Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah vs Valeton SURGE-EP2
The Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah and the Valeton SURGE-EP2 are both pedals sharing dynamic. The Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah leans mid-forward. Current prices: $428.02 vs $49.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.43% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Blues
- Rock
- Funk
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- dynamic
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$428.02via Reverb
$49.99via Reverb
The Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah is a signature, limited-edition version of the classic GCB95 Cry Baby, delivering the same benchmark midrange-focused, vocal wah sweep as the standard model rather than a re-voiced circuit. It has no additional controls beyond the standard Cry Baby design, focused purely on capturing the classic wah tone Clapton used to add expressive depth to his 1980s recordings, housed in a distinctive gold-plated casting as a collector's edition. It suits blues and rock players wanting the classic, foundational Cry Baby wah sweep in a Clapton-associated signature edition.
The Valeton SURGE-EP2 combines wah and active volume pedal functions in a single expression-style enclosure, part of Valeton's broader catalog of budget-friendly, feature-dense effects aimed at players who want practical functionality without a boutique price tag. Combining these two treadle-based functions into one pedal saves both cost and pedalboard space compared to running dedicated wah and volume pedals side by side. Valeton has built its market position around affordable multi-effects and combination units, and the SURGE line continues that value-focused approach specifically within the wah and volume category.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Metal
- Classic Rock
- mid-forward