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Dunlop Pays Tribute to Eric Clapton with Special Edition Cry Baby Wah

Dunlop Pays Tribute to Eric Clapton with Special Edition Cry Baby Wah

Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah is a limited-edition pedal with GCB95 sound and gold-plated casting. Portion of proceeds donated to Crossroads Centre for addiction treatment. Available exclusively at Guitar Center.


In 1986, Mr. Clapton first started working with the late Jim Dunlop Sr., and he became one of our first and most important Cry Baby artists. We are honored that our company’s relationship with the legendary guitar player continues to this day. With this special limited edition Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah, we’re paying tribute to Mr. Clapton’s 60-year legacy. Featuring the benchmark sound of the GCB95 Cry Baby Standard Wah, this pedal comes with a distinguished gold-plated casting befitting one of rock ’n’ roll’s living giants.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah will be donated to the Crossroads Centre, a not-for-profit organization founded by Mr. Clapton to provide safe and supportive addiction treatment and a road to recovery. If you wish to contribute a further donation, please visit crossroadsantigua.org.

The Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah is available now at $299.99, exclusively from Guitar Center in the United States and from select retailers worldwide.

​Eric Clapton Cry Baby Wah Highlights

  • Pay tribute to one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends
  • Special limited edition• Benchmark sound of the GCB95
  • Distinguished gold-plated casting
  • Portion of proceeds donated to Crossroads Centre for supportive addiction treatment and recovery
For more information, please visit jimdunlop.com.

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