This pedal does exactely what it was intended to do and more. Really fun to play with, and you can get a little carried away when first using it live.
Model Year: 2008
Price: $150.00 Canadian (new)
Where Obtained: Prom Music Centre
Like everyone else stated, it has 2 small knobs on the left side - one for volume and one for the variable Q. Most people stop there. Take the whole plate off underneath and.... wait for it..... you find 3 more knobs (or trim pods) inside. The 2 tinny upper ones control the amount off bass and treble the pedal will create when rocking the pedal back and forth, and the other one near the bottom (which resembles a thumb screw), is for the amount of "delay" the pedal has when taking your foot off the pedal or when the pedal is rocked to the heel position. You can set it for a cut-and-dry off, to about 1-2 secounds of delay.
It's a wah pedal for bass! It makes your sound go "waaah-wahhh-wwwah". Works amazingly on all of my 5 strings. I use an Ibanez BTB 555 through an MXR M-80 Bass DI and Ampeg SVT 3 Pro with an Ampeg SVT 8x10, and I can still hear the wah sound on my low B. *One thing I strongly recomend, is to match the pedals volume to your rigs volume, or you're going to get a really bad "fuzz" sound when using the pedal with lower strings.*
Not that complicated. A basic plug and play. But if you want to fine tune it to your needs, it may take you a little. For example, it might of took me about 30 min - 1 hour to "tweak" it to my liking. Oh... and the other sweet thing, is as NO toe switch. Put your foot on it and rock back and forth = ON; take your foot off = OFF.
All metal construction. Besides that, I haven't had it for that long. (at the time of me typing this out, I've had it for 4 days).
This pedal rocks. Would definitely get another one if anything happened to this one, and I plan on fully incorporating it into my playing with my band.
Model Year: 2006
Price: $189.99 CAD (new)
Where Obtained: Archambault
Adjustable Volume Control: Sets Level of Gain Boost
Variable Q Control: Adjusts Frequency Width of Effect
Auto-Return Design: Automatically Engages Effect when you place your foot on the pedal
9-V powered, or AC Adapter.
I use it with my modified Fender 4 string Jazz and my Ibanez 6 string, primarily for slapping/strumming parts. The sound level is amazing, especially when you get into adjusting the Q control.. so much fun.
If you have at least one foot, you can use this pedal.
I'm sure there's ways to use it even if you don't.
Using the Volume & Q controls to find a good sound takes some playing around with them.. and proper use of the pedal itself takes some learning, but it's fun.
Very durably, heavy-duty construction.. my strap and straplocks are Dunlop as well. Great quality.
Smooth, musical, funky, expressive. Doesn't just have to go 'wah', it can give a very cool ethereal synth-envelope sound when used with restraint. It sounds so good and is so well behaved that I would call it an essential piece of equipment.
Model Year: 2004
Price: $99.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Zzounds
Level and Q control are handy. Switching position is practical.
Used with P-bass, Boss ODB3 Distortion pedal, SWR rig. Very funky and musical sounding. Dead quiet, and well bypassed. The bass fundamental is kept intact pretty well. This is a design feature. I have heard some people complaining about the bass NOT being wahd significantly, but you can't have it both ways. For what it is designed to do, it sounds fantastic.
Easy to use. The Q setting takes some experimentation. A really high Q setting might sound too pinched at first, but this can be where you get the right level of responsiveness with small mid-travel changes in the pedal.
Built like tank. Looks very giggable. I'll short it a star because I haven't abused it for long periods of time yet.
The 105Q is great, there's no other way about it. The spring loaded pedal is fantastic and so easy to use, the volume and Q controls give a good range to play with and it sounds great with almost any equipment.
Where Obtained: Ordered it from JHS through the local shop
Well you've got this Q switch so can u control how much wah there is which is very useful and a volume switch too...very handy if u wanna blow ur brains out. The pedal switch is really good as it's sprung so you only have to step on it to wah away. It's battery and 9v powered. If you use a battery remember to unplug the jacks otherwise it'll drain all the power.
