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Description
The RAT2 will be your go-to distortion pedal for every gig, whether it’s rock, blues, punk, or jazz. This is 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 RAT2 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? Let the RAT2 be your dirty channel. Maybe you already love your amp’s distortion. Use the RAT2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need.
The RAT2 features the legendary RAT filter control. Turn it to the right to roll off brittle high-end frequencies. Having trouble cutting through the mix? Turn it to the left and allow the natural brightness of your instrument to shine through.
Distortion dials in the perfect amount of gain – from mild overdrive to full out fuzzy assault, and the volume control lets you dial it in just perfectly against your bypassed clean tone.
Owner's manual
Pro Co RAT 2 User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Distortion, Fuzz, Overdrive |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes |
| Controls | Distortion, Filter |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 2.5" |
| Width | 3.5" |
| Depth | 4" |
| Weight | 2 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of sound can I expect from the Pro Co RAT 2 pedal?
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The Pro Co RAT 2 offers a versatile range of tones from smooth overdrive to aggressive distortion and fuzz, making it suitable for various genres including rock, punk, and metal.
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Is the Pro Co RAT 2 suitable for both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Pro Co RAT 2 is popular among both guitar and bass players due to its wide tonal range and ability to maintain clarity and punch.
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Does the Pro Co RAT 2 have true bypass?
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Yes, the Pro Co RAT 2 features true bypass, ensuring your signal remains uncolored when the pedal is not engaged.
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What power supply does the Pro Co RAT 2 require?
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The Pro Co RAT 2 requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It can also be powered by a 9V battery.
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How does the filter control on the Pro Co RAT 2 work?
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The filter control on the Pro Co RAT 2 adjusts the pedal's tone, allowing you to shape the high frequencies from bright and cutting to warm and smooth.
Equipboard's Expert Review
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Videos
intheblues
ProCo Rat 2 Distortion Pedal
ProCo Rat 2 Distortion Pedal
intheblues
1988 ProCo Rat 2: Andy's Vintage Picks | Reverb Tone Report
Reverb
History of the ProCo RAT Pedal and Myths Debunked
JHS Pedals
WILL IT CHUG? - RAT DISTORTION
Ola Englund
ProCo RAT2 Distortion (Original) | Reverb Demo Video
Reverb
4 Tips How You Can Use The ProCo Rat 2 Distortion
SRGuitar
ProCo RAT distortion | RAT2 | played with Tele and Les Paul
JJ of the T
Vintage ProCo Rat vs Newer ProCo Rat
shnobel
Pro Co Rat 2 Distortion/Fuzz/Overdrive Pedal Demo - Sweetwater Sound
Sweetwater
How To Get CRAZY Distortion With The ProCo Rat 2
Marty Music
1988 ProCo RAT (LM308) | Gain Appreciation
Science of Loud
Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal - Distortion, Drive AND Fuzz From ONE Pedal!
PMTVUK
Boss DS-1 VS. ProCo Rat 2 - Guitar Pedal Sound Comparison
SRGuitar
ProCo Rat LM308 vs OP07 Op-Amp Chip - Does It Drone?
Does It Doom?
New RAT vs 1985 ProCo RAT White Face
shnobel
Test PROCO RAT 2 0P07DP VS LM308N CHIP
Mariano Fernandez Calabro
1987 ProCo Rat 2 - Is the vintage pedal hype real?
TheGuitarGeek
ProCo RAT 2 (LM308) vs ProCo RAT 2 (OP07) @gearwise_dk
gearwise_dk
ProCo Rat Comparison
CAL NYC
ProCo RAT 2 Distortion Pedal Demo
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RockologieTV
Reviews
PROS
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Versatile, from smooth overdrive to full distortion
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Works well with both single-coil and humbuckers
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Flexible tone control with low-pass filter
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Doesn't alter tone when adjusting output volume
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Compatible with various musical styles and instruments
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Favored by numerous iconic musicians across genres
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Built like a tank, very durable
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Affordable for its quality and capabilities
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Unique square-wave clipping for distinct distortion
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Retains guitar's clarity, doesn't overly color sound
CONS
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Tone control extremes can be too harsh or muffled
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Not all units consistently deliver the preferred sound
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Doesn't play well with some other pedals
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Can be noisy, especially with older circuit designs
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Requires power adapter purchase for non-battery use
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Mounting on pedalboards can be cumbersome
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Some find it hard to dial in without becoming too fuzzy
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Filter knob necessary to prevent excessive fuzziness
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Lacks additional tone-shaping controls for some users
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Original LM308 chip versions preferred by some, harder to find
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Pro Co RAT 2.
