Robert
November 21st, 2009, 10:33 PM
I didn't buy any of them yet, I'm testing over the weekend (thanks Music Centre Canada for letting me borrow them!)
I've got here a Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby and a Dunlop EVH signature wah.
Both are really good. In fact, I think my Fulltone Clyde just can't match them when used with distortion. They much smoother.
First impression - the standard GCB95 Crybaby has a shorter sweep than the Clyde or EVH. Tone is great though, and found myself really liking the sound. It's very easy to get along with, both for clean and distorted tones.
The EVH wah - I first ignored just because I don't like using signature stuff. I see many compare this to an Albert Lee ring modulator - in order words a money making scheme since EVH rarely used wahs. One guys said "Why not make an EVH-branded disco ball, or an EVH snow tire." Whatever, people can argue about that if they want, I don't care other than to know if the pedal sounds good or not. I can always spraypaint it black. :)
I figured I should try it though, so I took it home. Man, I have to tell you, I am very impressed! Don't listen with your eyes - ignore the EVH stripes or close your eyes as you play it. You will notice it's definitely different and with a great tone. It has wider sweep and it is very bright when floored. It's a good bright though, and not "honky" or "chunky" - just a nice, clean sounding wah effect all the way. It works great for high gain guitar tone, but also very, very fun to play funky clean stuff with this wah.
The drawback is the EVH is of course much more expensive. I am not sure which way to go yet. I'll test them both more tomorrow at higher volumes and see what gives. I think I'll buy one of them anyway, just because I'm really digging either of them, and I think it might start using the wah effect more as a result.
I've got here a Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby and a Dunlop EVH signature wah.
Both are really good. In fact, I think my Fulltone Clyde just can't match them when used with distortion. They much smoother.
First impression - the standard GCB95 Crybaby has a shorter sweep than the Clyde or EVH. Tone is great though, and found myself really liking the sound. It's very easy to get along with, both for clean and distorted tones.
The EVH wah - I first ignored just because I don't like using signature stuff. I see many compare this to an Albert Lee ring modulator - in order words a money making scheme since EVH rarely used wahs. One guys said "Why not make an EVH-branded disco ball, or an EVH snow tire." Whatever, people can argue about that if they want, I don't care other than to know if the pedal sounds good or not. I can always spraypaint it black. :)
I figured I should try it though, so I took it home. Man, I have to tell you, I am very impressed! Don't listen with your eyes - ignore the EVH stripes or close your eyes as you play it. You will notice it's definitely different and with a great tone. It has wider sweep and it is very bright when floored. It's a good bright though, and not "honky" or "chunky" - just a nice, clean sounding wah effect all the way. It works great for high gain guitar tone, but also very, very fun to play funky clean stuff with this wah.
The drawback is the EVH is of course much more expensive. I am not sure which way to go yet. I'll test them both more tomorrow at higher volumes and see what gives. I think I'll buy one of them anyway, just because I'm really digging either of them, and I think it might start using the wah effect more as a result.