The Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press is a Hotone wah pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby and the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Junior. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press
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The Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press is a signature multi-function expression pedal from Hotone, designed with Vulfpeck/Cory Wong guitarist Cory Wong, delivering expression pedal control for multiple parameters including volume, wah, and effect control in one compact treadle format. The signature reflects Cory Wong clean funk guitar approach at Hotone quality.
- wah
- funk
- mid
- expression pedal
- effect control
- versatile expression pedal control
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press is commonly used in
- Funk
- Alternative Rock
Amps that pair well with the Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
18% matchMesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchPut Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
20% matchRun mid-forward into Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz for more high gain on top
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
20% matchRun mid-forward into Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz for more fuzzy on top
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchPut Red Witch Titan after Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press in the signal chain, clear of Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Afterneath's ambient voice goes after Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press's own mid-forward character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchPut Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah
Electro-Harmonix
66% similarityShared character: wah, middle
SAE Effects Colossal
Sae Effects
65% similarityShared character: wah
Fender Tread-Light Wah
Fender
63% similarityShared character: expression_pedal, wah
Valeton SURGE-EP2
Valeton
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Modtone MT-Wah
Modtone
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman Gold-72 Wah
Friedman
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: wah, alternative
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Junior
Cry Baby
67% similarityShared character: wah
Cry Baby Mini Wah
Cry Baby
67% similarityShared character: wah
Jam Pedals Wahcko
Jam Pedals
65% similarityShared character: wah, alternative
MXR WA90
MXR
65% similarityShared character: wah, alternative
Roland PW-3 WAH
Roland
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby, the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Junior, the Cry Baby Mini Wah. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah, SAE Effects Colossal, Fender Tread-Light Wah. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah, JAM Pedals Wahcko Plus.
What pairs well with the Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.
How much does the Hotone Cory Wong Signature Wong Press cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).