The Real McCoy Custom RMC2FL is a wah pedal developed and built by Geoffrey Teese of Real McCoy Custom. It takes the primary tuning of the RMC1 and replaces the fixed presets of the earlier RMC2 models with front-loaded controls, so the player chooses the sweep they want from within the offered range rather than picking a preset voicing1.
Real McCoy Custom lists the RMC2FL as "SOLD OUT - NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION - NO LONGER AVAILABLE"1. It is a discontinued pedal, and the page below describes it as it was sold.
Controls
Where the RMC1 used a volume boost, the RMC2FL puts three controls on the front of the pedal1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | A front-loaded pot for control of volume, in place of the RMC1's volume boost1 |
| Q | Controls the Q harmonic and shifts the position of the "sweet spot" within the sweep range; Real McCoy Custom notes this is not to be confused with flattening the Q curve1 |
| Sweep range | A variable sweep range control1 |
The move away from presets is the defining idea of the RMC2FL: the presets of all former RMC2 models were done away with so the sweep could be chosen from within the offered range1. That puts it in the same family as the fully adjustable RMC3, while models like the RMC4 Picture Wah and the RMC10 sit elsewhere in the Teese wah range.
Power and filtering
The RMC2FL draws less than 10 mA and, when an AC adapter is used, wants a 9VDC AC regulated Class II supply with a 5.5/2.1mm coax plug with a negative center post, rated for 20mA to 200mA max current output1. The pedal includes both RFI filtering and EMI filtering, addressing radio frequency and electromagnetic interference1.
Housing
The RMC2FL is housed in Real McCoy Custom's extended wah shell with a silk-screened bottom plate, a classic gray hammertone finish, and a black footpad on top1. It was covered by the company's limited one year warranty1.
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Questions
Is the Real McCoy Custom RMC2FL true bypass?
Yes. Real McCoy Custom describes the RMC2FL's on/off switch as a heavy-duty Italian true-bypass switch, so the pedal is removed from the signal path when it is off. The pedal also includes RFI and EMI filtering, which addresses radio frequency and electromagnetic interference while keeping the bypass arrangement true-bypass.
Is the RMC2FL still made?
No. Real McCoy Custom's product page lists the RMC2FL as sold out, no longer in production and no longer available. The company has built other wah models since, and the RMC2 line's approach of replacing fixed presets with adjustable controls carried through the range.
What does the Q control do on the RMC2FL?
The Q control adjusts the Q harmonic and shifts the position of the sweet spot within the sweep range. Real McCoy Custom notes this is not the same as flattening the Q curve: it moves where the most vocal part of the wah sweep sits rather than changing the sharpness of the filter.
Who designed the RMC2FL?
The RMC2FL was developed and built by Geoffrey Teese of Real McCoy Custom, the designer behind the company's wah range.
What power adapter does the RMC2FL need?
When an AC adapter is used, the RMC2FL needs a 9VDC AC regulated Class II supply with a 5.5/2.1mm coax plug with a negative center post, delivering 20mA to 200mA max current output. The pedal itself draws less than 10 mA.
What inductor is in the RMC2FL?
The RMC2FL uses a custom manufacture Karmaflux inductor, Real McCoy Custom's own inductor design.
Sources (1)
- RMC2FL, realmccoycustom.com, 2022
