(Moollon VintAge) Wah: True Bypass vs. Split Bypass

[onlyrockrocks]

Hey Dave!

I recognized that you used the Moollon VintAge Wah on at least some boards you did. John Shanks and Richie Samboras for example... Could you perheps tell me with which version they (or you) did go and why?

I'm currently looking for a new wah and just don't know if I should or shouldn't go with a true bypass one. I've read some bad things regarding true bypassed wahs and fuzz pedals and I've read some bad things regarding buffered wahs and fuzz pedals. So it seems like there's just too much confusion going on...

The Moollon Wah is just one option I'm thinking about right now, but with this one I'd have to decide between bypass methods...

Big thanks to you as well as to everybody else who has something to say!

 

[Classic]

I have the true by pass Moollon wah which retains the normal signal really well compared to others which also claim to be TBP. I'm also interested to hear which version others use.

 

[RACKSYSTEMS]

Well it depends on where in the chain it is. If there is no buffer in front, then most likley tru-bypass. If you like what the non tru-bypass does to your tone then go for that.

 

[Classic]

Which version does Richie Sambora use and does Steve Stevens wah have a buffer?

 

[RACKSYSTEMS]

I have no idea really. Steve uses a different wah now.

 

[onlyrockrocks]

I just ordered a Moollon Vintge Wah with true bypass as this seems to be the most common version of the this wah. Since I already placed my order about a week ago, I guess it could arrive today. Looking forward to it...

 

[Classic]

I just ordered a Moollon Vintge Wah with true bypass as this seems to be the most common version of the this wah. Since I already placed my order about a week ago, I guess it could arrive today. Looking forward to it...

Good choice. Its an amazing sounding wah and my favourite.

 

[onlyrockrocks]

Wow! Never played a wah that sounds so water like and quaky. Very cool pedal.

But there are a few things I recognized and I would like to know if you have noticed the same things regarding this wah:

1. Although with the chrom metal look, it seems to be heavy and build like a tank, it's actualy super light and I have the feeling that the Dunlops etc. are more solid.

2. The way you can move the rocker is defiinitely shorter than on a Dunlop etc..

3. The connection between the rocker and the gear-wheel is fixed through some kind of little clip which is placed right on the bottom of the rocker. This connection isn't fixed that tight. There is some room left and therefore the rocker doesn't feel that solid when being moved. Definitely feels a little groggy/shaky.

Have you made the same experience(s)?

Thanks!

 

[Classic]

The build quality is different to the Dunlop wash but it's still rugged enough to withstand gigging. I have had no issues with mine since I've had it. The travel on the rocker is closer to vintage specs than a standard Dunlop wah but not a short as some. The Zakk wah has stupidly short travel.

The stiffness of the rocker is one area this wah suffers as it can not be tightened to keep it in one spot to be used in one spot without keeping your foot on it.

I really like the way the wah sounds.