Behringer Real Mcoy WahWah

A wah with the flavor of the sixties, in the spirit of the very first "Clyde McCoy" circuits

The WahWah clearly follows the tradition of 60s wahs, the ones that defined the "speaking" sound of the electric guitar. The key element here is the halo inductance (often nicknamed "holy grail" by enthusiasts): it delivers that singing midrange, bite, and organic feel under the foot. Behringer aims less at reinventing than at reproducing the vintage feel, with a simple, direct, and effective approach.

Who it's for, and the styles where the Behringer WahWah excels

This wah is suited both for guitarists discovering the effect and seasoned players wanting a vintage-voiced wah without hassle. It naturally fits into blues, rock, funk, psychedelic genres, and anything requiring expressive attack articulation. Live, it becomes a true extension of your playing to emphasize a phrase, make a riff "breathe," or push a solo to the forefront; in the studio, it provides very usable textures, from funky rhythms to more aggressive leads.

Controls and design: vintage sweep, straightforward

The WahWah's philosophy is that of the classics: a foot rocker to sculpt the frequency, with a response designed to be smooth and musical. The custom taper potentiometer is precisely there to provide a progressive transition, avoiding the too abrupt feel found on some modern wahs. The true bypass ensures that once disengaged, the pedal disappears from the signal chain to preserve your tone's dynamics and balance. Practically, the format is pedalboard-friendly and the construction aims for reliability, repetition after repetition.

The sound

Expect an expressive wah, with a distinctly vocal character and a well-placed midrange center of gravity, typical of 60s references. It remains round at the heel, then gains presence and bite as you move toward the toe, ideal for making a line stand out without necessarily overdriving the gain. If you like the inflections associated with the golden age of rock and funk (in the style of sounds popularized by guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, or Jimmy Page), this WahWah targets exactly that territory: from a funky, snappy "quack" to a sharper cry on a lead.

Technical specifications

Effects	Wah, Effects	Type	Mains or battery
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black

Guitar effects pedal	Wah-Wah	Chassis	sturdy
Circuit	analog	Number of knobs	1
Inductance	halo ("holy grail" style)	Dimensions	101 x 203 x 66.8 mm
Voicing	60s ("Real McCoy")	Weight	2300 g
Potentiometer	custom taper (vintage sweep)	DC power	9 V (center negative)
Bypass	true bypass	Power supply	not included
Input	6.35mm TS Jack (unbalanced)	Required power	9 V DC (center negative)
Output	6.35mm TS Jack (unbalanced)	Recommended current for power supply	minimum 300 mA