Up for immediate purchase is a legendary vintage 1980s DOD FX-17 Wah/Volume pedal. Made in the USA, the FX-17 is widely considered one of the coolest and most uniquely engineered utility pedals of the analog era.

Unlike standard mechanical pedals, the FX-17 uses a variable capacitance mechanism instead of a traditional potentiometer (pot). This means there is no pot to get scratchy, wear out, or fill up with dust—giving you incredibly smooth operation every single time.

Key Features:

• Dual Functionality: Works as a sweeping, vintage-voiced Wah pedal or flips to a smooth, linear Volume pedal via the side switch.

• Industrial Toughness: Housed in DOD’s heavy-duty, tank-like metal chassis with that great industrial military look.

• Internal Trims: Features internal trim pots that allow you to adjust the frequency sweep range to customize the wah tone to your liking (great for bass players who want to preserve low end!).

• Compact Footprint: Much smaller and lighter than a standard Crybaby or Ernie Ball pedal, making it a perfect space-saver on modern pedalboards.

Condition: This pedal is in honest vintage used condition. It shows standard cosmetic wear, scuffs, and paint chips from real stage and studio use over the decades, giving it a great authentic "road-worn" vintage mojo.

• Functionality: Tested and fully operational. The treadle sweeps smoothly, the switching mechanism works perfectly, and the jacks/switch are solid.

• Power: Runs on a standard 9V battery or a compatible 9V DC adapter (not included). 

Why the FX-17? Whether you want a bulletproof volume pedal, a quirky, synth-like vocal wah, or a reliable piece of 1980s American pedal history, the FX-17 delivers. It has a distinct sweep that sounds completely different from a standard Dunlop or Vox.

Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess cosmetic condition. Fast, secure shipping, fully insured. Sold as-is.