The Real McCoy Custom RMC11 is a wah-wah pedal developed and hand-built by Geoffrey Teese under his Real McCoy Custom brand. It uses what the maker calls authentic Italian Vox tuning, but with a longer sweep than any Italian Vox ever built: Real McCoy Custom describes the RMC11 as having the longest and smoothest sweep of any RMC wah1. The US MSRP is $2351.
Sound and sweep
Real McCoy Custom describes the RMC11's sound as "Smooth, liquidy, responsive, throaty, expressive, wide, precise"1. In the maker's wah buying guide, Geoffrey R. Teese puts it this way: "Smooth, even sound very similar to the RMC10 except the sweep is slower in the RMC11, stretching the full expanded physical sweep range of the wah case"2. In practical terms, the RMC11 is the choice in the RMC line for players who want the slowest, most stretched-out sweep the wah case allows, tuned to the Italian Vox voicing heard on countless classic recordings. For a comparison with the faster-voiced sibling, see the Real McCoy Custom RMC10.
Controls, hardware and build
The RMC11 is built around a set of internal components Real McCoy Custom lists on its product page1:
- Free-standing Switchcraft jacks
- Heavy-duty on/off switch
- Double-clad circuit board
- Low-noise inductor
- Exclusive RMC-J69 potentiometer
- Tight tolerance components
The standard finish is a classic black crinkle finish base with a chrome rocker and black footpad. The RMC11 is also available in all black1.
Power
The RMC11 draws less than 10 mA of current1. When an AC adapter is used, Real McCoy Custom specifies a 9VDC AC regulated Class II supply with 20 mA to 200 mA max current output, and the adapter requires a 5.5/2.1mm coax plug with a negative center post1.
The maker's specification calls for a regulated Class II 9VDC adapter with a 5.5/2.1mm negative-center plug. Match that plug type and polarity when adding the RMC11 to a pedalboard power supply.
Where it sits in the RMC line
Real McCoy Custom builds a range of wah pedals, and the RMC11 is the long-sweep model in the lineup. The RMC3, RMC4 Picture Wah, RMC1, RMC2FL, RMC5/Wizard Wah, RMC6 WHEELS OF FIRE and the Joe Walsh Signature Wah round out the maker's wah offerings. For more on the effect type itself, see Wah-Wah Pedals1.
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Questions
Is the Real McCoy Custom RMC11 true bypass?
Yes. Real McCoy Custom specifies true-bypass switching on the RMC11, so when the pedal is off, your guitar signal passes through without the wah circuit in the path. The pedal also uses free-standing Switchcraft jacks and a heavy-duty on/off switch as part of its hardware.
How much current does the RMC11 draw?
Real McCoy Custom lists the RMC11's current draw as less than 10 mA, which is light enough for most wah power supplies and isolated pedalboard power outputs.
What power adapter does the RMC11 need?
When an AC adapter is used, Real McCoy Custom specifies a 9VDC regulated Class II supply delivering 20 mA to 200 mA max current output, fitted with a 5.5/2.1mm coax plug with a negative center post.
Does the RMC11 come in an all-black finish?
Yes. The standard finish is a classic black crinkle base with a chrome rocker and black footpad, and Real McCoy Custom also offers the RMC11 in an all-black version.
What warranty does the RMC11 have?
The RMC11 is covered by Real McCoy Custom's limited one year warranty, according to the maker's product page.
Who makes the RMC11 wah?
The RMC11 is developed and hand-built by Geoffrey Teese under his Real McCoy Custom brand, which specializes in wah pedals.
Sources (2)
- RMC11, realmccoycustom.com, 2020
- WHICH WAH?, Real McCoy Custom (realmccoycustom.com), 2024