It sounds great, especially the mid tone. The one problem I found was that you have to go past the bass frequency to turn it off so you sometimes get a massive woomph of bass when you stop but you can just get round it easily with practice. I love rocking backwards and forwards slowly to get a spacey effect. I practice with a tiny amp and it still sounds great.
You just have to put your foot on it and it wahs! It helps to sort out your volume and q controls out before. The best way is if you have a high q then have low volume and vice versa.
Solid as a rock. It aint going newhere apart from with me. It's just a lump of solid metal.
Only one thing to watch out for. When the pedal is in its resting state (heel clenched against the rear of the pedal) there's a rubber peg that forces pressure against a small button that will deactivate the "wah" effect. The problem is that the peg may wear down or shift slightly resulting in less or no contact with the button. You take your foot off of the pedal and your signal is all muffled because the effect is still on. Solution, stack an adhesive against button or peg then stack a layer of cardboard or something on top of that and you're good to go.
Model Year: 2004
Price: $50.00 (new)
Where Obtained: ebay - auctions
Obviously, it has the "Q" effect which needs to be all the way up for maximum control and response and a volume knob which can provide an overactive level boost. It isn't stereo unless you can fiddle with it and multiple rigs, but it would be nice if it came in other colors besides gray and white.
I play a Peavey Tradition (5 string) through a Peavey Firebass 700 head with a Peavey TVX 412 cabinet. I play everything from blues, funk, metal (heavy, doom, dark, thrash), emo, scream-o, punk, ska, and even lots of country. When applicable, this pedal has provided nothing but the finest "wah" sounds. If you can play and use it tastefully, it sounds great with most styles. I've played through the original crybaby wah and a hi-watt and those both sounded like poop compared to this one. Be careful how arrange your effects pedals during set up. Distortion before chorus and compression is good for me, but compression after distortion before chorus cuts sound drastically. You just have to play with your set ups a little. There's no noticeable noise when the button is depressed (automatically) to toggle between "wah" and clean.
Yeah it's real easy to make it go..."wah". The spring retraction thing is great so far as overall control goes.
It's metal, but it's white and may scratch or scuff causing a mildly battered appearance...j/k It's plenty tuff.
A little expensive perhaps, but its great.
Price: $112.00 (new)
Press down and it goes Wah!!! Ha ha! Q control makes it go wah more or less, and it takes 9V battery.
The things great, the spring load means you can take your foot off and not have to press any buttons to make it switch off.
I just think its really good
Price: $0.00 Canadian (new)
Where Obtained: Steves music
This pedal has a automatic turn-on feature which lets you use it without having to click it on like most wahs. Just push down and it starts wah-ing. It also has a volume knob, for the loudness of the wah, and a Q knob, for the intensity.
I use it with a fender standard p bass, sounds great with any amp. Nice and clear wah. Good for guitar too
Its built super heavy duty
This is a great pedal to enhance your bass sound!
Where Obtained: EBay seller (private)
I goes wah. No switch is needed, it switches on when you step on it and if you step off, a spring will return the pedal into
off position.
On the bottom of the pedal there are 2 small knobs to adjust the output volume and the wah quality.
Can be powered AC powered or by a single 9V battery.
The sound quality is excellent. I use it with my Ibanez Sr506 6 string bass and Marshall
Dynamic Bass head
Very easy to use - you step on it, it goes wah.
I haven't played it a lot yet, but it was used and came in a very good condition. It seems to be built very solid, all metal.
Overall its nice, I wouldnt get another one if it was lost stolen or broken. You cant just set it and forget it because of the auto reflex pedal. But its nice overall
Model Year: 2003
Price: $99.99 (new)
Where Obtained: Musicians Friend
9v powered or board powered. Volume and Q control, and auto reflex pedal
I run it with a Washburn 2502, with a Boss ODB-3, and a Boss CEB-3, to a Behringer 1x12 studio amp. Bends high notes well but the low end bending isnt as impressive. The Q-control is very touchy.
You step on it, it springs back up, nothing complex about it.
Its solid steel, the knobs are pretty half assed but theyre out of the way so you dont need to worry about them all that much.
