 McCoy usually uses a traditional four string fretted Fender Precision bass and predominantly Marshall amplification in various configurations.Although he has used Trace Elliot, he has described it as "...a bit clean for my personal taste..."  Currently he uses a Marshall 200w integrated amp driving a 2x15 cab and a Marshall 100w lead amp driving 4x12 cabs.His playing style utilises both pick and fingers, although he plays mostly with picks, preferring Fender extra heavy large triangles "...for greater precision and attack."