Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Black 2000s
Description
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If you've spent any time chasing wah tones, you already know the 535Q's reputation. Dunlop took the classic Cry Baby circuit — the one that's been on hit records since the late 1950s — and gave it real flexibility: six switchable frequency ranges, a variable Q control, and up to +16dB of switchable boost. The result is a wah that works for damn near everything, from vintage-voiced quack to modern screaming lead tones, all in a chassis built to take serious abuse.
The Details
Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop, USA
Model: Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah
Six-position frequency range selector switch
Variable Q control — adjusts bandpass width from broad and warm to tight and cutting
Switchable variable boost: 0 to +16dB via side-mounted footswitch
Volume control for boost level adjustment
Hardwired on/off bypass footswitch
Heavy-duty die-cast metal housing
Dunlop Fasel inductor
Power: 9V battery or 9V DC center-negative adapter
Condition
Pedal is in good working condition — all controls function correctly, the rocker moves smoothly, and the bypass switch engages positively. The housing shows typical wear from use. [Add your specific condition notes here before posting — scratches, velcro residue, any replaced parts, etc.]
A Bit of History
The Cry Baby name goes back to 1966, when Thomas Organ Company first brought the wah circuit to American guitarists — and Jimi Hendrix promptly used it to rewrite the rules of electric guitar. Dunlop acquired the brand in the 1980s and has been the standard bearer ever since. The 535Q was introduced as the versatile big brother of the standard GCB95, and it's been a go-to for players who want more control over their wah voice without going boutique. Kirk Hammett of Metallica has been synonymous with the Cry Baby brand for decades and used various 535Q-era models throughout his career. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Marcus Miller have all been spotted with 535Qs in their rigs. The six-position range selector alone makes this pedal a worthy tool for anyone from country players dialing in subtle vowel tones to metal players after that aggressive nasal peak.
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Excerpts from real online user forums and reviews
"The 535Q blows the standard Cry Baby out of the water. I've also owned the Bad Horsie, a Vox, and an old Sepulveda Cry Baby — still like the 535Q the best. Every guitar sounds different on it, and it's not modeling or digital. It's a standard wah that lets you change the frequencies." — Ibanez JEM Forum
"The versatility of this unit is excellent. Put the Q filter to 1 and you get a very mild wah effect — turn it to 10 and it gets pretty screaming. Built like a tank, but it's very heavy — no falling off a first-floor stage here, it would make a hole in the floor." — Guitar Master Class
"The 535Q is an industry GOAT pedal. Best bang for the buck, and you can adjust it to suit your own personal desires. The adjustable frequency range is amazingly wide — you can cover very subtle wah movements and very pronounced sweeps with a quick knob movement." — Sweetwater Reviews
"I sold my original 535Q hoping digital modelers would replace it. They never did. Bought a replacement, dialed in the Q knob and the boost, and immediately I was back — Hendrix tones, Hammett tones, Satriani tones, all there." — The Gear Forum
"It's dead quiet — I'm no longer using a noise gate. The boost feature is icing on the cake: when it's off, the wah sits at true unity level, and when you kick it in it gets pretty loud for solos. Genuinely the last wah I expect to ever need." — Sweetwater Reviews
A genuinely versatile wah with a proven track record and the build quality to last decades — ships securely packed with full insurance.
Shipping policy:
Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
If you've spent any time chasing wah tones, you already know the 535Q's reputation. Dunlop took the classic Cry Baby circuit — the one that's been on hit records since the late 1950s — and gave it real flexibility: six switchable frequency ranges, a variable Q control, and up to +16dB of switchable boost. The result is a wah that works for damn near everything, from vintage-voiced quack to modern screaming lead tones, all in a chassis built to take serious abuse.
The Details
Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop, USA
Model: Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah
Six-position frequency range selector switch
Variable Q control — adjusts bandpass width from broad and warm to tight and cutting
Switchable variable boost: 0 to +16dB via side-mounted footswitch
Volume control for boost level adjustment
Hardwired on/off bypass footswitch
Heavy-duty die-cast metal housing
Dunlop Fasel inductor
Power: 9V battery or 9V DC center-negative adapter
Condition
Pedal is in good working condition — all controls function correctly, the rocker moves smoothly, and the bypass switch engages positively. The housing shows typical wear from use. [Add your specific condition notes here before posting — scratches, velcro residue, any replaced parts, etc.]
A Bit of History
The Cry Baby name goes back to 1966, when Thomas Organ Company first brought the wah circuit to American guitarists — and Jimi Hendrix promptly used it to rewrite the rules of electric guitar. Dunlop acquired the brand in the 1980s and has been the standard bearer ever since. The 535Q was introduced as the versatile big brother of the standard GCB95, and it's been a go-to for players who want more control over their wah voice without going boutique. Kirk Hammett of Metallica has been synonymous with the Cry Baby brand for decades and used various 535Q-era models throughout his career. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Marcus Miller have all been spotted with 535Qs in their rigs. The six-position range selector alone makes this pedal a worthy tool for anyone from country players dialing in subtle vowel tones to metal players after that aggressive nasal peak.
Be sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!
Fender electric guitars - vintage & used
Gibson electric guitars - vintage & used
The largest vintage & used guitar amplifier selection in Northern California
Vintage & Used Effects Pedals
Excerpts from real online user forums and reviews
"The 535Q blows the standard Cry Baby out of the water. I've also owned the Bad Horsie, a Vox, and an old Sepulveda Cry Baby — still like the 535Q the best. Every guitar sounds different on it, and it's not modeling or digital. It's a standard wah that lets you change the frequencies." — Ibanez JEM Forum
"The versatility of this unit is excellent. Put the Q filter to 1 and you get a very mild wah effect — turn it to 10 and it gets pretty screaming. Built like a tank, but it's very heavy — no falling off a first-floor stage here, it would make a hole in the floor." — Guitar Master Class
"The 535Q is an industry GOAT pedal. Best bang for the buck, and you can adjust it to suit your own personal desires. The adjustable frequency range is amazingly wide — you can cover very subtle wah movements and very pronounced sweeps with a quick knob movement." — Sweetwater Reviews
"I sold my original 535Q hoping digital modelers would replace it. They never did. Bought a replacement, dialed in the Q knob and the boost, and immediately I was back — Hendrix tones, Hammett tones, Satriani tones, all there." — The Gear Forum
"It's dead quiet — I'm no longer using a noise gate. The boost feature is icing on the cake: when it's off, the wah sits at true unity level, and when you kick it in it gets pretty loud for solos. Genuinely the last wah I expect to ever need." — Sweetwater Reviews
A genuinely versatile wah with a proven track record and the build quality to last decades — ships securely packed with full insurance.
Shipping policy:
Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.