Jim Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue Multi-Function Wah Guitar Pedal

Jim Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue – The First Multi-Function Wah, Authentically Restored

The Wah That Redefined What a Wah Could Be

The Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue is a recreation of the first commercially available modded wah. First released in 1994, the original BB535 redefined what a Cry Baby Wah could be and set the stage for every model that followed. Extensive collaboration with some of the world's top guitarists allowed us to give players the power to shape their own sound, for the first time, with no more than a single pedal at their feet. With a frequency selector, built-in boost, and custom inductor tuned for a warm, vocal tone, the BB535 was the collective voice of a new era of wah, refined for the modern age.

A Cult Classic Returns

Players still chase that sound, and pros scour the world for original models to maintain spare stock for the road. The Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue is an authentic restoration of the expressive, throaty growl and hands-on control that made the earlier version a cult classic. We dusted off the best-sounding original we had and recreated its circuit part by part to ensure maximum authenticity. We even contacted the original inductor supplier and asked them to start making that special component again.

Engineering Expression – The Heart of the BB535

In every detail, the Cry Baby BB535 Wah grew out of the knowledge we gained turning artist requests into actual circuit designs. We started by adding a high-impedance input buffer, a lesson taken from the Jimi Hendrix wah that we'd later extend to the entire line. This change allowed greater retention of highs and lows that artists said were being lost when they engaged the effect. Next, we turned to the tonal heart of the wah pedal, sourcing military-grade inductors that not only blocked unwanted noise but delivered a warm, vocal response at the sweet-spot inductance of 535 millihenries. We then added on/off LEDs for the wah effect and boost circuit so that touring pros knew what was active at any moment on stage.

Many Voices in One – Unprecedented Flexibility

To make the ultimate Cry Baby Wah, shaped by the combined insights of several top players, flexibility was a must. Building on that foundation, we added an adjustable, switchable boost circuit based on the MXR Micro Amp. This served two purposes: first, it allowed players to better match their instrument's voice and volume to the wah effect, and second, it added that signature sweetness and character the Micro Amp is famous for.

To make the BB535 truly versatile, we added a range selector with four frequency options inspired by the signature tones of modern rock's foundational acts. In 1999, we expanded it to six tonal options, adding two more voices drawn from our vintage collection. The result is a full and expressive palette, from a sharp and aggressive bite to a deep, throaty growl. By the end of the '90s, the BB535 had become a staple for rock 'n' roll's top touring acts. And it's this 1999 version that we've decided to bring back.

Key Features

• Authentic Restoration: Recreated circuit part by part from the best-sounding original for maximum authenticity

• Original Inductor Supplier: Contacted the original manufacturer to restart production of the special 535mH inductor

• High-Impedance Input Buffer: Retains highs and lows that are lost in standard wah designs

• Military-Grade Inductor: Blocks unwanted noise while delivering a warm, vocal response at 535 millihenries

• Adjustable, Switchable Boost: Based on the MXR Micro Amp for matching instrument voice and adding signature sweetness

• Six Frequency Options: Range selector with six tonal options, from sharp and aggressive bite to deep, throaty growl

• On/Off LEDs: Visual indicators for both wah effect and boost circuit for stage-ready awareness

• The First Multi-Function Wah: The original BB535 redefined what a wah pedal could be—now available again

Specifications

• Model: BB535R

• Effect Type: Wah with Adjustable Boost and Frequency Selector

• Inductance: 535 millihenries (Custom Military-Grade)

• Boost Circuit: Based on MXR Micro Amp

• Frequency Options: Six Selectable Voices

• Input Buffer: High-Impedance

• LEDs: Wah On/Off and Boost On/Off Indicators

• Bypass: True Hardwire Bypass

• Power Requirement: Standard 9-volt battery or 9VDC adapter (5.5mm x 2.1mm positive barrel, negative center)

• Housing: Durable, road-ready construction

• Country of Origin: USA

• Edition: Reissue of the 1999 Version

Why Choose the Jim Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue?

For guitarists who want the expressive, throaty growl and hands-on control that made the original BB535 a cult classic, this reissue delivers. Recreated circuit part by part from the best-sounding original, with the original inductor supplier brought back to produce that special component, this is as authentic as it gets. The six frequency options, adjustable boost, and high-impedance input buffer give you unprecedented control over your wah tone. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or chasing the sounds of rock's foundational acts, the BB535 Wah Reissue is the ultimate tool for finding your voice.

The first multi-function wah. Authentically restored. Built to perform.