Crybaby 95Q opinions?

[DURBANS]

Hi again...

I'm gonna get a wah pedal again, I used to have a DOD FX17 vol/wah before, but I sold it. I'm the rhythm guitarrist and I didn't play much solos until now, and I really like the rock/pentatonics sounding solos and mixing them in our music (death metal) works great, having the other guy play the riddle hand-twisting "metal" ultra-fast thingies (solos).

So... I was always curious about those Morley switchless wahs, but I then started using crybabys and Im used to that sound and feel, so the 95Q seems to be like a regular crybaby with the Morley switchless stuff in it. Anybody here owns one or knows about these? Are they common to find in stores? Do they sound good? How does that switchless stuff work? Does it have a spring or something?

 

[evildonkeymaster]

I never even knew that model exsisted until now I need to replace my Crybaby. After 10 years of soldering and modifying it has died I am seriously considering this wah now too. Anyone use this thing? I have a Q mod on my Crybaby and I love it. I have never heard the gain boost on a wah though.
Thanks for the tip DURBANS.

 

[DURBANS]

Ehem... anyone please?

 

[Hopkins-WitchfinderGeneral]

I have the 535q.

Fuck switchless.

 

[Liam Thompson]

I have the 535q.

Fuck switchless.

I have the same one, kicks the shit out of any other wah pedal Ive tried. You can have it sound like a traditional Crybaby or have a massive wah range, the boost is very usefull too. Durbans this is the pedal you need. Then again I've never tried the Crybaby From Hell which apparently just as good but with an even wider wah range available.

 

[T_man357]

I have the same one, kicks the shit out of any other wah pedal Ive tried. You can have it sound like a traditional Crybaby or have a massive wah range, the boost is very usefull too. Durbans this is the pedal you need. Then again I've never tried the Crybaby From Hell which apparently just as good but with an even wider wah range available.

 

[DURBANS]

I know about the 535Q but, I really like the switchless idea, so a 95Q will be like an "upgraded" 535Q with the switchless thing.

Anybody tried it before?
What about Morley?

 

[Liam Thompson]

I know about the 535Q but, I really like the switchless idea, so a 95Q will be like an "upgraded" 535Q with the switchless thing.

Anybody tried it before?
What about Morley?

I've tried the Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie wah (the first edition) which is switchless but there is a small delay between the wah tuning on and off.

 

[Brett - K A L I S I A]

I've tried the Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie wah (the first edition) which is switchless but there is a small delay between the wah tuning on and off.

You can modify this delay inside the pedal.

 

[Liam Thompson]

Does anyone know if Morley rectified this problem with the Bad Horsie 2?

 

[DURBANS]

I don't get it, is it that the 95Q is like the most un-popular pedal or something? I mean, it has the Q and the vol booster and ALSO it has the switchless stuff.

On the 535Q, the Q knob has "preset" 6 positions or does it just turn freely?

Also, do you people prefer switchless or standard? I've always used the regular wah's, but, I find it disturbing becaus you need to press down with your toe, thus, if you want to kick into a solo you will start it with the high-nasal sounds and then you will have to go down to get the full wah sweep, unless you press the wah a little before the solo. Meaning, you will need to stop playing your riff to "set" your solo, while switchless means you just step on it (having the wah in the way you will start sweeping, meaning, the low position) to start, so you actually don't have to take that time to press and "prepare" the pedal, I mean, this can be specially useful on metal since most of the time we're playing real fast.

So, what are your thoughts? Should I go with the standard wahs (535Q or the original one) or go switchless? Which is the best way?

 

[Razorjack]

Does anyone know if Morley rectified this problem with the Bad Horsie 2?

I never noticed a delay in the BH2 when I had mine, so more than likely they did solve the problem.

 

[Liam Thompson]

On the 535Q, the Q knob has "preset" 6 positions or does it just turn freely?

Yeah it has preset positions.

Also, do you people prefer switchless or standard? I've always used the regular wah's, but, I find it disturbing becaus you need to press down with your toe, thus, if you want to kick into a solo you will start it with the high-nasal sounds and then you will have to go down to get the full wah sweep, unless you press the wah a little before the solo. Meaning, you will need to stop playing your riff to "set" your solo, while switchless means you just step on it (having the wah in the way you will start sweeping, meaning, the low position) to start, so you actually don't have to take that time to press and "prepare" the pedal, I mean, this can be specially useful on metal since most of the time we're playing real fast.

If thats the reason you want a switchless wah then go for it, I've just never felt the need. It's never bothered me that you will have to start with a high-nasal sound at the start of a solo with traditional wahs.

 

[Hopkins-WitchfinderGeneral]

Hmm.

I just tend to press down fast enough that I "bounce" the pedal back to where I want it in one movement.

 

[Liam Thompson]

Hmm.

I just tend to press down fast enough that I "bounce" the pedal back to where I want it in one movement.

Yeah, same hear

 

[DURBANS]

So, if I could manage to "get used" to that bounding in time, will it be better to get a 535Q? I mean... with the 95Q I won't need any "getting used to", I dunno, I'll have to try 'em out I guess.

 

[Djabthrash]

So, if I could manage to "get used" to that bounding in time, will it be better to get a 535Q? I mean... with the 95Q I won't need any "getting used to", I dunno, I'll have to try 'em out I guess.

Hi i'm currently hesitating between a bad horsie 2 and this Dunlop 95Q ... Has anyone tried those ?

I like the switchless thing personally.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

I hate the switchless system.

 

[Force666]

I have a 535q it is a great wah. The thing I think I would like more with the CFH would be I believe it has a LED when it's on. I've left the wah on after a solo too many times, and when youre on stage with bad sound it's hard to tell. Then there's the times where you think you left it on, then you step on it, turn it on and have to step again to turn it back off, haha. I could see where an LED would be beneficial.

 

[006]

I have only ever owned two wahs, the original Bad Horsie and the Dunlop 95Q. The BH I got rid of because of the delay...it really irritated the crap out of me. Otherwise a great wah pedal. The 95Q I currently use is excellent. I too have never liked the switch deal where you have to press down and worry about getting the pedal back to toe-up position or whichever way you need it to be. It just seems bothersome and unnecessary to me. Why even worry about it? Why not get a switchless version so you can go in and out quicker? Just seems more efficient, IMO.

I have used other wahs though. Various friends of mine have different models from different makers (screamin' demon, other version of the Dunlop, and a Vox)....I have to say they all sound good...typical wah (kinda hard to get that wrong, yanno?), but for the simple fact of being switchless, I'd take my 95Q over any of them.

My $.02.

~e.a