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Wilson Effects Rippah Booster Wah Maestro Boomerang circuit
Wilson Effects Rippah Booster Wah in brushed aluminum finish. A wah circuit based on the Maestro Boomerang wah. Vintage wah tones and more.

Rippah Booster Wah Manual

Vintage Settings Manual

Rippah Booster Wah

$240.00

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A faithful reproduction the Maestro Boomerang wah with tons of tuning options

Vintage tone, modern tone and can replicate just about any wah tone!

Available in Brushed Aluminum or Black Powdercoated enclosure

Now available with 3 Potentiometer Options:​​

  • Dunlop Hot Pots II - Great for players who are accustomed to the throw of newer Dunlop Wahs. These pots are sealed and cannot be cleaned.

  • Smooth Taper - This provides a full Q transition through the range of the pedal. Our wahs have a fairly large throw. This is great for really expressive playing.
     

  • ​ICAR Taper - The Q transition happens mostly at the toe of the pedal. These were developed for the limited sweeps of the older Cry Baby and Vox pedals. Great if you like to sit down while playing or prefer that limited throw.



     

The Rippah Q-Wah is designed for players who crave ultimate tonal flexibility, whether you prefer the vintage quack of a 1967 Clyde McCoy wah, the deep throaty tones of a Macari wah, or the synth-like depth of a modern wah. With easily accessible control knobs, dialing in your perfect wah tone is just a turn away.

Unlike standard wah circuits, the Rippah Booster Wah has a more pronounced throat and growl in the low end, making it ideal for cutting through a mix. If you prefer a smoother, more controlled sound, you can easily tame the growl by adjusting the controls. Offering nearly every wah tone imaginable, this pedal is a powerful tool both in the studio and on stage.

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Key Features:

  • Sweep Control: Located at the front of the pedal, this adjusts the depth of the wah sweep. Maxing it out adds throatiness, while dialing it back softens the effect.

  • 12-Position Q Switch: Allows you to shape the Q range, from deep, synth-like growls to sharp, envelope filter-like tones.

  • Growl Knob: Positioned at the heel, this control adjusts bass and gain response. Whether you want deep, resonant throatiness or a pronounced wah quack, the growl knob helps fine-tune your sound.

The Rippah Booster Wah comes standard with a built-in fuzz buffer, ensuring it works seamlessly with fuzz pedals. Inside, a small blue trimmer provides volume control, allowing you to set the output at unity gain or boost it for searing leads—though excessive boosting may amplify circuit or amp noise.

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Premium Build Quality:

Hand-built in the U.S., the pedal features NOS Mullard Tropical Fish capacitors, carbon composition resistors, and BC109B transistors for rich, vintage tone. Equipped with True Bypass and a bright side-mounted LED, you’ll never accidentally leave your wah engaged. It also includes a Wilson Effects vintage taper wah pot, precisely modeled after a vintage ICAR taper pot for an authentic feel.

The Rippah Booster Wah operates on a standard 2.1mm center-negative power supply or a high-quality alkaline battery. Each pedal comes with a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. For any questions, feel free to reach out via the contact form on our website.

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