Jim Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah CM95 – The Original Wah, Reborn for the Road
The First Wah Wah Ever Made. Now with Modern Reliability and Legendary Tone.
The Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah is a tribute to the first production wah wah ever made. This modernized classic captures the throaty voice and expressive sweep of the original while offering gigging players the consistency and convenience they need on the road. As heirs to the wah lineage and guardians of its legacy, Dunlop drew from decades of wah design and building experience to ensure that the CM95 faithfully represents the tone and spirit of the very first model.
The Halo Inductor – The Heart of the Clyde McCoy Sound
The most important element of any wah wah pedal is its voice. The Thomas Organ Company and Jen Electronica used a special component called a Halo Inductor to give the original Clyde McCoy pedals their highly-coveted smooth vocal quality. Because of the way those original Halo inductors were built, however, they often added undesirable microphonic noise. Dunlop's engineers created the Dunlop HI01 Halo Inductor to solve this problem, updating the original design with a stabilized cup core to preserve the unique Clyde McCoy sound while minimizing unpleasant microphonics.
Faithful Construction with Premium Components
The rest of the CM95's circuitry is just as faithful to its forebear, featuring thru-hole components built into a classic housing with a premium pot, switch, and jacks. Years ago, Dunlop inherited the original tooling and machinery used to design and manufacture the first Clyde McCoy pedals from the Thomas Organ Company and Jen Electronica. Combining these resources with over 30 years of experience developing and manufacturing wah pedals allowed them to create the most fitting tribute to the original Clyde McCoy Wah.
Take the Classic Sound on the Road
Now, you can take the classic Clyde McCoy sound out on the road and leave your vintage wah safely at home. The CM95 delivers the throaty, expressive tone that defined generations of music, with the reliability and consistency that modern players demand.
Key Features
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Tribute to the First Production Wah: Faithfully represents the tone and spirit of the original Clyde McCoy Wah
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Dunlop HI01 Halo Inductor: Preserves the unique Clyde McCoy sound while minimizing microphonic noise
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Thru-Hole Components: Vintage-correct construction for authentic tone
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Premium Pot, Switch, and Jacks: High-quality components for reliable performance
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Classic Housing: Traditional design that looks and feels like the original
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Stabilized Cup Core: Updated inductor design for reduced noise and consistent performance
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Road-Ready: Built to withstand the rigors of touring
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Made in the USA: Crafted at the Dunlop HQ in Benicia, California
Specifications
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Brand: Jim Dunlop
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Model: CM95
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Effect Type: Wah
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Inductor: Dunlop HI01 Halo Inductor (Stabilized Cup Core)
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Circuitry: Thru-Hole Components
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Controls: Classic Wah Sweep
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Pot: Premium
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Switch: Premium
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Jacks: Premium
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Bypass: True Hardwire Bypass
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Power Requirement: Standard 9-volt battery or 9VDC adapter (5.5mm x 2.1mm positive barrel, negative center)
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Housing: Classic Cry Baby Housing
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Country of Origin: USA
Why Choose the Jim Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby Wah CM95?
For guitarists who want the authentic tone of the very first wah pedal without the fragility and noise of vintage gear, the CM95 is the ultimate choice. Its Dunlop HI01 Halo Inductor delivers the smooth, vocal quality that made the original Clyde McCoy a legend, while the stabilized cup core eliminates the microphonic noise that plagued vintage units. Thru-hole components and premium hardware ensure reliable performance night after night. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, the CM95 brings the original wah voice to your pedalboard—with modern reliability you can trust.
The original wah. Reborn for the road. Built to perform.
