Geoffrey Teese RMC Picture Wah

Pretty easy rock back and forth. Although the more i play with this the more i see there is more to it than just rocking back and forth there is actually some skill to know how to use it right!

My set up is as follows: Gibson SG Standard->Dyna Comp->Teese Picture Wah->Ibanez TS-808(reissue)->Boss PH-3->Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 401. But I do constantly switch these around like wah->TS808-> dynacomp or any of a thousand other ways. My amp is noisy on its own for some reason and I dont know how to fix it add the dynacomp=more noise, TS808=even more noise, now add the Wah=whole shit load of noise!! The wah by itself seems to add a quite a bit of noise but its not too bad on the clean channel but any distortion makes it noisy(a real loud hiss is probably the best way to discribe it). It also picks up a radio station from time to time which is odd. But my Dunlop GCB-95 was noisy and just the other day it actually picked up a radio station. Heres an interesting side note: The Picture Wah has a true bypass and I used the test of taking the battery out and playing thru it with no battery and this Wah works as long as you dont try to turn it on by stepping on it, but my Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 I paid $90 does the same thing! Just food for thought

Hell yeah I can depend on this pedal! I would gig without a back up but its always nice to have a spare one so i'd bring along my Crybaby just for shits and giggles.

I emailed Mr. Teese numerous times about the radio reception problem and he promptly emailed me back telling me he could fix it if i wanted him to. Which I declined because he said it may affect the sound slightly. I've never dealt with any company/person that gives so much support for their products, its un-friggin-real!

Overall a good pedal. The only thing I wish I had done was bought the RMC-1, Wizard Wah, Picture Wah and the RMC-3 all at once tried them all and then returned all but then one I thought was the best. I live in Maine and no ones sells them nearby, there is one place an hour south of me but i never got a response to see if you can go there and try there products. If it were stolen i may buy the same one or a different model but i would stay with Teese. I play classic rock (crunchy kind) AC/DC, Zepp, but also jam to the Dead, Phish, Strangefolk. So i play pretty much everything. I hope this review helps.

Its a plain wah, nothing extra to set, worked and sounded great right out of the box. Just play with your hands and dance with your feet!

I use digital products, a V-Amp 2 and Guitar Rig. I ran it clean & dirty. It has a vintage sound for sure. You can get Clapton with it, Beck, Hendrix, the usual, but it has its own voice. It sounds liquidy and even, not shrill. VERY clean and quiet. I only use echo/reverb with wah, sounds great. No noticeable volume boost when turned on or off.

It's in the vintage style casings which could be problematic with regards to the treadle. I had problems with a Dunlop once. The treadle may have been set too tight or something, as a result the action literally seized up. Since the RMC's are handmade, though, I'm not really concerned. There are adjustments that you can make to the treadle to suit your liking. Besides that, its built like a tank.

This is where it all comes together. Geoffrey answered all my questions and then some. He kept in touch before, during and after I got the wah. I've never received such outstanding customer support from anyone. This was important as I purchased my Picture Wah online and I needed to feel assured as to what I was buying.

I like all kinds of music (except country) but I like to play rock.
I'd say this pedal covers a full spectrum of styles with no problem. I have a Parker Fly Supreme and I use Guitar Rig and a V-Amp 2 for home use. I would buy another one in a second if lost or stolen. It took a quite a while to get one as there is a waiting list, but sometimes you have to wait to get quality. I compared this with almost all the Dunlops and the Fulltone, and the Picture Wah beats them all hands down. The Dunlops are a little less money and the Fulltone is a lot more. I'd recommend this pedal to anyone who likes to wah!

plug and play! just the bit where your using your foot would be the only difficult part but thats up to how u want to use it? and maybe experience? great fun either way, its very smooth and comfortable to use

It's one of those musical items you will buy and never regret! that wonderful Hendrix Wah sound is all there with all the warm and character! I use it with a 1993 Fender Strat Plus with gold sensor lace pickups, I also have a Custom Epiphone Les Paul with Seymour Duncans

What was that review about getting a Boss V Wah instead?? crazy? its a good idea with its features but for wah sounds it trys to simulate, its nowhere near as good as the real thing. If your looking for that classic 60's sound, this is one of the very best ones for you, those who might complain about it not suiting their music? do research before you buy stuff!, decide on what wah sound you really like and go get the right one, maybe a different RMC will suit you etc. I choose the Picture Wah because I love classic Wah sounds! don't put the it down for the reason that it didn't work with the type of music you play? theres different Wah's out there! This Wah is Quailty, in all areas, especially if your looking for a Hendrix type wah sound, its the best Wah I have personally heard, first time I heard it, after hearing several (Crybaby, Vox, Morley etc) I knew this was the ONE for me, the sound I was searching for!

