What's your favorite Rat-style distortion?

[Mosfed]

Hey guys

I want to add a new distortion to my arsenal (as the only other dedicated bass distortion I have is a b7k) and am thinking of going down the RAT circuit lines.

What is your current favorite Rat circuit? Idiot Effects Blower Box? Modded original? Fuzzrocious Rat-Tail?

Similarly if you have any other distortions that are particularly killing you right now, feel free to mention them. No fuzz please - I already have that more than covered.

Many thanks in advance

 

[HelpImaRock]

I have a GGG RAT that was modded to be a Turbo RAT, and then modded further for asymmetrical clipping. It's rattastic.

 

[Mosfed]

I have a GGG RAT that was modded to be a Turbo RAT, and then modded further for asymmetrical clipping. It's rattastic.

Do you know anyone who sells them like that?

 

[MightyMiloQuinn]

I like my VFE Alpha Dog.

 

[skulletwhip]

Rat Tail. It sent my vintage pro co straight to Hell (craigslist).

 

[bassmusic17]

Rat King/tail. Also the Blakemore ROUS looks cool. Pro Co just came out with a Fat Rat that might be worth a look too.

Dunwich Volt Thrower looks really awesome but I don't know when production starts for those again.

 

[Mosfed]

I like my VFE Alpha Dog.

Is it a RAT circuit or just a distortion you like?

 

[MightyMiloQuinn]

It's a rat. You can get it with a different chip though (I think it's called the 'Glass' version or something).

 

[Mosfed]

It's a rat. You can get it with a different chip though (I think it's called the 'Glass' version or something).

I like the size of it as opposed to the other options (although the Blower Box is now smaller). Nice videos as well but I didn't find anything on use with bass. So I will have to take your word on that.

 

[bassmusic17]

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This might help.

 

[MightyMiloQuinn]

I haven't tried any other Rat pedals, so I can't say how it would stack up to any of the others mentioned. I know Peter at VFE did a custom version for a TB member once. Peter is great to deal with so you might want to consult him regarding any concerns you might have about the circuit in general. I mean, I like the way mine sounds, but I wouldn't say it has the booming low end of the Blower Box or some others that are so coveted around here (but again, I don't have experience with them).

 

[Happynoj]

I have this:

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I like it. The only other Rat I have played was a proper ProCo Turbo Rat. This has the proper Whiteface circuit as well.

 

[handofseven]

Blower Box and OFD are my current favourites. They beat out the RAT Tail and Iron Pig.

 

[Greg75]

Idiotbox Blower Box!

 

[Mosfed]

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Very much so - thanks mate.

 

[cnltb]

From the clips I have heard teh Blowerbox is the one I am interested in.

 

[Mosfed]

From the clips I have heard teh Blowerbox is the one I am interested in.

I have to agree it sounds great. A few members have told me though that they get lost in the mix with it very quickly. I love the new smaller size, but do wish he had kept the glowing eyes. No doubt the price is right.

 

[cnltb]

I have to agree it sounds great. A few members have told me though that they get lost in the mix with it very quickly. I love the new smaller size, but do wish he had kept the glowing eyes. No doubt the price is right.

with the glowing eyes I would not consider buying it. without them?
Yes.

 

[Mosfed]

with the glowing eyes I would not consider buying it. without them?
Yes.

Different strokes I guess.....

I liked 'em. I thought they were cool. No biggie not have them, that is for sure. But I thought it was a cool touch. Bwtn - smaller size or glowing eyes, I will take smaller size any day.

 

[cnltb]

Different strokes I guess.....

I liked 'em. I thought they were cool. No biggie not have them, that is for sure. But I thought it was a cool touch. Bwtn - smaller size or glowing eyes, I will take smaller size any day.

Agreed on the smaller size!
And yes...different strokes indeed


Besides... I have a Rat 2 that sounds surprisingly good..much better than another one I used to have. Interesting, that, I think.