Dunlop Crybaby GCB95 Standard Wah

This is the original. The famed CryBaby that was rocketed to popularity by Jimi Hendrix is available and most likely at your nearest music store. If you want that classic, vintage, legendary sound, go get this pedal.

External Control: None
Cost: $

HornFX Review

Interface:  4/5
Incredibly simple, just plug this baby in and go!

Versatility: 1/5
Do not use this pedal if you want a bunch of sounds. This pedal does the same, singular thing it has done since its invention, and it does it well.

Clarity of effect: 3/5
The GCB95 definitely thins out the sound of the trumpet, taking away a lot of the low end. It has a similar effect on sax. While some people may not care about their tonal integrity once a pedal like this is activated, this is not the go-to for those looking to be able to maintain their sound even through the sweep of a wah.

Complexity: Simple

Complexity: Simple

Live application: 4/5
Although feedback can be an issue in certain situations, this pedal is a classic whose fantastic live performance has been proven over many years.

InterfaceVersatilityClarity of EffectLive ApplicationTotal Score
4/51/53/54/512/20

Audio

Here are a couple clips using a trumpet to illustrate the sweep of the GCB95. Compare this sweep to other wah pedals to find what you like best! Notice that there is a fairly dramatic volume shift from the bottom of the sweep to the top. This could become a problem depending on your signal chain and gain structure and maintenance.

Product Information

This Cry Baby Wah features the legendary Fasel® inductor, a focused high end, and an aggressive wah sound.

THE LONG STORY

The Cry Baby Wah is the most iconic guitar effect in music history. When it hit the scene in 1966, it added a whole new layer of expression to the electric guitar—players such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton used the Cry Baby Wah to create some of the most timeless sounds in rock.

The GCB95 is a modern interpretation of that sound, featuring the lush, expressive character of the legendary red Fasel® inductor with a more focused high end and a more aggressive and accentuated wah sound. With a heavy-duty die-cast housing and a Hot Potz Potentiometer tested to one million cycles, the Cry Baby Wah will withstand years of playing.

  • Original vintage effect

  • Ultraheavy-duty durability

  • Smooth operation and easy control

Product info taken from the Dunlop website.