Members Elessar [Sly] Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I haven't had a RAT for years, and when I did I never used it in a live situation with two guitarists. My MIJ '88 DS-2 is aggressive, but I want to replace it. contary to popular belief, the MIJ DS-2 is closer sounding to a fuzz (but not quite there). Hence I thought the RAT might be a good choice as replacement. The DS-2 does cut through the mix. I was also looking at the EQD Monarch, but I'd like to see if the RAT would work instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Rat Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Much more than any other fuzz, pretty decent for a distortion! Really the more gain on anything things kinda get sour but you should be fine with any rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Rat Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Much more than any other fuzz, pretty decent for a distortion! Really the more gain on anything things kinda get sour but you should be fine with any rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoRomoFan Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have no problem with mine cutting through though I push it with a Tubescreamer often. Mine is modded with an LM301 can but I use an LM308 too (IC socketed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoRomoFan Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have no problem with mine cutting through though I push it with a Tubescreamer often. Mine is modded with an LM301 can but I use an LM308 too (IC socketed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 It does so fantastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 It does so fantastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riff ie Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by TomVanDeven It does so fantastically. x2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riff ie Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by TomVanDeven It does so fantastically. x2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Interesting... Also typical! In the fact that there are always loads of Rat's cheap on ebay; except when I am after one. *Law of Sod*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Interesting... Also typical! In the fact that there are always loads of Rat's cheap on ebay; except when I am after one. *Law of Sod*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members renula Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Got 4 rats. My fave distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members renula Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Got 4 rats. My fave distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 The Rat really squeals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 The Rat really squeals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Cuts just fine, thanks to all dem mids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Cuts just fine, thanks to all dem mids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Does a bear {censored} I'm the woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry_Manback1 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Does a bear {censored} I'm the woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 "cuts like a knife". if you think the DS-2 sounds like a fuzz, you may think the same thing about a RAT because imo they sound like a fuzz when the distortion knob is near maxed. i use mine for low-med gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 "cuts like a knife". if you think the DS-2 sounds like a fuzz, you may think the same thing about a RAT because imo they sound like a fuzz when the distortion knob is near maxed. i use mine for low-med gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by Reauchambeau "cuts like a knife". if you think the DS-2 sounds like a fuzz, you may think the same thing about a RAT because imo they sound like a fuzz when the distortion knob is near maxed. i use mine for low-med gain. The rat I had before was similar the this MIJ DS-2, but again I never used it in a band situation with two guitarists. I just need to find one cheap online.I'm assuming the RAT will work well with a fuzz buffered Wah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by Reauchambeau "cuts like a knife". if you think the DS-2 sounds like a fuzz, you may think the same thing about a RAT because imo they sound like a fuzz when the distortion knob is near maxed. i use mine for low-med gain. The rat I had before was similar the this MIJ DS-2, but again I never used it in a band situation with two guitarists. I just need to find one cheap online.I'm assuming the RAT will work well with a fuzz buffered Wah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 FWIW, I never really put the gain on my rat above like 10 o'clock/11 o'clock. Not for normal rig/playing, there's just so much gain on tap with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 FWIW, I never really put the gain on my rat above like 10 o'clock/11 o'clock. Not for normal rig/playing, there's just so much gain on tap with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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