ProCo RAT 2 Small Box with LM308N (1984-88)

This ProCo Rat is in excellent conditions and it is working perfectly!
This pedal was made in 1986, and the serial number is a low 060385 which make this pedal more valuable.
Talking about its sound....well it has all you desire from a old Rat with the LM308N chip.

The RAT 2 signaled the next generation of RAT pedals. While the enclosure remained the same, the silk-screened logo gave way to a Lexan/Mylar overlay with glow-in-the-dark graphics. A red on/off LED was also added.

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RAT 2

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 this sounds like you, The RAT 2 will be your go-to distortion pedal for every gig, whether it’s rock, blues, punk, or jazz.

This is the classic RAT tone. The standard that all other distortion devices are measured against. Heard on thousands of recordings, it has helped define the sound of the past three decade’s most influential bands.

The beauty of the RAT 2 lies in its versatility. Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads. Do you have a powerful amp with too much headroom for the gig? The RAT 2 nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive. Maybe you already love your amp’s distortion. Use the RAT 2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need.

The RAT 2 features the legendary the legendary RAT Filter control. Turn it to the right to roll off brittle high-end frequencies. Having trouble cutting through the mix? Turn the Filter down and allow the natural brightness of your instrument to shine through. The Distortion and Volume controls dial in the perfect amount of gain while keeping the level consistent with your clean tone. While there’s no mistaking the legendary RAT tone when the pedal is on, true bypass switching guarantees that no extra noise will creep into your signal when it’s turned off.

All RAT pedals feature:

• 100% analog signal path
• Pro Co’s classic, virtually indestructible steel enclosure
• Heavy-duty, industrial footswitches, knobs, and jacks
• On/Off LED indicator
• Sloped face for easy stomping
• Glow in the dark graphics
• Military-spec glass-epoxy circuit board
• AC jack (RPS-1 power supply sold separately)

From the very beginning, the RAT was destined to define “The Sound of the Underground.” It was, after all, born underground in the cavernous basement of the Pro Co Sound factory in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. From these humble origins, the RAT has evolved from a single, hand built prototype into a family of the most versatile and most recorded distortion pedals in the world.

Do you want to see how the RAT has evolved? The RAT Family Timeline details the expansion of the RAT product line throughout the years. 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.

Artists

It has appeared on thousands of records and shared the stage with the world’s greatest bands. It also graces the concrete floors of countless garages and basements, standing ready to assist the next generation of guitarists – The Sound of the Underground.

Nearly thirty years after its introduction, the RAT remains the distortion pedal of choice for discerning musicians around the world. Below are the names of just a few of the musicians who are part of our family.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:
On the SOLO – ” This pedal worked really well by itself, but I loved it in front of an overdrive pedal.  I wasn’t anticipating using the “Scoop” control much, but used carefully in conjunction with the “Filter” control it helped brighten up the sound, especially with humbuckers.  I liked how the knobs really interacted with each other.  I found great usable tones on each of the three clipping settings (although for my style, I found the “Hot” setting was almost always my favorite).  Once I dialed it in, this pedal easily beat the distortion pedal I’ve been using for the last year (and kicked that pedal off my pedalboard!).  This is a pedal that wonderfully repays the amount of attention you put into finding the perfect sound.  Like all of the other pedals, this is built like a tank – it’ll probably outlive me!” ~ Chris Miroslaw, Lead Guitar, Dooley Noted