Behringer HB01 Hell-Babe Wah-Wah Pedal |  | Brand: Behringer
List Price: $59.99
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Seller: J&R Music and Computer World
Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
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Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 13.9 x 2.8
This multi-functional Wah-Wah pedal offers everything you need for virtually all styles and sounds. Different from most pedals the Hellbabe uses complete optical control for wear-and-tear-free pedal operation (no mechanical pots and switches) plus it features a unique spring-back pedal mechanism with resistance adjustment for the ultimate freedom in playing styles. The heel-down frequency range is freely adjustable using Range control (440 Hz to 250 Hz), so you can use it even with bass guitars.
MPN: 000-29800-00000
Model: HB01
UPC: 000888880176
EAN: 0000888880176
Release Date: March 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
 | Multi-functional Wah-Wah pedal - offers everything you need for all styles and sounds | | | Total optical control for wear-and-tear-free pedal operation (no mechanical pots and switches) | | | Unique spring-back pedal mechanism with resistance adjustment for ultimate playing style (option to remove) | | | Heel-down frequency range freely adjustable via Range control (440 Hz to 250 Hz) for use even with bass guitars | | | Ultra-musical Q control for precise filter shaping to achieve vocal-like effects |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The HELL-BABE HB01 wah is a pleasure to stomp on, offering a tremendous array of tone-sculpting options. You get everything from "old-school" wah to the most up-to-date sounds, all in one wah pedal. The HELL-BABE will add new dimension and depth to your artistic expression.  Get everything from "old-school" wah to the most up-to-date sounds. Click to enlarge. |  Dial in the range for bass or guitar. | What's So Great About the HELL-BABE?
First of all, this monster's heel-down RANGE control provides low frequency adjustment that can be swept from 440 Hz down to 250 Hz, making the HB01 the ideal companion for either guitar or bass. For custom-tailoring the toe-down frequency range, the HELL-BABE features a FINE control, allowing you to adjust the frequency sweep as high as 2.2 kHz. Volume Boost
Dial in a powerful volume BOOST (up to +15 dB), so that when you do step on the HB01, your guitar jumps to the top of the mix. A highly versatile Q control is provided for precise filter shaping and for achieving vocal-like effects. No-Nonsense Build Quality
Unlike a lot of wahs on the market, the HELL-BABE uses no mechanical pots or switches, which significantly reduces wear and tear. But that's not all that separates this pedal from the pack; it also features a spring-back pedal mechanism with resistance adjustment. And thanks to Behringer's ultra-bright LED indicators you'll always know when it's on and when the volume boost is activated. You can power this bad boy with a 9V battery or the PSU-SB DC power supply (not included). What's in the Box
Behringer HB01 Hell-Babe Wah-Wah Pedal, User's Manual
Product Description
The Behringer HB01 Hell Babe Wah Pedal is the Ultimate Wah-Wah Pedal with Optical Control.This multi-functional Wah-Wah pedal offers everything you need for virtually all styles and sounds. Different from most pedals the Hellbabe uses complete optical control for wear-and-tear-free pedal operation (no mechanical pots and switches) plus it features a unique spring-back pedal mechanism with resistance adjustment for the ultimate freedom in playing styles.The heel-down frequency range is freely adjustable using Range control (440 Hz to 250 Hz), so you can use it even with bass guitars. An additional Fine Tune control allows high-end extension of sweep range for achieving incredibly bright, ultra-present tone. The musical Q control is provided for precise filter shaping and achieving vocal-like effects. The tunable boost function includes an On/Off switch that lets you push your licks up to the limit.Behrigner has included dual LED indicators for Effect On/Off and Boost On/Off at the tail of the pedal. Only ultra-low noise circuitry is used throughout for outstanding audio performance. Run your HB01 on a 9V battery or a DC power supply (not included).
