The Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost is a Morley wah pedal, currently around $179. Close alternatives include the Morley Wah and the Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A. It pairs well with the PRS Archon and the Dumble Steel String Singer.
Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost
Morley · pedal
The Morley 20/20 Lead Wah is a compact wah from Morley's 50th-anniversary 20/20 series, voiced specifically to help lead lines cut through a band mix. It uses Morley's electro-optical, switchless design, engaging when you step on the glow-in-the-dark treadle and bypassing when you step off, with no mechanical pots to wear out and silent, pop-free operation. A contour-style control lets players dial the sweep from sharp and aggressive for piercing solos to smoother, more subtle movement, and the wide frequency range and true tone buffer keep the sound expressive and clear. Built like a tank with glow-in-the-dark details for dark stages, it suits rock and metal players who want a focused, cutting wah optimized for soloing in a rugged, pedalboard-friendly enclosure.
- wah
- dark
- lead
- metal
- cutting
- optical
- mix
- tank
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost is commonly used in
- Metal
- Rock
- Funk
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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. - Hard Rock
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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.
Amps that pair well with the Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost
PRS Archon
PRS
27% matchRun PRS Archon after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
27% matchDumble Steel String Singer leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Friedman Dirty Shirley answers back warm
Marshall Haze Head 15
Marshall
tonal matchRun Marshall Haze Head 15 after it and the dark edge settles into something more glassy
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Fender Prosonic answers back warm
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchGibson GA-50's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchOrange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange Terror Bass after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Pedals that stack with the Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost
EarthQuaker Devices White Light
EarthQuaker Devices
25% matchWhere this leans bright, EarthQuaker Devices White Light answers back warm
One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive
One Control
22% matchOne Control Strawberry Red Overdrive's smooth balances out the bright tone
Mooer woodverb
Mooer
15% matchPut Mooer woodverb after Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost in the signal chain, clear of Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
13% matchBoss DD-3 Digital Delay's transparent voice goes after Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost's own dark character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon Iridium
Strymon
tonal matchRun Strymon Iridium after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange - Vintage Distortion after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive's smooth balances out the bright tone
MXR Analog Chorus
MXR
tonal matchMXR Analog Chorus's smooth balances out the bright tone
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Morley MTTW Tone Questor WAH
Morley
70% similarityShared character: robust_build, dark, lead_playing
Vox Real McCoy
Vox
69% similarityShared character: lead_playing, wah, vocal
Vox Vintage Wah
Vox
68% similarityShared character: wah, punch, vocal
Morley MO PFW 2
Morley
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Morley Wah
Morley
78% similarityShared character: sweep, countless_rock_and_metal_players, tank
Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A
Morley
76% similarityShared character: robust_build, tank, players
Morley 20/20 Wah Boost
Morley
75% similarityShared character: robust_build, countless_rock_and_metal_players, tank
Wylde Audio Cry Baby Wah
Wylde Audio
75% similarityShared character: sweep, wah, vocal
Dunlop 535Q Wah
Dunlop
71% similarityShared character: sweep, lead_playing, wah
Morley 20/20 Bad Horsie
Morley
71% similarityShared character: sweep, tank, players
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost?+
The closest matches in character are the Morley Wah, the Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A, the Morley 20/20 Wah Boost. Budget picks: Dunlop Cry Baby, Morley 20/20 Classic Wah. Boutique upgrades: Morley MTTW Tone Questor WAH, Vox Real McCoy, Vox Vintage Wah.
What pairs well with the Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS Archon, Dumble Steel String Singer, Friedman Dirty Shirley — Run PRS Archon after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth.
How much does the Morley 20/20 Lead Wah Boost cost?+
Around $179 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).