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Wah = extremely subjective (depends on style and other effects in the chain) This version differs from the standard GCB95. It has a Red Fasel inductor and uses SMT manufacturing processes. I was led to believe that this pedal didn't work, but the only hack I had to do was to adjust the mechanical sweep of the pot (Dunlops seem to ship with the gear set to stop short of the pot "full open") I like the way this CB Classic sounds "as is". There is a noticeable difference in the sweep/tone (most likely because of the Fasel). I'd like to mod this one for more mids in the heel down but, I'm reluctant to make any changes to this unit because of the SMT build. (we'll see how long that lasts) I'd recommend this model as a good place to start (after making the mechanical sweep adjustment) if you're considering adding adding a wah to your rig.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes
After listening to a lot of Terry Kath's guitar playing on the early Chicago albums, I decided it was time to purchase a wah pedal. After doing some research, I purchased the CB Classic because it easy to upgrade. I purchased one pedal which I intend to mod with the Whipple kit (also on eBay). This will be an easy upgrade, and my plan is to use this pedal for rhythm playing. I also purchased a second CB Classic which I want to use for lead playing. This is a more recent pedal: revision "I" which has a red Fasel inductor. The only modification I intend to make is to replace the stock switch with a DPDT switch (true bypass). Having two pedals will offer a great deal of flexibility. But I do want to keep one pedal relatively "stock" to preserve that classic CryBaby sound.Read full review
The Cry Baby Classic wah pedal sounds great and lush,like the sound I had in my head and the bypass mode is alot cleaner that the original, but not 100% colorless when in the chain and turned off. The switch is kind of cutting out my signal when I turn it on and off. I'm going to buy a after market true bypass switch and wire it myself and hope it makes the bypass more cleaner along with fixing the switch problem. Again rated good not excellent because of the ever so slight coloring in bypass mode, other than that the Classic really sounds better than any other wah I played because of the Fasel Inducter. I just think that the stock true bypass switch is cheap but hopefully a replacement will fix the problems. If not, I will get a Cry Baby Original and hot wire the fasel in replacement of the original inducter and wire it to true bypass.Read full review
I had before a Dunlop GCB95 and also is litle brother the Dunlop mini Wah, to my ears they sound more crisply and tiny, even changing the internal switch inside the mini wah this is not necessary a problem, may be there some people who likes on this way, but to me i like more the velvet sound from the GCB95F cry baby classic, it harmonizes better with the natural tone from my stratocaster (american special, by the way). Also very important to me is that the GCB95F cry baby classic do not change the tone from my guitar, that do not happens with the other two that i compare here. Its easy to find that for example with the mini wah when switching the internal voices, we can ear the tonal changes even the effect is off. Thats the major point from the GCB95F cry baby classic, smooth sound that preserves your tone and also not figths with other stomps on the board, is just a cry baby that shines only when you want to.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This wah wah is fine. It is not a 1970's wah no matter what Dunlop says. This is the 2004 surface mount design and like all the GCBF fasels it is difficult to customize. If I could not mod electronics, this one would have been fine as it was. But because I can mod stuff, I mod stuff. This wah wah as built by Dunlop has been gutted. I removed its red fasel to a 1994 GCB95 that I have modified. The entire electronics of the 2004 will be replaced with the Mojo wah wah kit $55 using the yellow fasel. So this purchase will become a 1970's wah wah while the 94 will be a cool 90's wah wah. I'll keep the 2004 board around to repair any wah wah I may buy in the future. The 2004 sounded ok but I like modifying stuff to suit me. If this had been a 1960's or 70's wah I would not mod it at all but ... it ain't, so I am. My advice to any guitarist is learn to solder and then start modifying your stuff for your sound. There are suggestions all over the internet. Some you will like and others you will hate. Just try it.Read full review
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