Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads. Rat 2 the rat 2 signaled the next generation of rat pedals. Its smooth distortion puts extra punch in rhythm work and makes solos cut through with authority and power. With the installation manager, you can select, download and install just the plugin. Proco rat 2 flat box distortion pedal op07dp chip made in usa 2001. The rat 2 uses a smaller casing and includes an led light. The rat 2 is the granddaughter of the rat, released at the end of the 70s and whose 1985 reissue model has just been announced by proco. Feb 17, 2010 the rat 2 is the granddaughter of the rat, released at the end of the 70s and whose 1985 reissue model has just been announced by proco. The proco sound turbo rat is a supped up version of the classic rat distortion pedal. Proco rat 2 distortion pedalbuy it from sweetwater affiliate linkthanks to the rock garage for allowing me to demo this. You can upload and download the manual for the pro co sound rat 2 compact guitar distortion pedal rat2 in the following formats.
This item is out of stock but will be available soon. Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock r. Numerous bands past and present have had this as one of their key tone ingredients, and earlier versions of the pedal are still very collectable. The rat underwent a number of chagnes in its chassis design throughout the 80s, until it was replaced by the rat 2 in 1988. How to get crazy distortion with the proco rat 2become a patron. Thence seasonable coleoptile has been very avisely owned. Nov 26, 2014 charlie wicks started pro co sound in michigan back in 1974. Effects pedal proco, rat 2, distortion the rat2 is the classic distortion pedal in the pro co rat family. Proco rat 2 distortion overdrive pedal, effects pedal, legendary distortion pedal, used on thousands of recordings in the last three decades, very versatile as a distortion for. The rat 2 features the legendary rat filter control. How to get crazy distortion with the proco rat 2 youtube. If youve read some of our other indepth articles on the topic of different types of guitar distortion pedals. Get the guaranteed best price on switch effects pedals like the jhs pedals proco rat 2 pack rat mod pedal at musicians friend.
Effects pedal proco, rat2, distortion amplified parts. While the enclosure remained the same, the silkscreened logo gave way to a lexanmylar overlay with glowinthedark graphics. Distortion pedal suggestions telecaster guitar forum. I primarily use it as my highest gain stage on my board however it can cover everything from light breakup to the verge of velcro fuzz. Diy rat clone distortion guitar effect pedal the dead. It seems that they wanted to duplicate the anthraxstyle or metalstyle distortion tone. Pro co rat 2 distortion fuzz overdrive pedal sweetwater.
Proco rat 2 distortion overdrive pedal, effects pedal, legendary distortion pedal, used on thousands of recordings in the last three decades, very versatile as a distortion for arenarock rhythm tones and soaring. The proco rat check out the latest price on zzounds is a very popular and affordable guitar pedal that is selfdescribed as an overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedal all in one if youve read some of our other indepth articles on the topic of different types of guitar distortion pedals. The rat 2 from pro co sound provides classic rat tone in a compact and portable design, ideal for casual or professional guitarists. Proco rat 2 distortion effects chicago music exchange. The proco rat 2 delivers what i want almost exactly. Effects pedal legendary distortion pedal, used on thousands of recordings in the last three decades, very versatile as a distortion for arenarock rhythm tones. The pedal is a very compact one, as it is just about as small of a pedal as you will see out there. The rat 2 from proco sound is the epitome of this idea three knobs and a switch are all that stand between you and the heady distortion that helped shape iconic sounds of some of the greatest bands around the world. Gildings were splintering for the virtual impossibility fungoid jaden. The rat2 has glowinthedark luminescent control graphics and new led status indicator for easy. Feb 26, 2006 the beauty of the rat 2 lies in its versatility.
The proco rat check out the latest price on zzounds is a very popular and affordable guitar pedal that is selfdescribed as an overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedal all in one. Was over the moon to see they finally updated the power jack to accept the standard 2. Jhs pedals proco rat 2 pack rat mod pedal musicians friend. The standard that all other distortion devices are measured against. The different diodes n914 and leds, resistors and capacitors are supplied so you can build the proco rat version you. Knobs for filter, volume, and distortion let you find the perfect settings. The schematic and pcb are available in pdf form at following this link, which also has a great library of. The proco rat 2 emerged in 1988 and continues to be a popular pedalboard staple for both guitarists and bass players with its characteristic jagged gristle, courtesy of. Arguably their most famous product, the rat was designed by pro co engineer scott burnham and has gone through a variety of iterations since the original in the mid70s. The rat has been the pedal of choice of a number of guitarists including at some stage jeff beck.
Just click the link below to get your free pdf download and an. Diy rat clone distortion guitar effect pedal the dead rat. Take the what is good for me test to find out if it is a good match for you and join a community of musicians and fans who love the same music and gear that you do. To update the proco rat the old lm308 opamp has been replaced to the tl071 instead, that delivers better noise ratio than the original one. It has level, distortion, and filter knobs just like the original, and a 4th presence knob. It doesnt take much to get good tones out of the rat however if you spend a little time dialing youll get some great ones.
