Marshall Model 2023 SupaWah Pedal
The Marshall Model 2023 SupaWah was Marshall’s entry into the expressive world of wah pedals, joining the company’s boutique line of effects in the late '60s and early '70s. With its potted circuitry, rugged enclosure, and smooth sweep, the SupaWah became a cult favorite among British guitarists and a prized piece of Marshall’s short-lived stompbox era.
Technical Overview
The 2023 SupaWah was a battery-operated, analog wah pedal, featuring:
- ¼" input and output jacks
- Toe-activated ON/OFF footswitch
- Fixed-range inductor-based sweep circuit
Tonal Sweep and Application
The SupaWah offered a vocal-like sweep with a pronounced midrange peak, making it ideal for:
- Psychedelic lead work
- British blues-rock solos
- Rhythmic funk and percussive cleans
Compared to American-made wahs of the time (like the Cry Baby or Vox V847), the SupaWah had a smoother taperand slightly darker tone, which paired beautifully with overdriven British amps. It excelled at producing filter-like vowel sounds, and its sweep range worked especially well for guitarists wanting more subtle or expressive control in the upper midrange.
Construction and Styling
The 2023 came in a stove-enamelled metal housing, built for stage use.
Rarity and Collector Appeal
Like the 1975 SupaFuzz, the 2023 SupaWah was produced in very limited numbers, and its potted circuitry means few survive unmodified or in working condition. Even fewer have original enclosures and graphics intact.
Among collectors and vintage tone chasers, the 2023 remains one of the hardest-to-find Marshall effects pedals, and original examples fetch significant value—particularly those with working electronics and clean cosmetics.
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