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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The Joyo Splinter and Little Bear R.Attack offer additional EQ and clipping options compared to the RAT 2.
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The Wampler Dracarys is highlighted as a better choice for modern metal chugging, compared to the RAT's suitability for vintage metal styles.
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The Eno Myomorpha in vintage mode is noted for its medium gain, comparing favorably to both the vintage reissue and Rat 2 pedals.
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A user found the Little Bear R.ATTACK in dirty mode to sound similar to the Crowther Hotcake at low-medium gain settings.
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Mods and upgrades
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The Biyang Mouse can benefit from replacing a 56k resistor with a 560k resistor to reduce fizziness.
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Owners recommend modding the RAT 2 with a voltage starve using a 10KB pot and a 10uF capacitor to achieve glitchy, sputtery tones.
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While modding the RAT 2, skipping germanium diodes in favor of asymmetric clipping with silicon and LED is advised for better tone.
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User experience
Value and pricing
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Owners often find the RAT 2 offers versatile distortion, overdrive, and fuzz at a competitive price point.
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Use cases and applications
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The RAT pedal excels in genres like doom and post-metal due to its ability to deliver fuzz while retaining clarity, even in low tuning setups.
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The RAT is noted for achieving jazz and funk tones when paired with an AC30, inspired by John Scofield's setup.
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The RAT 2, with its distortion cranked, is favored for creating doom/sludge tones, pushing amps for thick yet articulate distortion.
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For single note runs and jazz-style triads, the RAT 2 is praised for offering a fat, round gain tone when distortion is set low and the filter is high.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 72 Reviews and 477 Ratings
480
The RAT is back! (On my board)
I got rid of my Bender. Yes, I know I said the Tone Bender was the fuzz of my dreams, but as I was realizing that I was taking different directions in my songwriting, it just...didn't feel right.
I thought it was my amp. Nope.
I thought it was my picks. Also no.
It eventually became clear to me. My overdrive worked just fine - still have it - but it was the fuzz that was the culprit. So, moving away from the more vintage sounds, I traded the Bender in for a RAT. Instantly I was in love when I plugged it in and starting messing around with it. It was the distorted tone I was actually looking for.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
As of 1/6/2026, here are my settings!
Distortion: Distortion - Noon / Filter - 10 o'clock / Volume - Noon -- This results in an almost Marshall-ish distortion for my ears. Your mileage may vary, since I'm playing an Orange Tiny Terror with this thing!
Fuzz 1: Distortion - MAX / Filter - 2:30 / Volume - 2 o'clock -- This results in a very 'early Sabbath' kind of fuzz - which I'm not complaining about!
Fuzz 2 tone: Distortion - MAX / Filter - 9 o'clock / Volume - Noon -- Just found this one. Definitely sounds a lot more "modern fuzz", and it blew my socks off when I first hit a chord with this setting! Perfect for doomy riffage, in my opinion!
Paired with my SD1 as a crunch tone, it makes an amazing solo tone!
209
Great
Good little pedal. Has good tones, versatile, and is the perfect fuzz for me.
79
fav distortion pedal of all time
i love how versatile this thing is. you can use it as an overdrive, distortion (what i go for), a fuzz, or a boost pedal. its really fucking cool and sounds really good. heavily recommend to at least check out
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i have distortion at like 1:30-2:00, filter at like 10:00, and volume at around 1:00
Ment for old genres not new
Its great for old school thrash and black metals, but deathcore genres, tech death genres, and modern thrash/symphonic genres it just cant hit as well as other pedals.
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A Good Dirty , Aggressive Distortion
- Well known Dirty , Aggressive Distortion, hard clipping , with Texture in Sound Its an dirty , aggressive Distortion thats why its called Rat can be used to create very aggressiv Sounds, nice for Rock, Punk, Grunge ...
