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Pro Co RAT 2 Distortion / Fuzz / Overdrive Pedal

Distortion/Fuzz/Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
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Pro Co's Legendary Hard-clipping Distortion

There aren't many dirt boxes that can match the RAT for flexibility — its hard-clipping distortion has been a pedalboard staple for four decades and counting. The Pro Co RAT 2 is the modern iteration of this classic pedal. Whether you use it to hot rod your British high-gain head, send your on-the-brink American-style combo into sweet overdrive, or inject your squeaky-clean high-headroom amp with heavy-duty, fuzz-like grunge, the RAT 2 yields the filthy, harmonic-rich saturation that has graced a thousand influential albums. This distortion pedal boasts the same 3-knob layout as its vintage counterparts, along with a rugged on/off footswitch, a stylish "A" status LED, and eye-grabbing glow-in-the-dark graphics. Rock, blues, punk, jazz, and more — there's a reason that the RAT is one of the most coveted distortion pedals out there.

Dial in a wide range of useable tones

The RAT 2 includes the same intuitive top-panel controls as its forerunners: Distortion, Filter, and Volume. You use the Distortion knob to dial in the total amount of saturation. At its minimum setting, this control acts as a fuel-injected dirty boost; at maximum, it delivers harmonic-laden fuzz tones. The Filter knob gives you lots of sonic flexibility. Turn the control counterclockwise for mix-piercing tones with lots of clarity; twist it clockwise to roll off your highs for a warm, cranked amp-like tone. The Volume knob adjusts your total output level. You can run the RAT 2 at unity gain for a bit of added grit or crank it to punish the front end of your amp. Countless guitarists here at Sweetwater have a RAT on their pedalboard — it's a must-have stompbox.

Pro Co RAT 2 Pedal Features:

  • The famous RAT-style hard-clipping distortion
  • Delivers everything from subtle overdrive to metal-ready high gain and fuzz-filled anarchy
  • Distortion knob dials in the total amount of saturation
  • Filter knob conjures up a myriad of sonic textures
  • Volume knob adjusts your total output level
  • Near-bulletproof metal enclosure
  • Rugged on/off footswitch, stylish "A" status LED, and glow-in-the-dark graphics

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Distortion, Fuzz, Overdrive
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Controls: Distortion, Filter
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Height: 2.5"
  • Width: 3.5"
  • Depth: 4"
  • Weight: 2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RAT2

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Rated 5/5

Pro Rat

I'm a huge fan of the tones that David Gilmour creates. My pedal board reflects that. The Rat was the missing link. Very easy to dial in the levels from smooth overdrive to full on distortion. I'm very happy with this pedal. This and a good delay will put you right in the middle of DG's tones.
Music background: Hobby guitarist
Rated 5/5

Time to buy a new Rat

Back in 1979, I was working in Harry's Music Store in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Rat box was new then and sounded great. Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay came into the store to look around as the band has a concert in town that night.
We showed him the Rat and he bought one. Then, he gave us tickets to their concert that night.
I used my Rat from 1979 till a few years ago when I gave it my guitar playing nephew.
Now I miss it so it looks like I will be buying the latest version soon.
I have attached a link below to a 1990 video where I used the Rat on my solo.
Rated 5/5

Pro co Rat

This is one of the greatest distortion/fuzz pedal out there.The Rat sounds amazing with both single coil or humbuckers.For 69 dollars this is a great deal.
Music background: Experienced
Rated 5/5

Best pedal ever!

As soon as I plugged in, I forgot about every other effect pedal I own. They're all out the window. The only thing better than a Rat, is 2 Rats!
Rated 5/5

Could've saved a lot of money buying this to begin with

I have spent a lot on pedals in the $200 + price range and just purchased the MiXeR SBA which is a good pedal and don't regret but honestly with all the money spent on distortion pedals over the years, this is exactly what I was looking for. It has a lot of tonal range and no need to buy any more distortion pedals. It covers so much territory. The videos don't do this pedal justice. People say some pedals are built like a tank and turns out they're built like cheap junk but this pedal is built with quality and durability and has some weight to it !!!!! Very pleased with this purchase amongst all my purchases from Sweetwater.
Music background: hobby

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Charlie Davis

The Pro Co Rat 2 does anything from subtle boosting up to some of the raunchiest fuzz you could ask for. I've had one on my pedalboard for about two years and it's not going anywhere.