: 435 g
• Made in the USA

The CBM95 Cry Baby Mini Wah comes equipped with the legendary Fasel inductor, a full sweep range, and three internally adjustable voicings—Low, Vintage, and GCB95. At half the size of a standard Cry Baby pedal, the CMB95 is perfect wherever space comes at a premium, such as on a travel board.

To top it off, this pedal features true bypass switching and high quality hardware so that it can take a beating on the road. Save precious space without sacrificing tone and put a Cry Baby Mini Wah on your pedalboard.

• Multi-functional Wah-Wah pedal—offers everything you need for all styles and sounds
• This Behringer product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
• Total optical control for wear-and-tear-free pedal operation (no mechanical pots and switches)
• Unique spring-back pedal mechanism with resistance adjustment for ultimate playing style (option to remove)
• Heel-down frequency range freely adjustable via Range control (440 Hz to 250 Hz) for use even with bass guitars
• Additional Fine Tune control allows high-end extension of sweep range for incredibly bright, ultra-present tone
• Ultra-musical Q control for precise filter shaping to achieve vocal-like effects
• Tunable boost function including On/Off switch to push your licks up to the limit
• Dual LED indicators for Effect On/Off and Boost On/Off at the tail of the pedal for total control
• Ultra-low noise circuitry for outstanding audio performance
• Runs on 9 V battery or the Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
• 3-Year Warranty Program*
• Designed and engineered in Germany

The HELL-BABE HB01 is unlike any wah you’ve ever stepped on, offering a tremendous array of tone-sculpting options. You get everything from “old-school” wah to the most up-to-date sounds, all in one mesmerizing effects pedal. Add to that optical control that does away with noisy pots, an adjustable spring mechanism and tunable boost, and this babe’s a contender! The HELL-BABE will add new dimension and depth to your artistic expression.

What's So Great About the HELL-BABE?

First of all, this demon's heel-down RANGE control provides low frequency adjustment that can be swept from 440 Hz down to 250 Hz, making the HB01 the ideal companion for either guitar or bass. For custom-tailoring the toe-down frequency range, the HELL-BABE features a FINE control, allowing you to adjust the frequency sweep as high as 2.2 kHz.

Volume Boost

You can even dial in a powerful volume BOOST (up to +15 dB), so that when you do step on the HB01, your guitar will rise to the top of the mix. A highly versatile Q control is provided for precise filter shaping and for achieving vocal-like effects.

No-Nonsense Build Quality

Unlike anything else on the market, the HELL-BABE uses no mechanical pots or switches, which significantly reduces on wear and tear. But that's not all that separates this pedal from the pack; it also features a spring-back pedal mechanism with resistance adjustment. And thanks to our ultra-bright LED indicators you'll always know when it's on and when the volume boost is activated. You can power this bad boy with a 9V battery or our PSU-SB DC power supply (not included).

Value

The super-affordable HELL-BABE HB01 is loaded with user-friendly features, and is quite a bit more versatile than your dad's wah. Step on one today at your BEHRINGER dealer and experience "love at first wah!"

This product punches far above its weight. Considering it costs less than half of some of the big boys on the market, it really can give them a run for their money. Overall, it's not as good as a Crybaby but it's a great wah pedal for a fantastic price.

• Robust metal housing
• Battery compartment on pedal underside
• Power supply: 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply with 2.1 mm hollow plug - Polarity: (-) inside (not included)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 254 x 64 mm
• Weight: 1.68 kg
• Made in USA

The Cry Baby Wah is the most iconic guitar effect in music history. When it hit the scene in 1966, it added a whole new layer of expression to the electric guitar—players such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton used the Cry Baby Wah to create some of the most timeless sounds in rock.

The GCB95 is a modern interpretation of that sound, featuring the lush, expressive character of the legendary red Fasel® inductor with a more focused high end and a more aggressive and accentuated wah sound. With a heavy-duty die-cast housing and a Hot Potz Potentiometer tested to one million cycles, the Cry Baby Wah will withstand years of playing.

When you hear the term 'wah pedals' we're willing to bet that the majority of guitarists will think about the Crybaby. The one and only, timeless original sound of 60's rock and roll. Used by many famous legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton and many others. If you want the original pedal that made this all happen (or as close as you can get these days) then you really need to consider the original wah Cry Baby pedal.

• Based on the specifications of the original Vox pedal developed in the 60s
• Power supply via 9V battery or power supply
• Input/Output jacks: INST, AMP and DC i/p jacks.
• Power supply: One 9V DC battery 6F22(S-006P)
• Power consumption: 540uA @ 9VDC
• Battery life for continuous use: approximately >100 hours with manganese battery
• Dimensions: 102(W) x 252(D) x 75(H) (including rubber feet, pedal in lowest position)
• Weight: 942g (including battery)

Based on the specifications of the original pedal developed by VOX in the '60s, the V845 Wah-Wah offers guitarists the same legendary tone in a new sturdy but very affordable design. An AC power connector is fitted to save on batteries and the outer case is coated with tough all-black finish making it the perfect choice for your pedal board.

VOX developed the world's first Wah-Wah effect during the '60s in an effort to allow guitarists to emulate the sound of a trumpet being muted -- an important musical ingredient of the day. VOX's original Wah-Wah pedal quickly gained widespread popularity and its unique sonic characteristics have encouraged further experimentation by guitarists ever since. Having made spotlight appearances on some of the most famous recordings of all time, the Wah-Wah is still considered 'must-have equipment' for guitar players of all levels and abilities today.