You can't complain about whats inside this unit and how its built, its put together by a guy who knows his stuff and creates what a guitarist really wants. Its all quailty, and im not sure if u could break its case? but im not going to try! I shall be taking great care of mine, I depend on it anyway

have not contacted RMC but from reading good reviews here etc. sounds like I won't get any problems if I send an e-mail myself at some point? but I'll give Geoffrey a 10 here for being the MAN who has given his time and energy to bring rock n rock something special

no problems with the wah so far

I like messing with different types of music but if I had to pin-point myself as a guitar player, I'd say I have that classic rock/blues style at heart type player, I'm into the music of Hendrix, Zeppelin, the Who, Pink Floyd, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton for an idea of my influnces

Even if you are not into classic rock, blues etc. this pedal just sounds great, u must try one, it has a big personality

Its nice to know you have a Wah that someone sat down and handbuilt to be what a Wah should be, RMC wahs have that special personal touch, thanks Geoffrey for building my Wah! if your reading this? good luck for the future! peace, love and Wah

Very easy

magical, vocal quality, really get lost in it. setup - old strats, 68 plexi 100, 65 deluxe. I also have an rmc3le (and used to have a plain rmc3). If you want the sound of the picture wah, get it. I could not replicate the sound of the picture wah with an rmc3le - after setting it up as on Geoffrey's website to get the picture wah sound.

don't know yet

answers emails rapidly

compared it to every new wah (wished i coud have heard original clydes), definitely the best

A piece of cake to get a good wah tone. Super Warm and tasty. This is what a wah is supposed to sound like.

I play a gibson les paul studio with paf 57's replacing the stock pickups. My amp is a Mesa Mark 3 Simulclass.

I have to say that this is the SHIZNIT!!!!!! This wah has changed my whole tonal pallette in a great way. I hope I can get at least 30 bucks for my stupid dunlop cry baby at my yard sale next weekend.

It's a Teese. I am sure it will work just fine for years.

I play a a hybrid of rock blues and jazz that would probably fit into the category of jamband. This is going to help so much.

Thank you mr. teese. I will be sending my warranty card in soon.

Is any wah pedal easy to use? Well that's not for me to judge.
I've heard musicians make magic with them, but I've also heard/seen some nerds really mess up their show with them too! Easy to use?
No I don't think wahs are easy to use at all.
You certainly do have to work at it, and I'm no exception, I'm learning all the time...

This is certainly the richest and most "alive" sounding wah I've used to date, and that makes it a keeper for me.
I tried a reissue Vox 847 some years ago, and it sounded good when using it, but it wrecked my tone when bypassed.
This is the ONLY reason why I bought a Fulltone Clyde, because of it's true bypass. I mean the Fulltone was ok, but I didn't use it much during sets, just one or two songs, 'cause of it's pretty mediocre sound... I think the Fulltone is more suited to hotter pickups or even Humbuckers...
However I use Vintage type Strat single coils, made by Harry Haussel (Germany) in a Schecter S series Strat, playing a lot of Texas blues in Stevie Ray's style, plus a lot of other bluesy rocky stuff too.
And the Picture Wah fits perfect for these styles I think.
And it has true bypass, which really is a good thing in a wah, but the use of true bypass in other pedals, has been overhyped quite a bit in recent years.
I mean, Ibanez and Boss, make pedals with great transparent buffered bypasses. OK I wouldn't put loads of 'em together, but one or two will actually improve your tone when using long cable runs.
Putting several true bypass pedals together will however ruin your tone... But in a wah it's really useful.

I do not use a back up, 'cause if it does break down in the middle of a gig, I'll finish the gig without it. I play guitar, a wah pedal is just a useful legal doping additive! (But the very best I've heard to date).
I had to adjust the tension of the metal strap that gives the rocker a firm feel, it wasn't allowing the switch to push the rocker back up to it's place of rest.
But I ain't nigglin', this is something I wouldn't bother Mr. Teese for, he's doing his best, he's probably a busy man, and I can do these little things myself.
Other than that, yes, I will depend on it.

Geoffrey Teese seems to me, to be a really nice guy, who has a genuine interest in making you happy in all things wah!
I chose the Picture Wah on his recommendation, and he was right.
Yes he's real helpful, and doesn't seem to put himself on a higher level like some other pedal makers do. I don't like people who adorn themselves with the achievements of the famous people who buy their pedals. Geoffrey Teese will treat you just like any other customer, I'm sure.
Many thanks also to the German importers "Tone Toys" for quick delivery, great service, and also for keeping the price humane!

Great wah pedal, great customer service.
Thank You, Geoffrey!
Been playing over 30 years, on an' off.
Much better for single coils than the Fulltone, IMHO.

1.step on it. 2.rock back and forth. 3. step on it again to turn off.
4. repeat steps 1 thru 3 as often as needed.

fender mim strat w/texas special singles and a steve's special hum in the bridge. Carvin v-16 amp(underated get one!). No more farty bass or
spikey treble. Great sweep range.Now my VooDoo Chile sound like VooDoo Chile not Shaft. More vowel like rather than quacky.

