(USED) Morley George Lynch Dragon 2 Wah Pedal – GLW2
|
|
|
|
|
Morley George Lynch Dragon 2 Wah Pedal – GLW2
Three wah modes, switchless electro-optical activation, a Loudness boost, and a Wah Lock with Notch control — this is George Lynch's signature wah built for players who want more than a stock sweep.
Who This Pedal Is For
George Lynch built his reputation with Dokken and Lynch Mob on a tone that was aggressive, articulate, and unmistakably his — and the Dragon 2 Wah was designed to put the expressive range of his wah playing within reach of any player who steps on it. This is not a passive, one-dimensional wah pedal. The three selectable modes — standard Wah, WoW, and Wah Lock — give you distinct tonal personalities that cover different applications and playing contexts. Morley's switchless electro-optical activation means you move the treadle and the wah engages; no stomp required, which keeps response immediate and intuitive. The Wah Lock mode transforms the pedal into a static filter locked at whatever frequency the Notch knob selects — a cocked-wah sound that sits in the mix without any foot involvement, useful for rhythm parts and specific tonal textures. The Loudness control adds up to 15dB of boost, which makes this one of the more versatile wah pedals in terms of solo volume management. For rock and metal players who want a wah that can take an assertive, expressive role in their tone rather than just adding color, the Dragon 2 is the right fit. At a used price, it's an even easier choice.
Key Highlights
- Three wah modes: Wah (traditional), WoW (deep vocal/heavy envelope), and Wah Lock (parked filter)
- Switchless electro-optical activation — step on the treadle to engage, step off to bypass
- WoW mode shifts the wah envelope for a deeper, more vocal-like filter sweep suited to heavy playing
- Wah Lock electronically locks the pedal at a preset frequency — emulates a cocked wah without holding position
- Notch knob controls the parked wah frequency when Wah Lock is engaged
- Loudness control delivers up to 15dB of boost for solo volume and cut-through
- Morley electro-optical circuit (LED and LDR-based) — smooth, noise-free sweep with no potentiometer wear
- Premium Morley buffer circuit protects signal integrity throughout the chain
- Wah sweep tuned specifically to George Lynch's preferred settings
- Glow-in-the-dark treadle rubber — visible on dark stages
- Cold-rolled steel housing for rugged, road-ready durability
- LED indicator for mode status confirmation on stage
- 9V battery or 9VDC 300mA regulated adapter power (adapter not included)
- Suitable for guitar, bass, and keyboards
Why You'll Love It
Switchless — and That Matters
Most wah pedals require a firm toe press to activate — you have to consciously stomp down before the effect engages. Morley's switchless design removes that step entirely. Move the treadle and the wah activates via the optical sensor; release it and the pedal returns to bypass on its own after a brief moment. This changes how the wah interacts with your playing, particularly mid-solo where stopping to stomp a switch interrupts flow. The Dragon 2's electro-optical circuit also means there's no physical potentiometer in the sweep path — no scratchy wah sound as components age, no gradual taper inconsistency. The sweep stays smooth and consistent for the life of the pedal.
WoW Mode Is a Different Animal
WoW mode shifts the envelope of the wah filter to a lower, deeper frequency range — where standard Wah produces a bright, quacking sweep, WoW produces something heavier and more vocal, closer to a "wow" than a "wah." Lynch designed this mode to capture the sound of a mysterious, extreme wah pedal he remembered from 1970s records. In a high-gain context, WoW produces a filter sweep that cuts through dense guitar mixes with authority. Used on bass, it adds a heavy, sub-influenced filter movement that standard wah voicings simply can't reach. It's a genuinely different sound, not just a variation of the standard mode.
Wah Lock Solves a Real Problem
Anyone who has gigged with a wah pedal knows the problem: you want the tonal color of a cocked wah — a parked position that adds a specific vocal-like character to your rhythm tone — but holding the pedal there mid-song is impractical. Wah Lock solves this by electronically parking the filter at whatever frequency the Notch knob selects. Engage Wah Lock and the pedal stays there regardless of treadle position, freeing your foot completely. Combined with the Loudness boost and WoW mode options, this gives the Dragon 2 three distinct roles: expressive lead wah, heavy-envelope filter tool, and static cocked-wah texture generator.
Great Fit For
- Rock and metal guitarists who want a wah voicing built for high-gain playing and aggressive expression
- Players who rely on wah for solos and want the Loudness boost to cut through a full band mix
- Guitarists who've been frustrated by potentiometer-based wahs developing noise and sweep inconsistency over time
- Players who want the tonal character of a cocked wah without having to physically hold the pedal in position
- Fans of George Lynch, Dokken, or Lynch Mob who want the voicing behind the sound
- Anyone looking for a wah that does more than a standard sweep — with WoW, Wah Lock, and Notch control setting it apart from single-mode alternatives
- Bass players looking for a heavy, deep filter sweep that a standard wah voicing won't deliver
Sound and Use Case
The Dragon 2's standard Wah mode is tuned to George Lynch's own preferred sweep character — more aggressive and pronounced than a standard wah voicing, with a midrange presence that cuts clearly through distorted guitar tones rather than getting buried. The sweep arc feels wide and expressive underfoot, which suits players who use the wah as a lead instrument rather than just an accent. At moderate Loudness settings the pedal adds a subtle push that keeps lead lines from getting swallowed when the wah engages. At higher Loudness settings it becomes a solo boost tool in its own right, with the wah color as a bonus rather than the primary function.
WoW mode's deeper envelope is particularly effective in two contexts: heavy rhythm playing where you want filter movement with weight rather than brightness, and any application where the mix is dense and a standard wah voicing gets lost. The optical circuit's smooth sweep character means WoW sounds controlled and musical rather than chaotic — dramatic without being unpredictable. Wah Lock's Notch control gives you a surprisingly wide tonal palette for a single knob. Set low on the Notch range, the parked wah adds warmth and low-mid presence to the tone. Set high, it adds a cutting, nasal quality that defines specific guitar tones from the 1970s classic rock catalog. Combined with WoW mode and the Loudness boost, Wah Lock opens up tonal territory that takes most players a while to fully map.
Specifications
George Lynch isn't a subtle player, and neither is this wah. The Dragon 2 has a personality — the switchless activation, the WoW mode that goes where standard wahs won't, the Wah Lock that takes one of the most useful wah techniques and makes it effortless. Players who spend time with it find things they didn't expect to find. That's what makes it worth a close look at a used price.
Questions about condition, how the modes work in a specific rig, or anything else you want to know before deciding — we're happy to talk through it. Call or text us at 814-371-5666. Spotts Music Center — helping you make music.