The Dunlop MDU JCT95 is a Dunlop fuzz pedal, currently around $277.19. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Cry Baby Daredevil Fuzz Wah DD95FW and the Beetronics Royal Jelly. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
Dunlop MDU JCT95
Dunlop · pedal
The Dunlop JCT95 Justin Chancellor Cry Baby is a signature bass wah designed for the Tool bassist, built to handle low end while delivering expressive, vocal wah sweeps. It offers two switchable voicings plus a vintage fuzz and a bypass delay feature, letting bassists move between classic wah tones and more aggressive, effected textures. Voiced to preserve bass fundamentals while still cutting through, it suits progressive, alternative and metal bass players who want dynamic, dramatic wah and grit in the style of Tool's atmospheric, rhythmic basslines. The combination of dual voicings, fuzz and delay makes it a flexible expression tool tailored to modern bass playing.
What stands out
“The JCT95 is a thoughtfully designed bass wah that keeps the low end intact while delivering vocal, expressive sweeps, with two selectable voicings plus a vintage fuzz that broadens its range into aggressive, textured territory”
— from the reviews
“It offers two switchable voicings plus a vintage fuzz and a bypass delay feature, letting bassists move between classic wah tones and more aggressive, effected textures”
— from the listing
“The combination of dual voicings, fuzz and delay makes it a flexible expression tool tailored to modern bass playing”
— from the listing
“built to handle low end while delivering expressive”
— from the listing
“vocal wah sweeps”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“so bassists wanting a simple”
— from the community notes
- bass
- fuzz
- wah
- delay
- vintage
- expressive
- bypass
- response
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MDU JCT95 is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Metal
- Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MDU JCT95
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
25% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
24% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Put Friedman Dirty Shirley in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II for more high gain on top
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Magnatone 510 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MDU JCT95
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
24% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
MXR Micro Amp stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss BF-3 Flanger
Boss
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Dunlop MDU JCT95's fuzzy voice out front: Boss BF-3 Flanger goes after Dunlop MDU JCT95 in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
22% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (fuzzy → clean boost)
Z.Vex Super Hard On layers clean boost onto an already fuzzy signal
Comes earlier in the signal chain
T-Rex Comp-Nova
T Rex
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What T-Rex Comp-Nova brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Keep Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay after Dunlop MDU JCT95 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MDU JCT95's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Run Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man after Dunlop MDU JCT95 in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MDU JCT95's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
NuX Drive Core Deluxe
Nux
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put NuX Drive Core Deluxe in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Matthews Effects Architect
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run fuzzy into Matthews Effects Architect for more clean boost on top
Cheaper alternatives
Dunlop AT95 Akira Takasaki Cry Baby Fuzz Wah
Dunlop
53% similarityShared character: combination, wah, vocal
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
47% similarityShared character: grit, fuzz, alternative
Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
46% similarityShared character: fuzz, smooth, full
Fulltone '69 MkII Fuzz
Fulltone
46% similarityShared character: simple, fuzz, bass
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker
pedal
46% similarityShared character: true bypass, fuzz, smooth
Tone City Matcha Cream
Tone City
45% similarityShared character: simple, fuzz, alternative
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MDU JCT95?+
The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Cry Baby Daredevil Fuzz Wah DD95FW, the Beetronics Royal Jelly, the Dunlop AT95 Akira Takasaki Cry Baby Fuzz Wah. Budget picks: Dunlop AT95 Akira Takasaki Cry Baby Fuzz Wah, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi. Boutique upgrades: Wren and Cuff Irkalla Manifest Fuzz.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MDU JCT95?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the Dunlop MDU JCT95 cost?+
Around $277.19 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).