Dunlop Original Crybaby® Wah Pedal

Yes, we're talking about the legendary Crybaby, the most stepped on pedal of all time. It features a sturdy steel casing with a rubber-topped pedal, and a 100k ohm Hot Potz potentiometer that allows for that quick, abrupt wah sound.

So, what does it do? For starters, listen to Jimi Hendrix perform the awesome intro to Voodoo Child or Eric Clapton's solo on White Room. Try Steve Vai's amazing wah intro on Yankee Rose or Jimmy Page on No Quarter. After listening to the sound, you'll be able to recognize the Crybaby in just about every rock player's repertoire.

How to create that classic wah wah sound

Operating the Crybaby is simple. Insert a 9 volt battery and/or plug in the Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adaptor. Run a cord from your guitar and amp to the Crybaby's two jack sockets. Push the toe of the pedal down until you feel the ON "click."  Now step on the pedal, add pressure, and you'll smoothly transition into the wah effect.

By rocking your foot back and forth on the pedal, you can change the effect that the crybaby has on the tone of your instrument. Toe down will give you more treble; heel down will give you more bass. The speed and amount of the effect you use will depend on your style of playing. When placing the pedal in one position, you will hear a boost in that particular frequency. This boost can be used to add sustain and create feedback of a desired overtone.

Dimensions: 10in x 4in x 2-1/2in
Weight: 3.7 lbs

Jim Dunlop has been in the guitar effects biz a long time, so it's no surprise that they continue their tradition of producing well-engineered, ruggedly-constructed pedals.

Visit the Dunlop website to view and demo the killer lineup of Crybaby wahs. Dunlop's variations on the Original Crybaby are the direct result of feedback from rock legends and years of road stories. Check out the Crybaby535Q which allows the player to customize the shape and sound of the wah. And check out the lineup of Crybaby Signture Wahs: Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Slash, Kirk Hammett (Metallica)...