Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah

Very easy, but the Knobs seem to be quite useless.
You can`t get the added distortion off, even if you reduce the Input Volume totally.

I run it in front of a 1987 marshall Silver Jubliee 2550, wich is one of the best Marshalls ever to be built.

I rate this wah to sound bad on it. Totally. The Jimi mode is not as good as it was promised by Fulltone, cause it adds a lot of distortion to the sound, even with the Input Level down all the way.
It doesn`t sound sweet as all, you just can`t find a sweet spot to produce this sugar like " Sweet child o`mine" introsound.
The "Whacked" Mode is more for cleansounds, but also adding a hum and more distortion to the sound. Useless.
The "Shaft" worked best, but was very difficult to navigate, cause if you open it to wide, it sounds messy treble-weighted and if you close it completely, the sound completely vanishes, you won`t hear a sound AT ALL!

I tested with battery and Adapter.

This wah isn`t clean and soft and sweet as promised, it is the whole opposite!!!

It produced the bad sounds with a high reliability.

Had nothing to do with them.

I am on rock guitar for ten years now, i am capable of using gear and using an amp to produce a "healthy" and fitting sound.
This wah never fits at all!
Its much too expensive , due to the three modes which are used to make it a "3 in 1" pedal, but in reality it doesn`t work!!

I lend it to a friend who tested it on his gear and came to the same conclusions. I can`t understand the others here who rated it that good...it isn`t!

Press down, pull up, rock foot back and forth, or set it in one position. That easy. But, then, all wahs are.

Three settings: Wacked, Jimi, Shaft. Wacked sounds a bit modern, Crybaby-From-Hell-ish, with Mu-Tron III rolled in there for good measure. Sounds fantastic with effects. Jimi setting is the absolute best. Shaft isn't my bag, but it's a nice addition.
Running my bass, a bunch of effects before it, and then through a Peavey practice amp, it's everything I want a wah to sound like. Except with the Q-Tron envelope filter; it's actually quite awful.

Never gig it without a backup, but mostly because it's silly expensive, and people might want to steal it.

Build-wise, it's the absolute best wah pedal ever. It has some of the center-of-gravity issues of most wahs, but if I were to attach it to a pedalboard, it would be a moot point.

Never had an issue, and if I were to, I'm not certain I'd contact Fulltone. Mike Fuller is a very busy man, and he doesn't respond to emails in a timely manner.

If this pedal were stolen, I'd be royally screwed. But, it's really expensive, so gigging with it (which I currently don't do) is probably not a smart idea right now. I'd replace it with the very same pedal.

Compared to other similar products - the Teese RMC3, and the Wilson 12-position wah, Wilson wins the price battle, and supposedly the Teese is a more authentic sound. But, the Fulltone actually EXISTS, and it sounds perfect for me.

Couldn't be much simpler.
The deluxe version has a switch to change the sweep, and a volume pot.
Internally there's an adjustment pot as well.

I don't have the manual as I purchased second hand but took all of 5 minutes to get a sound I like.

Downgrading to 9 only because the LED is on the right hand side of the pedal, which you can't see. Such a great idea adding a LED, but kinda pointless where it is. I might get it moved, coz i really like the feature.

awesome.

i've owned 2 crybaby's and been disappointed in both of them. Adding overdrive to the crybaby just sounded like crap, the sweep was really ordinary.

i can't believe i waited this long to get a fulltone. i came across it in a pawn shop and snapped it up as soon as i saw it.

the adjustable volume is an awesome idea - i've always been frustrated with the crybaby because i'd have to adjust my volume before engaging it. wah always seems to make the output louder.. which i guess makes sense considering wah enhances certain frequencies, so it's probably not that it's overall louder, but just appears so. Whatever the case, the volume adjustment on the fulltone is an excellent feature and means i can set it a bit lower than unity.

true bypass! normally i don't care much about true bypass but wah is notorious for altering tone when switched off.

no popping or clicking when engaging the wah!! finally!!

there is a pop when you change the sweep switch, but only when the unit is engaged. Why would you change that switch when it's turned on anyway?? so no issue there.

built like a brick outhouse.

i opened it up to adjust the internal pot and it's extremely simple inside - all hand wired, i can't see anything going wrong with it.. and even if it did, extremely easy to work on.

the switch is heavy duty and really easy to engage. No more pushing really hard toe down.. the switch on this is much easier to engage.

