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.

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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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Pedal 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: 9-18V DC power supply (sold separately)
• Height: 1.5"
• Width: 1.5"
• Depth: 3.5"