Vox Hand Wired V846 Wah Pedal

Description

here at Just Pedals we love this Vox Hand Wired V846 Wah Pedal.

The legendary V846 is back, and it’s better than ever. Introducing the V846-HW: The ultimate Wah Wah pedal for the tone enthusiast, featuring hand-wired turret board construction and premium components.

Features & Highlights

• A premium rebirth of the classic VOX 846 Wah Wah.
• The pedal that continues to be loved by legendary guitarists around the world
• Hand-wired turret board construction uses absolutely no printed circuit boards
• True bypass circuit eliminates loss in audio quality when bypassed
• Vintage spec Halo type inductors reproduce the distinctive sound of the classic V846
• New VOX potentiometer design provides precise control and excellent reliability
• Low-noise carbon composite resistors (made in Japan by KAMAYA ELECTRIC CO., LTD)
• High-quality polyester film capacitors
• Foot switch made by Carling Technology, chosen for its durability and unbeatable feel underfoot
• Solid and trustworthy jacks made by Switchcraft®
• VOX created the world’s first wah-wah pedal back in the 1960s; forever changing the sound of rock music. In 1967, guitarists from around the world rushed to embrace the original V846 Wah Wah Pedal, known for its inimitable
• VOX sound. The V846 has more than earned its place in rock history, being used on countless legendary performances, including the famous playing of Voodoo chile at the Woodstock Music & Arts Fair in 1969.

Now in 2011, over forty years later, the V846 has been reborn as the V846-HW Hand-Wired Wah Wah Pedal. While its classic tone is undeniable, the V846-HW was not created to simply repeat the history of the past, but to write new chapters in the future. As its name implies, the V846 Hand Wired boasts hand-wired turret board construction. But VOX didn’t stop there. Every component, including the inductors, resistors, capacitors, and the potentiometer has been carefully selected for premium fidelity and tone. In fact, a tone-preserving true bypass has been added to the original design. Outside, the die-cast body features a sandblasted exterior with crepe finish. The V846-HW is a perfect combination of VOX’s world-famous technology, with classical yet modern specifications, surpassing any previous Wah Wah pedal in history by delivering the purest sound.

Hand Wired Artistry

The internal circuitry of the V846-HW uses no printed circuit boards whatsoever; the hand-wired turret board construction requires a high level of craftsmanship, technical skill, and precise manual assembly. Labor intensive, this hand-wiring artistry creates an ideal and efficient signal path. Responding to every nuance of the guitarist’s touch, the V846-HW is truly the ultimate Wah Wah pedal.

True Bypass

Designed as a premier pedal for the tone purist, the V846-HW provides a true bypass circuit to meet the needs of today’s gu