Opened it up, looks solid and well built. All quality parts, nothing cheap. If I could afford a back-up I would get one, but a bit on the pricey side. Usually I'll buy two of any pedal that I love, and leave it in the box incase they stop making them,but this one is going to take awhile for me to buy a extra one. Not becaue of reliability concerns but because of my own mental issues.

Have'nt needed it so far.

Like me, if you've never quite got the right wah sound, but settled for whatever wah you were using,sell whatever you have to and get this wah now! I will not give this wah a 10 because there still may be something out there better,BUT my search is over!

Easy as pie.

I am playing a PRS McCarty into a couple of modded Boss pedals, Line 6 MM4 and Dl4 into a Line 6 Flextone 2 head. I'm in the process of upgrading my board from right to left. I have the Teese first in line. Its replacing a Crybaby that dumped on me mid-gig. I went purely based on reviews and research I did online. It is exactly what I was hoping it would be. Super-musical, versatile and no-brain simple. That may sound strange coming from a seeming Line 6 devotee but I really am not into tweeking. It is quiet and sounds fantastic.

I took it apart and it is very well made. I used to work at PRS in electronics. I'd gig without a backup.

A friend of mine has dealt with him and speaks very highly of him. I don't expect to contact him directly.

Although a Wah is not the most complicated circuit it is a delicate balance of many components. Mr. Teese has done his homework. If you find yourself in my situation I highly recommend donating your Wah to a friend and putting your trust and money in the hands of someone who has worked it ALL out.

Very user friendly! More so than commercial Wah-wahs. "If the Wah is Rock'in....don't bother Knock'n!" Hard bypass.Very transparent - you won't get that nasty cotton,muffled,loading on the front end.In fact, you may not notice it's in your signal chain.

My kit is JEM 777 & various Strats into a MESA-BOOGIE Mark IIIC.The Picture Wah can do all the classic Hendrix & Clapton sounds.No noise....very Vocal....Quacks like a Duck! Teese has managed to hit the sweet,musicial, spots of the Wah spectrum.That orgasmic G-Spot,that we all crave.

That being said, what you WON'T get is the: "Chalk-on-the-Blackboard-Speaker Destroying" treble boost that commerical Wah's give you.

I've many years experience as a Musician,Producer,and as an Electronic Engineer.First thing is took the bottom plate off. The build-quality is top-notch. No worries'Mate!

I e-mailed Mr. Teese with the details of my set-up,etc.I was considering getting the WIZARD WAH.He promptly replied,and recommended either the PICTURE WAH or the WIZARD WAH. Based on this advice,I deceided to go with the more Classic sound of the Picture Wah. As the Gal in ENTER THE DRAGON said: "Exellent choice!"

Music: Think Zepplin...or perhaps Santana! I've been playing for 34 years.There are many diverse elements that have influenced my style.(Classical/Rock/International.) In other words, I play outside the Box.(The Pentatonic one, that is!)

Bar none,this is the BEST Wah I have ever played.It is VERY musicial, and has an excellent vocal quality that must be "Experienced"...(pun intended) to be believed.

So how good it it Blind Master Po? Well, Grasshopper....I sold my 30 year old Wah-wah collection after getting this one.I plan to get several more from RMC.Several guitar slinging buddies have asked:"WTF are you using for a Wah,Dude?"

I wish it had a LED....but it would be like a Tit on Whale! Ya'don't really need it with this sound quality.And ya' probably won't know when it's in the loop anyway until ya' step on it.

BTW- After this long in "Da Biz".....I don't award high points easily! Teese has earned my respect and I recommend this as a "Must Have"

A note: If you have Pro gear, and a High gain Amp, this Wah will sound great. But if you're relaying on a "Big Boost-Kick-in-the Pants" to juice up a underpowered Amp...don't quit your Day Job.

I.E. It's like fine Wine;Musicial and subtle.It's not rot-gut!

dead simple, as stated before

i couldnt believe my ears the first time i plugged in this wah. i have tried alot, and i mean alot of different wahs, and the picture wah, hands down is the best sounding wah in the world. its funny, because the pic wah is a clyde "clone" or whatever...in any case, my buddy with his vox clyde reissue pretty much crapped himself when he heard the sound of this beautiful grey hammertone box.

well, ive only had it for a little bit, but it seems solid, and feels solid when im freaking out on top of it...should hold up just fine, and i know if i ever had any problems, geoff would hook it up.

ok, heres where i was sold...i had been emailing geoff asking questions and such, and told him i decided to go with the picture wah. i left my phone # in the email in case he wanted to talk to me directly for ordering and stuff...he called me just a short time after that, and talked to me for quite some time...over an hour anyway...all i hafta say is this: CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i felt a special connection with the wah before it was even built. i just knew it was gonna blow me away.

i play everything from funk/fusion, to blues, some jazz, and instrumental improv. this pedal is a keeper for sure...i love this wah, and i dont think after hearing/using it, that id ever use anything else.