Best Alternatives To Morley Bad Horsie 2
Steve Vai's signature wah. Optical switching (no click, no bypass noise), switchless operation — step on, it activates.
The best alternatives to the Morley Bad Horsie 2, ranked by tone similarity:
- Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah — £119, 82% tone match. Same price, adjustable Q and range. More versatile with traditional Dunlop voicing.
- Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 — £75, 80% tone match. Traditional wah with mechanical switching. Different voicing and activation method.
- Vox V847 — £75, 78% tone match. Original Vox voicing — slightly different tonal character from the Morley.
Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah
Same price, adjustable Q and range. More versatile with traditional Dunlop voicing.
💰 Best Value
Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95
All Alternatives at a Glance
| Alternative | Price | vs Morley Bad Horsie 2 | Tone Match | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah | £119 | Same price | 82% | mid |
| Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 | £75 | -£44 | 80% | budget |
| Vox V847 | £75 | -£44 | 78% | budget |
Traditional wah with mechanical switching. Different voicing and activation method.
Alternatives to Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 →Original Vox voicing — slightly different tonal character from the Morley.
Alternatives to Vox V847 →Same price, adjustable Q and range. More versatile with traditional Dunlop voicing.
Alternatives to Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah →FAQ
Morley Bad Horsie 2 Alternatives — Common Questions
The best alternative to the Morley Bad Horsie 2 is the Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah (82% tone match at £119). Same price, adjustable Q and range. More versatile with traditional Dunlop voicing.
The best budget alternative is the Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 at £75 (80% tone match). Traditional wah with mechanical switching. Different voicing and activation method.
Pedals that sound similar to the Morley Bad Horsie 2: Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah (82% match, £119); Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 (80% match, £75); Vox V847 (78% match, £75).
Yes — the Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95 is available for £75 and achieves similar tone characteristics.