So wah+distortion users...

Distortion into wah gives that classic Timmy C sound from the numerous songs on Battle of L.A.

After this Xmas I will have 3 distortion pedals though so I may put one after it...Though I never did see the appeal last time I tried it.

 

I do both, but I prefer distortion BEFORE the wah. It lets the wah do it's job. I think Wah should be one of the last things in a chain (but before a delay/reverb). Otherwise you are effecting a wahed signal, and it sounds weaker to me.

 

I use one before and after, my signal chain;

Boss ODB-3 ---> Dunlop 105Q Bass Wah ---> EH Big Muff.
(amoung other pedals)
I use the ODB-3 with only a sniff of overdrive to help boost the signal, and the big muff to blow everything to hell when i need it (but not often)
I find the wah sounds SOOOOOO much better with a slight amount of OD passing through.

 

I agree with Matt Till.

On the other hand, I go both ways sometimes (with order only you sickos) throw one distortion box after the wah for some more variety.

 

i agree with matt till as well. I think put wah before distrotion doesn't sound great...i know cliff burton fans love that sound, but i don't...i seems all you can get is the fully treble sound and the fully bass sound, but no sweep...

personally i like distortion bofore wah, just listen to audioslave's "exploder" or RATM's "war within a breath" to understand!
I think that is an awesome sound!

 

Petary,

It really depends on a lot of factors. I have a distortion before my wah, and one after.

Best answer: depends on the distortion and the wah and what appeals to you, so try out both ways.

 

My V-Wah is limited to the Wah -> Dist/Fuzz and can't handle distorted input , but now I have a proper wah (the Dime CryBaby From Hell) I can and will be using both positionings cus I can use the V-Wah as a distortion unit until I get my MD-2 back

 

Most likely, I Guess.....

I've replaced it now anyway, with the CryBaby From Hell.
I'm using it as a fuzz box till I get my MD-2 back