Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal
Back in the 1980s, a certain rodent-based distortion pedal was ubiquitous — every hard rock guitarist worth their salt had one of these stompboxes parked in front of their amp. The Ratsbane is Wampler's interpretation of this much-loved circuit. Like the effects pedal that inspired it, the Ratsbane is incredibly flexible. Everything from subtle overdrive to metal-ready high gain and fuzz-filled anarchy is well within its capabilities. That said, true pedal aficionados know that Brian Wampler doesn't construct mere clones. Accordingly, his Ratsbane includes a 3-stage Gain switch and two voicing options, in addition to the expected Distortion, Volume, and Filter controls. What's more, the Ratsbane's TL071 op-amp delivers a sound much like a vintage LM308-based unit, but with a warmer lower-gain tone. The end result is a praiseworthy update of a timeless distortion stompbox that blues players, arena rockers, and metalheads alike will appreciate.
Features:
- Wampler's interpretation of the much-loved, rodent-style circuit
- TL071 op-amp delivers a vintage LM308-like sound, but with a warmer lower-gain tone
- Delivers everything from subtle overdrive to metal-ready high gain to fuzz-filled anarchy
- Distortion knob dials in the total amount of saturation
- Volume knob adjusts your total output level
- Filter knob conjures up a myriad of sonic textures
- 3-stage Gain switch supplements the "stock" tone with 2 additional turbocharged gain stages
- Voice switch alters the compression and clipping of your signal for high-gain applications
Tech Specs:
- Type: Distortion
- Analog/Digital: Analog
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
- True Bypass: Yes
- EQ: Filter Control
- Controls: Gain Switch, Voice Switch
- Power Source: 9V-18V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Height: 1.5"
- Width: 1.5"
- Depth: 3.5"
- Manufacturer Part Number: RATSBANE
