Dating a rat distortion pedal

How much does a RAT distortion pedal cost?

$175 | a RAT-inspired distortion based on the LM308 chip found in the vintage RAT pedals, but delivering a more amp-like tone. Two clipping modes: stock Asymmetrical Silicon diode and the louder and crunchier LED diode.

What is a RAT pedal?

The Rat is one of the earliest distortion pedals, arriving on the market in 1978. Prior to that, there were only a few gain pedals: the Colorsound Power Boost, the Maestro Fuzz-Tone FZ-1, the Sola Sound Tone Bender, the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, the Dallas Rangemaster, and the Electro- Harmonix Big Muff.

How can I tell how old my RAT pedal is?

Also, since there is no accurate way of dating a RAT pedal by its serial number alone, this timeline can help you determine the general age your pedal. Never intended to be a mass produced product, the original RAT pedals were built completely by hand, enclosed in an off-the-shelf project box.

When did distortion pedals come out?

Much like we saw a burst of fuzz pedal releases in the late ’60s, we saw a burst of distortion pedals in the late ’70s. The years 1978-79 presented us with the Boss DS-1, the MXR Distortion +, and the Proco Rat.

How much do rat pedals cost?

$300+ | A standard but well built take on a RAT, the Rabbit comes with the three most popular RAT deviations on a clipping toggle: turbo, boost mode, and stock. $175 | a RAT-inspired distortion based on the LM308 chip found in the vintage RAT pedals, but delivering a more amp-like tone.

Is the Rat 2 the best distortion pedal?

The Rat tone is a thing of legend among guitarists, acting as the benchmark for other distortion pedals. The Rat 2 takes all of the best components from its predecessor and builds upon them, offering even more tonal flexibility and high quality distortion. One of the main reasons so many guitarists love the Rat pedal is its unique filter control.

How much does a high distortion pedal cost?

$69 | an affordable, supercompact, RAT-inspired, high distortion pedal with three clipping modes: Classic, Fat and Turbo. The Filter knob is a hi-cut filter that lets the player tailor the tone’s top-end bite.

When did distortion pedals come out?

Much like we saw a burst of fuzz pedal releases in the late ’60s, we saw a burst of distortion pedals in the late ’70s. The years 1978-79 presented us with the Boss DS-1, the MXR Distortion +, and the Proco Rat.

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Can anyone help me date a RAT pedal?

Can anyone help? The serial number printed on the back of the box is 49007 and its the big box rat. You cant use the serial numbers to accurately date a Rat pedal.

How can you tell how old a pedal is?