The Zvex Ooh Wah II is a Zvex wah pedal, currently around $413.95. Close alternatives include the Zvex Ooh Wah 2 Custom Handpainted and the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box. It pairs well with the Fender Bassman Combo Amp and the 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe.
Zvex Ooh Wah II
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The Zvex Ooh Wah II is an 8-step sequencer wah and tremolo pedal from Z.Vex Effects (Minneapolis, Minnesota), combining wah envelope sequencing with tremolo in a programmable step pattern. It provides eight wah-frequency settings (one per sequencer step) across 4/6/8 step patterns, allowing rhythmically programmed wah sweeps that cycle automatically without foot control.
What stands out
“The Zvex Ooh Wah II is an 8-step sequencer wah and tremolo pedal from Z”
— from the listing
“it creates complex auto-wah-plus-tremolo textures ideal for funk”
— from the community notes
“Vex Effects (Minneapolis, Minnesota), combining wah envelope sequencing with tremolo in a programmable step pattern”
— from the listing
“The Ooh Wah II is a unique choice for players who want programmed wah patterns that cycle rhythmically through preset wah positions”
— from the community notes
“Limitations: Complex programming interface; rhythmic wah patterns are distinctive”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain modulation sits after drive”
— from the community notes
- wah
- sequencer
- auto wah
- tremolo
- complex
- modulation
- reverb
- frequency
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Zvex Ooh Wah II is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Funk
- Electronic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Zvex Ooh Wah II
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
11% matchWhat Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe
Fender
11% match1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Zvex Ooh Wah II
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
8% matchPaul Cochrane Timmy leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
8% matchElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
5% matchDunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Zvex Ooh Wah II in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Zvex Ooh Wah II's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Empress Echosystem
Empress
5% matchEmpress Echosystem's pristine voice goes after Zvex Ooh Wah II in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Zvex Ooh Wah II's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Zvex Super Seek Wah
Zvex
67% similarityShared character: wah, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Blurst
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57% similarityShared character: wah, modulation
Dunlop Cry Baby GCB-95
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Tech 21 Killer Blue Wail
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Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah
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Boutique & premium upgrades
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Zvex Ooh Wah 2 Custom Handpainted
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Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
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54% similarityShared character: wah, modulation, overdrive
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54% similarityShared character: wah
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Zvex Ooh Wah II?+
The closest matches in character are the Zvex Ooh Wah 2 Custom Handpainted, the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box, the Guyatone WRm5 Wah Rocker. Budget picks: Zvex Super Seek Wah, Electro-Harmonix Blurst, Dunlop Cry Baby GCB-95. Boutique upgrades: Meris Ottobit X.
What pairs well with the Zvex Ooh Wah II?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Bassman Combo Amp, 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe, Paul Cochrane Timmy — What Fender Bassman Combo Amp brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Zvex Ooh Wah II cost?+
Around $413.95 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).