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 10X Better Than Dunlop Original Wah! October 12, 2007
I. Valdez (Seattle, WA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Sometimes you get more than what you paid for. This is one of those times. I choose the Hellbabe HB0l for it features and mainly for the price. I was very surprised at the range of Wah sounds produced by this pedal. you can shape the Wah sound to what ever sound your after nice Sweep. I also have The Original Dunlop Crybaby, Let me tell you this was 2x more expensive and it sucks. It sucks your tone out of your guitar, It is so noisy. By comparison the Hellbabe is a better investment.
 Good for the budget guitarist. August 27, 2009
C. K. Associate
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I recently got a Behringer Hell-Babe, it is an absolutely great Wah Wah pedal for the budget minded guitarist. I have owned a few wah wah pedals, Vox, Dunlop and some off brands, and this one can hold it's ground with the Vox and the Dunlop as far as functionality goes, as far as construction the Vox and the Dunlop are better built as they are made of metal and the Behringer Hell-Babe is housed in plastic. I like that I can tweak the tone to my liking which gives you a greater range in comparison with some other wah pedals. So if you are on a budget or not this is really a great pedal, sure you could spend more on a pedal, but the money you save can go towards other fun toys for you to play with, that or strings which ever comes first.
Good Pedal for the Small Price Tag- June 28, 2008
B. Lee
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This item arrived in a timely fashion for me. Two days was a very short wait considering it came across the country.
Now for the pedal.
As my first wah pedal, I found this pedal could produce a variety of sounds (though I couldn't quite get the sound of Rage Against the Machine's Bulls on Parade), and it also sounds really good with a chorus on a clean channel.
It is also on the cheaper side.
 Not what I expected. Not better, not worse, just different. March 4, 2010
James J. Coghill (Fayetteville, NC USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I didn't expect much considering that I know Behringer most often uses inexpensive injection-molded plastic to keep prices low, but this pedal is certainly not what I expected. In other wah and Cry-Baby pedals I have had or used in the past, they were fairly simple, a wide range of motion which would allow easy and precise control and simple mash-down button switch under the pedal for bypass or activate. In the HB01, however, there is no simple click-on/click-off, instead it is set up where when the pedal is all the way up, it sounds bypassed. It is a nice, sturdy piece of hardware compared to other plastic FX pedals, and has some features that some people may enjoy but I am left feeling like I need a more conventional Wah or Cry-Baby for my needs. The price was good and my money wasn't wasted, I do have a few good ideas for use of this pedal, it's just a little more complex to set up and I don't liek the way it sounds like a little latency and sometimes even a noticable click in/out on the bypass where I would have prefered a much smoother, less distracting transition and most importantly, not so noticable by my audience.
Pros:
+ It's a quality constructed piece of hardware, better than you might expect from being made of plastic.
+ Loaded with fine-tuning features and tone shaping.
+ It appears the battery is not in use when the pedal is in fully up position, where some similar pedals still drain batteries unless a bypass botton is clicked to the bypass position.
+ I like the added "Boost", so long as it's for a tune where I don't need to take my foot off of the pedal so the cutout isn't so distractingly noticable.
+ Price.
Cons:
- Difficult to set up and tune the first time.
- Requires a mini screwdriver inserted into a tiny hole to set bypass cut-in/cut-out timing (This adjustment would have been much better and earned another star, if it were made an external knob for quicker and easier adjusting. I imagine that if I ever take it appart to modify, this will be the first and possibly only change I make to it)
- Doesn't feel as precise to control as other pedals.
- If you were expecting a simple Wah or Cry-Baby pedal, this may seem difficult to get adjusted to use like one.
- The automatic bypass when fully released has an annoyingly rough kick to it, not as smooth as most others like it. (With faster playing styles, this feature will take time and practice to get the timing just right, regardles of any adjustments made to the bypass timing trim pot).
- The larger, chromed "Range" knob seems to be labeled backwards. The wider frequency range is wh
 Not Great, but not horrible April 28, 2010
Reynaldo (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fun pedal. For classic WAH fans, it's a little odd. It turns on in reverse (on back/bass side, not on top/treble end). Also, it has no click. The range is not as dynamic as a CRY BABY. But, fun for a first wah. Great price.
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