Headrush Wah & Filter
Shine Wah
Inspired by Vox® V486
Wah designed for maximum brilliance and definition compared to other wahs:
- more focus on high frequencies
- less “mud”
- I play more hi-fi / modern
GENERAL FUNCTION
Filter Foot-controlled resonant band-pass.
Voicing oriented towards:
- presence
- attack
- clarity
Ideal for:
- clean funk
- modern pop
- defined leads
Control Parameters
Pedals%
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Function: position of the wah pedal
Behavior
- 0%: dark (low-mid)
- 50%: presence
- 100%: very bright
Shine Wah Feature:
- less low than other wahs
- more emphasis on the highs
Result:
- “open” and defined sound
Make UpdB
- Typical range: −12 → +12 dB
- Function: volume compensation
Behavior
- negative: reduces level
- 0 dB: neutral
- positive: boost
Why it's important:
- Shine Wah emphasizes the highs → may sound louder
- or lose body → need to compensate
Adjust the final volume
Pro Tips
- Pedal high → can become harsh
- High Make Up → risk of clipping
Less suitable for:
- vintage sounds
- hot blues
Shine Wah is perfect when:
- you have to cut into the mix
- you play with a full band
Killer Combos:
- Shine Wah + compressor + clean amp
Quick Reference
- Pedal (%): filter position
- Make Up (dB): output volume
Shine Wah is perfect when:
- you have to cut into the mix
- you play with a full band
Killer Combos:
- Shine Wah + compressor + clean amp
Setup Examples
Clean funk (super defined)
Pedalrapid movement
Make Up+1 / +3 dB
Very clear attack
Modern pop
Pedal40–80% range
Make Up+2 dB
Bright but controlled
Lead that cuts through the mix
PedalFull sweep
Make Up+3 / +6 dB
Maximum presence
Static sweet spot
Pedal60–75%
Make Up+2 dB
Treble boost perfect for soloing