Morley Reissues Classic Power Wah Fuzz Pedal With Modern Improvements

Clifford Lee Burton is regarded as one of the greatest Bass players of all time. He transformed the instrument and left an incredible legacy. One of the secret weapons to his tone arsenal was a Morley Power Wah Fuzz. Cliff’s use of a Wah Pedal for Bass solos was revolutionary. The Power Wah Fuzz had a Wah Sweep like no other Wah Wah Pedal at the time and it’s Optical Circuitry also gave it a unique flavor that contributed to Cliff’s thunderous sound. Morley has reissued and modernized this classic pedal as a tribute to the one and only Cliff Burton.

"The Burton family is thrilled to have Morley releasing this pedal as a Tribute to Cliff and his legacy. This is not only for his existing fans but for a new generation of musicians as well." – The Burton Family Estate

When compared to the original version the Power Wah Fuzz delivers its iconic tone, but with modern improvements. Most notably, it’s now equipped with Morley’s famous Switchless Activation. Just step on the treadle to activate and step off to Bypass. You also start at the more desirable lower end of the Sweep. It also sports a Distressed Chrome finish mimicking the battle-worn pedal Cliff used. The Wah Circuit has a 15db Level control perfect for pushing your signal above the mix for earth-shattering signature solos. It also sports Morley’s Glow-in-the-Dark treadle and toe sticker that not only look great but help you find your pedal on the darkest of stages and uses a standard 9v power.

“Burton was renowned for his distinctive use of a wah-wah pedal throughout his career, adopting a Hendrix-esque approach to filter through frequencies to achieve a sweeping bass solo tone. The Morley Wah can be seen on Burton’s pedalboard for nearly every Metallica gig, and can notably be heard Ride The Lightning standout ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls’.” – Mixdown

Main Features & Specs

• Tribute Reissue of the Pedal Cliff used for Bass Solos.
• Distressed Chrome Finish mimics Cliff’s Battle Worn Pedal.
• Fuzz emulates that old-school ripped speaker sound of the original.
• 15 dB Level Control on Wah Circuit.
• Classic Morley construction: 9.13″ x 5.88″ x 2.75″ ( L x W x H)
• Our world-famous Electro-Optical design. No pots to wear out!
• Premium Buffer circuit ensures pure guitar tone and output.
• Glow-in-the-dark treadle rubber.
• Powered by one 9-volt battery or 9V adapter. We recommend a Truetone One Spot Adapter.
• Rugged cold-rolled steel housing, LED indication, and a one-year warranty.
• Works with Guitar, Bass, or Keys!
• Morley Part Number: PWF1

​Morley’s mission with this pedal is to keep Cliff Burton’s legacy alive and to grow it. We want an entire new generation of players to be able to experience the exact same pedal that Cliff used on his iconic recordings. Since our humble beginnings in 1969, we’ve said, “We build them failsafe because your career depends on it – and so does ours!” Without our great fans and the great musicians like Cliff Burton who have used our pedals, we would not be where we are today.

For more information, please visit morleyproducts.com.

Morley Cliff Burton Tribute Power Wah Fuzz Pedal