Brand profile · USA, est. 1915 (as Dunlop Tire Company, music division in the 1970s)

Dunlop

Dunlop, originally a manufacturer of Dunlop tire repair materials, unexpectedly entered the music industry in the 1970s by acquiring the rights to the iconic Vox Cry Baby wah pedal. The brand quickly expanded, leveraging its materials expertise to create a vast array of guitar accessories and effects, becoming a ubiquitous presence in guitarists’ rigs worldwide. Dunlop is synonymous with quality, reliability, and a deep connection to rock and blues history.

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1915 (as Dunlop Tire Company, music division in the 1970s)founded
USAcountry
49products in stock
$28–$440price range

Dunlop in the charts

Every chart where Dunlop has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.

All 49 Dunlop products

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Dunlop Bass Mini Wah

Wah Pedals

$175€157Check ↗

Dunlop Crybaby Classic GCB95 F

Wah Pedals

$159€142Check ↗

Dunlop DVP5 Volume (X) 8 Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$184€165Check ↗

Dunlop Cry Baby Custom Badass GCB65

Wah Pedals

$189€169Check ↗

Dunlop Volume Pedal GCB80

Volume and Expression Pedals

$133€119Check ↗

Dunlop Dimebag Cry Baby Wah

Wah Pedals

$266€238Check ↗

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Cry Baby Wah

Wah Pedals

$263€235Check ↗

Dunlop Volume X Mini Pedal DVP4

Volume / Expression Pedals

$160€143Check ↗

Dunlop CBM95 CryBaby Mini Wah

Wah Pedals

$124€111Check ↗

Dunlop Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby

Wah Pedals

$221€198Check ↗

Dunlop DVP 3 Volume (X) Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$200€179Check ↗

Dunlop CBJ95 Cry Baby Junior Wah

Wah Pedals

$189€169Check ↗

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah

Wah Pedals

$237€212Check ↗

Dunlop Audio Electronics MC-404

Wah Pedals

$256€229Check ↗

Dunlop SW-95 Slash Signature Wah-Wah

Wah Pedals

$255€228Check ↗

Dunlop Joe Bonamassa CryBaby JB95

Wah Pedals

$222€199Check ↗

Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Sig. Wah JH1D

Wah Pedals

$221€198Check ↗

Dunlop EVH-95 Wah Wah

Wah Pedals

$267€239Check ↗

Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil

Wah Pedals

$278€249Check ↗

Dunlop DD95FW Cry Baby Daredevil

Wah Pedals

$278€249Check ↗

Dunlop Slash Cry Baby Classic

Wah Pedals

$222€199Check ↗

Dunlop JCT95 Justin Chancellor Wah

Wah Pedals

$363€325Check ↗

Dunlop Cry Baby Cantrell Blk Edition

Wah Pedals

$232€208Check ↗

Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah

Wah Pedals

$289€259Check ↗

Dunlop Mick Ronson Cry Baby Wah

Wah Pedals

$334€299Check ↗

Dunlop Silicon Fuzz Face Mini Blue

Distortion Pedals

$178€159Check ↗

Dunlop Zakk Wylde Cry Baby Wah

Wah Pedals

$245€219Check ↗

Dunlop Echoplex Preamp

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$178€159Check ↗

Dunlop Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face Mini

Distortion Pedals

$200€179Check ↗

Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini

Distortion Pedals

$198€177Check ↗

Dunlop Germanium Fuzz Face Mini Red

Distortion Pedals

$200€179Check ↗

Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$334€299Check ↗

Dunlop Echoplex Delay

Delay / Echo Pedals

$274€245Check ↗

Dunlop XPL6H Expression Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$211€189Check ↗

Dunlop XPL6 Expression Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$211€189Check ↗

Dunlop Crybaby CB-535Q

Wah Pedals

$192€172Check ↗

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Wah

Wah Pedals

$192€172Check ↗

Dunlop XPNDBK Expression Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$222€199Check ↗

Dunlop XPTMP Expression Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$211€189Check ↗

Dunlop XPKP Expression Pedal

Volume / Expression Pedals

$211€189Check ↗

Dunlop Cry Baby 535 Reissue Wah

Wah Pedals

$301€269Check ↗

Dunlop Cry Baby Cantrell IWB LTD

Wah Pedals

$267€239Check ↗

Dunlop Cry Baby Mini 535Q Auto Return

Wah Pedals

$217€194Check ↗

Dunlop Crybaby 95Q

Wah Pedals

$183€164Check ↗

Dunlop Bass Q Crybaby

Wah Pedals

$184€165Check ↗

Dunlop JH F1

Distortion Pedals

$244€218Check ↗

Dunlop Zakk Wylde Rotovibe

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$440€394Check ↗

Dunlop ECB-004

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$28€25Check ↗

Dunlop, honestly

What Dunlop does well
  • Extensive product range caters to diverse needs
  • Robust build quality, known for durability
  • Strong historical connection to iconic artists
  • Wide distribution and availability globally
What to watch for
  • Some products can feel somewhat 'vanilla' in design
  • Effects can sometimes lack a truly unique sonic signature
  • Premium offerings are occasionally premium-priced
  • Can be perceived as overly broad, lacking focus.

Questions about Dunlop

Where are Dunlop instruments made?

Dunlop's manufacturing is complex, with various products produced in China, Korea, and the USA, depending on the specific item and its complexity. Effects pedals are often manufactured in China, while strings and picks are produced in various locations.

Are Dunlop wah pedals true bypass?

Many Dunlop wah pedals are true bypass, ensuring a clean signal when disengaged. However, some models, particularly older or more complex designs, may utilize other circuit configurations.

What’s the difference between a standard Cry Baby and a Custom Wah?

Custom Cry Baby wahs often feature modified circuits, premium components, and unique voicing designed in collaboration with renowned guitarists, offering a more refined and specialized tone.

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