Detail 01
Treadle (rocker) pedal
Your foot controls the sweep in real time. Expression comes from how you move it, not from a knob setting.
Product detailSKU #1274228081981
DunlopCry Baby Standard Wah Effects Pedal
funkrock
1/11
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard Cry Baby wah — a treadle-operated filter sweep you rock with your foot. For guitarists adding vocal-like expression to rock and funk parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk rhythm playing where the pedal is worked constantly
- Rock leads that need a fixed midrange bump
- A first wah before deciding on a specific voicing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting adjustable Q, gain, or sweep range
- Anyone needing true bypass in a long pedal chain
- Small boards — a wah takes real floor space
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Switch under the toe
You engage it by pressing all the way forward. Takes practice to turn on without an accidental sweep.
Detail 03
No controls on the housing
One fixed voicing. Nothing to dial in and nothing to get lost in.
Detail 04
Die-cast metal housing
Built to be stood on. This is the part of a pedalboard that takes the most physical abuse.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check what power it needs — a supply is not always in the box
- 02Wah pedals load your signal; placement early in the chain matters
- 03Rubber-foot boards can let a wah slide under foot pressure
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where does a wah go in the signal chain?
Usually first or near-first, before drive pedals. Placing it after distortion gives a smoother, less vocal sweep — both are used, so try it in each spot.
02Does it work with bass?
It will pass bass signal, but the sweep range is voiced for guitar midrange. Bass players often prefer a wah with a lower frequency range.
03Can I use it as a volume pedal?
No. The treadle controls filter frequency, not level. Volume stays the same across the sweep.
04Why does it click when I press it down?
That is the footswitch under the toe engaging the effect. Pressing fully forward turns it on and off.
