The Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah is a Real Mccoy wah pedal, currently around $165. Close alternatives include the Jam Pedals Wahcko and the Carl Martin 2Wah. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II.
Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah
Real Mccoy · pedal
The Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Picture Wah is a hand-crafted wah pedal inspired by the circa-1967 Italian-made Vox Clyde McCoy, delivering classic vintage wah character from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The circuit employs a custom-designed inductor, RFI and EMI filtering, licensed fuzz technology from Foxrox Electronics, and the proprietary RMC Roc-Pot potentiometer. The pedal delivers a smooth, even sweep with no breaks or dropouts, offering a vocal-like quality ideal for rock, blues, and funk genres. The long, smooth sweep is greasy and expressive, with excellent compatibility with fuzz pedals for layered tonal exploration.
What stands out
“Excellent compatibility with fuzz pedals makes it ideal for players stacking fuzz and wah for classic rock tones”
— from the community notes
“Exceptional vintage wah recreation with smooth character and excellent fuzz compatibility”
— from the reviews
“The greasy, vocal character suits players seeking organic, expressive wah”
— from the community notes
“The long, smooth sweep is greasy and expressive, with excellent compatibility with fuzz pedals for layered tonal exploration”
— from the listing
“Smooth, vocal, and greasy with classic vintage character—Real McCoy's faithful recreation of 1960s wah tone”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“The circuit employs a custom-designed inductor, RFI and EMI filtering, licensed fuzz technology from Foxrox Electronics, and the proprietary RMC Roc-Pot potentiometer”
— from the listing
- fuzz
- smooth
- wah
- expressive
- vocal
- vintage
- funk
- rock
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Funk
- Blues
- Rock
- Electronic
- Psychedelic Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
20% matchPut Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Pedals that stack with the Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah
Cusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz
Cusack Music
25% matchCusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Katzenkonig
Catalinbread
25% matchCatalinbread Katzenkonig stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1
Walrus Audio
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay V1 after Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → octave)
Put Electro-Harmonix Canyon after Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah — modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Roger Mayer Octavia
Roger Mayer
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Roger Mayer Octavia after Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah: pitch tracking is cleanest before anything colours the note
Cheaper alternatives
Morley VAI-1 Liberty Wah
Morley
64% similarityShared character: wah, vintage charm
Dunlop CB95 Crybaby
Dunlop
62% similarityShared character: wah, vocal
Dunlop Jimi Hendrix JH-1 Wah Pedal
Dunlop
61% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, subtle
Vox WAH-V845
Vox
59% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, smooth
Electro-Harmonix Crying Tone
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: wah, smooth, vintage charm
SAE Effects Colossal
Sae Effects
58% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, fuzz
Boutique & premium upgrades
JAM Pedals Wahcko Plus
Jam Pedals
58% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, smooth
Morley Power Fuzz Wah
Morley
95% similaritysimilar tone character
T-Rex Gull Wah
T Rex
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox Real McCoy
Vox
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox Vintage Wah
Vox
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Morley MO PFW 2
Morley
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Jam Pedals Wahcko
Jam Pedals
63% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, smooth
Carl Martin 2Wah
Carl Martin
61% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, smooth
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Custom Badass GCB65
Cry Baby
61% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, subtle
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby BG95
Cry Baby
60% similarityShared character: wah, vocal
Cry Baby Mini Wah
Cry Baby
59% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, lead
Vox V847A Wah
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58% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, smooth
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah?+
The closest matches in character are the Jam Pedals Wahcko, the Carl Martin 2Wah, the Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Custom Badass GCB65. Budget picks: Morley VAI-1 Liberty Wah, Dunlop CB95 Crybaby, Dunlop Jimi Hendrix JH-1 Wah Pedal. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals Wahcko Plus, Morley Power Fuzz Wah, T-Rex Gull Wah.
What pairs well with the Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Put Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain.
How much does the Real McCoy Custom RMC4 Wah cost?+
Around $165 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).