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Jim Dunlop BG95 BuddyGuy Signature CryBaby £239

The man hailed as introducing blues to the wah gets his own Crybaby.

Simon Bradley, Thu 13 Dec 2007, 9:27 am UTC

Dunlop's BG95: it's got polka dots!

Dunlop's BG95: it's got polka dots!

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US bluesman Buddy Guy uses a wah to add expression to his already emotive lines, and the BG95 offers a pair of user-friendly tonal settings.

Selected by a small yet perfectly useable kick-switch sited on the bottom right corner of the chassis, the choice offered is either Deep or BG, the latter being close to Guy's own particular tone.

A number of LEDs - either blue or red - let you know which setting you're using at any time and the chassis itself, which is up to Dunlop's customary tank-like standards, is finished in Guy's own trademark polka dot. What mileage now, a Randy Rhoads signature wah?

The battery cavity is accessed via a sliding and sturdy plastic lid, and the rubber slip mat on the treadle also bears the man's signature. It's a classy unit all round.

Sounds

After Dunlop's introduction of wahs from the likes of Zakk Wylde, Slash and Dimebag, it's nice to get back to a slightly smoother and more evocative effect.

The Deep setting is baby's bottom smooth and is perfect for very subtle 'oohs' and 'aahs'. The BG option is slightly thinner, subsequently providing more headroom at the treble end of the treadle's sweep.

 

This is easily one of the most satisfying wahs we've used in terms of the range and tone of the frequency sweep. At a full £90 more than a standard Crybaby, though, it is very pricey indeed. Nevertheless, it's among the most musical wahs we've ever played.

Verdict

Perfect for Buddy Guyalikes!

MusicRadar rating:

4 of 5 stars

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Typically robust construction; quirky look; beautiful tones.

Cons

Seems expensive next to a standard Crybaby.

Verdict

Perfect for Buddy Guyalikes!

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Specification Show

BG95 BuddyGuy Signature CryBaby

Price:
£239
Available Finish:
Spotted
Bolt-on Neck:
0
Case Included:
0
Cutaway:
0
Fretless:
0
Includes Bag:
0
Left Handed Model Available:
0
Pickguard:
0
On/Off Switch:
0
Batteries Included:
0
Features:
Two Tones Deep and BG ( close to Buddy Guy's signature tone)
Foot Pedals:
Expression Pedals
Pedal Technology:
Analogue
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