Maestro

Farfisa Wah Volume

WAH

Description

​The Maestro Farfisa Wah Volume is a vintage effects pedal from the late 1960s to early 1970s, combining wah and volume control functionalities. Manufactured by Farfisa, an Italian company renowned for its electronic organs, this pedal was also marketed under the Maestro brand, resulting in identical units bearing either name. ​ The pedal features a dual-function design, allowing musicians to switch between wah and volume control. Its circuitry includes components such as the BC209B transistor and Arco capacitors, similar to those found in vintage Vox and Thomas Organ wah pedals. ​ reverb.com Physically, the pedal is notable for its substantial size and weight, approximately 1.5 kg. It also has two small adjustable feet on the back, which can be raised or lowered. ​ reverb.com Due to its age, some units may exhibit issues such as battery leakage or reduced volume functionality. For instance, certain pedals might not achieve complete silence in volume mode, which could be a characteristic of their original design. ​ reverb.com Overall, the Maestro Farfisa Wah Volume pedal is a rare and sought-after piece, valued by collectors and musicians for its distinctive vintage sound and dual functionality.

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Technical data

Width
4.02 in
Depth
9.13 in
Height
3.15 in
Weight
3.31 lbs
Circuit type
analog
Voltage
9V DC, center negative