Dunlop GCB-95

manual? why would you need one?...

Never been especially reliant on either effects in general or this unit in particular; though, recently, after years of neglect, I brought this back out front.

First thing I did was to pull off the rubber stoppers at the front end above the switch -- makes turning the unit on mid-song a lot easier and *slightly* increases the sweep (and despite also making it slightly easier to switch off accidently you can feel this happen and, again, it's easier to switch back on again).

The effect itself is good enough, it does exactly what a Wah should do (unless you've been led to believe that your Wah should also serve as a distortion/overdrive unit, variable tremolo unit or volume swelling device), but again, it can only sound as good as the signal moving through it, which is why I never really noticed how awful the tone-sucking factor was until I had started using it again.

I currently play a Les Paul Standard (Duncan Custom Custom in the Bridge, Kent Armstrong Hot-Rodded Vintage in the neck) mostly, going through an old valve-state head and a JCM 900 2x12. The Wah sits in line with a Small Stone and an Arion Delay.

Got the Dunlop Upgrade because it had lost a rubber foot somewhere along the line and because the battery-access factor was annoying. More serously, the Tone-Suckage is awful. It really does steal the shit out of your tone to the point where after a week of rehearsals I couldn't allow this out front for a whole set. The only reason I can think of for not really noticing this before is possibly that I was just really starting out at the time, and that I was playing with shitty stock pickups in my guitars.

It's only worth the effect while the effect is in use itself, and I no know one whose playing requires this to beswitched on for an entire set, so it really does require the mod to true-bypass (if possible) to make it worthwhile having in front of your amplifier.

My next step is gonna be either seeing to a true-bypass mod or getting the Mayer 'Band of Gypsies' retrofit. Otherwise it's only usable for overdubs.

built like a brick shithouse.

And anyway, talking about 'back-ups' - who really carries spare pedals as a point of policy?? Spare leads, strings, tubes, batteries, back-up guitar, yadda-yadda, sure - but spare pedals? Who does that? Have you ever seen someone change pedals mid-set?

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It needs a mod - Everything else about it is peripheral 'til that point.

This pedal is easy to use. Just like any other wah pedal. It did come with a manual and a cataloge which was interesting to look throgh. I didn't know Jim Dunlop has made so many different effects.

I play my Gibson Tony Iommi guitar using this pedal on numurous songs. The effect is great, with my Korg AX10G for distortion and chorus effect built into the amp I can always get the sound I want without to much trouble at all. The amp I am currently using is a Marshall 250 DFX (100 watts).

I can depend on it and I would use it at a gig without a backup even though there is a wah effect built into my Korg AX10G unit but it sounds terrible.

Never dealt with the company.

I play mostly only Black Sabbath and this suits that sound well for the songs I need this pedal on. I have been playing for 6 years and I also own numurous other effect pedals and another wah pedal. It is Aria wah but it dosn't sound to good at all. If it were lost I would probably get the silver Jim Dunlop wah because it looks better. I did compare this pedal to the Jim Dunlop Cry Baby Classic Wah. I chose this because the classic wah sounded a little to mellow for what I wanted. I would definitly recommend this pedal.

It's a wah. Wah it.

Insane volume spikes, lack of depth and warmth give this thing a 5/10.

I've heard much, much better wahs. Like a Buddha or vox. Even dunlop's other stuff is pretty good.


I just don't like this though.

7... it's been weird before. I don't really trust it.

*shrug

It works fine and it's easy to use but what's the point when it sounds like crap?

this is very easy to use

its sound is great.

you can always count on the cry baby

i dont know so i gave it a 10!

its a great sounding pedal that i love to use

step and click, rock and wah...very easy

Teles, 335 copys, tube amps, other stomps...overall, a very analog set-up. This the classic pedal and one of the few new pedals under 90 dollars that is a superb value! The Vox v848 wahs are also excellent, probably even a bit more 'throaty'sounding then the Crybabys, but their pots are horrible, they start to hiss and break down waaaayyyy to early in the life of the pedal (mine started just after a few months). Crybaby do not seem to have this issue. This is the 3rd or 4th Crybaby, I've owned, too...and I don't even think about replacing pots for at least a year or 2...and I gig with it FREQUENTLY! as far as sound goes: Theme from ShAFT, VOODOO CHILE, serious rock and funk classic sounds are all there

see above

though the Vox has a nice tone, as well, the Crybaby is more dependable and durable

The switch to activate and deactivate the wah is a bit of a bugger to push - but a good stomp will do it.

Once you've got the switch pressed the pedal is great.

The pedal is easy to rock back and forth and hit the top of the bends etc.

A sense of rythmn is essential to play this wah - but even rocking it around creates a pretty rockin' effect.

What can i say - You can see why this is the best selling pedal of all time. It has great tone and allows for a massive variation in the range of tones available to any guitarists as the pedal can be set in any position - from brash treble - to deep base. The pedal covers it all.

One minor problem is the sound that comes from the amp when the pedal is left near the bass 'end' of the pedal - A fuzz pedal may solve this.

In general its top quality.

Built like a brick

Could drop it from a 2 storey building - it would survive

Never had to deal with dunlop.

I use an epiphone les paul standard through a marshall mg100.

I play classic - modern rock. Led Zep, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith and a bit of RHC etc. I can use the pedal for any music for any sound.

I love the wah I use it constantly.

I would certainly buy a new one if lost.

For #65 Its is great value for money and captures that classic rock sound that made greats such as Hendrix.

It is the best peice of equipment that i have bought for guitar.

It's the simplest kind of wah-wah: Press down to activate/deactivate and wah away. No settings of any kind.

I'm using this with a Line 6 Variax 300 into a Marshall 100w Valvestate amp.

My particular pedal is rather aged and dirty, and sounds awfully scratchy, especially if you you use it in front of distortion, as I do. It's a workhorse, however, and works nicely for rock leads and that kind of stuff. However, its range is severly limited and it isn't particularly suitable for funk, which is a pity. It doesn't give you much of that classic sweeping vowel sound. Also, when you toe it down, it is very biting, even painfully so.

I've used it with a million guitars and amps, and this pedal is at least dependable. I keep it for the solos, personally

It looks and feels like it could survive even the cockroaches in the event of a nuclear holocaust - BUT - It has broken down on me several times, usually after I drive to a gig. The little cog pot thingie (don't know the proper term) tends to get loose. It's held in place by a nut and a couple of (mismatched) washers, which often slip if it is manhandled. In that event I have to find the correct position for the pot, because it controls the sweep, and fasten it again.

It's also, as I talked about earlier, very dirty and scratchy. The design is pretty open to dust, which is a big drawback. However, the design is also very simple and easy to fix. Also, I bought it used and I think it's pretty old (at least, it's pretty knackered). It can at least be said for it that it's held out for a long time.

I don't particularly like this pedal, and it doesn't particularly suit my playing style (funky). I plan on getting a new wah-wah in the near future, preferably a Vox.

Never dealt with the bastards.

Generally I'd like to use wah-wah for funky rhythm work, and this pedal doesn't really suit that kind of thing. I've been playing for 4 years and it's the only wah-wah pedal that I've owned so far. If it were lost, I definitely wouldn't get another Crybaby. Damn Crybaby. I'll try Vox next.

I do like its simplicity, though. It's pure, no-nonsense vowel action for all occasions. If you're a beginnerand don't quite know what you're going to be playing, then it's a good pedal to start with. I don't recommend hanging on to it for too long, though. Just sell it as a vintage pedal, and you'll get a good price.

I paid this wah 77 euro, new.
It's a Wah, quite easy to use, even if you never tried another!

I use it with a mexican Fender Telecaster Std; as amplifier i use an Hughes & Kettner ATS 120, as effects a Boss SD-1 and an Holy Grail.
Crybaby it's not very noisy, in my opinion; i play classic rock and funk; this pedal is perfect for my needs, and at a right price.
Sound quality is ok!
Maybe Vox wah are better, but the price is very different...
I rate 8, 'cause i know there's something better...

Definitely yes! Very heavy construction, seem hard to broke.

Still not deal with customer support!

As i said i play a classic rock and funk, and this pedal is perfect; very expressive, good sounds.

it's a wah pedal. it's the easiest effect to use.

i honestly just don't like dunlop wahs. i have the limited edition white wah that they sold a few years ago, and for a while i thought i liked it. i used to use it with my gibson chet atkins SST and it kinda made it sound like a clavinet. as i got in to more electric playing, i realized this wah really sucks. it's so piercing and has way too much treble. i use this with an ibanez john scofield model and a vintage fender pro reverb and it just doesnt sound very good. the thing about dunlop is that they didnt really buy the rights to use the actual pedals, just the names of them. Vox was the original maker of the Crybaby. the crybaby's were just vox wahs, only they were made in the USA as oppsed to england. after a while, wahs kinda of died out here, and then dunlop bought the name "crybaby" and the name "fasel" but not the actual products. all they do is reproduce similar products with the same name. the only dunlop stuff i like are the picks, and the MXR stuff they put out.

it's lasted me about 10 years and ive never had a problem with it, so thats one good thing about dunlop.

never had to deal with them.

stick to buying a VOX wah, like the V847 or a Clyde McCoy reissue. if you like the sound of the 70's crybaby's, try and find a Vox "King Wah". these are identical to the crybaby's put out in the US in the 70's. you can find one on ebay for only about $100. i plan to buy both the current Vox wahs in production, as well as a vintage one very soon. i really have fallen in love with the Vox wahs recently, after i started realizing that this wah really isnt that good. Vox invented the wah. stick with them. peace.

It's plain simple, kick it on and do your thing no hassles.

I play a USA 62 reissue strat with the 57/62 single colis. Into a Fender Hot Rod Deville 212. If I kick into the amps overdive function and then kick in the CryBaby the tones are sensational, it makes me want to solo all day.
I feel that too many players set their amp around the ideal rhythm sound and should allways ensure that the CryBaby is played on a seperate channel eq'd for the Wah. What this unit has a little too much of at times is treble, so just reduce the amount of treble being contributed by the amp.

THE TANK,
PERIOD!!

Doubt they have many people to deal with, more like stacks of fan mail.

They make a tip top quality product.

I play blues and my own brand of original material with a full band.
I have been playing for 13 yrs. In that time I have only ever used this Crybaby. It has lasted a long time and has been used constantly.
I like it, but it's all down to personal taste I guess.

very easy to use

well.......i had to raise the on/off switch a little so it needed just a slight touch to turn on and off...also i spun the pot round a couple of grooves and set it so the pot is just before full when pedal is pressed right down......ive always done this with cry babys over the years and found it improves it big time.
in my opinion...you cant beat a cry baby.
a lovely natural wah...

very

never used

i have compared the cry baby with tc electronics g-system wah---side by side today after not using the cry baby for some months and.....
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although the tc wah is very good(used with ernie ball ex pedal) i have to say the cry baby wins the show and has now been re-instated in my set up....koch multitone amp,g system,ibanez jem 555,tc electronics vpd1 pre-amp.
the cry baby just has more of an active,warm,lively wah.

Easy to use. No need for a manual or a light.

Vintage guitars and tube amps. Pedal is absolutely noise free. Has lots of range.

Mine is over 20 years old and is in perfect condition. No need for a backup. Probably the most robust pedal you can get.

First of all, Dunlop made a bunch of these pedals and not all of them are the same. So the guys who have complaints should know this before complaining. Parts for this pedal over the years came from many companies all over the world. Even the PCB and the jacks have changed over the years. The pedal that I have has no DC jack. It only works on a 9 volt battery that seems to last many months. I change the battery just in case. If I run out of batteries, I stick in a weak battery and it works just as well. Since it works on a battery, the pedal adds no noise to the effects loop. I once had an original British made Vox made in the 60's so I know how that Wah sounds. My Crybaby sounds exactly the same and the insides even closely resemble the Vox. The jacks are not glued to the PCB like the newer models. I won't sell this pedal. I may trade it for an original Vox because the Vox has a famous name so will sell for more money when I die. I guess I paid about 20 bucks for it.....lol. I talked to an expert and he said that my model is worth about 300 U.S. because it has all the best components. The pedal can easily be modified to true bypass....but why....it doesn't change the sound of my guitars when in the effects loop. I guess if the switch does finally give out, I will modify it just for fun. From what I see, it won't be during my life span. I know that there are many reviews for this pedal but I just wanted to point out that there have been many modifications to this pedal over the years.

Easy enough to use, click down at the toe end to turn it on, rock your foot to make it go , ahem, "wah wah", and click again to turn it off. I had to replace the switch on mine and set it a bit higher than normal, which makes it easier to switch on and off, otherwise it takes a fair amount of force to engage the switch. In addition, using a wah well takes a bit of practice.

Strat guitar into an EL84 loaded amp. The wah has a fair amount of noise, but i've long since reconciled myself to the fact that playing electric guitar is a noisy occupation. At low volumes the wah sound is a little weak and underwelming, with little in the way of mids. However, as with most things to do with electric guitars, crank the amp up and things begin to sound much better. The natural compression and increased mids of a well cranked valve amp compensates for the lack of "honk" in the pedal, giving it a nice balanced tone. Granted, played in isolation there seems to be excessive amounts of treble, but in a full band situation this really helps you cut through the drummer (not literally of course), and comes in handy for choppy, Frusciante style funk chops. It has a useful, though by no means huge, wah sweep, and is good for generic Hendrix, Clapton and Page style wah sounds. Haven't really noticed any real loss of tone when bypassed, but again playing with the amp whacked full up tends to compensate for any lost harmonics in the tone.

As I mentioned earlier, switch has broken before, though this can happen on a wah at any price (it's the nature of the beast). Also pots get a little scratchy, but for real world use (eg. when used in a live band context) this is of little consequence, and the cast metal housing is certainly up for regular road use.

No idea.

A good sounding, reliable utility wah. Not as sweet as a Teese RMC, nor as transparent as a Fulltone Clyde. More reliable than a real vintage Jen or Vox wah though. Essentially, if you play good music through it well, it sounds fine, which is enough for me. Solid, but not stunning.

Extremely straight forward only thing thats missing is a light to show when it is active, which would help alot on stage.

I've been using this pedal with a telecaster. I have found that while the sounds it can produce sound alright, this pedal is seriously lacking in range. It has a very limited sweep and most of the higher tones are nearly unusable with single coil pickups because of the overpowering hiss it creats. I also found it to be missing the swooshing sound and feel of many other wahs ive tried.

this is absolutely dependable. Only worry is battery life and that can be solved with the adapter.

I've never had to deal with dunlop.

I play mostly rock music and have been playing for a about 8 years now. If this pedal was stolen I would look for another wah to replace it as I was not really satisfied with the sound of this one. However it gets the job done and thats all that really matters, at least on my budget.

It eay to use. Just stomp it on and work your skills.

I am a bass player, but I prefer the sound of the original over the bass wah. It produces clean high end manipulation that doesn't muddy up my bottoms.

more solid than any of the others.

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my setup:
Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
Dunlop Wah pedal
MXR Bass Octave
MXR Phase 90
Dunlop Rotovibe
Mesa/Boogie Bass 400 + Head
Mesa/Boogie 8X10 Cab

It's a wah... very simple to use.

WAY too trebly for my liking... I used to have a Marshall JCM 900, and it was so-so, but now I run a Twin Reverb, and it just plain sucks. Not enough on the bass side, too much treble, and the sweep is godawful. This might make a good first wah, but now, mine is a last-ditch backup to a 535 Q.

Had it for years, never failed once.

Don't need them.

These things are tanks, but I just can't get over how bad it sounds. No matter what I try, it's just too trebly.

easy rock back and forth

my setup: Gibson SG Standard-> dynacomp->GCB-95 or Teese Pic Wah->TS808reissue-> Boss PH-3->Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 401. I've had it pick up a radio station only once. It is a little noisy but so is my rig normally. This pedal has a bypass, took out the battery and played thru it and you could hear the guitar but if you try to activate the wah then it cuts out the sound. so when the wah is off its bypassed.

yeah so far so good no probs

never dealt with Jim Dunlop/MXR

I play classic rock and jam band stuff. Compared the the Picture Wah it has a much shorter throw. Its ok but i think i prefer my pic wah because its easier to find the sweet spot. This GCB-95 was the first wah i bought because i wanted to sound like Hendrix, or at least thats what the add in the store said.

ez peezy

Here's the problem. I have a fairly used GCB and all was well until it stopped working, obviously. It no longer works in "wah" mode. It just doesn't wah anymore, but I will tell you what sounds do come out of it. There are no sounds when I turn the pedal on, and up until the heel position does it start making this monotonous, high-pitched banshee cry. I opened it up to find that nothing is wrong or unusual. To me it looks physically fit. Does anyone know what's going on here? Please contact me if you know. Thanks.

no comment

hmm maybe i should try this

im sure theyre good pedals.....no really :)

haha, it`s funny. when i first pressed down the off knob in the front i heard a strange noise and suddenly the pedal did not work.. so i thought i was the batteries, cus i didnt know i had to buy a own adapter.. then i thought it was broken ! then i read that it could be turned on and off by pressing down the knob, that solved the problem. hehe. it steals some tone, and the wah is not so great on higher tones, but other than that, this is the killer. a bit pricey but it`s sertainly worth it. hmm, i think the mechanism controlling the up`s and down`s is a bit "laggy" and maybe needs some oil, the really sensitive songs can be a bit difficult cus of that.

This is just an update/correction: the pedal no longer produces fuzz with the heel down even when the guitar volume is all the way up.
It now sounds smooth and clear.
I don't think the bypass "sucks tone", I hear more tone and somewhat less warmth/muddiness using a tube amp. This should be a useful tone enhancement in live situations.
I've used a DS-1 with this and it sounds to me like this pedal belongs after the DS-1 in the chain (from guitar to amp). Doing it the other way around results in volume spikes and muddiness.
About the pot, the actual product I used on it was Finish Line Teflon-Plus Bicycle Lubricant (Dry), $6 a bottle (I think you can get it at Sports Authority).

Forgot to leave a rating here last time.

It's easy to use except it collects a lot of dust between the pedal and the base and relies alot on moving parts and I've never been able to figure out how to take the pedal off the base for a thorough cleaning.
The pot was a little bit scratchy. I have found that you canus Finish Line bicycle chain lube on pots, you put some on a pot shaft and work the shaft, the stuff goes down the shaft inside to the brushes and it smooths out the noise.
Then I was getting the mechanical squeaks. I assumed the chain lube had thinned out the grease on the gears. Only grease I could find was brake caliper grease, transparent blue not-sticky-as-we'd-like stuff. Put on enough to be getting smacky sounds from all the grease, but still the squeak. Bottom line: sprayed out the the hinge area with Super Lube ($3 a can at K-Mart, teflon based), also used it to blow out a whole lot of dirt and dust hiding between the pedal and the base. The Super Lube drippings were sort of lumpy, guess it cleaned out some old grease, but again back to the bottom line, NO SQUEAKS after that (but the greaseball I created on the gears is still making soft smacking noises...I'll probably remove some of that grease w/ a qtip later).
I guess it's like a soldier's rifle, you gotta keep it cleaned and lubed and then things are much better.
Don't use WD-40 on something like this, it's mineral based and would have to be the kiss of death for electronics, and some say it's not a lubricant (depends on your definition I guess).

Dual humbucker guitar and a Pro Jr.
Prone to noise if dirty or worn out. Noise level acceptable for the moment.
This has more personality than my Weeping Demon and has a smaller footprint so its more fun to leave out and fool around with.
I don't play anyplace but if I did and needed a wah for purposes other than making a racket I'd go with the WD.
I tend to play with my pickups all the way up most of the time and this may be why I'm getting pronounced fuzz distortion from this pedal when it's all the way up. I sort of like that, since I don't have a fuzz, and it's always fun to overdrive stuff, but it's supposed to be a wah. I'll probably experiment some with lowered pickup volumes.
As for the bypass...I see this is not considered a "vintage" version of the Crybaby since it includes a buffer circuit (and my inductor is not a Fassel). I've certainly done direct bypasses on pedals (not recently), having noted the difference in tone it makes. You can definitely hear your signal is being buffered when the pedal is allegedly "off", you definitely are hearing a transistor or two into your signal chain. To me, it sounds good; I hear a cleaner sound with more definition. Could help you get heard in a lot of situations. And it's probably a good thing if you run a lot of cable or effects. I come down on the side of, it's a good sound, we can always use another good sound, I wouldn't disable it. Generally speaking, years of experience leaves me generally anti mods (except easily reversable types that don't involve soldering, drilling holes, turning calibration pots, etc.).

Seems reliable but keep the mechanicals as clean and lubed as possible.
Don't gig (sadly or not).

It's easy to get to talk to a real human being who treats you with consideration. Quality people making a quality version of an essential pedal.

Overall everyone has to have some version of the Crybaby.
It's always had it's annoying aspects, but it is what it is and we, not it, need to adjust.
As in, keep it cleaned, lubed and replace wear parts as needed.

Very easy to use like other wahs (including the switch). I don't have to stomp it hard. I only go to the treble position and give a little weight on my foot (works always). I'ts used so there was no manual, but who needs a manual for a wah. It has a true bypass (though I don't know if its modded).

I played it first time today and it sounded really cool (it's my first wah so I can't compare to other wahs). My setup is Ibanez RG550->Dunlop Crybaby->Bos MT2 distortion->Ibanez EM5 delay->Ibanez PDD1 delay->Marshall VT1 vibrato/tremolo->DOD FX84 compressor->amp (Fender RocPro 700). The crybaby sounds great on clean and tubedrive channel. When I'm using MT2, the effect is a bit weaker though it sounds good. It's an analog effect so a bit noisy when its on and I don't play it, but if I play I can't notice any noise.

"Built like a tank". I ust got it yesterday so I don't know how long it will last, but it seems to be quite reliable. I always take good care of my equipment so I don't think I break it or something. I would gig without a backup.

Haven't dealt with them and I don't think I have to.

I play metal/shred but also Hendrix and Steve Vai -kind of stuff (some blues also) and this sound great on these styles. I've played guitar for 7 years and this is my first wah. If it were stolen or lost, I would definitely buy it again. It's a pity that Ibanez DC3 doesn't fit in the adapter jack.

Its easy, just rock back and forward to get the wah effect going. Turning it on and off is a little dificult, but that's good so you don't accidently turn it off while playing live.

epiphone les paul std, cry baby, marshall avt50
there is basically no noise caused by the wah, it sounds brilliant. I'm new to wahs, but this thing kicks ass over all the ones i've heard live.

this thing is heavy, solid metal. i wouldn't need any back-up for a gig.

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i play any type of rock, and this pedal takes care of it thoroughly. i wouldnt mind trying out other wahs, but i wont get rid of this for years. if it were stolen, id definately buy it again.

Push down on the toe switch and it's on or off, and then rock your foot back and forth. No knobs or swicthes. So easy, yet sounds so good! *Wahs aren't easy for everyone, I've had many people hear me play and like the sound I get using my wah, they attempt to try it out, usually can't get it down. Some people have it, others don't.

For the price, you can't get anything better, trust me. This pedal sounds great with most pedals and amps. Note: I replaced my GCB-95 with a 535Q wah for more versatilty, but I still have it for backup. My setup is: Dunlop 535Q wah---Boss DS-1---Digitech Whammy---Boss SD-1---Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face---Peavey head with two custom made 4X12 cabs(one has four 100 watt speakers, the other has four 200 watt speakers) I have other amps and heads, but don't use them that much. In my effects loop I have: Chorus pedal---Boss EQ---Delay pedal. I mainly use my Les Paul, sometimes a Fender Strat (H/S/S w/ floyd rose) or custom Tele, or Gibson V. The wah sounds great through all of them, it sounds especially good with my DS-1, then I kick on my SD-1 for more gain and a volume boost. The GCB-95 wah didn't really work to well with most notes past the 14th or 15th fret. Sounds great with both distortion and your clean channel.

I've had my GCB-95 Crybaby for a few years, it never broke on more, and I never had any problems with it. I only replaced it with the Dunlop 535Q wah for more versatility and more range of wah sounds.

Never had to deal with them.

I have a few wahs, Boss PW-10 V-Wah, Morley Wah/Volume, my 535Q, and an old Vox that I need to fix up. But, the GCB-95 is so much better than the Boss wah, the Morley, and the Vox wah. If you are looking for a basic, but great sounding wah, get the GCB-95 crybaby, but if you need more versatility like me, get the 535Q wah. I sold my Boss, Morley, and Vox wah and used some of the money to get the Dunlop 535Q wah, I did keep my GCB-95, because it is better than all the wahs I had. Dunlop is the only company I would ever buy wahs from for now on.

Press forward. Rock foot.

This wah is basic and good, no fancy dials, just wah :)

Using B.C. Rich Warlock, Epiphone and Gibson SGs, Gibson Les Pauls and a Cort M600, this wah is great. On my Warlock and my friends epi a lot of the high pitched notes don't get pronounced wahs... as a matter of fact, without some good comp/od, the wah is *slightly* lacking in presence. GREAT wah though. Mine is modded for true bypass, also, so there is zero tone sucking.

Well, mine is old (got it second hand). It's at least ten years old I think (it uses a different style adapter. the 003 instead of the 002). It's built like a tank but it's finiky. Sometimes it cuts out if I don't stomp hard enough or turn it on a few times first. But yeah, it's good enough that I don't think I need a backup.

This is a great deal and a great pedal. Just make sure to mod it for true bypass, because then you're set.