RANGE OF EXPRESSION: FIND YOUR CRY BABY® WAH

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10-08-2021

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by: Dunlop Staff / 10-08-2021
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The Cry Baby Wah line features a huge variety of pedals—whatever your playing style, there’s a Cry Baby Wah that can help you shape and express your musical vision.

But which one is right for you? To help you out, we put them all together in one place with all the important attributes so that you can compare, contrast, and decide where your Cry Baby Wah exploration takes you next.

CRY BABY® WAH PEDALS

GCB95 CRY BABY®
Standard Wah

The Cry Baby Standard Wah is a modern take on the original Cry Baby sound, perfect for players who want a straight-up, no frills wah pedal that can cut through the mix and make those notes and chords pop.

• For players who want a straight-up no-frills wah
• Aggressive modern sound

GCB95F CRY BABY®
CLASSIC WAH

The Cry Baby Classic Wah takes the modern circuitry of the GCB95 and modifies it to emulate the warm vintage vibes of early Cry Baby Wah pedals, featuring a lower frequency range for a darker tone and a softer response for a subtler effect.

• Interprets classic wah sound through the circuitry of the GCB95
• Modified for vintage tonal flavor
• Lower frequency range for a darker vibe
• Softer Q response for a subtler effect

CBM95 CRY BABY®
MINI WAH

The Cry Baby Mini Wah packs three different wah voices into a single pedal that’s half the size of a standard Cry Baby Wah—perfect for saving space without sacrificing tone or versatility.

• More versatility with half the footprint
• 3 different frequency ranges in a single mini housing
• Perfect for travel boards & cover band gigs
• True bypass

CBJ95 CRY BABY®
JUNIOR WAH

With the Cry Baby Junior Wah, you don’t have to choose between a tidy pedalboard and your Cry Baby Wah fix. It’s specifically designed to maximize layout efficiency on the world’s most popular pedalboards, and it features three different Cry Baby Wah voices to cover the the full frequency spectrum.

• Designed with Pedaltrain for tight layouts and clean routing of cords
• 8″ length for perfect alignment with Metro, Classic, Novo, and Terra Series pedalboards
• Front-mounted input, output, & power jacks
• Switch between high, mid, and low Cry Baby Wah voices
• Convenient on/off status led shows when effect is engaged

95Q CRY BABY® WAH

Based on the GCB95, the Cry Baby 95Q Wah offers the same aggressive frequency range with added controls to adjust the effect’s intensity and boost your signal into the stratosphere. It features auto-return switching, too, so stepping in and out of the effect for a solo mid-song is a cinch.

• Provides extra control over the modern, aggressive sound of the GCB95
• Adjustable boost up to +16dB
• Q control shapes effect response from sharp to smooth
• Convenient auto-return switching so you can step in and out of the effect

535Q CRY BABY®
MULTI-WAH

The Cry Baby® 535Q Multi-Wah is the Swiss Army Knife of wah pedals, putting control over the most important wah parameters right into your hands, featuring a six-frequency Range Selector, a Q control to shape the pedal’s response from sharp to subtle, and a switchable boost to put your Cry Baby Wah sound front and center.

• Provides control over the most important wah parameters
• Six selectable frequency ranges from bright & aggressive to dark & subtle
• Q control shapes effect response from sharp to smooth
• Switchable boost adjustable up to +16dB
• True bypass

CBM535Q CRY BABY®
MINI 535Q WAH

At half the size of a standard wah, the Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah provides the perfect balance of wah control and pedalboard-efficiency, featuring the 535Q’s four most popular frequency ranges, control over the intensity of the effect, and an adjustable, switchable boost to make your licks stand out.

• The perfect balance of wah control and pedalboard efficiency
• Four different frequency sweep ranges to set your own tonal character
• Adjustable, switchable boost allows you to step out in front of the mix
• Q control shapes effect response from sharp to smooth

CBM535QAR CRY BABY®
MINI 535Q AUTO-RETURN WAH

This Cry Baby Wah offers the dynamic versatility and space-saving footprint of the Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah with the ultimate mod for convenient live performances—auto-return switching.

• The perfect balance of wah control and pedalboard efficiency
• Four different frequency sweep ranges to set your own tonal character
• Adjustable, switchable boost allows you to step out in front of the mix
• Q control shapes effect response from sharp to smooth
• Auto-return switching

JH1D CRY BABY®
Jimi Hendrix™ WAH

This Cry Baby Wah offers the unmistakable wah tone heard on Hendrix classics like “Up From the Sky,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” “Little Miss Lover,” and “Still Raining, Still Dreaming.” If you want the dark, thick, and focused sound Jimi Hendrix made famous, put this wah on your board. It’s perfect for gnarly distorted leads.

• Recreates the legendary wah sound from classic Jimi Hendrix tracks
• Throaty & expressive voice
• Lightweight aluminum housing

JHM9 CRY BABY®
Jimi Hendrix™ MINI WAH

This Cry Baby Wah is crafted to deliver the same dynamic tonal sweep of Jimi’s original Italian-made Thomas Organ unit with half the footprint of a standard wah pedal.

