The JCT95 Justin Chancellor Cry Baby® Wah is Justin Chancellor 's signature Jim Dunlop wah pedal , combining three of his favorite ways to explore new sounds: envelope filter, wah, and fuzz.
OVERVIEW
The Justin Chancellor Cry Baby® Wah is a pedal that combines three separate effects in one pedal: the smooth expression of a custom midrange filter , the sparkle of a custom wah circuit, and the cutting sound of a vintage fuzz . It's the perfect pedal for bassist Justin Chancellor 's multi-dimensional role in Tool . Whether playing open chords or in unisons with guitarist Adam Jones, Justin goes beyond the traditional boundaries of his instrument to help craft the band's songs. This custom Cry Baby® features a UK Filter mode and a Wah mode, plus a Fuzz that can be used alone or in conjunction with the two modes.
The UK Filter mode uses a custom solid-state circuit designed to emulate the envelope filter on Justin’s instrument’s Tone knob, giving it a fat, throaty sound with pronounced peaks. Used in conjunction with the fuzz , the UK Filter mode creates a synth-like sound.
If you prefer a more traditional wah sound, the Wah mode uses the classic Fasel® red inductor and the circuitry of a modified Cry Baby Wah to offer a more aggressive and harmonic-rich sound. The Wah mode can also be used with the fuzz.
Customize each mode with separate Volume and Q controls, switching between them by pressing the Wah Select switch. In each mode, this pedal’s circuitry maintains solid midrange while boosting your clean signal to 400Hz, blending it with the effect as soon as you move the wah rocker.
The JTC95’s built-in fuzz is based on a vintage UK-made pedal, and provides a precise sound while maintaining a full, rich low end. By default, the fuzz only kicks in when the pedal’s rocker switch is used. To use the fuzz on its own, simply press the side switch.
Justin uses the UK Filter mode on its own, combining the Wah mode with the fuzz instead. This pedal allows you to emulate his sound, or experiment with all the available configurations to unlock the potential of your pedalboard. The Justin Chancellor Cry Baby Wah is a must-have for bassists who like to experiment with sounds.
DIET
This pedal can be powered by two 9-volt batteries or an AC adapter, such as the Dunlop ECB003 or MXR Brick series power supplies.
CONTROLS
Wah Select: Selects UK Filter mode (controls light blue) or Wah mode (controls light yellow);
Wah Vol: Adjusts the volume of the Wah mode;
Wah Q: Adjusts the shape of the Wah mode bandpass;
UK Filter Vol: Adjusts the volume of UK Filter mode;
UK Filter Q: Adjusts the passband shape of the UK Filter mode;
Fuzz: Adjusts the fuzz gain;
Tone: Adjusts the EQ of the fuzz signal;
Vol: adjusts the volume of the fuzz signal;
Fuzz select: turns the fuzz on and off (the red light indicates it is active);
Fuzz Ind Ctrl: Toggles independent fuzz mode on and off;
Bypass Delay: Sets the “ring-out” time after the wah rocker returns to its starting position.
STRENGTHS
- Three effects in one pedal;
- Fuzz mode alone or combined with UK Filter and Wah modes;
- Volume and Q controls for extreme customization;
- Adjustable effect ring-out time.
JCT95 JUSTIN CHANCELLOR CRY BABY WAH TECHNICAL SPECS
Input impedance: 1 MOhm
Output impedance: 1KOhm
Wah mode frequency range: 340 Hz - 1920 Hz
UK Filter mode frequency range: 232 - 2700 Hz
Maximum input level (Bypass, Fuzz, Wah, UK Filter): +12 dBV - 4 dBV
Maximum output level (Bypass, Wah, UK Filter): + 12 dBV
Maximum output level (Fuzz): + 2 dBV
Wah mode gain, heel down: +12.5 dB
Wah mode gain, point down: +19 dB
Gain UK Filter mode, heel down: +8 dB
Gain UK Filter mode, point down: +15 dB
Fuzz mode gain: 250 Hz, +21 dB, +59 dB
100Hz: +7dB, +5dB
5000Hz: +8dB, -11dB
Noise Floor, Bypass: -98 dBV
Wah mode noise floor, heel down: -92 dBV
Wah mode noise floor, point down: -78 dBV
Noise floor UK Filter mode, heel down: -97 dBV
Noise floor UK Filter mode, point down: -91 dBV
Fuzz mode noise floor: -75 dBV
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Delay Ring-Out Time: 30 ms - 560 ms
Power supply: 9 volts DC
Current consumption: 48 mA
