Bbe sound WAH User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Thank you for your purchase of the

Wah

!

The Wah is based on a 1967 Class A circuit design which
featured “Halo” Inductor and is essential to its unique vocal­like qualities. Many players and collectors alike search high
and low and pay a hefty premium for these vintage wah pedals.
BBE reengineered and tuned the “Halo” inductor to create
those sounds made famous by players like Clapton, Hendrix etc.
In addition there is also a custom designed potentiometer for
the most natural sweep response. We also added a “Harmony”
control so you can custom tailor the wah to your unique tastes.
All components are “Hand wired” for the ultimate in vintage
authenticity and, as with all BBE pedals, the Wah features an
on/off LED status indicator plus True Hardwire Bypass for a
clean signal path when the effect is bypassed.

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Contents Check List:

Before you begin, please check the contents of this box to
insure that the following items are included:

• Wah

• Wah Wah Owner ’s Manual

• 9V Battery

Optional Accessories:

• BBE 9VDC AC Adaptor

If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, immediately
contact the BBE dealer from whom the unit was purchased.

We recommend reading this manual to familiarize yourself with
all of the features of the Wah before using. Should you have
any questions, please contact BBE at 800-233-8346.

Pull the latch to the right with
thumbnail to release the hinged
battery compartment cover.
Carefully unplug battery without
straining cables.

Unplugging the input to the

Wah will turn the unit

off and conserve battery life.

Installing Battery

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1. Input

2. Output

3. On/Off L.E.D. effect status

4. Harmony control (Q) –
Changes the shape of the
wah so you can come
tailor it to your tastes.
Turning the control to the
left will soften the effect
and turning it to the right
will accentuate the effect.
The custom potentiometer
has a center detent in the
“Harmony” potentiometer
for a perfect balance.

5. Power Supply Inlet

Getting Started

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Applications

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For the most natural effect we recommend that you place the

Wah

before any overdrive/distortion or amplifier.

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Sonic

Stomp*

Crusher Wah

Example #1

Applications

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For a more dramatic effect we recommend that you place the

Wah

after any overdrive/distortion effect.

* When using a Sonic Stomp we recommend placing it last in

the signal chain and as close to your amp as possible.

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Sonic

Stomp*

Wah

Green

Screamer

Example #2

There are no user serviceable parts inside. Should the

Wah

require service please contact our

Service Department for a Return Authorization at:

BBE Sound, Inc.

800-233-8346

Ext.116

For service outside of North America please

contact your local distributor.

For a listing of BBE Distributors log on to:

http://www.bbesound.com/distributors/dist.asp

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Service

Input Impedance:––––––––––––120K Ohms
Output Impedance: ––––––––––22K Ohm
Bypass: ––––––––––––––––––––True Hardwire
Power Requirements:

DC inlet: ––––––––––––9VDC (- Tip)

Battery Life: ––––––––200 hours
Dimensions: ––––––––––––––––4.5"(W) x 10"(D) x 3"(H)
Shipping Weight: ––––––––––––3.75 lbs.

Please Note: Due to continuing product improvement,
specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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Technical Specifications

Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. is
not necessary. It is strongly recommended that you
retain a copy of the bill of sale for future reference.

IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER
TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER MEANS
OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE
WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.
The BBE Wah is warranted against defects in
material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years
from date of purchase from BBE Sound Inc. or from an
authorized dealer. During this period, we will repair
units free of charge providing that they are shipped
prepaid to:

BBE Sound, Inc.,
5381 Production Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649.

We will pay return UPS shipping charges within the
USA. All charges related to non-UPS shipping,
including customs clearance, will be billed. The
warranty will be honored for the longer of either 90
days from the date of any service or the remainder of
the original 5 Year factory warranty.

This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE
Sound, Inc. if any of the following is found:

1. The equipment has been physically damaged.

2. The equipment shows signs of abuse.

3. The equipment has been electrically damaged by
improper connection or attempted repair by the
customer or a third party.

4. The equipment has been modified without
authorization.

5. The bill of sales indicates that the purchase date of
the equipment is not within the warranty period.

All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of
90 days from the date of service.

BBE Sound, Inc. is NOT LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Should the unit fail to
operate for any reason, our sole obligation is to repair
it as described above.

DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE
ADDRESS WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE ABOVE
LOCATION.

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Warranty

IINNSSTTAALLLLAATTIIOONN
WWaatteerr aanndd MMooiissttuurree --

Do not install the appliance near
water: for example,near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
HHeeaatt --

Do not install the appliance near sources of heat
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances that produce heat.
VVeennttIIllaattiioonn --

Situate the product so its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
you should not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug,or
similar surface that might block the vent openings, or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that might impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
WWaallll oorr CCeeiilliinngg MMoouunnttiinngg --

If your appliance can be mounted
to a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended.
AAcccceessssoorriieess --

Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart,stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,or

sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
UUSSEE
PPoowweerr SSoouurrccee --

Connect the appliance to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
PPoowweerr--CCoorrdd PPrrootteeccttiioonn --

Route the power cord so that it is
not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects
placed on it, paying particular attention to the plugs,
receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the
appliance.
GGrroouunnddiinngg oorr PPoollaarriizzaattiioonn --

Do not defeat the grounding or
polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC
receptacle will not accept the power cord plug, contact
your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.
WWhheenn nnoott iinn uussee --

Unplug the power cord of the appliance
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never
pull the plug out by the cord.
AACC RReecceeppttaaccllee --

Check to make sure that the AC receptacle

holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the power
cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the
defective and unsafe AC
FFoorreeiiggnn OObbjjeeccttss --

Be careful that foreign objects and liquids
do not enter the enclosure through openings.
CClleeaanniinngg --

unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
SSEERRVVIICCEE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult
qualified service personnel when:

• the power cord or the plug has been damaged.

• a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.

• the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.

• the appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

• the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.
Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in the operating instructions. For all other
servicing, refer to qualified service personnel only.

For your protection, please read
these safety instructions
completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this manual
for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings,
precautions and instructions on
the appliance and described in
the operating instructions
supplied with the appliance.

Important Safeguards

5381 Production Drive

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

714-897-6766 Phone

• 714-896-0736 Fax

bbesound.com

BBE is the registered trademark of BBE Sound, Inc.

rev.1 12/07