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# **wah pedal**

**Skip it****45/100 **

a small market ($423K/yr) — wah pedal doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$423K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+124.1%**

**Products**

**18**

**Brands**

**14**

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**100**

**Price range**

**$38.25–$198.14**

**Returns**

**4.5%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**21**

 ×0.30

Growth

**68**

 ×0.30

Competition

**33**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**52**

 ×0.10

Returns

**64**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +124.1% year over year.

10K5KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- Dunlop41% - EROK11% - MXR8% - Jim Dunlop6% - Donner6% - Lefiko5% - Other (8 brands)24%

The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 100 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▼falling

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**100**

**Top 5 brand share**

**72%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Dunlop Original Cry Baby Standard Wah (GCB95)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PQlNKMoaL.jpg) [**Dunlop Original Cry Baby Standard Wah (GCB95)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002CZVK0)

Dunlop$97.044.6★1,89234%▼falling

2
![EROK MP-6 2-in-1 Wah & Volume Pedal for Electric Guitar Custom RM-Type Shielded Inductor Pure Analog Tone Active Volume 23 StrokePower Adapter Not Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YAA79Dh+L.jpg) [**EROK MP-6 2-in-1 Wah & Volume Pedal for Electric Guitar Custom RM-Type Shielded Inductor Pure Analog Tone Active Volume 23 StrokePower Adapter Not Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCSFR1YV)

EROK$38.784.0★3411%▲rising

3
![Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 Classic Wah Pedal Bundle with 2 Patch Cables and 6 Assorted Dunlop Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UCdLyS5rL.jpg) [**Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 Classic Wah Pedal Bundle with 2 Patch Cables and 6 Assorted Dunlop Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNY1HPX)

MXR$99.374.7★1,0508%▼falling

4
![Donner Guitar Wah Pedal 2 in 1 Wah Volume Pedal Mini Vintage Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control Vowel Lightweight Guitar Pedal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dKMu3LTsL.jpg) [**Donner Guitar Wah Pedal 2 in 1 Wah Volume Pedal Mini Vintage Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control Vowel Lightweight Guitar Pedal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZJ7ZYR)

Donner$53.204.2★7396%▼falling

5
![Mini Volume & Wah Pedal for Electric Guitar Pure Analog Wah Effect with Active Volume Control RM-Type Shielded Inductor for Classic Wah Tone Wide-Angle LED Indicator Compact Guitar Effects Pedal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414YwuhK8fL.jpg) [**Mini Volume & Wah Pedal for Electric Guitar Pure Analog Wah Effect with Active Volume Control RM-Type Shielded Inductor for Classic Wah Tone Wide-Angle LED Indicator Compact Guitar Effects Pedal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQSNC4X2)

Lefiko$39.333.7★345%▼falling

6
![JIM DUNLOP 535Q Multi-Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Adjustable Boost 6 Wah Ranges Model 11537002001](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ebNMT+guL.jpg) [**JIM DUNLOP 535Q Multi-Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Adjustable Boost 6 Wah Ranges Model 11537002001**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD3QY2)

Dunlop$174.424.5★5845%▲rising

7
![SONICAKE Active Volume & Wah Pedal Mini 2 in 1 Combo Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control 5.85L x 2.58W x 2.4H - VolWah](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41an6juYDPS.jpg) [**SONICAKE Active Volume & Wah Pedal Mini 2 in 1 Combo Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control 5.85L x 2.58W x 2.4H - VolWah**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSQQVH)

SONICAKE$56.824.2★2,8535%▼falling

8
![Cry Baby Mini Wah](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4174PXrw9tL.jpg) [**Cry Baby Mini Wah**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKJGWCI)

Jim Dunlop$110.314.7★6194%—flat

9
![JOYO Compact Wah/Volume Guitar Pedal 6-Mode Sweep Range & Adjustable Q Control Active Volume with Minimum Knob True Bypass in Wah Mode (WAH-II)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ugnu5m1AL.jpg) [**JOYO Compact Wah/Volume Guitar Pedal 6-Mode Sweep Range & Adjustable Q Control Active Volume with Minimum Knob True Bypass in Wah Mode (WAH-II)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085PXY3L2)

JOYO$70.684.1★5343%▼falling

10

![MOOER GE100 Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal with 80 Presets 66 Effects Loop and 40 Drum Rythm. Distortion Expression Volume Wah Pedal Tap Tempo Headphone Out LED Screen Tuner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Fp0tGUiL.jpg) [**MOOER GE100 Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal with 80 Presets 66 Effects Loop and 40 Drum Rythm. Distortion Expression Volume Wah Pedal Tap Tempo Headphone Out LED Screen Tuner**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2V8BHPD)

MOOER$77.844.4★1,4353%▲rising

11

![STRICH SW-2 Guitar Wah & Volume Pedal with a Power Supply 2 in 1 Combo Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar Vintage Wah Tone with Active Volume Control Full-Size Lightweight Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RXXSRKXdL.jpg) [**STRICH SW-2 Guitar Wah & Volume Pedal with a Power Supply 2 in 1 Combo Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar Vintage Wah Tone with Active Volume Control Full-Size Lightweight Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCFHB229)

STRICH$72.613.9★393%▲rising

12

![Dimebag Cry Baby From Hell Wah](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ric18wBfL.jpg) [**Dimebag Cry Baby From Hell Wah**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VW3HWLS)

