The Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah is a Dunlop wah pedal, currently around $236.43. Close alternatives include the Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby and the Roland PW-3 WAH. It pairs well with the Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet and the Peavey MiniMAX.
Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah
Dunlop · pedal
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.
What stands out
“The DB1B Crybaby From Hell delivers Dimebag Darrell's specified extreme heavy metal wah voicing in a black enclosure variant, providing the aggressive wide-range sweep that defined the wah character on Pantera's recordings”
— from the community notes
“the dunlop db1b dimebag crybaby from hell wah is an aggressive metal wah pedal based on dimebag darrell”
— from the listing
“Use-case wise it suits heavy metal and extreme rock players who want Dimebag-specific aggressive wah character”
— from the community notes
“aggressive frequency sweep suited for heavy rhythm and lead”
— from the listing
“Limitations: Extreme metal-specific voicing limits versatility for blues, funk, or classic rock wah applications”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain wah sits first before fuzz and drive”
— from the community notes
- wah
- aggressive
- metal
- frequency
- rhythm
- dynamic
- saturation
- studio
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah is commonly used in
- Metal
- Funk
- Blues
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- Heavy Metal
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah
Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
25% matchLaney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey MiniMAX
Peavey
24% matchPeavey MiniMAX leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
VHT D-50
Vht
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
VHT D-50 goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
Gallien-Krueger MB108
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB108 goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
Bogner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2 goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo
Revv
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
24% matchZ.Vex Super Hard On leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition
Walrus Audio
23% matchWalrus Audio EB-10 Black Edition's own clean boost character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Nux
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost goes after Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
Dunlop "Dimebag" Signature Wah Crybaby
Dunlop
84% similarityShared character: wah, metal, recording
Dunlop JH-1B Jimi Hendrix Signature Wah
Dunlop
66% similarityShared character: wah, fuzz, classic rock
Morley Classic Wah
Morley
64% similarityShared character: wah, classic rock
Tech 21 Killer Wail v2 Wah
Tech 21
63% similarityShared character: wah, lead
Morley 20/20 Lead Wah MTLW
Morley
63% similarityShared character: wah, classic rock, lead
SAE Effects Colossal
Sae Effects
61% similarityShared character: wah, fuzz, aggressive playing
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby
Dunlop
73% similarityShared character: wah, metal, classic rock
Roland PW-3 WAH
Roland
67% similarityShared character: wah, classic rock
Tech 21 Killer Blue Wail
Tech 21
66% similarityShared character: wah, lead
Zvex Super Seek Wah
Zvex
63% similarityShared character: wah
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Standard GCB95
Cry Baby
60% similarityShared character: wah, recording, classic rock
Morley Wah
Morley
60% similarityShared character: wah, metal, aggressive playing
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby, the Roland PW-3 WAH, the Tech 21 Killer Blue Wail. Budget picks: Dunlop "Dimebag" Signature Wah Crybaby, Dunlop JH-1B Jimi Hendrix Signature Wah, Morley Classic Wah. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah.
What pairs well with the Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet, Peavey MiniMAX, VHT D-50 — Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Dunlop DB1B Dimebag Crybaby From Hell Wah cost?+
Around $236.43 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).
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