- goes from Hard Distortion up to Fuzz-ish like Distortion
- Very Grid-ish, Distortion
- Cheap
- Very Robust
- Can be seen in Dark Environments, thanks to the Logo with Phosphorescent Glow
- Simple Distortion, Filter (Tone), Volume Knobs
- Good to Add and Stack onto other Pedals also OK to Texturing and Granulate other Sounds in some cases
- 9V, Mono Only
90
Truly Great
Had this pedal for almost 20 years and never been able to replace it. Great for overdrive , crunch and lead tones.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Distortion - 1/4 Filter - 2/3 Volume - Noon to 2/3
131
Great distortion pedal
This pedal is an extremely reliable pedal, working extremely well in rock, metal, and even grunge! Fits in very well with other instruments and can get a extremely nice tone when connected with a overdrive (Tube screamers, and boss overdrives)
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I like to have my volume at full (it’s quite a loud pedal) my filter at none (tone is better) and distortion at full
Vraiment besoin de vous dire?
Une pédale encore mythique, on peut la jouer soit en distortion bien crade mais aussi en drive qui teinte un peu le son... Toutes les musiques énervées à portée de mains :)
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It's the best!
I love it! My go-to od/dist for bass and guitar. It's fuzzy characteristics are really pleasing on bass.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
For bass: Dist at 11 o'clock Filter at 3 o'clock Volume at 3 o'clock
For guitar: The same as the one for bass exept the filter at 12 o'clock
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A little tricky to dial in but great once it's set up
Extremely versatile pedal that completely changes its sound depending on the settings. I recommend keeping the gain around 11 o'clock or below for distortion and only going above that if you want sputtery fuzz. It's a little strange that the filter knob turns the opposite way as a tone knob but whatever, you get used to it.
Artist usage
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On PULSE rig, there was a Proco Rat used probably for the solos in Money
In this photo of an early Alex Turner pedalboard, he used a pair of Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedals during the Arctic Monkey's "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" tour back in 2005-2006.
"Krist's distortion pedal of choice." (as mentioned by Earnie Bailey, NIRVANA's guitar tech, and heard on many recordings (like Nevermind and maybe In Utero).
Revised source: Novoselic’s Pro Co RAT 2 can be clearly seen at NIrvana’s perforance in 1991 at the Paramount at the timestamp, 6:07, identifiable by its knob layout and logo font. The pedal in question is placed near Novoselic’s Mesa amps, so it must be his, not Kurt’s.
Graham Coxen uses a Pro Co RAT2, according to Guitar Geek
Pat used an ProCo Rat 2 during the early Foo Fighters (1995-1996/1997) period.
Hann uses this pedal for "Sex and Milk" and pictured it as well as many other effects on his list on Instagram.
Neil Halstead uses the Pro Co RAT 2 distortion pedal, as seen in a photo from Slowdive's live performance in Padova, Italy, on July 16, 2014, showcased on Pinterest by Todd.
In this pic from the Team Sleep websute, we can see a Boss Tuner, a Boss CH-1, a Boss Delay (model unspecified), a Pro Co RAT, a Vox Wah pedal, and an amp selector. You can find this and more pictures in this page: http://team-sleep.com/rev05182005.htm
In this photo from an Interpol show in 2002, a ProCo RAT 2 can be seen in Paul’s pedal chain
In an interview with Bassplayer, Bootsy Collins discusses using the Pro Co RAT 2 distortion pedal.
Album Usage
The Pro Co RAT 2 has been featured on the following albums:
HOMEGROWN
Florentenes (2025)
Garbage Land
Red Vox (2024)
STONE (Deluxe)
Baroness (2023)
Live At The Paramount
Nirvana (2019)
Something From Nothing
Manny Charlton (2019)
The Canyon
The Used (2017)
Labyrinths
Daedelus (2016)
Awkward Breeds
The Sidekicks (2012)
Cryptograms
Deerhunter (2007)
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys (2006)
Pulse (Live)
Pink Floyd (1995)
Glory Box
Portishead (1995)
In Utero
Nirvana (1993)
Nevermind
Nirvana (1991)
Genre Usage
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