Help date my Crybaby

[Suarkttam]

I can't seem to find accurate serial number info on Crybaby's online. I used this pedal live between the years 1992-1996, and recently came across it again. I can't for the life of me remember if I got it new or used. Thank you TGP for your help.

 

[Suarkttam]

 

[Suarkttam]

 

[Suarkttam]

 

[-=solewheelin]

Well the jacks are mounted to the board and it takes that annoying 1/8" adapter.. I'd say right around 1990.

 

[Jules-RM]

Yeah, that sounds about right.

 

[Suarkttam]

Thanks for the info. Which leads me to my next question. What are the good mods for this model, and what exactly IS that 1/8" adapter jack? For power?

 

[Jules-RM]

Yup, power. Not sure if it's worth modding or getting a new one. That pot must be getting old by now, surprised it hasn't been replaced yet.

 

[-=solewheelin]

Maybe of your questions will be answered here.
http://stinkfoot.se/archives/546

Yeah it's that same one that many older EH and DOD have.
It's just a different less common input as opposed to the more common boss style (which all dunlop crybabys are now made with). Both are 9v.

 

[Suarkttam]

Does the pot need to be replaced from use or time. Because this pedal has been sitting in a box in a closet since about 1996.

 

[-=solewheelin]

Is it noisy when in use?

 

[Blix]

A good mod is a true bypass switch.

 

[Suarkttam]

Is it noisy when in use?

Unfortunately I won't be able to fire it up until tomorrow night.

 

[Kelly]

No, it isnt this plug. It's a 1/8" plug, not barrel type.

Maybe of your questions will be answered here.
http://stinkfoot.se/archives/546

Yeah it's that same one that many older EH and DOD have.
It's just a different less common input as opposed to the more common boss style (which all dunlop crybabys are now made with). Both are 9v.

 

[-=solewheelin]

No, it isnt this plug. It's a 1/8" plug, not barrel type.

Sorry that my post confused you. Read the quote below.
I was showing it as a comparison.

Yeah it's that same one that many older EH and DOD have.
It's just a different less common input as opposed to the more common boss style (which all dunlop crybabys are now made with). Both are 9v.

Heres a crybaby with the more common boss style barrel plug

If he wanted to avoid using batteries, he would need this if he's using a 1spot type set up. This style of wall wart is also hard to come across. But a battery is never a bad idea for a wah like this considering how low the mA rating is.

 

[Suarkttam]

Can't I just use this with my PP2?

 

[Vulteroz]

Do the true bypass mod- it's a must for this version of Crybaby because it does not have a input buffer and with this stock SPDT bypass switch it sucks A LOT of treble when bypassed.

 

[-=solewheelin]

If you have a PP2 you should be all set. I didn't think you would I guess that qualifies as a 1spot type but the 1spot is more of the kleenex of pwr supplies.
Report back on how it sounds..
And you have a Richie's Tele! Love that guy.

 

[-=solewheelin]

Do the true bypass mod- it's a must for this version of Crybaby because it does not have a input buffer and with this stock SPDT bypass switch it sucks A LOT of treble when bypassed.

Indeed.
Heres that link again to get you started on how it works.
A picture of your circuit board is there too.
http://stinkfoot.se/archives/546

 

[12guitdown]

At first glance I thought the title said, "Help hate my crybaby".