The massive success achieved by VOX in the 1960s laid the foundation for the legacy that continues to thrive nearly 60 years later. The sound of VOX amplifiers has left a lasting impact on popular music that still reverberates today. The most influential artists in the world continue to rely on VOX amplifiers to deliver world-class tone in the finest studios and on the biggest stages around the globe. Find your voice with VOX.

Overall we really like the sweet sound this pedal produces. You can really feel the attention and care that's gone into recreating that 60's classic sound. One word of warning though, the battery is quite difficult to get to, you need to take the entire bottom over off via the 4 screws hidden in the rubber feet. We recommend avoiding all this by powering the pedal with a AC adapter instead.

• 6 Wah-wah frequency ranges
• Wah-Wah and Volume functions
• LED indicator on both sides
• TrueBypass in Wah-Wah mode
• RM protected inductor (designed for Wah tones)
• Solid metal chassis
• Input and output socket: 6.3 mm jack
• Power supply via 9 V DC power supply
• Current consumption: 18 mA
• Dimensions: 160 x 60 mm
• Weight: 300 g

What Joyo have to say about the

"The JOYO multifunctional wah pedal has two modes and a Q control for adjusting the frequency of the Wah Pedal. The multifunction Wah pedal features both wah wah and volume functions.

The JOYO multifunction wah pedal has a small footprint so it wont take up so much room on your board. We designed it to be not too small, or too big. It has two modes to select from, on the side the flip switch, Q control and Q value give you full control over your wah filter.

Not only do you wait for a wah pedal from JOYO, but then 2 come along at once. The multifunction wah (wah 2) has all the features of Wah 1 classic, but features a Q value knob, adjusting the wah centre frequencies.

Prepare to get geeky, let me try and explain the Q value control. The Q controls the resonance of the mid range of the wah, turn it up high the Q produces in a higher frequency Quack, scale back the Q, a low flatter quack. The Q adjusts the EQ mid range frequencies, imagine a hill, the steepness of the slope, the steeper the sides increase the mids in the wah sound.

The overall frequency range can be adjusted further with the Q selector, giving you a very versatile range in the Wah Quack Frequency (WQF is a technical term we just invented). The adjustable WQF makes the multifunctional wah 2 pedal sounds great.

Wah / Bypass & Wah / Volume

Wah/Bypass - When the wah pedal is active the LED glows to show you the wah mode is on. The Wah pedal gives classic controls, down (forward) for treble, back off for lower frequency. A press down of the pedal switches you to by pass mode, where volume is full. In bypass mode, the pedal is True bypass, the mode is activated to ensure no volume or tone is lost in the transmission.

Wah/Volume - When the wah pedal is active the LED glows to show you the wah mode is on, a press down of the pedal switches you to by pass mode. The volume wheel on the side of the pedal allows you to set a minimum volume for the pedal when rocked back. This is a great feature enabling you to adjust your for introducing sweeps and greater accuracy when using. Toe down (forward) to increase, back off to wind the volume back to your set minimum level.

The pedal features RM shielding, a Green Led when active. Constructed of a solid metal housing with a red finish, this small wah feels solid and stays in place. The JOYO multifunction wah pedal has a space saving footprint of 16cm x 6cm. Not too small, just right!

A great pedal to add another level of expression to your guitar playing, from funk to shoegazey, the multifunction wah pedal from JOYO is going to be a must for guitarists who want full control over their wah..

The most recognisable sound of a wah-wah pedal playing is utilizing it in wah mode for a percussive "wacka-wacka" effect during rhythm guitar parts. This is done by muting strings, holding down a chord and moving the pedal forward and back, altering the frequencies from low to high.

One of our favourite wacka wacka riffs is heard on Isaac Hayes's "Theme from Shaft". The pedal is not just for the funky electric guitar, try it on an electric violin, an electric Ukulele or plug it into your synths to add some very expressive filtering effects to your tone."

The Joyo feels sturdy with its aluminum casing and seems like it will last. It's a nice budget pedal that doesn't cost the earth and delivers some decent wah tones. It might not be able to go toe to toe with the big players of the Wah-Wah market but at the price it retails at, you can't really complain too much. A great pedal for those looking to add a solid effect to their board without costing too much or filling up too much space.

• Input Impedance(Volume Mode): 1M Ohms
• Output Resistance(Expression Mode): 100 Ohms
• Power Supply：9V DC (Negative in the center)
• Dimensions: 148.5(D)*65.5(W)*61(H)mm

The SONICAKE VolWah Active volume & wah pedal is an active volume/wah pedal. Pure analog circuit design combines an active volume and a vintage wah in 1 mini-sized pedal, which is extremely compact, a true space-saver for your crowded pedal board.

The volume part of the pedal is an active circuit, which would save you from a lot of trouble of impedance mismatch issues.
The wah part of the pedal is going after the iconic Crybaby style, vintage wah sound, which is dynamic and responsive, meanwhile employed widely by guitarist from all genres.

The pedal is made of a lightweight plastic casing but seems truly robust and well-built. Two LED light shows the working state of the pedal, indicating which mode the pedal is engaged with.

If space is limited & you're looking for a classic wah toned pedal without paying substantial amounts of money, then this pedal might be a perfect match.