Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah Pedal

Hone a Kaleidoscopic Array of Funky Intergalactic “wah” Sounds with the Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah

The Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah pedal gives guitarists a wide range of classic auto-wah and dynamic wah effects, plus a new “Humanizer” effect which can simulate human vowel sounds. A Bass input provides a variety of funky wah sounds for bass guitar.

• Compact pedal creates a variety of classic “wah” effects
• Dynamic wah sounds provide variable effect based on picking strength
• “Humanizer” effect creates human voice-type vowel sounds
• Dedicated Bass input for processing bass guitar
• EXP Pedal mode allows wah control via optional expression pedal
• Tempo can be set for pedal control or at fixed rate via Manual mode
• BOSS 5-year warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
• Current Draw: 50 mA (DC 9 V)/ 80 mA (DC 9 V, when High Brightness mode is on)

Controls

• MODE knob
• SENS knob
• MANUAL knob
• DECAY knob
• Pedal switch

Connectors

• GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• BASS IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP/CTL jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• DC IN jack

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Alkaline: Approx. 8 hours
• *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use

Accessories

• Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTE,” and “Information”)

Options (sold separately)

• AC adaptor: PSA series
• Expression Pedal: EV-30/FV-500H/FV-500L, Roland EV-5
• Footswitch(momentary-type): FS-5U/FS-6/FS-7

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: AW-3
SKU: I061155-N-0-WHXX
UPC: 761294053041

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