As yet haven't contacted them.

I'm running a large effects chain, including a fulltone GT-500 which is also fantastic.

I'm a bit of a gear junkie and try out all sorts of stuff.

I can't believe I didn't ditch the crybaby sooner. These fulltone wah's are expensive, but worth it. As it turned out, I picked one up second hand (in perfect condition) for AU$240 which is cheaper than a crybaby anyway.

Very easy to use. The manual explains it all.

The only thing that is a little bit tricky is the trimpot inside. If you turn it for more bass response you have to take care that you do not lose definition on the other side. I am just going a little bit further into bass response then the marked standard setting which is great. Also you have to consider that the volume knob step by step is not increasing that much volume but rather giving more drive to the pedal. If you want a real throaty sound do not turn the volume knob further than 12 o'clock. There are three modes. The Shaft mode is really good for that Shaft Isaac Hayes Sound, but only sounds good with a clean sounding guitar. Jimi mode is unbelievable good. It bites and pumps and the extra long pedal way gives plenty of sweet spots in between. Some people say that the Fulltone Wah is very good but compared to Teese Wahs it would not have enough mids and would not cut through the mix. Well, this is not true at all. If you find the right setting with the trimpot inside and also take care to not overdrive the pedal too much with the volume knob then it is total Wah heaven and the frequencies run from deep bass to throaty mids and biting highs but never shrill. I have played many wahs and still own some. I find that the only wah that is playing in the same league as the Clyde Deluxe is the Teese Picture Wah. But they sound different and that is a matter of taste. The Clyde Deluxe has a certain frequency that just makes you feel completely homesick.
To my ears the Picture Wah does not have this spot but it just sounds very direct like saying "Here I am - so what?"
The third mode is called "Wacked". This gives more mellow bass and does not go to hi that much. It sounds very good with clean sounds.

Along with the Teese Picture Wah this is the best Wah I have ever played. It is very quiete. If you use a compressor you should use it after the wah so it shows all the frequencies. Also I find it better to have distortion pedals after the Wah but boosts like Xotic RC before the Wah.

I am very much convinced of this Wah and give it a great 10!!!!

This Wah works fine. I have the newest version with the new rubber pad on. Mike Fuller also changed something technically with it so there would not be that much noise anymore.

Never dealt with the company. But maybe I should contact Mike just to let him know how great his Clyde Deluxe sounds. Hey we need these guys to go to guitarsound heaven, don't we?

Along with the Teese Picture Wah the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah is the best Wah on the market. They differ in sound and possibilities (as a matter of fact the Teese Wah is just one possibility) but they both sound great!
I have tried almost any other Wah out there. Most are bad and some at least try to sound good.
As an Overall Rating I give the Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah a 10!

Hey it`s a wah right? well,yes and to use it all you do is er "stand on it"? well, that is the case,but to get a good tone and sound you have to practice with it!!Best goodam wah I have ever owned and over the 35yrs I have played I have owned/used every one there is ( except a Teese that is ).The manual is good,but doesn`t explain the use of the internal trimmers well enough in my ( humble ) opinion.BUt hey,it is only a wah right? (waka waka )...

With this wah I can get that awseome sweet wah "thang" that SRV used to get and the tone is so clean I can play clean chord work with it all night long.It is not noisy at all and I am using Fender amps with it which can be a bit "hissy" and toppy at times ( Fender twins/Super-Sonic/4x10 Blues Deville )but I love them!! My guitar is a Fender EJ and with this and my amps the Clyde Deluxe gives me wah heaven!! Solo`s are thick and wild just how I like them.

It is built like a TANK so I am 100% sure it will not crumble when I stand on it night after night...I have 3 other wah`s anyway so if it did die on me I have backup...

