Dunlop Cry Baby Junior CBJ95From real comments

Verdict distilled from 12 mentions across 7 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment64%
PROS 64%
CONS 36%

Rank based on 12 mentions across 7 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a smaller wah with an easy flush pedalboard mount
  • You've accidentally left a wah engaged before and want a visual LED reminder
  • You like having multiple selectable tone voicings in one pedal

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely on reading control labels while the pedal is mounted with velcro
  • True bypass operation is a hard requirement for your rig
  • You have very large feet and doubt a smaller pedal saves real space

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Mid
Articulate soundGreat with extended-range guitarsStrong overall tone qualityPrice concerns
Articulate sound
Great with extended-range guitars
Strong overall tone quality
Price concerns
2Premium
Musical analog toneLong-term reliability and board loyaltySimple, intuitive controlsHigh price pointCheaper alternatives seen as comparableDistortion at high settings
Musical analog tone
Long-term reliability and board loyalty
Simple, intuitive controls
High price point
Cheaper alternatives seen as comparable
Distortion at high settings
3Premium
Touch-sensitive dynamicsLong-term favorite / durability of appealSweet, low-gain tone qualityHigh price versus clonesDeluxe loses some original characterLimited mid control
Touch-sensitive dynamics
Long-term favorite / durability of appeal
Sweet, low-gain tone quality
High price versus clones
Deluxe loses some original character
Limited mid control
Best value
4Mid
Exceptional versatilityNatural, amp-like tonePowerful 3-band EQDemo videos undersell the pedalNoticeable noise floorVolume drop when engaged
Exceptional versatility
Natural, amp-like tone
Powerful 3-band EQ
Demo videos undersell the pedal
Noticeable noise floor
Volume drop when engaged
5Premium
Exceptional reverb qualityHigh-quality warm pitch shiftingStrong aspirational appealHigh priceCheaper alternatives may sufficeEffect can feel like it plays for you
Exceptional reverb quality
High-quality warm pitch shifting
Strong aspirational appeal
High price
Cheaper alternatives may suffice
Effect can feel like it plays for you
6Premium
Authentic amp-like toneExcellent low-to-mid gain driveUnderrated favorite among ownersHigh price pointLimited gain-staging flexibilityNo built-in reverb
Authentic amp-like tone
Excellent low-to-mid gain drive
Underrated favorite among owners
High price point
Limited gain-staging flexibility
No built-in reverb
7Premium
Iconic, powerful kick drumWarmer, more alive analog characterCultural and historical influenceExtremely high collector priceAnalog noise and static requiring EQReliability concerns of aging hardware
Iconic, powerful kick drum
Warmer, more alive analog character
Cultural and historical influence
Extremely high collector price
Analog noise and static requiring EQ
Reliability concerns of aging hardware
8Premium
Inspiring and addictive to playWarm, fat analog toneStrong DAW/VST editor integrationHigh price for what it offersLimited versatility outside bass rangeNeeds effects/partner gear to shine
Inspiring and addictive to play
Warm, fat analog tone
Strong DAW/VST editor integration
High price for what it offers
Limited versatility outside bass range
Needs effects/partner gear to shine
9
Klon Centaur-style toneConvincing demo influenced purchaseExcellent clean boostNot suited for metal tones
Klon Centaur-style tone
Convincing demo influenced purchase
Excellent clean boost
Not suited for metal tones
10Mid
Transparent toneVersatile across genresWorks well across many guitar typesTwo-channel routing complexityDry signal bleed-throughInconsistent demo impressions
Transparent tone
Versatile across genres
Works well across many guitar types
Two-channel routing complexity
Dry signal bleed-through
Inconsistent demo impressions
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Dunlop Cry Baby Junior CBJ95
Compact, flush-mount designGood, fat toneLED on/off indicatorSmaller size doesn't save foot spaceLabels hidden after mountingTrue bypass unclear
Dunlop Cry Baby Junior CBJ95
Compact, flush-mount design
Good, fat tone
LED on/off indicator
Smaller size doesn't save foot space
Labels hidden after mounting
True bypass unclear

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The LED on/off indicator is the standout feature for several commenters. Multiple users say the indicator light is a major selling point, directly citing past mistakes of leaving a wah engaged through entire songs at rehearsal. One commenter explicitly says they were 'sold' on the pedal because of the indicator combined with the flush bottom and shorter size. This small addition addresses a real, previously frustrating pain point for gigging players who forget pedal states mid-set.

Compact size and improved mounting draw comparisons to the Cry Baby Mini. Commenters who own the Mini describe the Junior's design as an upgrade, highlighting the flush bottom plate that makes board mounting easier and the shorter body that saves space. One user also finds the Junior's tone fatter and better than the Mini. However, another pushes back, noting that a smaller pedal doesn't actually save foot space since your foot size doesn't shrink.

Tonal flexibility and label placement split opinion. One user appreciates having three distinct voicings, especially favoring a darker, fatter-sounding setting. But practical gripes surface too: labels are printed on the bottom of the pedal rather than the side, so once velcro is applied for board mounting, users can no longer see which knob or switch does what. There's also unresolved uncertainty about whether the CBJ95 is true bypass like the Mini.

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