Xotic California
Xotic Effects XW-1 Wah Pedal White
Product Description
The Xotic Effects XW-1 Wah Pedal combines the legendary character of the coveted 1967–1968 Italian-built Clyde McCoy wahs with modern innovation and unparalleled tonal flexibility. Designed for players who want complete control over their wah sound, the XW-1 offers extensive voicing options while maintaining the expressive, vocal-like sweep that made vintage wah pedals famous.
Unlike traditional wah pedals with a fixed character, the XW-1 features adjustable Bias and Wah-Q controls, allowing players to tailor the pedal's response, output, and filter characteristics to suit any guitar, amplifier, or playing style. A powerful two-band active EQ with ±15dB boost and cut provides further tonal shaping, making it easy to dial in everything from vintage warmth to cutting modern lead tones.
The XW-1 is also engineered for real-world performance, featuring a fuzz-friendly buffering circuit that works seamlessly with fuzz pedals, gold-contact relay true bypass switching, and adjustable pedal tension and travel range. Its compact footprint is approximately 20% smaller than a traditional wah pedal, making it an ideal choice for crowded pedalboards.
Combining classic wah tone with exceptional versatility and premium construction, the Xotic XW-1 is one of the most adaptable wah pedals available today.
Key Features
- Inspired by vintage 1967–1968 Clyde McCoy wah pedals
- Fully adjustable Bias control
- Variable Wah-Q control for filter shaping
- Active Bass and Treble EQ with ±15dB adjustment
- Fuzz-friendly buffer design
- Gold-contact relay true bypass switching
- Adjustable pedal tension
- Adjustable treadle travel range
- Compact pedalboard-friendly footprint
- LED status and low-battery indicator
- Smooth self-lubricating nylon pivot system
- Compatible with battery or external power
Controls
- Bias
- Wah-Q
- Bass
- Treble
- Adjustable Pedal Tension
- Adjustable Travel Stop
Specifications
- Dimensions: 210mm x 100mm x 67mm
- Weight: 0.98kg
- Bypass: True Bypass Switching
- Power Consumption: 9VDC / 5mA
- Battery: 9VDC (006P) x 1
- AC Adapter: 9VDC–18VDC Negative Centre (regulated recommended)
- Input Impedance: 1MΩ
- Output Impedance: 10kΩ
- Nominal Input Signal Level: -20 dBV
- Nominal Output Signal Level: -20 dBV