I only had ( have ) one problem with it which is that it "hums" when it is near power supplies.On my board it is with 100% Fulltone pedals and being powered by a Voodoolabs Pedalpowerplus 2.But when you turn it on,there is a low "hum" that follows the sweep of the pedal.Does`nt do this off the baord though.I contacted the company explaining the problem and was amazed to receive a totaly unhelpful e-mail back that simply said "hey,is it retard day or what!! " (eh? really? - er yes indeed - but I don`t know why!! ).Still have the HUM problem and don`t know what to do about it....mmmmm

I play wah style blues rock.If my Clyde Deluxe was lost I`d want another BUT only once I have sorted the "hum" problem out!!! I have a old 18v Dunlop 535Q which does not hum at all...!!! I wish my Clyde did not hum on my board!!

If you have trouble, all it means is that you don't really know how to use a wah pedal. Rocking it from toe all the way up to all the way down is only one of a gazillion sounds you can get from any good wah pedal. Mike knows this, and this pedal probably won't sound very good if you don't keep it in mind.

AMAZING! I run this with a Les Paul Studio (with Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickups) through a Fender Deluxe Reverb RI. This thing just wails. Using it as a filter--perfect. Using it as a hard wah--beautiful. Using it subtly in those hard to find middle of the road sweet spots--GORGEOUS! Actually lets your guitar tone through, which I find VERY rare for a wah. Harmonics all over the place, too. I would probably die from shock if I found a wah that sounded better than this.

I would definitely use it for a gig without a backup. All the components are ultra sturdy. The only reason I didn't give it a ten is because the rubber feet on the bottom will break with abuse (mine did). If you treat your gear better than I do, shouldn't be a problem though. And if you abuse it just as much as me, who needs the rubber feet anyway?

Haven't had to deal with them, and I don't really expect to.

I play vintage-influenced rock, in the vein of Led Zeppelin, Cream, etc. This wah is perfect for that tone so many guitarists spend a lifetime and a fortune looking for. Before, I had a Dunlop Crybaby. It sounded good at first, but stopped doing pretty much anything worth hearing after a year. The Clyde is still going strong (3 years?). And it's not just the sound that makes it superior. An LED in a wah is a godsend. Finally someone had the sense to do it. If it was stolen or lost, I would probably have to rob a bank to get another one but I would definitely want to. This thing is EXPENSIVE, but you actually get what you pay for.

It is very easy to use. The manual is short and to the point. All is explained in both the manual and accompanying Guitar Player Magazine Review; great!

This pedal has TONE! It feels solid & looks great right out of the box. Using it with my JL325 Ric through my Boogie Mk-1 was very musical and liquid in sound and feel. With the 325 Ric and my 1996 Trace-Elliot Velocette was like and Angel garling with Guava nectar. With the Marshall I was in Jimiland. The Blue Angel 4x10 had a voice
close to Stevie Raysville. The Shaft mode sounded very close to my Thomas Chicago CryBaby wah. Infact the Clyde had more range & studio quite. The Wacked mode adds balls to the sound. My Les Paul gold top & Godin Multiac Jazz JA also sounded great with my amps. In the Jimi mode in the studio or stage this pedal has PURE TONE & FEEL!

Compare to my Thomas CryBaby(s)the Clyde is built to last. I had a Roger Mayer Vision wah once and gave my Budda wah to my cusin as a gift. To me, the Clyde Deluxe wah has them all beat. Welded Steel 14 gage box protects the goods. I need no back up with this pedal.

I spoke to Mike Fuller before I purchase this pedal and again after I bought it, both times was a pleasure. Confidents is the word here. A craftsman made this not assembly line.

This unit was made for an experience wah user. It has all the colors needed for todays & yesterdays music. It is built for the pro on road with studio quaility and performance. To get the best out of this package record yourself as you pratice learn the vocabulary ... speak jimi. I have been a wah user since 1969 and now speak this wah vocabulary. The Clyde Deluxe wah makes speaking it easier.

Easy to understand, large knobs, no tools needed to open the pedal or use the internal trim pot. But while the mechanics of using the pedal are simple, dialing in the sound you're after can take a little time.

Two minor complaints: the instructions say to try the internal trimmer in the "2 O'Clock" position. But 2 O'Clock from where? They don't explain the "clock" orientation well. Ultimately, you need to play with the trimmer to get the sound you're looking for.

