Convert a Wah pedal to a Volume pedal?

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Steve Perry
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Convert a Wah pedal to a Volume pedal?

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I'm having an old Dunlop Cry Baby Wah given to me this weekend. Can this be converted to a Volume pedal? If so, what do I have to change out to make it happen? Thanks.

Steve
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Papa Joe Pollick
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Post by Papa Joe Pollick »

The volume pedal that i've used for 40 years is a converted wah..But not a Cry Baby.
Before you do anything else you might be wise to find out the value of that Cry Baby.Some are bringing good money.It just might be possible that you could end up with a good volume pedal and put money in your pocket..JMHO...
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Brad Sarno
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Post by Brad Sarno »

Simply get the Dunlop 470k Hot Potz with the gear on it. Tom Bradshaw has them. Remove the wah guts, put in the new pot, and wire it up as usual, and there you go.

Brad