The Jim Dunlop EC95G Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah is a gold-plated signature wah pedal built to mark Eric Clapton's 60-year career. Announced in November 2024, it is a limited edition: Dunlop describes it as "a special limited edition Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah" made as a tribute to "Mr Clapton's 60-year legacy"1. Under the gold finish, the circuit is based on the GCB95 Cry Baby Standard Wah, so longtime Cry Baby players will recognize the sounds, as MusicRadar's Jonathan Horsley put it1.
What it is and how it looks
The EC95G is a full-size Cry Baby with a gold-plated enclosure and treadle. MusicRadar's report notes that "the gold-plating and 'EC' on the rubber treadle is something different to look at," and that the pedal "supports Clapton's Crossroads addiction recovery centre," with proceeds going to the center1. Sonically, MusicRadar says "longtime Cry Baby fans will recognise the sounds of this new Clapton signature model," which follows from the GCB95-based circuit1.
It sits in Dunlop's signature Cry Baby line alongside models like the Jerry Cantrell Firefly Cry Baby wah, the Mick Ronson Cry Baby, and the Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby Wah, most of which rework the same basic platform rather than introduce new circuitry.
Specifications and signal levels
Jim Dunlop's manual gives the following figures for the EC95G2:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | 800 kΩ |
| Output impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Max input level | -8.0 dBV |
| Max output level | +10 dBV |
| Max gain, heel down | +19.5 dB |
| Max gain, toe down | +19 dB |
| Signal to noise, heel down | 98 dBV |
| Signal to noise, toe down | 89 dBV |
| High pass filter | 1.5 kHz to 2.5 kHz |
| Low pass filter | 350 Hz to 450 Hz |
The manual notes that 0 dBV equals 1V RMS, A-weighted, for the signal to noise measurements2. The gain figures show the pedal boosts the signal slightly in both treadle positions, which is typical of a Cry Baby circuit and worth knowing if you run it into a high-gain amp or drive pedals.
Power and connections
Power and connection details for the EC95G are given in the owner's manual2. Because the pedal's power requirements are modest, it suits the standard arrangements most players already have on a pedalboard, and the manual sets out the accepted options for powering it alongside other pedals2.
Hooking it up is the standard two-cable arrangement: run a cable from your guitar to the pedal's INSTRUMENT jack, then another from the AMPLIFIER jack to your amplifier2.
The EC95G is a limited edition release, announced in November 2024 at £349/$2991. As a signature pedal produced in limited numbers, availability may be tighter than the standard GCB95.
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Questions
Does the Dunlop EC95G take a battery?
Yes. According to Jim Dunlop's manual, the EC95G is powered by one 9-volt battery, accessed via the underside of the pedal. It can also run on the Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or an MXR Brick Series power supply, with a current draw of 900μA.
Where is the battery compartment on the EC95G?
Jim Dunlop's manual says the 9-volt battery is accessed via the underside of the pedal, which is the usual arrangement for a full-size Cry Baby: you do not need to remove the treadle or open the main enclosure to reach it.
What is the list price of the EC95G Eric Clapton Cry Baby?
MusicRadar reported the EC95G at £349/$299 when it was announced in November 2024. It is a limited edition gold-plated signature wah, which puts it above the standard GCB95 in price.
Is the EC95G a limited edition?
Yes. MusicRadar quotes Dunlop describing it as a special limited edition Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah, made as a tribute to Clapton's 60-year legacy. It is a gold-plated version of the standard Cry Baby circuit rather than a new design.
What power supply options work with the EC95G?
Per Jim Dunlop's manual, the EC95G runs on one 9-volt battery, the Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or an MXR Brick Series power supply. Current draw is 900μA, so a standard 9V center-negative output from most pedalboard supplies covers it.
What is the input impedance of the EC95G?
Jim Dunlop's manual lists the input impedance at 800 kΩ and the output impedance at 10 kΩ. The maximum input level is -8.0 dBV, with a maximum output level of +10 dBV.
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