Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature WahFrom real comments

Name: Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Wah
Rating: 4 (7 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 7 mentions across 4 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment71%

PROS 71%

CONS 29%

Rank based on 7 mentions across 4 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want a wah pedal that also works well on bass, not just guitar
You're looking for a Cry Baby wah with a built-in distortion voicing
You want a pedal that's proven to hold up over years of use

What users love

Versatile for Bass and Guitar0 mentions

Widely praised

Built-in Distortion Circuit0 mentions

Widely praised

Long-Term Reliability0 mentions

Widely praised

What users complain about

Distortion Not Independent of Wah0 mentions

Frequently criticized

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Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Wah

Built-in Distortion CircuitVersatile for Bass and GuitarLong-Term ReliabilityDistortion Not Independent of Wah

Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Wah

Built-in Distortion Circuit

Versatile for Bass and Guitar

Long-Term Reliability

Distortion Not Independent of Wah

Versatile
1. MXR Super Badass Distortionarrow_upward15
2. Wampler Paisley Drivearrow_upward6
3. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward4
Expensive
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_downward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_downward3
3. Eventide Orvillearrow_downward4
Dynamic response
1. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward8
2. Wampler Paisley Drivearrow_upward2
Build quality
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_upward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_upward1

Overall Impression

The Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Wah pairs a classic Cry Baby wah circuit with a built-in distortion voicing associated with Slash. One long-time owner has used the pedal for years on guitar and has recently started running it on bass as well. A separate commenter likewise says they have the pedal and plan to start using it on bass. The onboard distortion is called out as a standout feature by a commenter who describes the pedal as 'killer.' However, the same long-time owner flags a design limitation: the distortion circuit cannot be engaged independently of the wah function, calling this coupling a 'dumb move' by the maker. Another commenter asks directly whether the distortion can run without the wah engaged, suggesting this limitation causes confusion for potential buyers.

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music_noteVersatile for Bass and Guitar

2 mentions

Widely praised

One long-time owner has used the pedal for years on guitar and has recently started using it on bass too. Another commenter independently states they own the pedal and plan to start using it on bass.

@giovanniayala9199

I’ve had this pedal for years for guitar and now use it in bass too. My only complaint is you can’t use the distortion circuit independent of the wah. That was a dumb move.

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October 6, 2022

@gersonalves6041

Thank you guys for that! I have this pedal and i'm gonna used on bass from now!

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October 29, 2021

flash_onBuilt-in Distortion Circuit

2 mentions

Widely praised

The pedal includes an onboard distortion circuit alongside the wah, which one commenter enthusiastically calls 'killer' and another actively uses as part of the pedal's appeal.

@giovanniayala9199

I’ve had this pedal for years for guitar and now use it in bass too. My only complaint is you can’t use the distortion circuit independent of the wah. That was a dumb move.

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October 6, 2022

@romucorporation

HI, IS KILLER!, THE PEDAL WORK ONLY WITH DISTORTION IS YOU WAHT IT, WITH OUT WAH ?

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August 15, 2016

thumb_upLong-Term Reliability

1 mentions

Widely praised

A commenter reports having owned and used this pedal for years, indicating it has held up to sustained use across both guitar and bass.

@giovanniayala9199

I’ve had this pedal for years for guitar and now use it in bass too. My only complaint is you can’t use the distortion circuit independent of the wah. That was a dumb move.

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October 6, 2022

warningDistortion Not Independent of Wah

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

The onboard distortion circuit cannot be used separately from the wah function, a limitation the owner calls a 'dumb move.' A separate commenter's question about running distortion without the wah suggests this restriction is a source of confusion for buyers.

@giovanniayala9199

I’ve had this pedal for years for guitar and now use it in bass too. My only complaint is you can’t use the distortion circuit independent of the wah. That was a dumb move.

smart_display

October 6, 2022

@romucorporation

HI, IS KILLER!, THE PEDAL WORK ONLY WITH DISTORTION IS YOU WAHT IT, WITH OUT WAH ?

smart_display

August 15, 2016

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