Dunlop MICK RONSON CRY BABY WAH

A Cry Baby Designed as a Tribute to Mick Ronson's Glam Rock Sound

The Cry Baby is one of the most iconic expression pedals in guitar history, to the point of becoming a sonic signature in its own right. This Mick Ronson edition stands out through very precise "sculpting": the goal is not to offer a generic wah, but a wah with a strong character, inspired by an Italian pedal from his early days and adjusted component by component. The result: a unique curve, crafted to recapture that melodic, vibrant, and catchy quality associated with his parts on glam era tracks, both in the studio and on stage.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah is aimed at guitarists who want an expressive and instantly inspiring wah, without spending hours taming an overly aggressive pedal. It suits both intermediate players looking for a wah that is "easy to place in a mix" and seasoned guitarists who play with guitar volume, right-hand attack, and amp dynamics.

Stylistically, it excels in glam rock, classic rock, hard rock, punk, blues rock, and any context where a snappy sweep is desired to highlight riffs, make a solo line sing, or create chordal textures. On a pedalboard, it naturally sits before distortion for a well-articulated wah, or after for a more radical and cutting effect, depending on your signal chain and playing habits.

Controls, Design, and Key Points

True to the Cry Baby spirit, control remains 100% foot-operated: the sweep is designed to be ultra-fast, with an immediate response that makes the wah feel like it "sticks" to the movement. The internal work relies on a custom inductor and a selection of vintage-typed components to produce a distinctive EQ: brighter in intent, but with subtler peaks to maintain musicality on already harmonically rich sounds.

The hardwire bypass aims for a direct feel and easy integration into an effects chain. Thanks to its extended frequency profile, the pedal covers both tight "talky" nuances and wider openings, useful for chordal parts and expressive swells.

The Sound

The signature of this wah is a rare balance: a clear and incisive top end that helps the guitar cut through without tipping into shrillness. The peaks are more controlled, making the pedal very pleasant on overdrive and distortion: you get a singing "vowel" effect with a fluid sense of movement and clear attack articulation. On clean tones, it adds a lively and melodic color, perfect for rhythmic accents, expressive chicken picking, or leads that are both vintage and punchy.

Technical specifications

Effects	Wah	EQ	Filter
Technology	Analog	Use	guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Blue

Input impedance	78 kOhms	Bypass	hardwire
Output impedance	16 kOhms	Required power supply	9 Volts DC
Wah center frequency	500 Hz to 2.25 kHz	Consumption	0.75 mA