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Morley Power Wah Boost set up / issues

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Bassragerstitch

Oct 21, 2010
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#1
Im hoping some can help me on this one because its fustrating as hell. It seem like the sweep of the wah isnt long enough. I know that when the pedal is level it "sustains" the note. but seem that the wah effect only comes in when the heel is about 1 inch high. What am i doing wrong do i need to adjust the ldr's ? or put in 1 inch spacers, my set up goes like this:
Bass > Sennhieser EW172 G2 wireless > Morley Power Wah Boost > Digitech RP-500 (amp/cab models turned off) > Mesa Bass 400+ > Swr 4x10 cab.
Im using the big muff pi model for my distortion. Any help would be great :D
 
#5
Assuming you're talking about the big Chrome monster, then keep in mind that the sweep down near the heel-down position is only emphasizing the lowest frequencies (starting at about 20hz, where most bass rigs can not go) because it was made to be used with keys as well as guitar and bass.

It may need some adjustment, but it's more likely you just need to learn the sweep of the pedal (not a criticism, I was in the same boat when I got it). I tried putting stoppers, but found once I got used to the pedal it didn't matter. The heel down position gives you instand dub tone, and when using with distortion it cuts out feedback (mostly)..., and you can do cool things where your bass is just a low rumble and you can make a bass scream emerge...etc.....

Morley has the old pamphlets on thier site which explains this all better than I can...


-JV
 
#6
MysterMunky said:
I have a PWF that had a similar issue. Search for Morley PWF and you will find a noob diy repair I did. Open yours up and make sure the LDR is getting a good amount of light. Also, check the flap that attaches to the pedal
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Here is the flap that Munky was talking about. Even from the factory these are only held down by tape, but other than the bulb burning out, this is usually the first thing that "goes" on the chromies
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#7
I've got question:
I bought Morley Power Wah Boost a week ago.
I need to buy a conventer because i live in israel and i can't use it here.
Conventer from 220v to 110v. when i asked the guy in the store for a conventer he asked Me how much watts? and i really don't know.
Anyone?
 
#9
I can't find where to buy it, can you show me please where i get one?
or if someone know or got information about how much the Morley Power Wah Boost needs in watts that would be great! than i can go to near Electronic store and just get a adapter.

edit:
I emailed to Morley company and they answerd me after 20 minutes!
It's using 12 watts.
 
#11
Bassragerstitch said:
Im hoping some can help me on this one because its fustrating as hell. It seem like the sweep of the wah isnt long enough. I know that when the pedal is level it "sustains" the note. but seem that the wah effect only comes in when the heel is about 1 inch high. What am i doing wrong do i need to adjust the ldr's ? or put in 1 inch spacers, my set up goes like this:
Bass > Sennhieser EW172 G2 wireless > Morley Power Wah Boost > Digitech RP-500 (amp/cab models turned off) > Mesa Bass 400+ > Swr 4x10 cab.
Im using the big muff pi model for my distortion. Any help would be great :D
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Hi there,

Did you solve the sweep issue with the PWB?

I am having the same thing and I cannot seem to solve it.

also there are 2 LDR's. 1 bigger, 1 smaller. The bigger 1 seems to function, the smaller 1 doesn't look that it is doing something.

Can you or anyone advise?

thanks!
 

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