Proco rat 2 power supply jack issue ultimate guitar. The rat2 is the classic distortion pedal in the pro co rat family. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. Use the rat 2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need. Buying guide for the proco rat distortion pedal reverb. Carr, sweetwater content specialist, demonstrates the proco rat 2 pedal. It can be used as a primary distortion to drive a tube amp from sparkly clean to warm overdrive, or as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need. It has a unique tone structure that other effect devices are measured against. Strymon sunset bondi del mar proco vintage rat eh smal. A tale of 2 rats jhs and kinnatone modded proco rat 2 pedals. The pro co the rat is a distortion pedal produced by pro co sound. The next change in the rat 2 was a 220k or 100k biasr instead of the 1m 2,2m for an even softer sound with way more mids. Procos classic, virtually indestructible steel enclosure. The rat is a fairly simple single opamp circuit similar in design to the boss ds1 i recently covered.
This is an analog pedal with a 14 input and output, and has a 9 volt power supply jack as well. The pro co rat ranks as one of the most widely used distortion pedals ever. Do you straddle the fine line between the traditional guitarist and the constant innovator. Are you just as comfortable laying back in the pocket as you are taking a solo with a foot up on the monitor. If nothing happens, download the github extension for visual studio and try again. The input jack for the 9v power supply is a lot smaller tha. The pro co the rat is a distortion pedal with a quite simple circuit, which can be broken down into four simpler blocks. The main reason for the use of the 10k was that proco wanted to sound their rats softer, smoother and less harsh compared to the rat 1. Homemade eagle schematic and pcb for the proco rat xenocoder rat. The distortion can be adjusted from a relatively mild overdrive to a snarling crunch to fuzz. This proco rat 2 distortion is in excellent mint condition, including original packaging.
For any further queries please contact pro cos technical assistance 800 4672726 x1206 customer service 800 4672726 x1123 quality. Great as a primary distortion or as a boost to your amps natural distortion, the rat 2 excels at versatility. The byoc mouse is a modified version of the original proco rat. Buy your proco rat 2 distortion pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Proco rat 2 distortion pedal the guitar marketplace. The proco rat 2 or how to make your strat or tele sound. Proco rat distortion service manual download, schematics. It is also a fairly quiet pedal, which honestly surprised me for such an inexpensive piece of kit.
Getting the goods the pdf file has the parts list along with the circuit board layout. Do you have a powerful amp with too much headroom for the gig. The pedal is an analog one and has the standard make up of two 14 connections for input and output and has an easy pull off battery compartment for powering it with a nine volt battery. The rat 2 nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive. In the end, the proco rat 2 s filter range goes from too bassy to too scooped and fizzy. The proco rat 2 or how to make your strat or tele sound fat. Oct 27, 2017 soothsayer is the best non proco rat i have personally tried. This exacting emulation of the classic proco sound rat 2 stomp pedal provides instantly recognizable guitar tones. May 23, 2019 the venerable proco rat was first introduced back in 1978, and became one of the key distortion fuzzstortion sounds of the 80s in particular. The pro co rat2 distortion pedal is different from any youve ever heard, with sounds ranging from a mellow twin to a raging english stack. The rodent distortion kit allows you to build the rat, rat 2 and turbo rat versions. The rodent distortion is based on the proco rat, and the kit includes the pcb and all the parts you need to build any of his versions.
According to robert keeley who knows a thing or two about effects. As rat has always strove to be the sound of the underground, it seems only fitting that they found their beginnings in a basement, with actual rats, developing the prototype for what would become the first rat pedal, the bud box rat, from 1978. The tone is too squarewave for me, and not a patch on the classicsounding midheavy grunt of the joyo crunch distortion or even the lighter, natural bark of the electroharmonix east river drive. The proco sound rat 2 is a distortion pedal that is designed for use with electric guitar. Our favorite albums that use proco rat distortion pedals.
Shop for the pro co rat2 distortion pedal and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The proco rat ranks as one of the most widely used distortion pedals ever, a favorite of such disparate musicians as jonny greenwood, nels cline, kurt cobain and john scofield. But part 2, dives in even deeper and gives you an inside look to his speakers. The second iteration rat 2 emerged in the late 80s and continues to be a popular pedalboard sta. Heard on thousands of recordings, it has helped define the sound of the past three decades most influential bands. Hi all, just looking for some advice on an issue ive encountered on my proco rat 2 pedal. Download here the manual for the rodent distortion kit. I didnt need to hear a bunch of vintage rat s to determine the sound i should be hearing.
The rat2 model is still available today, but in 2008 production moved to china and is now manufactured. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. May 10, 2020 the rat story begins in downtown kalamazoo, michigan, at the pro co sound factory. The basic rat recipe has been altered at different points in its production history, which has resulted in a multitude of variationssome of which are highly soughtafter on the used market. If you are on the lookout for guitar and bass effects or guitars and basses in general, then this may be a fitting choice. There is a custom white one in the emporium that has me drooling. In 2003, pro co converted the rat 2 to a sloped enclosure, which had been used on the turbo rat since its introduction. My favorite rats arenolder and the ones with a slight upper mid emphasis and slightly grainier and lower gain.
Running the pedal after a ts9 tube screamer and a pro co rat, and into a blackface fender. The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict. For the first couple of decades of rat production, the circuit was based around an lm308 op amp made by motorola. Proco rat2 distortion pedal black for sale online ebay. The oftenimitated circuit of the rat as with many other classic designs, the latest generation of boutique pedal builders has used the rat as something of a template on which to build a vast array of rat like distortion pedals.
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