Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby Standard Wah Guitar Pedal

The Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby Standard Wah is one of the best-known wah pedal designs in electric guitar. Its rocker treadle changes the frequency emphasis of your sound as you move your foot, giving notes and chords a vocal, almost speaking quality. With a red Fasel inductor and a focused, assertive sweep, this version suits musicians who want the familiar Cry Baby response in a sturdy full-size pedal.

Expressive wah sound under your foot

Rock the treadle forward and back to vary the filter in real time. Slow movements can add a subtle emphasis to sustained notes; faster rhythmic motion creates the pulsing articulation heard in funk guitar; and wider sweeps can make blues and rock lead lines stand out. Unlike a fixed filter pedal, the wah follows your foot movement directly, so its musical effect depends as much on timing and technique as on the guitar and amplifier.

The classic Cry Baby character

Dunlop uses its red Fasel inductor to give the GCB95 a characteristic vocal sweep with a pronounced upper-frequency response. The result is well suited to expressive single-note playing, but it can also add rhythmic movement to muted chords. If you are deciding between this pedal and the compact CBM95 Mini Wah, the GCB95 offers the more spacious, traditional treadle format while the Mini prioritises pedalboard space and additional voicing options.

Simple controls and rugged construction

The GCB95 operates with the standard toe-down on/off footswitch: press the front of the rocker until the switch clicks, then move your foot to shape the effect. Use a regular instrument cable from guitar to the instrument input and another from the amplifier output to your amp or next pedal. Its heavy-duty die-cast housing is intended for regular floor use. Power can come from a 9V battery or compatible Dunlop adapter or pedalboard power supply.

Who should choose the GCB95?

Choose this wah if you want direct foot control of the classic Cry Baby sound rather than a compact, programmable or preset-based effect. It suits beginners exploring expressive phrasing as well as experienced players who prefer straightforward controls. Barbad Musical Instruments can help you compare wah options and plan the right connections for your UAE guitar setup.