Vox volume/expressie pedaal, vintage, 60ies

Hi all, I have for sale a rare Vox volume/expression pedal (other search words include ‘Jen’ and ‘Hammerite’/‘Hammertone’). Originally these were designed to add expressive qualities to their early Jaguar and Continental series organs, but was and is just as succesfully paired with a (bass) guitar. It features the same shell as the other original 1960s Vox, Jen and Cry Baby designs. Of special interest to Page/Led Zeppelin fans: I have heard it said Jimmy Page had one of these converted into a wah-wah which is now famously referred to as the "Grey Wah". Brian May from Queen is also said to have used one. Combining it with a Vox organ will significantly increase its value.

These pedals are extremely solid builds with a very thick shell and sturdy wiring. This one has been used sparingly and it’s in fantastic shape, with some wear from use and some more from the elements through the many years, and as you can tell from the pictures there’s just a small patch of mild rusting which I never felt the need to buff out. The stuff you see on the rotor in the picture of the inside is just some grease. I am not an expert on pedals, but by all accounts this one is completely original, even with the original cables intact and working - a rare characteristic for this pedal, and in excellent shape. Often these pedals have at a later stage been fitted with modern female and male extension, which is easy enough if you should so desire.

The pedal works like a charm and provides lovely swells.

By all means, look up some articles, forum discussions and videos about these pedals (e.g. Nik Sevigny talking about his vintage wahs) as they will undoubtedly tell you more than I ever could, and offer audio samples.

Be sure to contact me if I can be of any further assistance to your perusal of this rare and beautiful peace of historic, vintage gear.