Wicked Witch
The Wicked Witch from 73 Effects is a deliciously diabolical fusion of a vintage wah-wah and a snarling transistor boost. It's a lead tone alchemist, capable of conjuring everything from scorching solos to thunderous riffs. At its core is a faithful recreation of the legendary Clyde McCoy wah circuit, complete with a Sabbadius Soul inductor - the closest you'll find to the original Vox "halo" design. But this isn't your typical wah-wah. The "Heel-Toe" control lets you dial in the perfect wah sweep, from a screeching treble howl to a rich, woofing bass. Leave it parked in your sweet spot and it'll cut through any mix with authority. Paired with that vintage wah is a dirty, diode-clipped transistor boost that cranks up the gain, sustain, and harmonic content. It's the perfect tool for soloists, pushing tube amps into glorious, sputtering overdrive or adding grit and punch to solid-state rigs. Guitarists like Mick Ronson and Michael Schenker have wielded similar tones to devastating effect. With true bypass switching, a 9V power jack, and a range switch to fine-tune the wah sweep, the Wicked Witch puts a hex on dull, lifeless lead tones. Plug in, dial it in, and get ready to conjure some magic.
