Members Fine_Young_Fool Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 Is it really like 6 RATS in one pedal? How close does it get to the Turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rdm Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 Yeah...it's a bad-ass pedal. I built one, and did the MO'D mods that "Deaj" posted on the BYOC forum. Not sure about how close to a turbo Rat it gets....but it gets almost spot on to a big box Rat. Great pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigtonemusic Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 The six way switch in the BYOC Mouse changes and moves the clipping diodes. Positions 1, 2, & 3 place the diodes towards the end of the signal path. The difference between the turbo rat and the vintage rat are silicon diodes vs. LEDs for clipping devices. Position 1 - vintage ratposition 2 - turbo ratposition 3 - boutique rat (asymmetrical diode clipping) Postions 4, 5, & 6 move the clipping to the feedback loop of the op amp, like the clipping in a tube screamer, for more of an overdrive flavor, but with way more balls than a tube screamer. postion 4 - symmetrical diode clipping overdriveposition 5 - asymmetrical diode clipping overdriveposition 6 - mosfet clipping overdrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've got this kit waiting to be built at home. Need to finish the beaver first though. Should kill off my DS-1 for good (not that I want it to). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CHOUTMUSIC Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 I don't have the new version, but the turbo setting on my older version is the only distortion i use on my pedal board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother_Budro Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 i really want to build thisbut i already have too many dirt pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wulver Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 fortunately, I do not have too many dirt pedals. I've found my BYOC Fuzz Face, though absolutely awesome in what it does, to be rather limiting. As such, I'm very much considering getting the BYOC Mouse. Can a RAT-type pedal pull of a decent Fuzz Face sound, I wonder? Would there be a YouTube video I could be shown to see the full capabilities of the RAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ItchyFingers Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 i really want to build thisbut i already have too many dirt pedals You do realize that a statement like this could get you banned from this forum, right? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother_Budro Posted July 30, 2008 Members Share Posted July 30, 2008 You do realize that a statement like this could get you banned from this forum, right? :poke: hahai've got my flame suit onand i'm hoping no mods saw this:cop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fine_Young_Fool Posted August 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 I think I wanna get one. I watched a vid. SICK. Only problem, I have never built a kit before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ItchyFingers Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hey Foo! Fine Young Fool, that is. Prior to building my first pedal, the only experience I had with soldering was replacing a couple pickups. I was prolly feeling the same way you are right now. There are some great threads on the BYOC forum, I think one is called "Before you start your first build", or something like that. That thread is loaded with great soldering tips and huge, detailed pictures that are super helpful for first timers. Also, when you order your mouse, you can ask for the confidence booster for free. Its a simple compressor without an enclosure and it gives you a practice point for working on your soldering skills without worrying about jacking up a $90 pedal! Every BYOC kit I've built has worked within 1 minute of me plugging them in. Here's my first build: Honestly man, the sense of pride you'll get from playing a great pedal that YOU built is indescribable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 I think I wanna get one. I watched a vid. SICK. Only problem, I have never built a kit before. You can order them pre-built if you want. There should be a link on BYOC's website for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 You can order them pre-built if you want. There should be a link on BYOC's website for it. http://www.axeandyoushallreceive.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ItchyFingers Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 You can order them pre-built if you want. There should be a link on BYOC's website for it. Oh yeah, that's right! http://axeandyoushallreceive.com/store/page1.html I still recommend building em yourself though. Shoot, if I can do it, anyone can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fine_Young_Fool Posted August 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 What does that MKII sound like? I was just wondering that to myself. I really want to get the Mouse thoguh, mainly for those chunky YYYs tones. My amp doesn't have enough bottom end for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother_Budro Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 i built my treble booster and it's really the only think i have ever soldered and it wasn't that hardi was pissed when it didn't work at first so i posted a pic on the byoc message board and the next morning one of the mods said i mounted my switch wrongso i ripped it out and put in the switch that came with my confidence boosteri was rocking in about 30 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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