Lachryma – Wha-Wha The Wailing Machine -Electric guitar pedal

Lachryma – The Revolutionary Wah-Wah by  Colombo Audio Electronics

In the world of guitar effects, few pedals are as iconic as the wah-wah. For decades, it has accompanied rock, funk, blues, and metal guitarists with its unmistakable vocal, expressive, and dynamic character. But what happens when a historic concept is reimagined in a modern, practical, and compact form? That’s where Lachryma comes in — the innovative wah-wah designed by  Colombo Audio Electronics.

Lachryma is not your traditional continuously controlled rocker-style wah pedal. Instead, it is an intelligent reinterpretation created for modern guitarists who want the classic wah effect without sacrificing space, practicality, or speed of operation. The result is a compact, intuitive, and incredibly musical pedal capable of offering a completely new approach to the wah-wah effect.

A New Wah-Wah Concept

Unlike traditional wah pedals, Lachryma completely removes the classic rocker mechanism. In its place, you’ll find two footswitches specifically designed for fast and ergonomic use:

• one upper footswitch dedicated to activating the pedal;
• a second momentary footswitch that controls the wah sweep.

Pressing the momentary footswitch pushes the wah filter to its maximum position, delivering the aggressive, cutting, vocal tone typical of the best vintage wah pedals. Releasing it immediately returns the sound to the filter’s minimum position. The result is immediate, natural, and surprisingly expressive control.

This system makes Lachryma incredibly fast to use in live situations, perfect for rhythmic phrasing, sudden accents, funk chops, rock leads, and modern passages where precision and practicality truly matter.

Compact, Practical, and Space-Saving

One of the biggest limitations of traditional wah pedals has always been their size. Classic long-shell enclosures take up valuable space on modern pedalboards, which are often already crowded with effects, switchers, and power supplies.

Lachryma was created specifically to solve this problem. Thanks to its compact stompbox-sized format, it delivers a real wah effect without forcing players to dedicate half their pedalboard to a single pedal.

For guitarists who perform live, travel frequently, or simply want an essential yet professional setup, Lachryma represents a smart and modern solution.

Dynamics, Expression, and Immediate Response

Despite its innovative design, Lachryma retains all the expressive soul that has made the wah one of the most beloved effects in electric guitar history. The filter response has been carefully tuned to remain musical, dynamic, and perfectly compatible with virtually any rig.

From ’70s funk to classic rock, from modern alternative tones all the way to hard rock and metal, Lachryma adapts naturally to a wide range of musical styles. The footswitch response has been calibrated to provide a natural attack and a smooth, convincing release.

The feel is direct, immediate, and inspiring: every press of the footswitch becomes part of the musical performance itself.

Perfect for Modern Pedalboards

Modern pedalboards demand increasingly efficient space management. Many guitarists give up using a wah pedal simply because traditional models are too bulky or impractical to integrate into complex rigs.

Lachryma completely changes this approach. Its compact format allows it to fit easily alongside overdrives, delays, reverbs, and MIDI switchers without disrupting pedalboard layout or workflow.

It is the perfect pedal for:

• live guitarists;
• studio musicians;
• session players;
• compact pedalboards;
• fly rig setups;
• modern professional rigs.

Handmade Construction and Boutique Quality

Like every product from  Colombo Audio Electronics, Lachryma is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, tone quality, and reliability.

Every component is carefully selected to ensure:

• long-term durability;
• professional dynamic response;
• low-noise operation;
• reliable live and studio performance.

Its boutique construction also guarantees a unique sonic character that stands apart from mass-produced pedals.

Why Choose Lachryma?

Lachryma doesn’t simply aim to imitate a traditional wah pedal — it aims to evolve it. It is designed for contemporary musicians searching for:

• practicality;
• speed;
• compactness;
• creativity;
• immediate expressiveness.

If you love the character of a wah-wah but want something smarter, more compact, and more modern, Lachryma offers a truly unique solution.

Lachryma – The Wah-Wah Reinvented

With Lachryma,  Colombo Audio Electronics introduces a fresh interpretation of one of the most iconic guitar effects ever created. An innovative, compact, and highly musical pedal that combines the feel of a classic wah with a modern, practical, and performance-oriented philosophy.

Lachryma is not just an effect pedal — it’s a completely new way to experience the wah-wah.