Jim Dunlop Cry Baby EVH Wah EVH95 Eddie Van Halen Guitar Pedal

Jim Dunlop Cry Baby EVH Wah EVH95 – The Legendary "Holy Grail" Wah, Recreated for Eddie Van Halen

The Wah That Shaped a Legend. Now Available to Every Player.

Based on EVH's own "Holy Grail" wah pedal, this Cry Baby Wah features a custom inductor, pot, and an extra wide frequency sweep. The EVH Wah was developed after intensive design collaboration with the legendary guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. Early on in the process, Eddie handed over his "Holy Grail" Cry Baby Wah—a standard Cry Baby customized in the early Nineties with a more vocal-like, High Q inductor and a wider frequency sweep. Amazingly, we found that over the years Eddie's unique wah style, which uses mostly the middle range of the pedal's action, had carved his own curve into the pot's resistive element, making the middle range even more defined and increased the low-end sweep. Our clones of the worn-in pot and hand-selected inductor give the new EVH Wah Wah the same "Holy Grail" feel and tone, and its true hardwire bypass, dual bright blue bypass LEDs, and graphics based on the black and yellow-striped guitar featured on Van Halen II round out this EVH-approved Cry Baby Wah with a voice and look all its own.

The "Holy Grail" Story – A Wah Shaped by Eddie's Own Foot

Eddie Van Halen's original Cry Baby Wah wasn't just a pedal—it was a partner in his sound. Over years of use, his unique playing style, which focused on the middle range of the pedal's sweep, physically wore a custom curve into the potentiometer's resistive element. This "worn-in" pot made the middle range even more defined and increased the low-end sweep, creating a vocal-like, expressive wah tone that became part of his signature sound. Dunlop's engineers cloned this worn pot and paired it with a hand-selected, high-Q inductor to recreate that exact "Holy Grail" feel and tone. The result is a wah that responds with the same vocal, throaty character that Eddie relied on for decades.

Extra Wide Frequency Sweep – Vocal, Expressive, and Dynamic

The EVH95 features an extra wide frequency sweep, delivering a huge vocal range from deep, throaty lows to bright, cutting highs. Whether you're playing rhythm or lead, this wah provides the expressive, dynamic response that Eddie used to accentuate every soulful bend and screaming solo. The custom inductor and cloned pot work together to produce a tone that is both musical and aggressive—perfect for rock, metal, and any genre that demands a wah with character.

True Hardwire Bypass and Dual Bright Blue LEDs

The EVH95 is equipped with true hardwire bypass, ensuring your signal remains pure and uncolored when the pedal is disengaged. Dual bright blue bypass LEDs provide clear visual confirmation of effect status, even on the darkest stages. These LEDs are not only functional but also add a striking visual element that complements the pedal's unique aesthetic.

Iconic Van Halen II Graphics – A Tribute to Eddie's Legacy

The pedal's graphics are based on the black and yellow-striped guitar featured on Van Halen II, one of the most iconic albums in rock history. This EVH-approved design gives the wah a look that is instantly recognizable and undeniably Eddie. It's a fitting tribute to the guitarist who redefined what a wah pedal could do.

Key Features

• Based on Eddie Van Halen's Personal "Holy Grail" Wah: Custom inductor, cloned worn-in pot, and extra wide frequency sweep

• Custom High-Q Inductor: Delivers a more vocal-like, expressive tone

• Cloned Worn-In Potentiometer: Recreates the unique curve carved by Eddie's playing style

• Extra Wide Frequency Sweep: Huge vocal range from deep lows to cutting highs

• True Hardwire Bypass: Preserves signal integrity when the pedal is off

• Dual Bright Blue Bypass LEDs: Clear visual status indicators for stage use

• Van Halen II Graphics: Black and yellow-striped design inspired by Eddie's iconic guitar

• EVH-Approved: Developed in collaboration with Eddie Van Halen himself

• Road-Ready Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of touring

• Made in the USA: Crafted at the Dunlop HQ in Benicia, California

Specifications

• Brand: Jim Dunlop

• Model: EVH95

• Effect Type: Wah

• Artist: Eddie Van Halen

• Inductor: Custom High-Q, Hand-Selected

• Potentiometer: Cloned "Worn-In" Pot

• Frequency Sweep: Extra Wide

• Bypass: True Hardwire Bypass

• Indicators: Dual Bright Blue Bypass LEDs

• Graphics: Van Halen II Black and Yellow Striped Design

• Power Requirement: Standard 9-volt battery or 9VDC adapter (5.5mm x 2.1mm positive barrel, negative center)

• Housing: Durable, road-ready construction

• Country of Origin: USA

Why Choose the Jim Dunlop Cry Baby EVH Wah EVH95?

For guitarists who want to capture the legendary wah tone of Eddie Van Halen, the EVH95 delivers. Based directly on Eddie's own "Holy Grail" wah, this pedal features a custom inductor, cloned worn-in pot, and extra wide frequency sweep that recreate the exact vocal, expressive character he used to define rock guitar. True hardwire bypass ensures your core tone remains pristine, while the dual blue LEDs and Van Halen II graphics make this pedal a visual and sonic statement piece. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, the EVH95 brings the legend's voice to your board.

The "Holy Grail" wah. Recreated for you. Built to perform.

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