The Ibanez AW7 Autowah is a highly versatile envelope filter and distortion pedal introduced in 2002 as part of Ibanez's rugged, early-2000s Tone-Lok series. It is widely recognized for combining a dynamic auto-wah with an internal distortion circuit, allowing players to stack and reorder the effects in a single unit. While discontinued, it remains a sought-after entry on the used market.

Features and Tone Controls

• Push-Lok Knobs: Features Ibanez's signature "set and forget" retractable knobs that push flat into the chassis to lock your settings and protect them from damage during transport.
• Dual Filter Modes: A toggle switch lets you select between Wah (a traditional band-pass filter cutting both lows and highs, resembling a Cry Baby) and LPF (a low-pass filter that retains the low frequencies, perfect for thick synth-like bass lines).
• Fixed Notch Filter: Setting the Sens (Sensitivity) knob to 0 stops the automatic sweeping, transforming the pedal into a parked or "cocked" wah filter.
• Routable Distortion: Equipped with a 3-way toggle to turn distortion off, position it before the wah (Dist-Wah) to intensify the sweep, or position it after the wah (Wah-Dist) for a smoother, classic overdriven filter sound.
• Condition: Overall condition is Excellent showing light players wear and it has been tested and ready to go!

Control Layout

1. Sens: Adjusts the sensitivity of the filter to match your instrument's output and picking dynamics.
2. Manual: Sets the baseline frequency where the filter sweep begins, behaving similarly to a physical wah pedal's foot position.
3. Drive: Controls the saturation level and gain of the internal distortion circuit.
4. Level: Manages the overall output volume of the pedal.

Watch this detailed demonstration to hear the diverse combinations of the AW7's filter modes and routable distortion settings in action: