Ibanez Wau Fuzz

[NegaTiveXero]

Anybody know anything about these. I know they were made in the 70s, but I don't really know what they're worth. I just got one today in a trade for a broken guitar (the guy I gave the guitar is into fixing shit and really liked the guitar) and it seems pretty cool, but it's not really what I'm into.

The fuzz is pretty sweet, it's got different types of fuzzes, switchable with the "Fuzz Tone Change" button. It's got a Fuzz On/Off switch and a Fuzz Depth knob and a Balance knob. The wah is alright, it's more like a foot controlled envelope filter. It's switchable like a Crybaby, press down and it's on, press again, it's off.

So, anyone know much about them, like rarity, worth, how to find the exact year of production, where they were made, etc...?

[ibznorange]

IIRC, Ive seen a few on ebay lately, they seem to go in cycles. Cool find
Pics?

Yours is a 58 model, whenever those were produced
the 57 models dont have the knobs etc

[NegaTiveXero]

Here's some pics:







I also have this thing. I have no use for it and I'm wondering if it's worth anything. I know it's a rack noise suppressor, but it uses a weird voltage adaptor that I don't have the money to buy right now (15v, if you're wondering).

[ibznorange]

well the wau's it seems according to official vintage guitar magazine's used pedal guide for for between 200 and 300 bucks condition depending. Thats higher than i've seen em go for though. i saw a few real beaters go for around 80, and some nice ones go for around 200

[ibznorange]

Rocktron Pro Rax HUSH IIX Noise Reduction....VG++....NR - eBay (item 330221934123 end time Mar-29-08 10:04:05 PDT)

Thats the only info i can find on the gate

[NegaTiveXero]

Cool man, thanks for the help.

The Wau seems to be in very good condition, especially considering it's around 30 years old.

I wish I could find a nice cheap 15V power supply, so I can actually try that damn noise suppressor out, but my GNX takes care of the NS for me anyway, so i don't really need it.