United States · Est. 1965
Dunlop
Creators of the Cry Baby. The most iconic wah in rock, blues, and funk.
About the brand
Jim Dunlop founded his company in 1965 and has since produced some of the most recognisable pedals in history. The Cry Baby Wah is simply the world's best-selling and best-known wah pedal. Dunlop also manufactures the legendary Fuzz Face pedals, the Uni-Vibe, and the entire MXR line, which it acquired in the 1980s.
The original Cry Baby GCB95 is a close recreation of the Vox wah circuit that Jimi Hendrix made famous. Over the decades Dunlop has expanded the line to include signature models for Slash, Dimebag Darrell, and Kirk Hammett, as well as specialist versions like the 535Q multi-wah.
Dunlop's acquisition of MXR gave it a dominant position in the effects market. The company now owns or manufactures more iconic pedal brands and designs than any other single entity in the industry.
Key facts
- Cry Baby: the most iconic wah in history
- Fuzz Face: eternally associated with Jimi Hendrix
- Owners of MXR since the 1980s
- Artist collaborations with Slash, Dimebag, and Eric Johnson
Iconic pedals
Cry Baby GCB95
The world's best-selling wah. Based on the original Thomas Organ design, it is the reference wah sound in rock, blues, and funk.
Fuzz Face
The circular fuzz pedal that Jimi Hendrix made immortal. Originally with NKT275 germanium transistors, its dynamic, volume-sensitive sound is irreplaceable.
Uni-Vibe
Large-format phaser and vibrato that simulates the Leslie speaker effect. Hendrix used it on 'Machine Gun' and 'Band of Gypsys'. Its pulsating, organic sound is unique.
Cry Baby 535Q
Premium Cry Baby with variable Q control to adjust the wah sweep width. Favoured by Slash and players who want total control over the wah sound.
Notable musicians
- Jimi Hendrix · Cry Baby, Fuzz Face, Univibe
- Slash · Cry Baby 535Q
- Kirk Hammett · Cry Baby 95Q
- Eric Clapton · Cry Baby