Vox Unveils the V847-C Custom Char Signature Wah

January 10, 2020 · 3 sources

Vox unveiled the V847-C, a limited-edition wah pedal developed in collaboration with Japanese guitarist Char. Guitar World reported that Char spec'd this new version of the venerable V847, and that the limited-edition model was made in Japan¹. Guitar.com described it as the result of a collaboration with Char, and reported that pricing and availability were still to be confirmed at the time of the announcement².

The V847-C is based on the specifications of the original Vox wah from the 1960s, the circuit behind the company's long-running V847 line³. Vox says of the new model:

• The frequency range of the wah set lower, so the sweep operates in deeper frequencies
• Gain boosted
• Q-value adjusted, for what Vox calls a powerful sound with a low center of gravity³

Guitar.com reported that these changes, including an adjustment of the wah's input impedance, gave the V847-C a warmer and more powerful tone than that of the regular V847A².

The pedal also carried a visual signature: Vox said the front and bottom plates featured illustrations of traditional Japanese artwork, and described it as a true "Made In Japan" product manufactured in Japan³. Other features included a true bypass design, so the signal does not pass through the circuit when the unit is switched off³.

Power came from a single 9V DC battery or an optional AC adapter sold separately, with one 1/4-inch input jack, one 1/4-inch output jack to the amplifier, and an AC power supply jack. Vox listed the input impedance at 210 kOhm, the dimensions at 102 x 253 x 80 mm (4.02 x 9.96 x 3.15 inches), and the weight at 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) excluding the battery³.

Vox no longer produces the V847-C; the maker's product page now marks it as no longer in production³.