The Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah is an Ibanez wah pedal. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Cry Baby Wah and the SAE Effects Colossal. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah
Ibanez · pedal
The Ibanez WH10 is a legendary wah pedal from Ibanez renowned for its distinctive vocal midrange sweep with a more honky, forward quality than traditional Dunlop or Vox wahs. The WH10 uses a different filter circuit topology producing a narrower, more aggressive sweep concentrated in the midrange. Famous users include John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. Originally discontinued, the WH10 became highly sought on the vintage market before Ibanez reissued the V3.
- honky
- wah
- midrange
- filter
- vocal
- rock
- indie
- funk
Genres the Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah is commonly used in
- Funk
- Rock
- Indie
- Alternative Rock
Amps that pair well with the Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head for more high gain on top
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Ceriatone 2202H for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchRandall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Pedals that stack with the Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
22% matchRun mid-forward into Greer Black Mountain for more fuzzy on top
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
9% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah in the signal chain, clear of Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2
EarthQuaker Devices
9% matchKeep Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah's mid-forward voice out front: EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2 goes after Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz for more high gain on top
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchPut Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Fuzzrocious Cat King
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchFuzzrocious Cat King stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: honky, wah, vocal
SAE Effects Colossal
Sae Effects
71% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
Dunlop Cry Baby
Dunlop
70% similarity“may not suit players who want the broader, more traditional Dunlop Cry Baby sweep”
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95
Cry Baby
69% similarityShared character: wah, vocal
Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Standard GCB95
Cry Baby
67% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
MXR WA90
MXR
67% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, alternative
Park Wah
Park
66% similarityShared character: wah, vocal
Dunlop 535Q Wah
Dunlop
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox Real McCoy
Vox
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Xotic XW-2
Xotic
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox WAH-V845
Vox
90% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, the SAE Effects Colossal, the Dunlop Cry Baby.
What pairs well with the Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Put Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain.