The Dunlop CB95 Crybaby is a Dunlop wah pedal, currently around $120.14. Close alternatives include the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Custom Badass GCB65 and the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
Dunlop CB95 Crybaby
Dunlop · pedal
The Dunlop CB95 Crybaby is a wah pedal variant within Dunlop's extensive Cry Baby lineup, carrying the CB95 model designation. It delivers the classic Cry Baby wah sweep and vocal-like tonal character that has made the platform one of the most widely used and recognizable wah effects in music history.
- wah
- vocal
- platform
- funk
- rock
- blues
- expressive
- standard wah usage
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Coreblade in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman Phil X Signature for more high gain on top
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchPut EVH 000 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
24% matchRun mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Odin for more fuzzy on top
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
8% matchKeep Dunlop CB95 Crybaby's mid-forward voice out front: Mr. Black Bloodmoon goes after Dunlop CB95 Crybaby in the signal chain so its dark voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchAlexander Pedals SpaceXpander's spring voice goes after Dunlop CB95 Crybaby in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop CB95 Crybaby's own mid-forward character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchPut Crowther Prunes in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Blackstar ID:X Floor One for more high gain on top
Cheaper alternatives
Vox WAH-V845
Vox
75% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, blues_players
Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah
Electro-Harmonix
75% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, blues_players
Valeton SURGE-EP2
Valeton
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop Jimi Hendrix JH-1 Wah Pedal
Dunlop
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby
Dunlop
77% similarityShared character: blues_players, wah, vocal
Dunlop Slash Signature Wah SW95
Dunlop
75% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, blues_players
Dunlop 95Q Cry Baby Wah
Dunlop
75% similarityShared character: blues_players, wah, vocal
Xotic XW-2
Xotic
73% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, blues_players
Dunlop EC95 Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah
Dunlop
95% similaritysimilar tone character
JAM Pedals Wahcko Plus
Jam Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Custom Badass GCB65
Cry Baby
81% similarityShared character: blues_players, wah, vocal
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95
Cry Baby
79% similarityShared character: blues_players, wah, vocal
Shins Music Shin's Music BOG Wah
Shins Music
75% similarityShared character: wah, blues_players
Morley Classic Wah
Morley
74% similarityShared character: wah, blues_players
Roland PW-3 WAH
Roland
73% similarityShared character: wah, blues_players
Cry Baby Mini Wah
Cry Baby
72% similarityShared character: wah, vocal
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby?+
The closest matches in character are the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Custom Badass GCB65, the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95, the Shins Music Shin's Music BOG Wah. Budget picks: Vox WAH-V845, Electro-Harmonix Wailer Wah, Valeton SURGE-EP2. Boutique upgrades: Dunlop IM95K Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby, Dunlop Slash Signature Wah SW95, Dunlop 95Q Cry Baby Wah.
What pairs well with the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Friedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.
How much does the Dunlop CB95 Crybaby cost?+
Around $120.14 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).