The Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock is a Morley wah pedal, currently around $187.61. Close alternatives include the Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A and the Morley Wah. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Swart MOD 84.
Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock
Morley · pedal
The Morley 20/20 Wah Lock is a compact, switchless wah that combines Morley's modern optical wah with a lock function for fixed cocked-wah tones. Engaging the treadle gives a smooth, full-frequency Morley wah sweep, while the lock feature freezes the filter at a chosen position for the throaty, mid-honking cocked-wah voice often used for fixed filter rhythm and lead tones. It uses Morley's electro-optical circuitry with no scratchy pots, switchless activation, and the 20/20 buffer circuit to prevent tone loss. Built like a tank with glow-in-the-dark details, it suits rock, metal, and funk players who want both a sweeping wah and an instantly available locked cocked-wah tone in one rugged, pedalboard-friendly unit.
- wah
- optical
- filter
- rhythm
- tank
- metal
- rugged
- funk
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock is commonly used in
- Rock
- Funk
- Metal
- Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
19% matchMesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Swart MOD 84
Swart
18% matchSwart MOD 84's own lush character is the real reason this is worth trying
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPut Peavey 6505 MH 20W 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
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchPut Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 1x12 Combo in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchPut ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
21% matchPut Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
21% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Fjord Fuzz Mime
Fjord Fuzz
7% matchPut Fjord Fuzz Mime after Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock in the signal chain, clear of Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchKeep Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock's mid-forward voice out front: Boss DD-200 Digital Delay goes after Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock in the signal chain so its analog warmth 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
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchRun mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter for more fuzzy on top
Cheaper alternatives
Dunlop Cry Baby
Dunlop
75% similarity“the Morley wah voicing compared to vintage Dunlop character”
Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
Boss PW-3
Boss
67% similarityShared character: players, tank, wah
Morley 20/20 Classic Wah
Morley
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Morley M2 Wah
Morley
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A
Morley
77% similarityShared character: robust_build, players, tank
Morley Wah
Morley
73% similarityShared character: players, tank, wah
Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby
Dunlop
72% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, metal
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Standard GCB95
Cry Baby
72% similarityShared character: players, wah, vocal
Snarling Dogs Super Bawl Whine-O Wah Pedal
pedal
68% similarityShared character: tank, wah, filter
Morley 20/20 Britt Lightning Wah
Morley
97% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock?+
The closest matches in character are the Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A, the Morley Wah, the Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby. Budget picks: Dunlop Cry Baby, Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah, Boss PW-3. Boutique upgrades: Morley MO PFW 2, Vox Vintage Wah.
What pairs well with the Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Swart MOD 84, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here.
How much does the Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock cost?+
Around $187.61 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).