Musical accessories company Jim Dunlop has paid homage to heavy metal masters Iron Maiden with a signature Cry Baby wah pedal.
Considering Iron Maiden’s illustrious career began with the wah-wah riffs of “Prowler” on their debut album, it’s only fitting that this signature Cry Baby is emblazoned with artwork from the band’s formative era — Eddie from the cover of Killers. Retailing for $229.99, the pedal appears to be already sold out on Jim Dunlop’s website.
Regarding the Maiden Cry Baby, the pedal makers stated on their website:
“Emerging from the rough-and-gritty streets of late-’70s London, Iron Maiden met the world with galloping rhythms, steel-forged riffs, and banner-raising vocals—and they never stopped. Their intricate multi-guitar melodies and unmatched vigor helped define heavy music, and the band remains a fixture of the genre. The Cry Baby Wah was integral to the momentous album Killers, escalating the tension and deepening the dark grittiness of tracks such as “Wrathchild,” “Innocent Exile,” and “Drifter.”
This collector’s edition Cry Baby Standard Wah celebrates that sonic connection with an exclusive collector’s edition finish and custom tread inspired by that record. Whether it’s mounted on your pedalboard or standing at the heart of your shrine, this pedal is a torch held high for rock ’n’ roll. Join us in saluting one of the most powerful and enduring forces in music history, and get your hands on the Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby Wah.”
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Known wah users, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Dream Theater’s John Petrucci, were among the first to receive the new pedal, receiving “mystery” boxes to open for their social media followers. You can check out their unboxing videos, as well as product photos, below.
Meanwhile, Iron Maiden will embark on a late-summer North American tour with Megadeth and Anthrax. Tickets are available here.