I never got the full sonic range of the original Bass crybaby from the 105Q. I just don't get the growling and the screaming from the new one. I am disappointed.
Model Year: 2000
Price: $125.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Guitar Center
No range at all, even after adjusting the "q" knob to it full position.
Well the one positive thing one can sa about this pedal is it has an automatic "switchoff" Whereas the regular Dunlop has a switch underneath that has to be pressed the 105Q turns off when not in use.
The pedal is nice and heavy and seems to be able to beat someone with. It is the general twist soft knob/screw construction and back plate. For those familiar with the original Wah, there is the standard spot for AC adaptor and input/output jacks. The pedal itself seems to be much more durable then the original, with a smooth white finish as opposed to the grainy "stubbly" surface of the original. The "pendulum" of the up and down foot position seems lessened then the original, though this may be due to my sketchy memory.
I chose this because it was made by Dunlop and the original Wah-Wah makers. I'd definitely buy another if I lost this one.
Price: $99.99 (new)
Where Obtained: Musician's Friend
It has a volume and q control. It's AC and battery powered. I wish it had more interfaces. Dunno again about the stereo/tubes
I love the sound this bad boy gives out. I play metal and grunge adn this thing saves the day when we improv. I think it's teh best wah I've ever heard, bar none.
It's clunky to get the right sound.
It takes a licking and keeps on ticking. I have stood on it with all my weight (i am horribly fat) and it still works like a dream.
Great Pedal, if you're looking for a wah, this is a great wah for bass
Price: $105.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Guitar Center
This pedal is awesome. It's an update of the original bass crybaby wah, which i also own. The Dials allow you to shape the tone of the Wah sound, and it has a volume knob which gives you a boost.
I use a Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass, Fender Affinity Squire P-Bass, Peavey 5-String bass. I use it alot for Funk, and lead bass stuff.
It's so easy to use, you don't have to click it on, you just step in it to use it, and take your foot off to de-activate the effect
It can handle live shows, It's been through alot getting knocked around, and still works like new
I chose this because it was the only one available to me at the time. I would not buy this unit again if lost or stolen, based solely upon the fact that it is a very limited effect to me, not much that can be done with it.
Model Year: 2000
Price: $142.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Ben Jack's Arkansas Music
Auto On-Off switch, adjustable volume to 20 decibels above amp setting, adjustable "Q" knob.
Battery and AC powered
Used with a Fender Jazz 5, and an SWR Workingman's 15.
Used on general praise and worship, and rock, unit fits in some cases.
Very well suited for Funk.
Some problems with picking up radio signals while in use, such as a country music station playing on through the amp during practice one day.
Very Easy to use. Twist "Q" knob and volume and go.
Very Reliable, very good metal construction, Dunlop is known for making good units.
Overall...I like the pedal. Even though I don't use it as much as I would like to, when I do use it, it's pretty cool
Model Year: 2000
Price: $99.99 (new)
Where Obtained: Musicians Friend
This pedal is a fairly good wah pedal. It could be better because of the small things I don't like about it, such as the arm that brings it back when you take your foot off it and it turns it off.
This is a pretty good sound. The only bad thing about it is that it doesn't change the signal completely. All it does it wah the upper signal but you can still here the bottom of it and it doesn't change the whole signal.
This is a pretty easy to use pedal. But the arm that pushes it back has good and bad sides. The good sides is that it doesn't stay in the same position, but if you want a pedal that does that, then don't get this pedal.
This is a very sturdy pedal. It's given me no trouble. The pedal stands up to anything.
This is a great pedal and I would buy another if lost or stolen.
Where Obtained: Santa
In my opinion, this has a nice improvement over the standard Crybaby Bass. Instead of having to press down on the toe to turn on the wah, it has a spring so if you take off your foot the pedal comes up, turning off the wah after a short delay. It has a volume knob and a "Q" knob, which are described above.
I play this with a Peavey Fury V bass and a Peavey TKO115 combo amp. It sounds good on all the stuff I have used it for.
Push the pedal down and it goes wah.
This thing is really sturdy. It weighs 2 or 3 kilograms and it is made entirely of metal.
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