• Based on the personal wah pedal used by Jimi Hendrix
• Delivers the throaty, expressive tones heard on numerous hits
• Lightweight aluminum housing with sleek black Italian crinkle finish

MC404 CUSTOM AUDIO ELECTRONICS WAH

The MC404 CAE Wah allows you to switch between two distinctly-voiced Fasel Inductors with a built-in Boost/Line Driver circuit, internal Q and gain controls, and bright status LEDs on each side of the pedal.

• Two switchable inductors for a warm, vintage vibe or bright transparency
• Built-in MXR Boost/Line Driver circuit provides adjustable, switchable boost
• Internal Q controls shape the effect response for each inductor
• True bypass

JB95 CRY BABY® JOE BONAMASSA WAH

The Cry Baby Joe Bonamassa Wah is voiced by a vintage-style Halo Inductor for added harmonic content and growl—perfect for when you’re pushing a tube amp into the gritty zone—with an internal switch for true bypass/non-true bypass operation.

• Equipped with improved Halo Inductor design for authentic vintage voice
• Wide, vocal sweep range
• Output buffer prevents impedance imbalance
• Switchable true bypass/buffered bypass operation
• Aluminum housing with copper rocker

EVH95 CRY BABY®
EDDIE VAN HALEN WAH

Based on EVH’s own “Holy Grail” wah pedal, this Cry Baby Wah features a custom inductor, custom pot, and an extra wide frequency sweep.

• Based Eddie’s customized ’90s wah
• Wide sweep with aggressive midrange
• Custom high-Q inductor and pot
• Two on/off status LEDs
• True bypass

DB01B DIME® CRY BABY®
FROM HELL WAH

The most versatile wah in our line up, the Cry Baby From Hell Wah was designed for players who need options on stage, featuring an extended sweep rang a 6-way frequency selector, a switchable boost, LEDs to indicate wah and boost status, and more.

• Six selectable frequency ranges from bright & aggressive to dark & subtle
• On/off status LEDs on the back of the pedal
• Additional output for stereo operation
• Q control shapes effect response from sharp to smooth
• Switchable boost adjustable up to +16dB

KH95 CRY BABY®
KIRK HAMMETT WAH

Based on Kirk Hammett’s own rack wah settings, this Cry Baby Wah offers an exceptionally even response from heel to toe with a thick top end and a full dynamic range.

• Based on Kirk’s Cry Baby Rack Wah settings
• Pronounced midrange wail
• Exceptionally even response from heel to toe
• True bypass

SW95 CRY BABY®
SLASH WAH

The Cry Baby Slash Wah deploys a searing high gain distortion coupled with the Fasel-loaded Classic circuit for instant lead tone that not only cuts through but sings with a sweet and lush top end. Convenient LEDs indicate distortion on/off and wah on/off modes, and with the batteries readily accessible from the top of the rocker pedal, you don’t have to fumble with a screwdriver when it’s time to re-power.

• Classic wah tone with switchable high-gain distortion
• Gain and Volume controls to dial in each effect
• LEDs indicate wah and distortion on/off status
• Topside battery access
• True bypass

CM95 CRY BABY®
CLYDE MCCOY® WAH

The Cry Baby® Clyde McCoy Wah is the definitive recreation of the very first wah pedal, faithfully capturing its throaty, expressive sound with superior performance, featuring a Halo Inductor and thru-hole components with a premium pot, switch, and jacks.

• Based on the original Clyde McCoy Wah
• Equipped with improved Halo Inductor design for authentic vintage voice
• Throaty voice and expressive sweep
• True bypass

JC95B CRY BABY®
JERRY CANTRELL WAH

The Cry Baby Jerry Cantrell Wah is custom-voiced for a tight, punchy heel-down tone with a side-control to fine-tune the toe-down frequency for a darker sound.

• Dark and moody tone with a wide response
• Retains low-end punch
• Fine-Tune knob adjust range of toe-down position from bright to dark

JP95 CRY BABY®
John Petrucci WAH

The Cry Baby John Petrucci Wah answers the question, “What would it be like to have a Cry Baby Rack Wah unit on my pedalboard?” Factory set to John’s personal settings, the JP95 features Q, Volume, and six EQ controls so that you can fine-tune the effect to your exact tonal needs.

• The Cry Baby Rack Wah in pedal form
• Huge sound with the ultimate expressive range
• Internally adjustable Q and Volume controls
• Internally adjustable six-band EQ for tone-shaping
• True bypass

SC95 CRY BABY®
SLASH CLASSIC WAH

The Cry Baby Slash Classic Wah is voiced for gritty blues-influenced hard rock, featuring a custom-wound resonance inductor, a huge dynamic range, and a wide sweep with LEDs to indicate effect on/off status.

• Wide, dynamic sweep range
• Warm, throaty sound
• Two on/off status LEDs
• True bypass

GCJ95 CRY BABY®
GARY CLARK JR. WAH

The Cry Baby Gary Clark Jr. Wah comes tuned with a lower frequency range that allows Gary to further explore the emotional depth that is so integral to the blues while its tighter sweep is perfect for kicking in percussive syncopation when it’s time to groove.

