Detail 01
Dynamic (envelope) wah, not a treadle
The filter sweep follows how hard you pick. Playing dynamics become the control, so your right hand sets the motion.
Product detailSKU #1274034492361
BOSSAW-3 Dynamic Wah Guitar Effects Pedal
funkrock
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An envelope-controlled wah that opens with pick attack instead of a treadle. For funk and rock players who want auto-wah without floor space for a pedal rocker.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk rhythm playing where every chord stab needs to speak
- Players who want wah sweep but can't work a treadle mid-riff
- Adding movement to a clean or lightly driven rock part
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the manual heel-to-toe control of a treadle wah
- Anyone needing a fixed, static filter tone that doesn't react
- Very light pickers, since the sweep depends on attack strength
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Compact 2.87 x 5.12 inch footprint
Standard BOSS compact size. Fits normal pedalboard spacing and takes far less room than a rocker-style wah.
Detail 03
0.93 lb weight
Light enough that it won't anchor a board, but the metal chassis handles being stepped on.
Detail 04
BOSS compact chassis
Same enclosure and switch design used across the BOSS compact line, so mounting and board layout are predictable.
Detail 05
Under $160
Sits in entry-to-mid pedal territory, so it's a reasonable first filter effect rather than a boutique purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply or cable included; you'll need a 9V adapter or battery
- 02Sensitivity needs setting to your pickup output and picking strength
- 03Envelope wah reacts to signal level, so pedal order matters with compressors
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as a regular wah pedal?
No. A regular wah uses a foot treadle you rock manually. This one sweeps automatically based on how hard you pick, leaving both feet free.
02Will it work with a bass?
It's built as a guitar effects pedal. Envelope filters do respond to bass signal, but this one is voiced and specified for guitar.
03Does it take a battery?
BOSS compact pedals accept a 9V battery, but neither battery nor adapter ships with the pedal. Plan on buying a power supply.
04Where should it go in my signal chain?
Before distortion usually gives the most defined sweep, since the filter reads your raw pick dynamics rather than a compressed, saturated signal.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.87 inch x 2.36 inch x 5.12 inch
- Weight
- 0.93
