Dunlop DB01 Dimebag Cry Baby From HellFrom real comments

Name: Dunlop DB01 Dimebag Cry Baby From Hell
Rating: 3.4 (15 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 15 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment57%

PROS 57%

CONS 43%

Rank based on 15 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want an in-your-face, versatile wah tone inspired by Dimebag Darrell
You value a bigger, adjustable sweep range over a standard wah
You're comfortable finding a good used deal and possibly modding true bypass

What users love

Aggressive, in-your-face tone0 mentions

Strongly positive

High tonal versatility0 mentions

Widely praised

Wide, adjustable sweep range0 mentions

Widely praised

Good clean tone when set up properly0 mentions

Widely praised

Decent used market value0 mentions

Widely praised

Strong fan loyalty and iconic status0 mentions

Widely praised

Skip this if...

You prefer a brighter, simpler classic wah voicing like the GCB-95
You require true bypass out of the box
You're worried about long-term durability with heavy gigging use

What users complain about

Some prefer other wah pedals0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Not true bypass stock0 mentions

Generally negative

General wah durability concerns0 mentions

Generally negative

Uncertainty about compatibility with bright guitars0 mentions

Mildly negative

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Dunlop DB01 Dimebag Cry Baby From Hell

Aggressive, in-your-face toneHigh tonal versatilityDecent used market valueSome prefer other wah pedalsNot true bypass stockGeneral wah durability concerns

Dunlop DB01 Dimebag Cry Baby From Hell

Aggressive, in-your-face tone

High tonal versatility

Decent used market value

Some prefer other wah pedals

Not true bypass stock

General wah durability concerns

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Dynamic response
1. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward8
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Build quality
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_upward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_upward1

Overall Impression

A wah built for aggressive, wide-ranging tone. Commenters consistently describe this pedal as very in-your-face with a bigger, adjustable sweep range than most standard wahs, letting players dial the pedal to their personal needs. Fans say it delivers more tone and versatility than typical wahs, allowing a wide variety of sounds. This makes it appealing to players chasing an aggressive, expressive wah voice rather than a subtle or vintage-style sweep.

Mixed opinions against other wah pedals. Several users directly compare this pedal to the GCB-95, Vox wah, and KH-95, with reactions split. Some prefer this pedal's extra range and versatility, while others find rival pedals sound better or brighter, with one commenter bluntly calling this pedal worse than a GCB-95. This suggests the tone is polarizing and comes down to personal preference rather than universal consensus.

No true bypass and durability concerns out of the box. One user notes the pedal is not true bypass, prompting at least one owner to modify their unit to add true bypass after purchase. Another commenter points out that wah pedals in general tend to break down frequently with heavy use, a relevant consideration for gigging players. Despite this, a used unit was found in great condition for $75, indicating reasonable resale value and availability.

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graphic_eqAggressive, in-your-face tone

2 mentions

Strongly positive

Multiple users describe the wah as very in-your-face with strong bite, and one calls the sounds 'sick.' This aggressive voicing is a key draw for fans of the pedal.

@Erock09291

this wah is very in your face, and man does it rip! but how would this thing work with a strat? is it too bright?

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March 10, 2010

@starkz777

Ohh, man! I pick up my new Dime wah today.\nThose are some sick sounds he's squeezing out!(2:45-49)!\n\nNo wonder I have a hard time, trying to shop for a used one. Why would you give it up?\n\nR.I.P. Dime

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February 13, 2010

equalizerHigh tonal versatility

2 mentions

Widely praised

Users say the pedal offers more tone and versatility than typical wahs, letting players get any sound they want. Some also note it has extra options compared to other wahs.

@jurciks71

@RobRicoh5150 well they all aren't the same because some have extra options like extra volume intesity of the wah e.t.c

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August 29, 2011

@sitekick12

@gibsongod15 hell no!\r\n\r\nDimes pedal has way more tone and verstitly.\r\n\r\nyou can get any sound you want from it

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January 1, 2010

tuneWide, adjustable sweep range

1 mentions

Widely praised

A commenter notes the pedal has a bigger sweep range than most, and that it's adjustable to personal preference. This flexibility is seen as an advantage over more limited wah designs.

@MrJackWrightable

@RobRicoh5150 it gots a bigger sweep range than most, thats adjustable, it was modded to his personal needs, so it comes down to whether you like it or not.

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July 12, 2011

check_circleGood clean tone when set up properly

1 mentions

Widely praised

One user states the pedal sounds pretty good clean, provided it's set up correctly, suggesting solid tonal quality beyond just distorted use.

@omgomglame

@dnnysrock It sounds pretty good clean IMO. You just need to set it up correctly

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August 11, 2010

attach_moneyDecent used market value

1 mentions

Widely praised

A buyer found a barely-used unit in brand new condition for $75, indicating the pedal can be a good value purchase on the secondary market.

@rhymeskill

Woowooo!!! I just picked one up used a few years old but in brand new barely used condition for $75.00!!!! Yay!!!!

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February 6, 2010

favoriteStrong fan loyalty and iconic status

1 mentions

Widely praised

Fans express enthusiasm for owning the pedal associated with Dimebag Darrell, with one lamenting how hard it is to find used ones and expressing admiration for the tone.

@starkz777

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February 13, 2010

thumb_downSome prefer other wah pedals

3 mentions

Frequently criticized

Multiple users state a clear preference for other wahs like the Vox or KH-95, with one bluntly calling this pedal worse than a GCB-95, showing the tone doesn't suit everyone.

@Phishboy26

Got a GCB 95. It sounds way better then this piece of shit

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January 13, 2010

@xx55AC55xx

i dont like cry babby im really happy with my vox wah is great

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January 4, 2010

@AllenHarrison

i have this pedall pretty sweett, i like the kh-95 better, it has (in my opinon) it has all the wah range of this in one, great highs with great low end all in one with out changing nothing

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December 31, 2009

warningNot true bypass stock

2 mentions

Generally negative

A user notes the pedal is not true bypass out of the box, which led at least one owner to modify their unit to add true bypass after purchase.

@SufferDYT

lol mines a modified bass wah i got used i put true bypass in mine after i got it

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January 1, 2010

@Shelbones01

@rickyjshiznit nah its like the classic or original wah... its pretty awesome cept its not true bypass

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December 31, 2009

buildGeneral wah durability concerns

1 mentions

Generally negative

One commenter points out that wah pedals in general tend to break frequently with heavy use, a relevant durability concern for regular players.

@cobracarg

yeah, if you use them alot... Wahs in general tend to break all the time...

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January 5, 2010

helpUncertainty about compatibility with bright guitars

1 mentions

Mildly negative

A user questions whether the pedal might be too bright for use with a Strat, indicating some uncertainty about tonal matching with certain guitars.

@Erock09291

this wah is very in your face, and man does it rip! but how would this thing work with a strat? is it too bright?

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March 10, 2010

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