• Low frequency center provides smooth, warm sound
• Tight sweep range is perfect for percussive, syncopated rhythms
• Classy brushed patina copper housing

BG95 CRY BABY®
BUDDY GUY WAH

The Cry Baby Buddy Guy Wah boasts a sweet and singing top end and two distinct, selectable wah voices—DEEP for a big and throaty growl and BG for Buddy’s own warm, bell-like wah tone. Convenient side-mounted LEDs indicate which mode you are in, while a separate LED indicates the effect’s on/off status. For straight up electric blues, what more could you want?

• Two switchable voices: big, throaty growl or warm, bell-like tone
• On/off status LEDs

TBM95 CRY BABY®
TOM MORELLO WAH

The Cry Baby Tom Morello Wah features the aggressive, modern sound of the GCB95—the exact pedal Tom has used on every album and every tour throughout his career.

• The expressive power integral to Tom’s sound through ought his career
• Heard on every one of his albums and tours
• Custom finish bearing quotations that highlight the battle for justice

GZR95 CRY BABY®
GEEZER BUTLER WAH

The Cry Baby Geezer Butler Wah features the aggressive sound of the Cry Baby 95Q Wah with a modified sweep and custom circuitry that mixes in just the right amount of your dry signal from the heel-down position. An internal Q control allows you to adjust the effect’s intensity while auto-return switching allows you to step in and out of the effect with ease.

• Designed in collaboration with the first bass player to record with a wah
• Voiced specifically for Geezer’s huge and aggressive sound
• Convenient auto-return switching

JCT95 CRY BABY®
JUSTIN CHANCELLOR WAH

The Cry Baby Justin Chancellor Wah combines three of Justin’s favorite ways to explore tones and craft soundscapes—the fluid expressiveness of a custom midrange filter, the bright aggression of a custom wah circuit, and the chainsaw grind of a vintage fuzz.

• Combines three of Justin Chancellor’s epic effects into a single pedal
• U.K. Filter, inspired by his bass’ tone circuit, sounds thick and voice-like
• Modified Cry Baby Wah sounds lush and aggressive
• Vintage U.K.-style fuzz that can be paired with either mode or operated independently
• Customize the two rocker modes with Volume and Q controls
• Customize intensity, level, and EQ of fuzz mode
• Includes Pedal Topper to allow for simultaneous engagement of rocker and fuzz modes

GCB65 CRY BABY®
DUAL-INDUCTOR EDITION WAH

The Cry Baby Custom Badass Dual-Inductor Edition Wah brings together the two most iconic wah voices in history via the Halo Inductor and the Fasel Inductor, offering a broad and dynamic palette for your musical expression.

• Combines two iconic wah sounds in a single pedal
• Halo Inductor provides throaty midrange and expressive sweep
• Red Fasel Inductor provides bright clarity and lush harmonics
• Toggle between the two with side kickswitch
• Fine-tune knobs adjust toe-down frequency from bright to dark

105Q CRY BABY®
BASS WAH

The Cry Baby 105Q Bass Wah has been carefully designed to retain and complement your low end, with Volume and Q controls to further fine-tune your wah sound, applying the effect only to the high and midrange frequencies of your signal. With Q and boost controls, you can dial in just how expressive and in your face your wah sound gets. Auto-return switching lets you step in and out as your grooves require. This pedal isn’t just for bass players, though—its broad, deep range has earned it a home on the boards of many guitar players who tune down or just want a thicker Cry Baby sound.

• Envelope filter circuit in place of inductor
• Applies wah effect to highs and mids while leaving lows thick & full
• Q control lets you set the effect response from sharp to smooth
• Convenient auto-return switching so you can step in and out of the effect
• Adjustable boost up to +16dB

CBM105Q CRY BABY®
BASS MINI WAH

The Cry Baby Mini Bass Wah delivers the same thick sound, wide range, Q and boost controls, auto-return switching, and low-end retention of the larger version at half the size in a lightweight aluminum housing. Perfect for your minimalist or travel bass board.

• Envelope filter circuit in place of inductor• Same low-end-loving sound as the 105Q with half the footprint
• Applies wah effect to highs and mids while leaving lows thick & full
• Q control shapes effect response from sharp to smooth
• Convenient auto-return switching so you can step in and out of the effect
• Adjustable boost up to +16dB

QZ1 CRY BABY®
Q-Zone™ Fixed Wah

With the Cry Baby Q-Zone Fixed Wah, there’s no need to mess around with a rocker and try to listen for the sweet spot every time you go onstage. This pedal allows you to boost your effect signal and adjust the bandpass shape from wide to narrow, just like you would with the 95Q, but the Peak control acts like the rocker pot of a wah pedal. Find your sweet spot and start jamming without the worry that you’ll bump the pedal and lose your position.

• Get the sound of a fixed wah without the rocker
• The richly resonant secret weapon sound of many a guitar player
• Simple control interface allows for adjustment of boost, bandpass shape, and frequency center
• Dial in your sound and start playing without worrying about accidentally moving a rocker