Morley 20/20 BAD HORSIE WAH WAH WAH WAH SIGNATURE STEVE VAI RED

A Wah Born in the 1970s, Updated for the Pedalboard

Originally released in 1970, the Power Wah is one of Morley's classic pedals, offering a very direct playing feel and the typical response of the brand's optical wahs. The 20/20 version retains the "vintage" spirit and wide sweep range while adopting a more compact and pedalboard-friendly format. Morley adds the 20/20 buffer to better protect your signal in modern chains, as well as an integrated boost to cut through the mix when needed.

Who It's For, Which Styles, and Contexts

The Morley 20/20 Power Wah is aimed at guitarists (and more broadly any musician using an instrument signal) who want an expressive wah pedal that's simple to use and reliable over time. It suits beginners discovering wah pedals as well as stage musicians who need quick activation without any "tap dance".

In terms of styles, it feels at home wherever wah adds movement and presence: funk (snappy rhythms), rock (riffs and leads), hard rock and metal (the boost helps push a solo), as well as blues for more vocal phrasing. In the studio, it's ideal for recording "hand-done" automations; live, the switchless activation and buffer secure your tone from one pedalboard to another.

Controls, Integrated Boost, and Optical Design: Morley Efficiency

The philosophy of the 20/20 Power Wah is clear: immediate control, no complications. The heart of the pedal relies on Morley's Electro-Optical design, which avoids wear and crackling associated with potentiometer systems. The operation is designed for playing: press the pedal to engage the effect, release to return to true bypass, facilitating quick ins and outs during a song.

Another major asset: the clean boost up to 20 dB. It allows you to raise the level without necessarily adding saturation, useful for enhancing a chorus, a slide passage, or simply compensating for a wah used before a gain section. Finally, the integrated 20/20 buffer helps maintain clarity and dynamics when your signal passes through multiple pedals, a switcher, or long cable runs.

Sound

The Morley 20/20 Power Wah offers a wah with a wide and expressive character, featuring a very progressive sweep feel: you can achieve subtle accents on chicken picks or, conversely, pronounced and "talking" sweeps for leads. The typical Morley sound is often perceived as full and clean, with a clearly defined attack, which helps maintain definition when playing with distortion.

The integrated boost perfectly complements this temperament: it adds presence and level at the moment the wah already emphasizes certain frequencies, making solos easier to bring forward without adjusting the amp. The result: a versatile wah pedal that can be both a permanent color on a pedalboard and a formidable "spot" tool to energize an arrangement.

Technical specifications

Effects	Wah, Boost	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Red
Type	sector

Integrated boost	up to 20 dB	Dimensions (L x W x H)	174 x 114 x 70 mm
Integrated buffer	20/20 Buffer	Weight	0.92 kg
Switchless activation	press to engage wah, release to return to true bypass	Power supply	not included
Input	6.35mm mono jack	Power connector	2.1 mm x 5.5 mm format, center negative polarity
Output	6.35mm mono jack	Consumption	6 mA