SlashRules
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Jim Dunlop Crybaby
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What are the differences and which one is best for a slash and hendrix wah sound
What are the differences and which one is best for a slash and hendrix wah sound
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bryvincent
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i think its better to get the 535Q which has a Q control for adjusting its wah range.
i think its better to get the 535Q which has a Q control for adjusting its wah range.
SlashRules
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wat about the classic
wat about the classic
some_dude
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I have a GCB-95 and it's fine. If I was buying new though, I'd get one of the ones with the Fasel inductors just to see what the fuss was all about.
I'm thinking about exchanging mine for the 95Q though. I'd like the auto-off, Q control, and the upto +15db boost features. Never found one to play it though, so I can't comment on the sound quality of these things.
I have a GCB-95 and it's fine. If I was buying new though, I'd get one of the ones with the Fasel inductors just to see what the fuss was all about.
I'm thinking about exchanging mine for the 95Q though. I'd like the auto-off, Q control, and the upto +15db boost features. Never found one to play it though, so I can't comment on the sound quality of these things.
Gearjoneser
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One problem with the original (and most) Dunlops and Vox's are that they tend to shave the highs off your signal, when turned off. Most newer designs have true bypass switches.
One Dunlop I really loved, but sold like an idiot, was the Mr. Crybaby Super
That pedal doubles as a volume pedal, when off. They discontinued it, but I think they started making it again. Those were cooler than most.
If I were you, I'd buy either (In order of price)
Fulltone Clyde
Teese (any)
Budda Bud Wah (Designed by budda, manufactured by Dunlop)
Dunlop 535Q
Those are the only 4 I'd buy. I have a Budda and like it a lot, but want a Clyde.
One problem with the original (and most) Dunlops and Vox's are that they tend to shave the highs off your signal, when turned off. Most newer designs have true bypass switches.
One Dunlop I really loved, but sold like an idiot, was the Mr. Crybaby Super
That pedal doubles as a volume pedal, when off. They discontinued it, but I think they started making it again. Those were cooler than most.
If I were you, I'd buy either (In order of price)
Fulltone Clyde
Teese (any)
Budda Bud Wah (Designed by budda, manufactured by Dunlop)
Dunlop 535Q
Those are the only 4 I'd buy. I have a Budda and like it a lot, but want a Clyde.
tone4days
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i am really happy with my new 535Q - i was afraid it would be a tone suck when 'off', but it preserved my tone nicely ... i use the power supply, so i dont know if that is helping or not ... it is versatile and gets the job done ... the one with the volume pedal built in sounds like it would be very useful indeed
i am really happy with my new 535Q - i was afraid it would be a tone suck when 'off', but it preserved my tone nicely ... i use the power supply, so i dont know if that is helping or not ... it is versatile and gets the job done ... the one with the volume pedal built in sounds like it would be very useful indeed
Bludave
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http://www.fulltone.com/stpframe.html
This is the GJ mentioned. From what I hve heard it is the one to have. I have a stock Vox which is very good. I have a Vintage Crybaby (Thomas organ Co.) and I have a Vox Clyde McCoy model. I use the Clyd mostly. It works real well for me. But if I could get that Hendrix thing I would go with whatever gives me that sound.
http://www.fulltone.com/stpframe.html
This is the GJ mentioned. From what I hve heard it is the one to have. I have a stock Vox which is very good. I have a Vintage Crybaby (Thomas organ Co.) and I have a Vox Clyde McCoy model. I use the Clyd mostly. It works real well for me. But if I could get that Hendrix thing I would go with whatever gives me that sound.
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Mr Wolf
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One day i'll get me a wah. The Morleys advertise their non-pot operated electro optical circuitry (i think thats what they call it), and mention the lack of pots to wear out. Is wearing out pots in a wah a serious problem? Will a normal wah last? Sorry to hijack!
One day i'll get me a wah. The Morleys advertise their non-pot operated electro optical circuitry (i think thats what they call it), and mention the lack of pots to wear out. Is wearing out pots in a wah a serious problem? Will a normal wah last? Sorry to hijack!
That90'sGuy
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I own the Dime sig. Crybaby From Hell DB-01 wah. It's a pretty awesome wah pedal. I don't notice any tone sucking or loss of highs from it.
In fact, a lot of my pedals aren't true bypass, I've plugged straight into the amp and then straight into my pedalboard without noticing any tone differences. I guess I'm just lucky.
I own the Dime sig. Crybaby From Hell DB-01 wah. It's a pretty awesome wah pedal. I don't notice any tone sucking or loss of highs from it.
In fact, a lot of my pedals aren't true bypass, I've plugged straight into the amp and then straight into my pedalboard without noticing any tone differences. I guess I'm just lucky.
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The point of the older robbing you of your 'highs" is definitly a bummer, & true. I have a old Crybaby that did just that. so I rigged it with additional switch that would bypass the pc board when in the "OFF" mode and when you stepped on it to "wah-away", the pedal would hit both switches, one turning on the wah-mode and the other turning off the bypass. It worked great and still does. However, the pedal is now shot and I too am looking for a new Wah.
I'm thinking of the Q-pedal Crybaby because of the mode dial it has, but there's talk of Joe Satch doing a wah with Peavey now that they put his JSX amp. I might have to wait.
Boze.
The point of the older robbing you of your 'highs" is definitly a bummer, & true. I have a old Crybaby that did just that. so I rigged it with additional switch that would bypass the pc board when in the "OFF" mode and when you stepped on it to "wah-away", the pedal would hit both switches, one turning on the wah-mode and the other turning off the bypass. It worked great and still does. However, the pedal is now shot and I too am looking for a new Wah.
I'm thinking of the Q-pedal Crybaby because of the mode dial it has, but there's talk of Joe Satch doing a wah with Peavey now that they put his JSX amp. I might have to wait.
Boze.
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I've always used the plain old Dunlop wah. works and sounds great on Hendrix and Page to a lot of other stuff. MrHM.
I've always used the plain old Dunlop wah. works and sounds great on Hendrix and Page to a lot of other stuff. MrHM.
Guitarist
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The Crybaby from Hell as well as the 535Q should do you fine. Both have adjustible db boosts and a Q knob to choose the kind of sweep you want. Very important! Something you can't do with the Origional, which I replaced myself. The CFH is very nice because it also allows you to choose the frequencies it will accentuate and features an 2 LEDs, one notifying if it is powered, the other if it is activated.
The Crybaby from Hell as well as the 535Q should do you fine. Both have adjustible db boosts and a Q knob to choose the kind of sweep you want. Very important! Something you can't do with the Origional, which I replaced myself. The CFH is very nice because it also allows you to choose the frequencies it will accentuate and features an 2 LEDs, one notifying if it is powered, the other if it is activated.
