Re: Modified Cry Baby
Is there a summary of the different signature models and what modifications were made for each? I'm kind of fascinated to know.
You can google the schematics for each one. If you google the Hendrix one for example, you'll see it is exactly the same with the exception of one capacitor. Dunlop has spoken about the Jerry Cantrell modifications themselves in a video; same with the Slash wah. The reason the Kirk Hammet is so different is because he uses a heavily modified rack wah setup, and Dunlop tried to capture it all in one pedal. It is a very good attempt, but to my knowledge Hammett still uses the rack wah.
Now if only Hammett realized it is possible to turn the wah off. :banghead:
I want the 105Q with the look of the Dimebag Wah Pedal with only the 105Q Q & Volume control and Auto-Return Function. I also want the JB95 & JH1D together with the look of the Buddy Guy Wah Pedal with a Q and Volume Controls.
Do you even know what a Q factor is and how it works? Let alone a wah pedal? In your own words?
You're asking for a great deal in one pedal, and you have to understand first a wah pedal can only house so much without getting into rack units. Also, how do you plan to efficiently and effectively switch which pedal circuit is in use on one enclosure? This is why I recommend either a) modifying your own pedal, b) having someone make you a custom pedal, or c) running the separate pedals you want in a chain. I do not know of anyone off the top of my head who will make you a custom pedal, so I cannot help you there. Also, you must stay realistic in what you are asking for.
I can also guarantee you that even if you contact Dunlop, they cannot legally put any circuit inside the Dimebag or Buddy Guy wah other than the Dimebag and Buddy Guy circuit. It is THEIR signature, and only THEY can approve of changes. Dimebag is dead so that is unlikely and left entirely to his estate, and Buddy Guy himself would have to give Dunlop permission to put anything different into HIS pedal. Dunlop is bound by contract and will be taken to court, lose the case, and lose their ability to make these specific signature models if they break the contract. This is the same reason the Duncan custom shop cannot modify say a Slash signature pickup, not even something as simple as making it 4-conductor stock, because they are bound by contract and cannot release anything to do with Slash or advertised as a Slash model without his direct consent.
