Tech 21 announces Killer Blue Wail Bass Wah
April 1, 2025 · 1 sources
Tech 21 has announced the Killer Blue Wail Bass Wah, a bass version of its Killer Wail wah, with the maker's page listing anticipated availability as April/May 20251.
The pedal uses light sensor technology in place of a potentiometer. Tech 21 says this means "there are no clunky pops, no irritating scratching sounds, and no pots to wear out"1. The housing is machined from solid billet aluminum, which the maker says "will provide long life"1. The filter is described as a specially designed design rather than a simple band-pass or low-pass type: it changes both frequency and Q, the sharpness of the filter, according to Tech 211. The maker states that, unlike guitar wahs, the bass version keeps the low end intact1.
The rocker is spring-loaded. It returns to its resting/bypass position when the foot is removed and engages automatically when the pedal is pressed forward1.
"The Killer Blue Wail Bass Wah preserves the original tonal integrity of vintage wahs and overcomes familiar shortcomings, such as excessive noise and unreliable mechanical parts."
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.375 in wide x 8.0 in long x 1.75 in high |
| Weight | 24 oz. |
| Power | 9V alkaline battery (not included); optional Tech 21 #DC9 supply, also operable with former models #DC2 and #DC4 |
The same page gives two different availability dates: "Anticipated availability: April/May 2025" and, elsewhere, "Anticipated availability: August 2025"1. No price is listed1. The pedal sits alongside Tech 21's other wah pedals.
Sources (1)
- Killer Blue Wail Bass Wah - Tech 21 NYC, tech21nyc.com