Detail 01
Interactive Mid, Bass, and Treble controls
Changing one control can alter how the others respond.
Product detailSKU #1391182884319
CatalinbreadRoyal Albert Hall WIIO (RAH Hiwatt Emulation) Guitar Effects Pedal
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Royal Albert Hall WIIO is a guitar overdrive with a three-control Hiwatt-derived tone circuit. Its Mid, Bass, and Treble controls are interactive, so shaping the sound is a matter of working the Mid and Bass together rather than treating each knob independently. Treble adds bite, with a more pronounced effect when the mids are scooped and bass is raised. The pedal is deliberately uncompressed and responsive to picking hand and guitar-volume changes; use it continuously into a clean-ish tube amplifier or switch it in as a gain channel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing Mid and Bass together to shape the RAH around a particular guitar and amplifier.
- Leaving it engaged with a clean-ish tube amp and using guitar volume for clean tones.
- Switching it on as a gain channel while retaining a broad picking response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for isolated EQ controls, since each control affects the behavior of the others.
- Players seeking a heavily compressed pedal response.
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
Uncompressed dynamic response
Picking hand and guitar-volume adjustments have a direct effect on the pedal’s response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan to adjust Mid and Bass together when setting the EQ.
- 02The Treble control becomes more active with the Mid scooped and Bass turned up.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the tone controls independent?
No. The three EQ controls interact, so adjusting one can change the behavior of the others.
02What does the Treble control do?
It adds bite. Its effect is fairly subtle, but becomes more active with scooped mids and higher bass.
03Can it remain on all the time?
Yes. Into a clean-ish tube amplifier, it can stay engaged while guitar-volume changes access clean tones.
04How else can it be used?
It can be switched on and off as a gain channel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.66
