Key Features
- Replica of the original 1967 wah, inspired by Clyde McCoy's trumpet playing
- Custom-made parts offer authentic tone and response to vintage original pedal
- Signature smooth midrange boost and sweep to enhance solo and leading playing
- High-quality parts throughout including revered "Halo" inductors for accurate frequency curves
Vox VRM-1 Real McCoy Wah Wah Pedal Overview
The Vox VRM-1 Real McCoy Wah Wah Pedal is a faithful recreation of the original vintage McCoy wah model, first introduced by Vox in 1967. Renowned for its iconic nasal tone, this pedal is all about delivering that classic sound with an accentuated midrange. It imparts a warm and melodic character to your guitar, allowing you to capture the same iconic sound that made the wah pedal a staple in the arsenal of renowned guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
Vox's engineers have meticulously replicated the exact tonal characteristics of the original vintage McCoy wah model, going down to the component level to ensure an authentic recreation. The result is a pedal that stays true to the iconic sound of the past, giving you that unmistakable wah effect for expressive lead guitar playing. The VRM-1 enhances the midrange and underscores the articulation of each note, letting you experience the iconic nasal tone that shaped the sound of rock and blues.
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View Full DescriptionUnlocking the mystery of the iconic frequency curve
The Vox VRM-1 Real McCoy Wah Wah Pedal is a groundbreaking piece of equipment that has successfully replicated the frequency response and unique frequency curve characteristic of vintage wah units. Through exhaustive A/B testing, Vox has meticulously compared the frequency response of a "holy grail" wah against other vintage units, unraveling the alchemy that shapes its distinctive sound.
The quintessential component
The "Halo" inductor stands as the crucial element in vintage wahs, and Vox have gone to great lengths to recreate its characteristics in our VRM-1 pedal. The VRM-1 is renowned for its iconic nasal tone, which accentuates the midrange and imparts a warm, melodic quality to lead guitar playing. This pedal allows for expressive playing, highlighting the articulation of each note. Vintage wah-wahs inherently exhibit variations due to tolerances in vintage components, but by refining the core material of the inductor, Vox has achieved the ideal balance of tone characteristics.
Driving wah dynamics
The potentiometer is a pivotal component that drives the wah sweep. Vox has meticulously copied the potentiometer from the vintage unit, making careful adjustments to ensure a near-identical curve. The VRM-1 employ distinct resistance values and curves, further enhancing the diverse range of sounds and dynamics achievable with these pedals.
Precision in component matching
To ensure precise component matching, the BC108 model transistor is used which shares the same numbering and appearance as its vintage counterpart. This level of attention to detail is crucial in capturing the authentic sound of the '60s. The interaction between the transistor's terminals and the bottom plate requires careful assembly, but it is this level of precision that allows Vox to faithfully replicate the essence of wah-wah pedals from a bygone era.
Features
- Recreation of the first ever wah pedal, renowned for its nasal tone
- Perfect for adding melodic tones to lead classic guitar playing
- Discover the sound heard on legendary rock musicians catalogue from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton
- A result of endless A/B tetsing to ensure precise frequency response is replicated
- Created using the mythical "Halo" inductors, delivering the signature midrange hump and sweep the wah is known for
- Identical frequency curve delivered through the vintage potentiometer
- Coveted BC108 transistor
Specifications
- Inputs: Monaural phone jack
- Outputs: Monaural phone jack
- Power Supply: 9V dry cell batteries (6LF22/6LR61) (sold separately)
- Battery Life: Approx. 100 hours or more (with alkaline batteries)
- Current consumption: 540mA (9V DC)
- Dimensions: 102 x 252 x 80 mm (W x D x H)
- Weight: 1.3KG
- Product code: VRM-1
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