Boss PW-3 Compact Electric Guitar Wah Pedal

PRO TONES, COMPACT DESIGN

 

 

 

 

The all-analog PW-3 delivers pro wah tones in a rugged, space-saving design that conserves precious real estate on your pedalboard. Newly developed by BOSS, the PW-3’s Rich mode has a uniquely full wah voice that retains the low-end definition and fullness lost with typical wah circuits. Want a more traditional tone? Just flip the rear panel switch to Vintage mode for that classic wah vibe.

 

 

 

 

Unlike other pedals that sacrifice feel and functionality when trimmed down in size, the PW-3 strikes the perfect balance between practicality and playability. Its die-cast aluminum chassis is solid and substantial underfoot, and the long, smooth pedal action is highly responsive and feels great. Another issue with downsized pedals is that it’s hard to see when the effect is on or off because your foot blocks the view. The PW-3 solves this with status LEDs on each side of the pedal, making it much easier to see when the wah is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

Features:

 

• Unique Rich mode retains low-end fullness, eliminating the thin tone of typical wah designs
• Vintage mode for the familiar classic wah sound
• Low-noise operation and pro playing feel with smooth pivot action and adjustable tension
• Space-saving design fits easily on crowded pedalboards
• Rugged, die-cast aluminum chassis provides a rock-solid feel and gig-ready durability
• On/off LEDS on each side of the pedal make it easy to see the status at a glance

 

 

 

 

Two switchable voicings for a modern or vintage sound

 

Wah sounds like wah...right? Wrong! There are about as many wah pedal designs and voicings as there are guitars. Generally, guitarists fall into one of two camps. You tend to either prefer a new finely-tuned sound with ultimate clarity, or you want that classic sweep of some of the most classic ways in history. The PW-3 gives you both! Its unique Rich mode retains low-end fullness, eliminating the thinner tone of other wah designs. Flip the rear-panel switch and now you're into Vintage mode for that familiar classic wah sound.

 

 

Compact and pedalboard-friendly design

 

One drawback to wah pedals is that they are almost always pedalboard hogs. Some companies have fought this with smaller designs. But unlike other pedals that sacrifice feel and functionality when trimmed down, the PW-3's streamlined design strikes the perfect balance between practicality and playability. Its die-cast aluminum chassis is solid and substantial underfoot, and the long, smooth pedal action is highly responsive and feels great.

 

 

Legendary BOSS reliability

 

What is there left to be said about the reliability of BOSS effects pedals? There are literally players that have had the same BOSS pedal on their board for over twenty years, without any modifications or repairs. The PW-3 wah pedal is absolutely as tough. For products that are intended to be stomped on, they better be built to take it night after night, gig after gig, stomp after stomp. The BOSS PW-3 wah pedal definitely is.