I have a GCB-95F Crybaby. I've replaced the tone pot and adjusted it several times over. I like the tone before I changed it and now I can't stand it. I thought about getting another wah, perhaps a Vox this time or just another 95F. Then I've thought about a 595Q. I have noticed some wah's sound better with different guitar/amp configurations, both clean and dirty tones. If I want to maximize my verstility, would a 595Q be the best bet? I don't want to spend $200+ on a Wah. Any thoughts?
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I take the plain Jane crybaby classic and open it up and pull two resistors and swap them around, adjust the pot to where the frequency doesn't go quite as high and put it back together. I then have a much more vocal sounding way that doesn't cut the low end and output as soon as you turn it on.
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For maximum versatility the 535Q is the way to go. Also worth looking at, but slightly more expensive is the CAE wah Dunlop makes. It has two inductors with different voicings, and a boost, plus LEDs for on/off and indicating which inductor you're using.Originally posted by Rockstar216Musician thinking - nice strat, looks like a 62, that Marshall JCM 800 sounds great, the lead guitarist could use a bit less treble
Bar patron thinking - Wonder if these guys know "Free bird"?
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I would always recommend the Ibanez Weeping Demon wah for any price point and for any kind of music. I love it. It's one of my favourite pedals ever.
It has several switches and knobs to fine tune the sound/sweep/range.
It has the auto-return function that can be turned off.
It also has this cool "Bass"-mode that is optimised to bass but sounds very cool with guitar if you want very deep sweep.
It also quite affordable.Originally posted by Jamie HynemanWhen in doubt... C4
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Physical Chemists think they are Physicists,
Physicists think they are Gods,
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Originally posted by GilmourD View PostWhich replacement pot did you install? Same one that it came stock with? Dunlop makes a few different pots with different values.
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Originally posted by Detroitblues View PostThe Hot Potz II in mine was really dirty and need to be replaced. I didn't change the inductor or any other part. It just doesn't sound the same anymore.
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Originally posted by Nacho8807 View PostFor maximum versatility the 535Q is the way to go. Also worth looking at, but slightly more expensive is the CAE wah Dunlop makes. It has two inductors with different voicings, and a boost, plus LEDs for on/off and indicating which inductor you're using.Originally posted by KBlissWELCOME TO THE FORUM! Make sure you spend more time playing than you do on this forum. That's our sickness.Originally posted by trevorusThe revolutionaries become the bureaucrats the day after the revolution is over...
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...for the buck?
Try a Behringer Hellbabe for $39.95
Built solid & sounds fantastic
Optical sensor/spring back/boost/Q adjustable/range adjustable/6 voicings etc..etc..
ie....more options, versatility and tweakability than most other pedals out there..for a price that's ridiculous..."Less is less, more is more...how can less be more?" ~Yngwie J Malmsteen
I did it my way ~ Frank Sinatra
Originally posted by Rodney GeneIf you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.
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My comment on Wah;
Unless you KNOW you want/need/can't live without a specific vintage way of some sort….
No excuse to not get a 535Q period anymore. Last Wah you'd ever need.Originally posted by Bad City
He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...
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Originally posted by GilmourD View PostWhich replacement pot did you install? Same one that it came stock with? Dunlop makes a few different pots with different values.
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The Wah was fine until you changed the dirty pot.?
Do you still have it...did you try to clean it, or are they sealed.? Did you try to re-install it.?
Other than the taper, and the max resistance, the pot should not really have that much effect. Is it possible you got onto something else while in there.?
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