Does Anybody NOT like the Cocked Wah Sound?

I recently changed the wiring on my 50's Esquire from volume and tone only to the cocked wah (Eldred mod) wiring using both .47 and .0047 capacitors. After a few days I realized I didn't like this arrangement and changed it back to the volume/tone only.

Anyone else out there feel the same?

I think the sound has the proper place, but like any effect, in moderation.

Singing thru the nose.

I've never been a fan of that sound.

I don't know if I'd ever use it in a band onstage

If I could mix it in parallel, or better yet change the Q of the filter or the boost/cut, I would probably use it more. But then it would just be a parametric EQ.... which is of course, very useful.

--Jonathan

Can the frequency be raised or lowered via different value resistor and cap arrangement ?

Can the frequency be raised or lowered via different value resistor and cap arrangement ?

Yes. The smaller the cap value, the smaller the mid hump. I personally like a 2 nf so it's less stuck wah and more humbucker.

Sounds great with od; clean, not so much.

eldred cocked wah - not so much
arlo west cocked wah - I like very much

Sounds great with od; clean, not so much.

Yeah,that. It's a little quirky thing to have,but I like to use it sparingly.

No sir, I don't like it.

Sounds great with od; clean, not so much.

this^^:wink:

Me, in fact I hate it.