Jim Dunlop$198.144.6★2173%—flat

13

![Vox V845 Classic Wah Guitar Effects Pedal w/All-black Coated Finish and 9-volt Power Supply Input](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jGmh38hwL.jpg) [**Vox V845 Classic Wah Guitar Effects Pedal w/All-black Coated Finish and 9-volt Power Supply Input**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NJR7DY)

VOX$113.444.4★1,1222%—flat

14

![Dunlop Original Crybaby GCB95 Standard Wah Pedal Tonebird Effects Bundle with 2 Patch Cables 6 Dunlop Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418GhRKt9PL.jpg) [**Dunlop Original Crybaby GCB95 Standard Wah Pedal Tonebird Effects Bundle with 2 Patch Cables 6 Dunlop Picks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC1PYDB2)

Tonebird$99.884.6★252%▼falling

15

![Vox V847-A 1960s-Style Classic Reissue Wah Guitar Effects Pedal w/ 1960s-Era Vox Wah Sound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y0XUFYaAL.jpg) [**Vox V847-A 1960s-Style Classic Reissue Wah Guitar Effects Pedal w/ 1960s-Era Vox Wah Sound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TGHVGQ)

VOX$154.864.5★6192%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 18 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Dunlop Original Cry Baby Standard Wah (GCB95)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PQlNKMoaL.jpg)**Dunlop Original Cry Baby Standard Wah (GCB95)** Dunlop**$97.04**4.6★1,892 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002CZVK0) [![EROK MP-6 2-in-1 Wah & Volume Pedal for Electric Guitar Custom RM-Type Shielded Inductor Pure Analog Tone Active Volume 23 StrokePower Adapter Not Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YAA79Dh+L.jpg)**EROK MP-6 2-in-1 Wah & Volume Pedal for Electric Guitar Custom RM-Type Shielded Inductor Pure Analog Tone Active Volume 23 StrokePower Adapter Not Included** EROK**$38.78**4.0★34 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCSFR1YV) [![Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 Classic Wah Pedal Bundle with 2 Patch Cables and 6 Assorted Dunlop Picks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UCdLyS5rL.jpg)**Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 Classic Wah Pedal Bundle with 2 Patch Cables and 6 Assorted Dunlop Picks** MXR**$99.37**4.7★1,050 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNY1HPX) [![Donner Guitar Wah Pedal 2 in 1 Wah Volume Pedal Mini Vintage Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control Vowel Lightweight Guitar Pedal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dKMu3LTsL.jpg)**Donner Guitar Wah Pedal 2 in 1 Wah Volume Pedal Mini Vintage Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control Vowel Lightweight Guitar Pedal** Donner**$53.20**4.2★739 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZJ7ZYR) [![Mini Volume & Wah Pedal for Electric Guitar Pure Analog Wah Effect with Active Volume Control RM-Type Shielded Inductor for Classic Wah Tone Wide-Angle LED Indicator Compact Guitar Effects Pedal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414YwuhK8fL.jpg)**Mini Volume & Wah Pedal for Electric Guitar Pure Analog Wah Effect with Active Volume Control RM-Type Shielded Inductor for Classic Wah Tone Wide-Angle LED Indicator Compact Guitar Effects Pedal** Lefiko**$39.33**3.7★34 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQSNC4X2) [![JIM DUNLOP 535Q Multi-Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Adjustable Boost 6 Wah Ranges Model 11537002001](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ebNMT+guL.jpg)**JIM DUNLOP 535Q Multi-Wah Guitar Effects Pedal Adjustable Boost 6 Wah Ranges Model 11537002001** Dunlop**$174.42**4.5★584 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD3QY2) [![SONICAKE Active Volume & Wah Pedal Mini 2 in 1 Combo Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control 5.85L x 2.58W x 2.4H - VolWah](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41an6juYDPS.jpg)**SONICAKE Active Volume & Wah Pedal Mini 2 in 1 Combo Electric Guitar Effect Pedal with Wah Wah Active Volume Control 5.85L x 2.58W x 2.4H - VolWah** SONICAKE**$56.82**4.2★2,853 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSQQVH) [![Cry Baby Mini Wah](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4174PXrw9tL.jpg)**Cry Baby Mini Wah** Jim Dunlop**$110.31**4.7★619 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKJGWCI)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**18%

*“Great value”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Seems well built for the price”*

**Audio Quality**12%

*“Overall cool sounds”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to learn”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Works as it should”*

**Durability**4%

*“have used it pretty frequently for a few months”*

**Amplification**3%

*“Decent wah/volume pedal”*

**Strength**3%

*“build is sturdy”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Love the design and feel and everything,”*

**Noise Level**2%

*“not too loud”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Noise Level**12%

*“Extremely noisy”*

**Audio Quality**9%

*“sounded horrible”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“I felt that it was harder to control”*

**Functionality-Overall**7%

*“Unfortunately, it doesnt do them very well”*

**Durability**7%

*“Only a few months in”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Low quality effects”*

**Audio Volume**5%

*“Volume is worthless given the jump from "0" to 5”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“AC cord is too short less than 5 ft long and impractical, any guitar player will tell you that”*

**Product Condition**3%

*“Mine came used”*

**Touch/Button Controls**2%

*“Really weird that it doesn't have a power switch/button”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Audio Quality22% - Functionality-Overall19% - Size-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Noise Level5% - Value For Money5% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Ease Of Use3% - Quality-Overall3% - Audio Volume3%