Dunlop JC95B Jerry Cantrell Wah Distress Black Limited Edition

A Cry Baby with a Seattle Flavor: The Legacy Revisited in "Rainier Fog" Style

The Cry Baby is a classic expression effect: a foot-controlled filter that sculpts the mids and emphasizes attack, ideal for making a riff "speak" or bringing out a lead in the mix. With this Jerry Cantrell Rainier Fog edition, Dunlop offers more than just a signature model: the pedal tells an entire chapter of Cantrell's universe, blending Seattle roots, dark aesthetics, and attention to detail. The worn black finish recalls the visual atmosphere of Rainier Fog, while the sole and bottom plate turn this wah into a collector's item... without forgetting the essentials: a wah built to play loud and long.

Who Is This Wah For, and In Which Styles Does It Make a Difference?

This pedal is aimed at guitarists who want an expressive wah wah that is robust, easy to integrate on a pedalboard, and coherent in a modern rock context. It suits both intermediate players and seasoned musicians: the effect is intuitive, and the foot dynamics allow you to quickly find the "vocal point" that fits your playing style.

Stylistically, it fits perfectly in rock, grunge, hard rock, and metal, but remains very relevant in saturated blues whenever a sharper articulation is sought. In the studio, it helps position a guitar in the spectrum by adjusting the filter center; live, it provides instant accents, dramatic swells, and sharper attacks on rhythmic patterns.

Control, Bypass, and Power Supply: Essentials for a Reliable Pedalboard

Like a traditional wah, everything happens in the treadle (expression pedal): heel back for lower frequencies, toe forward to project the upper spectrum. Here, the frequency range is specified to offer a usable sweep, with a "toe down" zone detailed in Fine Tune settings, handy for targeting a sharper or rounder peak depending on your guitar, pickups, and gain level.

The hardwire bypass ensures a direct signal path when the effect is off. For power, the pedal accepts a 9V battery or a 9V adapter (Dunlop format), as well as compatible multi-output power supplies, simplifying integration on a touring pedalboard.

Sound

Expect a wah that emphasizes presence and character : the heel down position reinforces the massive, rumbling side of rhythm parts, while the toe down position delivers a sharper attack, ideal for bringing out harmonics, marking a break, or adding bite to a solo. The pedal responds well to variations in foot pressure and speed: slow sweeps yield a "vocal" phrasing; quick taps make the effect percussive and aggressive, perfect for Cantrell-style riffs.

Technical specifications

Effects	Wah, Volume / Expression	Use	guitar
Technology	Analog	Color	Grey
Format	Pedal	Power supply included	No
EQ	Filter

Input Impedance	1 M?	Maximum Gain at Center Frequency (Heel Down)	>97 dB
Output Impedance	10 M?	Maximum Gain at Center Frequency (Toe Down)	>89 dB
Heel Down	320 Hz to 390 Hz	Bypass	Hardwire
Toe Down Fine Tune Max	1700 Hz to 2070 Hz	Required Voltage	9V DC
Toe Down Fine Tune Min	1050 Hz to 1270 Hz	Consumption	1 mA
Input	-11.5 dBV	Power Options	9V battery, Dunlop ECB003 9V adapter, DC Brick / Iso-Brick / Mini Iso-Brick power supplies (power supply not included)
Output	+6 dBV	Power adapter	not included
Maximum Level (Heel Down)	+18 dBV	Voltage	9V DC
Maximum Level (Toe Down)	+20 dBV