Jim dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue BB535R

The JIM DUNLOP Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue BB535R is a recreation of the first commercially available modded wah. First released in 1994, the original BB535 redefined what a Cry Baby Wah could be and set the stage for every model that followed. Extensive collaboration with some of the world’s top guitarists allowed us to give players the power to shape their own sound, for the first time, with no more than a single pedal at their feet. With a frequency selector, built-in boost, and custom inductor tuned for a warm, vocal tone, the BB535 was the collective voice of a new era of wah, refined for the modern age.

Players still chase that sound, and pros scour the world for original models to maintain spare stock for the road. The Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue is an authentic restoration of the expressive, throaty growl and hands-on control that made the earlier version a cult classic.

To make the ultimate Cry Baby Wah, shaped by the combined insights of several top players, flexibility was a must. Building on that foundation, was added an adjustable, switchable boost circuit based on the MXR Micro Amp. This served two purposes: first, it allowed players to better match their instrument’s voice and volume to the wah effect, and second, it added that signature sweetness and character the Micro Amp is famous for.

Truly versatile the BB535 features a range selector with four frequency options inspired by the signature tones of modern rock’s foundational acts. In 1999 it was expanded to six tonal options, adding two more voices drawn from Dunlop's vintage collection. The result is a full and expressive palette, from a sharp and aggressive bite to a deep, throaty growl. By the end of the ‘90s, the BB535 had become a staple for rock ’n’ roll’s top touring acts. It’s this 1999 version that Dunlop decided to bring back