Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended. Handling To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls. Care If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or clean- Keep this manual After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest VOX dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased. ing compounds or flammable polishes. 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A few words from Joe Satriani… A few words from Joe Satriani… l directions. They help me reach new heights in live performance. Distortion, Overdrive, Echo, Delay, Wah-Wah, Chorus, Flange, Envelope Filters and Octave generators—the more the merrier! Effects pedals are not only fun to play with; they have become necessary tools for the active musician at all levels. For decades I wished that some day I would be able to contribute to the design of my own pedal line. I would team up with an iconic, legendary company known worldwide for their unique musical innovations that became industry standards. Working with their engineers, I could finally tweak a wah pedal just the way I like it. I could get the best sounds of modern and vintage wahs from the UK and USA in one pedal and totally customize the sound of my wah. From my years of experience I knew this multi-functionality would make a great wah pedal. The Vox Joe Satriani series of effects pedals is now a reality.” Joe Satriani Controls Controls 1 your amp. 1. ON/OFF: Like a traditional wah, the Big Bad Wah is turned on and off via a foot- switch under the treadle. Just push down 2 firmly with your foot to turn the Big Bad Wah on and off. 2. AMPLIFIER: This is the 1/4" output. Plug a second guitar cable between this and your amp, or between this and the next pedal in your chain. 3. DC9V: Plug an optional DC9V Adapter. 4. DRIVE: This knob controls the Drive effect of Wah 2. This control boosts the signal by up to10dB! At its lowest setting, Wah 2 will have the same gain level as Wah 1. At its 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 maximum settings, the Drive knob will introduce a subtle or “growly” overdrive type of effect, for aggressive wah tones. maximum settings, the Drive knob will introduce a subtle or “growly” overdrive type of effect, for aggressive wah tones. . INSTRUMENT: This is the 1/4" input. Plug your guitar into this. For extended battery life, always unplug your guitar cable from the input when not in use. 6. VOICE: This two position mini-toggle switch enables you to choose between two different voices for your Wah 2 sound. The “up” position is a familiarly “bright” wah sound typical of most stock wahs. The “down” position is a much darker and “vowely” sound, reminiscent of a talk box. 7. “INDUCTOR” LED: This LED turns on when a modern US-style inductor. 8. INDUCTOR: This button selects one of the two inductors in the Big Bad Wah. Joe loves vintage “UK-style” VOX wahs for their sweet, musical tone. He also likes modern, American-made wahs for their punch and clarity.The Big Bad Wah lets you choose between a vintage-style VOX inductor (Green LED turns off) or a modern US-style inductor (Green LED turns on). This selection is global, meaning your choice of inductor will apply to Wah 1 and Wah 2. 9. “WAH2” LED: This LED turns on when WAH2. 10. WAH 1/2: This footswitch lets you switch between two completely different wahs instantly, while you play. With the wah turned on, tap this footswitch to switch between Wah 1 (Red LED turns off), a fixed wah sound based on a VOX wah hot-rodded to Joe’s specs and Wah 2 (Red LED turns on), a totally customizable wah with dedicated Drive and Voice controls. Battery compartm...