Dunlop Cry Baby Mini CBM95From real comments

Verdict distilled from 17 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment63%
PROS 62%
CONS 38%

Rank based on 17 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You run a single-row pedalboard and need to save space
  • You want classic Cry Baby wah tone in a smaller footprint
  • You want a sturdy, quiet wah that's silent on and off

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You stack pedals above your wah on a multi-row board
  • You want quick, tool-free access to change voicing modes
  • You expect it to be cheaper than the full-size Cry Baby

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Space-saving sizeClassic Cry Baby tone retainedQuick adaptation to small footprintBlocked by pedals stacked above itInconvenient mode switch accessLimited practicality outside single-row boards
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Quick adaptation to small footprint
Blocked by pedals stacked above it
Inconvenient mode switch access
Limited practicality outside single-row boards

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Overall Impression

Compact size solves real pedalboard space problems. Multiple commenters bought or considered the Mini specifically to free up room on crowded boards, with one replacing a full-size wah loaded with extra features they never used. Others cited running out of space due to larger delay and looper pedals as the reason to switch to minis. The small footprint is framed as the pedal's core selling point, particularly for single-row layouts like a Pedaltrain Nano or Mini.

Tone and build quality earn solid praise from hands-on users. One user who tried several mini and auto wahs said they liked this one a lot, calling it sturdy, well thought out, and silent whether on or off. Another confirmed the CBM version delivers much better tone and more mode options than the older GCB version. A separate commenter found the vintage-voiced setting nailed the classic wah sound they'd been chasing on other pedals.

Practical drawbacks center on board layout and switch access. Several commenters flagged that if a pedal sits above the wah on a multi-row board, rocking the treadle causes you to step on it, defeating the space-saving purpose and limiting it to single-row setups. Another pointed out that changing the internal mode switch requires removing the backplate, calling it ridiculous. One also questioned the pedal's pricing relative to the standard-size Cry Baby.

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