Description
The Jim Dunlop JC95FFS Jerry Cantrell “Firefly” Signature Cry Baby Wah Pedal is currently retailing at £229 and it is out of stock. Available to be delivered to you by post direct (some charge may apply).The team at Just Pedals think that Jim Dunlop nailed it with the Jim Dunlop JC95FFS Jerry Cantrell “Firefly” Signature Cry Baby Wah Pedal.
This special edition of the Jerry Cantrell Cry Baby Wah pedal is inspired by the influential and prolific guitarist's latest solo record, "Brighten". Glow-in-the-dark features on the tread, front badge, and bottom plate stand out and shine in contrast with the casting's subdued raw iron finish — an embodiment of the album's exploration of darkness and light.
Sonically, this Cry Baby Wah is custom-voiced for a tight, punchy heel-down tone with rugged side-control knob for fine-tuning the toe-down frequency — perfect for nailing Jerry's powerful wah-laden licks heard all over the Alice In Chains discography and his solo albums.
Key Features
- Special edition makeover inspired by Jerry Cantrell's solo record, "Brighten".
- Glow-in-the-dark elements stand out and shine in contrast with raw iron finish.
- Custom-voiced for a tight, punchy heel-down tone.
- Rugged side-control knob for fine-tuning the toe-down frequency.
- Perfect for nailing Jerry's famous wah tone!
About Jim Dunlop
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Dunlop Manufacturing is a renowned company specializing in musical instrument accessories, particularly known for its guitar effects pedals. They produce a wide range of pedals catering to various guitarists’ needs, from classic effects to innovative designs.
Some popular Dunlop guitar pedals include:
Cry Baby Wah: Perhaps their most iconic pedal, the Cry Baby Wah, has been used by countless guitarists. It’s a versatile pedal that modulates the guitar’s sound to create the famous “wah” effect.
MXR Phase 90: This is a classic phaser pedal known for its simplicity and distinctive swirling sound. It’s been used by numerous guitarists across different genres.
MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay: A popular delay pedal offering warm, analog-style delay tones. It’s loved for its simplicity and lush, rich sound.
MXR Dyna Comp Compressor: A compressor pedal that evens out the dynamics of your guitar playing, providing sustain and smoothness to the sound.
Dunlop Fuzz Face: A legendary fuzz pedal originally produced in the ’60s. It’s been reissued and updated over the years, offering that classic fuzz tone.
MXR EVH Phase 90: This pedal was designed in collaboration with Eddie Van Halen, featuring his preferred phaser settings.
Dunlop Echoplex Delay: Based on the legendary EP-3 tape delay unit, this pedal offers a rich, warm tape echo emulation.
These pedals are just a few examples from Dunlop’s extensive lineup. They are known for their reliability, sound quality, and often iconic status among guitarists. Different guitarists may prefer specific pedals based on their playing style and the sound they’re aiming to achieve. It’s always a good idea to try out pedals in person or listen to demos to find the right one for your preferences.
Guitar FX
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Pedal
A pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of an electric guitar by applying various effects. Pedals are typically connected in a series between the guitar and amplifier, allowing guitarists to switch effects on and off with their feet while playing.
This enables musicians to quickly and easily change their sound, adding versatility and creativity to their performances.
Pedals are essential tools in many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and metal, allowing artists to craft distinctive and dynamic soundscapes.
Once you buy one, you can’t stop and then you have to sell them and buy more.
Wah
A wah pedal, short for “wah-wah” pedal, is an effects pedal commonly used with electric guitars and occasionally with electric keyboards and bass guitars. It’s known for its distinctive sound, characterized by a sweeping, resonant filter effect that mimics the human voice saying “wah.” Here’s how a wah pedal works and some common features:
1. **Pedal Design**: A wah pedal typically consists of a foot-operated pedal and a housing unit. The pedal is attached to a potentiometer (variable resistor) inside the housing, which adjusts the frequency response of the audio signal based on the pedal’s position.
2. **Expression Pedal Compatibility**: Many wah pedals are compatible with expression pedals, allowing players to control the wah effect in real-time using their foot. This adds a dynamic and expressive element to the performance, enabling players to vary the intensity and speed of the wah effect as they play.
3. **Sweep Range**: The sweep range refers to the range of frequencies affected by the wah pedal. As the pedal is rocked back and forth, it sweeps through a range of frequencies, emphasizing certain frequencies while attenuating others. This creates the characteristic “wah” sound.
4. **Q Control**: Some wah pedals feature a Q control, also known as resonance or bandwidth control, which adjusts the width of the frequency band affected by the wah effect. Higher Q settings result in a narrower band of frequencies being emphasized, producing a more pronounced and focused wah sound, while lower Q settings produce a broader, more subtle effect.
5. **True Bypass**: Like many other effects pedals, wah pedals may feature true bypass circuitry to ensure that the pedal does not color or degrade the guitar signal when it’s not in use. True bypass preserves the tone and integrity of the instrument’s sound when the wah effect is bypassed.
6. **LED Indicator**: Some wah pedals include an LED indicator to indicate when the effect is engaged. This provides visual feedback to the player, especially useful in low-light settings or on dimly lit stages.
7. **Treadle Grip**: The treadle grip refers to the surface texture or material of the pedal’s foot surface. Some wah pedals feature textured or ribbed surfaces to provide better grip and control, especially when using the pedal with bare feet or in slippery conditions.
Overall, a wah pedal is a versatile and expressive effect that adds character and flair to guitar solos, rhythm playing, and improvisations. Whether used for funky rhythm parts, expressive lead lines, or experimental sounds, a wah pedal offers guitarists a wide range of creative possibilities for shaping their tone and adding dynamic expression to their playing.
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