Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby vs Valeton SURGE-EP2

The Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby and the Valeton SURGE-EP2 are both pedals sharing dynamic. The Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby leans mid-forward. Current prices: $218.49 vs $49.99.

Similarity
citedBlended 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.

51% — moderately similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Funk
  • Blues
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • dynamic
Citation fame
citedCitation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.
0%
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Price

$218.49via Reverb

$49.99via Reverb

Description

The Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby is an officially licensed Iron Maiden signature wah pedal built on the same GCB95 Cry Baby Standard Wah circuit used across Dunlop's classic wah line, delivering the same bold, vocal wah sweep beneath Killers-artwork cosmetic branding and an embossed Iron Maiden treadle. It suits heavy metal and hard rock players wanting the familiar, expressive Cry Baby wah voicing in a collectible signature finish.

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.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Metal
  • Classic Rock
  • Hard Rock
  • Alternative Rock
  • Rock
Tonal lean
  • mid-forward
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