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First Look: Dunlop CBJ95 Cry Baby Junior Wah

A wailing wah classic with three killer voices and a footprint built for modern pedalboards.

First Look: Dunlop CBJ95 Cry Baby Junior Wah
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John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerNov 12, 2020
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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