RAT Pedals

[Emo King]

Hey I'm looking at buying a RAT pedal, but I don't know whether to get the RAT 2, the TurboRAT etc, nor where to get one in Australia!! [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] the Pro Co doesn't ship o/seas! Maybe some aussies know? or maybe you guys know of elsewhere in the US that sells them and DOES export?
Thanks!

Ps. I want a tube sounding dist that i can change a bit depending on overdubs etc! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks!

[gavinchan]

Check out www.ebay.com.au
Theres one on there now, located in sydney. It looks pretty new too! I am lucky enough to own an original, sounds awesome but looks like its seen one too many gigs!

Just remember, there are many different flavours, don't limit yourself to just one!!

[Emo King]

thanks dude I'm checking it out.

What model do you have? I'm looking at trying to order a Rat 2?

[gavinchan]

Not sure of the Model... It was given to me by my father in law along with a Fender Concert amp and an old Boss Chorus/Ensemble. HELLO!!! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] Am I lucky or what? It looks like it's at least 15 years old.

[8mmOverdose]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Emo King:
Hey I'm looking at buying a RAT pedal, but I don't know whether to get the RAT 2, the TurboRAT etc, nor where to get one in Australia!! [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] the Pro Co doesn't ship o/seas! Maybe some aussies know? or maybe you guys know of elsewhere in the US that sells them and DOES export?
Thanks!

Ps. I want a tube sounding dist that i can change a bit depending on overdubs etc! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The rat is a fuzz box, i sure wouldn't suggest it if you are looking for a "tube" sound. its kinda like the old big muff distorion pedals. i know some folks here like them. i personally do not. unless, of course, you just want a big wall of fuzzzzzzzz.

[Emo King]

ok thanks for that dude. I'm told a Big Muff is rad too. A whole bunch of ppl on my Guitar Distortions thread have raved bout the rat, think i'll give it a go... it's only 100 bucks.

thanks.
late.

[geminirand]

I still have mine from 1985. Sounds great.

[electrobank]

There are 2 versions of the Big Muff.
The Big Muff Pi is the more expensive model. It comes with an AC Adapter, where as the regular Muff takes a 9v battery.
They are both decent distortion/sustainers. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[8mmOverdose]

Emo- I got my big muff pedal in 1980- the original electro harmonix brand. i think they are made in russia now. it was great when i wanted to make a lot of noise. i was given a rat pedal about 10 years ago and its been sitting in a drawer since about a week after i got it. i just dont see the attraction- at least not for your "main" guitar tone. maybe occasionally for a background track or for some wierd "fuzzy violin" parts, but not as the main sound. It sounded to me like you were looking for a pedal for your main guitar tone, which is why i have been steering you away.

Actually it does depend on what style of music you want to play. maybe you do want a big fuzzy guitar sound on all your tracks. There is a band called "fluf" from san diego. "o" the guitarist uses a big muff and carvin amps for this big, mushy, guitar sound. it works for them, being a 3 piece. i always found that tone to get lost in a 2 or more guitar band. its not very present. i'd give you my rat pedal, except i know i can sell a "vintage rat pedal" a few years down the road on ebay for more than its worth!