Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah vs Morley 20/20 Wah Boost

The Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah and the Morley 20/20 Wah Boost are both pedals sharing aggressive, dynamic. The Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah leans saturated. The Morley 20/20 Wah Boost leans high gain and bright. Current prices: $235.82 vs $179.

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.

47% — somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Metal
  • Rock
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • aggressive
  • dynamic
Citation fame
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Price

$235.82via Reverb

$179via Reverb

Description

The Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah is an aggressive metal wah pedal based on Dimebag Darrell's custom wah specification, originally designed for his specific heavy metal wah tone used in Pantera. The "From Hell" name reflects the extreme heavy metal character of the wah voicing with a wide, aggressive frequency sweep suited for heavy rhythm and lead. DB1B designates the specific black enclosure variant.

The Morley 20/20 Wah Boost is Mark Tremonti's signature switchless wah, built to his specifications with an aggressive 20dB boost that activates together with the wah, so stepping on the treadle instantly readies a cutting solo tone. The pedal automatically shuts off when you take your foot off, courtesy of Morley's switchless electro-optical design with no pots to wear out and silent operation. The wah voice is tuned for hard rock and metal, with a strong, expressive sweep that pairs well with high gain, and the integrated boost helps leads punch through a dense mix. The 20/20 buffer circuit preserves tone, and the tank-like, glow-in-the-dark enclosure is gig-ready. It suits rock and metal players wanting an aggressive, solo-focused wah with built-in boost.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Funk
  • Blues
  • Classic Rock
  • Hard Rock
Tonal lean
  • saturated
  • high gain
  • bright
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