The Vintage Wah is a faithful reproduction of the classic "Clyde McCoy" wah pedals of the late 1960's. Using NOS and recycled vintage components each part is carefully matched to each individual unit for the optimum tone and performance.

These units are comprised of two pedals - Expression Controller & Head Unit.

The Head Unit contains the circuitry and uses an NOS 1970's CTS potentiometer which controls the sweep of the wah. When the toggle switch is the down position the sweep is controlled by the Head Unit and acts as a "cocked wah / set sweep" for classic cocked wah effects like the guitar tone in "Money For Nothing". It works great as a filter for your guitar tone.

The Expression Control also uses a NOS 1970's Centralab potentiometer that allows you to use the pedal as a standard wah-wah when the toggle switch is in the up position.

Each unit is loaded with a variety of vintage components, so each wah is unique in the parts used, yet the ultimate tone is carefully tested for consistency. So no matter what combination of parts are used in the pedal, they all have passed the tone tests and are verified for equal sound.

These units will contain the following components -

Handwound Halo Inductor

NOS BC109, BC209, BC549 or similar transistors

NOS 1978/9 CTS 100k potentiometer (Head Unit)

NOS 1973 Centralab 100k potentiometer (Expression Controller)

1950-1970's .01uf paper in oil capacitors

NOS green Arco or Mullard Tropical Fish .22uf capacitors

Philips or Sprague 4.7 electrolytic capacitors

1962 Philips / Piher carbon film resistors

True Bypass Footswitch

These units are built to the original vintage specs, so they do not work well with vintage style germanium Fuzz Face pedals after them. There is an adapter kit made by FoxRox called the "FoxRox Wah Retrofit" this can be wired in to add a buffer circuit to the wah which will then allow you to run a germanium fuzz after the wah unit. Running a silicon Fuzz Face works just fine or a germanium fuzz before the wah unit works as well. This is just part of the circuit design and I always stay as true to the original circuit as possible with my pedals.

Product specs

FAQs

What type of sound can I expect from the R2R Electric Vintage Wah pedal?

The R2R Electric Vintage Wah delivers a classic, expressive wah sound reminiscent of iconic 60s and 70s tones, perfect for rock, funk, and blues genres.

Is the R2R Electric Vintage Wah pedal true bypass?

Yes, the R2R Electric Vintage Wah features true bypass, ensuring your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.

Does the R2R Electric Vintage Wah pedal require a specific power supply?

The R2R Electric Vintage Wah can be powered by a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with most guitar pedals.

How does the R2R Electric Vintage Wah pedal perform with other effects?

The R2R Electric Vintage Wah is designed to integrate seamlessly with other effects, maintaining clarity and character when used in combination with distortion, overdrive, or modulation pedals.

Is the R2R Electric Vintage Wah pedal suitable for live performances?

Yes, the R2R Electric Vintage Wah is built for durability and reliability, making it an excellent choice for live performances with its sturdy construction and consistent performance.