Dunlop CBJ95 Cry Baby Junior

A Cry Baby Designed for Modern Pedalboards

The Cry Baby is one of the most iconic effects in the history of electric guitar: an expressive, immediate wah-wah capable of transforming a simple riff into a "speaking" phrase. With the Cry Baby Junior, Dunlop retains this DNA while adapting it to the current constraints of pedalboards: space-saving, optimized connectors, and preserved ergonomics. Developed with Pedaltrain, it has a clear goal: to offer you a comfortable wah that is easier to integrate into a dense pedalboard, without having to choose between a large, bulky wah and a mini wah that is sometimes too cramped underfoot.

For Whom, For What, and In Which Styles?

The Dunlop Cry Baby Junior is aimed at guitarists who use the wah as a true playing tool: accentuating certain notes, rhythmic filtering, more singing solos, or ultra-percussive funky textures. It suits both beginners (quick to master, very intuitive effect) and experienced players who want a reliable wah that is easy to place on a stage pedalboard.

Regarding styles, it feels at home in rock, blues, funk, classic rock, and even more modern genres whenever you seek an expressive filter. Live, its format and front connectors facilitate tight setups; in the studio, its 3 voices help fit the wah into the mix, whether you want more bite, more roundness, or a more balanced sweep.

Controls, Voices, and Ergonomics: A Compact Yet Complete Wah

The Cry Baby Junior is designed to be simple to use and quick to adjust. Its strong point is the 3-position voice selector : you choose the frequency range best suited to your guitar, pickups, and role in the band. The H position provides a sharper, brighter sweep, very effective for cutting through solos; the M position offers a versatile balance; the L position emphasizes a rounder low-midrange, ideal for thick rhythms or a more "vocal" and less aggressive wah.

Another essential detail: the adjustable pedal resistance. Whether you prefer a wah that stays firmly in position or a very smooth movement for fast effects, you can tailor the feel underfoot. Finally, the front-facing connections (input, output, and power) are a real advantage on pedalboards: they minimize side space loss and allow tighter configurations, especially when every centimeter counts.

Sound

The Cry Baby Junior delivers a wah with a clearly Cry Baby character: an expressive filter capable of moving from a dark, muffled tone to a brighter, sharper peak, with a very "alive" feel under playing. The sweep is pronounced enough to give personality to your lines while remaining controllable thanks to the 3 voices : you can choose a more biting response for leads or a rounder tone to thicken rhythms. It responds well to attack nuances and integrates easily before distortion for solos that "speak," or after certain effects depending on the desired texture.

Technical specifications

Effects	Wah	EQ	Filter
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black
True bypass	Yes	Power supply included	No

H voice	380 Hz to 2100 Hz	Dimensions	203 x 102 x 76 mm
M voice	330 Hz to 1800 Hz	Weight	230 g
L voice	270 Hz to 1500 Hz	Dunlop ECB 003 power supply	optional, not included
Input	6.35mm mono Jack	Current consumption	3 mA
Output	6.35mm mono Jack