The MXR CAE Wah is an MXR wah pedal, currently around $110.87. Close alternatives include the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95 and the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.

MXR CAE Wah

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The MXR CAE Wah (Custom Audio Electronics MC404) is a Bob Bradshaw-designed dual-inductor wah with two voices and a boost, prized for a wide, vocal sweep and pro-grade build. Used by Eric Gales and Kim Thayil, it offers selectable inductors for different sweep characters plus a clean boost, suited to rock, blues and metal lead. It is a versatile, high-quality wah for serious players.

  • wah
  • vocal
  • low noise
  • electronic
  • blues
  • clean boost
  • boost
  • different sweep characters

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

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What are good alternatives to the MXR CAE Wah?+

The closest matches in character are the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95, the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby, the Morley MO MT Pwov. Budget picks: Dunlop Cry Baby, Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah, Morley M2 Wah. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby, Dunlop 95Q Cry Baby Wah, Morley 20/20 Power Wah.

What pairs well with the MXR CAE Wah?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top.

How much does the MXR CAE Wah cost?+

Around $110.87 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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