Cry Baby Jimi Hendrix Wah vs Dunlop 535Q Wah

The Cry Baby Jimi Hendrix Wah and the Dunlop 535Q Wah are both pedals sharing dynamic, full. The Dunlop 535Q Wah leans mid-forward and transparent.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

41% — somewhat different

Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • dynamic
  • full
Citation fame
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Description

The Dunlop Cry Baby JH-1 Jimi Hendrix Wah is based on the modified GCB95 circuit that Jimi Hendrix had his tech alter before performances, shifting the wah frequency range to a slightly lower pitch position for a fatter, more open sound. Produces the distinctive Hendrix wah character associated with classic recordings and live performances. Loaded with a Fasel inductor to match the vintage original character. Uses germanium transistors for the authentic vintage tone associated with Hendrix's wah use.

The Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q is a versatile multi-wah, often called a swiss army knife of wah pedals for its wide tonal range. A six-position voicing switch shifts the sweep from narrow and dark to broad and subtle, while a range selector spans defined low end to screaming high harmonics. Its Variable Q control sets the sharpness of the wah, from gentle, mild weeps to vocal-like, refined sweeps. An onboard boost adds up to 16 dB to drive the signal chain harder and push an amp into natural distortion. Capable of nearly any classic wah tone, it suits funk, rock, blues, and lead playing where expressive, customizable wah voicing matters.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Blues Rock
  • Funk
  • Blues
  • Rock
Tonal lean
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  • mid-forward
  • transparent

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