The LED is on the right side of the pedal and can't be seen if you're pressing with your right foot. Which I'm assuming most of us are. The LED should be on the bottom left of the pedal near your heel (like the Keeley Wahs).

This is a very bright wah pedal with lots of treble. A very distinct, sharp wah sound. It has the biggest sweep of any wah I've tried. I've read other reviews where people have said they hardly hear a wah sound from this pedal. I can only assume their's wasn't working properly or they have chain/signal issues. Mine gives a strong wah sound.

Fender Strat with TX Specials into a Fender Blues Jr. Play blues and look for a fat Strat tone with strong low end.

I was fighting with this pedal a bit trying to get the tone I wanted. The "Shaft" setting, while cool, is something I'd never use. It's off the charts high-end 70's wah. Even the "Jimi" setting was too bright for me. So I'm using the "Wacked" setting with the volume set at 4 and the internal gain at about 70%. This setting fattens up the tone some. It's still a bit bright, but not too bad. If you turn the gain up any higher the pedal goes harmonic.

The sweep of the pedal really is amazing. Way bigger than any other.

True bypass is great, and the pedal is quiet during operation.

I also own a Keeley Vox Mello wah which was even more expensive than the Fulltone. That pedal doesn't have the sweep of the Fulltone but has a more organic wah sound. It wahs without changing the guitar tone much. You can almost leave it on even when you're not wah-ing. The Kelley is also very good if you just want to barely move the wah for subtle tone changes during a song. The Fulltone is different. It kicks up your guitar tone when it's engaged.

So if you want a very distinct wah sound with lots of treble the Fulltone may work for you. If you want a more subtle wah I'd look at something else.

No problems. Very well built.

Good. Answer emails quickly.

Certainly one of the best wahs on the market. Very well built, big sweep. I wish it was a little less treble-y. It could use a separate bass boost IMO.

Very easy to use. Dial in the sound and volume. Easy
How the hell hard can a wah be?

30 years of playing and the wah has been one of my fav effects the whole time. Very versatile in many different styles.
As far as this pedal is concerned, I find that it is the best wah I've ever played and I've played and owned quite a few. Cry baby, Thomas organ wah face, Morley PWB, JH-1, Dearmond Weeper and I've tried the Teese.
Really great,quiet tone from this baby.

Absolutely

I e-mailed about a problem with a Deja vibe from the same company and got a response the very next day with a fix. I was shocked and sold on the company.

I was kind of surprised to see some of the negatives posted here. I dont normally post unless I feel I can add something. If you can afford one of the best wah pedals made today, try one and you'll buy one. That being said, this wah IS expensive but hey you live once. Right?

Good sounds are there, but my problem with the pedal is that, on mine at least, the wah action seems to take place in only a small portion of the pedal sweep (about one third of the way down), making it difficult to modulate, especially during live shows. The up-to-down pedal sweep goes something like this: nothing, nothing, evrythng, nothing, nothing, nothing. Maybe they're all like this, but I would like it better if the wah effect was easier to modulate over a wider portion of the pedal sweep.

I like the sound I get. I just wish it were easier to get. The 70s porn-vibe wah is easy to get, because it's just strumming muted strings with a quick up-down on the pedal. For solos, though, sometimes I want to hold a note and slowly move through the wah sweep. Easier said than done, though with practice, coordination, and sobriety, it can be done. I rarely have all three.

Somehow, I played guitar for 25 years before getting a wah of my own. Consequently, I can't compare the Clyde Deluxe to others I have worked with. However, based on all of the wahs I have heard over the years, I do like the sound of it better than any others that I can remember hearing.

Tele Plus>clyde deluxe>distortion pro>analogman clone stereo chorus>boss dd20 stereo delay, right to fender twin, left to fender blues jr.

No problems, unless the condition described above is a sample defect. I don't think it is.

Never dealt with Fulltone, other than the purchase phase. They seemed happy to accept my payments.

If I find a pedal that sounds as good and is easier to modulate, I'll probably switch. However, I don't use it that much anyway, and it's already secured to my pedalboard, so I'll probably keep it.