Members Stubacca Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 I am sure this is the 1,000 version of this thread and for that... I apologize. I have heard many people here endorse the RAT and after checking out some clips I want to purchase one and try it out for myself. What version should I go for? Also, do I go stock or look for a modified version and if so, what mod's? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members friction Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 I've never tried a modded one, but I think the stock Rats are great. If you have any chance I'd recommend trying before buying to see which one suits you best. If you're concerned about the lm308 chip keep an eye out for the Rats with the flat enclosures, as from my experience they seem to have changed the chips when they changed the enclosures. Regardless, a Rat will still sound like a Rat and at this point I'd say to keep an eye out for a cheaper one to see if you like 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have the 1987 one, and it {censored}ing ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orwell Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 I've had a Rat2 modded by Keeley, a couple of Vintage, Big Box Reissues, a Made in China Rat 2 (sounded like a stock DS-1) and now I have a '90s Turbo Rat with original LM308n chip on the way. IMO, Rats can be a bit bright so I'm hoping that the Turbo is a darker, fuzzy version of the basic tone that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shaun126 Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ive played a bunch, the vodka mods Rat's are the most versatile, and sound great. You can buy one from them for $135 I think. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kikaruu Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 @Orwell:Your sig... Animal Farm?Anyway, I've heard good things about the Rat, and so I'm backing up my fellow forumites' opinions. Furthermore, :blah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Facing Failure Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 I've owned a 70's era rat, a big box reissue, a turbo rat and a 90's rat2. I currently use the big box reissue with the lm308 chip, and it's the best one I've had, but they've all been good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sgt mukuzi Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 @Orwell:Your sig... Animal Farm? you need to get out more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jbrazz Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 this is what pbone and i have mid to late 80's small box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members friction Posted May 21, 2008 Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 this is what pbone and i have mid to late 80's small box. I've got one like that too. I have another one that dates to '97 and it sounds pretty similar to it. I've had and tried Rats from all different eras and I've liked pretty much all of them except for one of the brand new Rat II's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a modded large-box from the '90s. LM308. Modded up and down with everything under the sun. It's a fine piece of work, I love that pedal. Highly recommend the older Rats, and would suggest checking out modded variants if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stubacca Posted May 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 Thanks for your input guys... can't wait to try them out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Small Stone Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deeprig9 Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 Any particular reason you are wanting a Rat? I've played a strat through Rat and Turbo Rat for 15 years, and I finally used a Blues Driver one day out of necessity, and I haven't touched my rat pedals since, literally they are sitting where I tossed them when I plugged in the BD several months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stubacca Posted May 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 Any particular reason you are wanting a Rat? I've played a strat through Rat and Turbo Rat for 15 years, and I finally used a Blues Driver one day out of necessity, and I haven't touched my rat pedals since, literally they are sitting where I tossed them when I plugged in the BD several months ago. My main reason for wanting a RAT is because of the talk it gets on this board. I checked out some sound clips and it was enough for me to want to try one out. Is your BD a stock version or modified? I have a Keeley BD... you would say its better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orwell Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 Holy {censored}! I just got my Turbo Rat. Checked the pots and found that it is an '89 model with original LM308n chip. Long story, short. This is by far the best Rat I have ever heard in my life and I will never, and I mine ever, take it off my board. Its frickin' Sonic Youth in a box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willburford Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 ^ I've got a new turbo rat with the lm308 put in it that I like.But I only really like it with the gain at 9:30 and filter at around 2:30. I don't like it with the gain knob higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 ive been trying to get my hands on a turbo rat forever. GRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 Borrowed my mates Rat, must be an earlier Rat II as it was in a flat box not a slanted one. His is modded with the LM308 Chip. I found that when i played it it had like a barriar around the rat i couldnt break through. I just coulnt cut through the mix..ShredMaster cuts through with ease:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturnine10 Posted May 25, 2008 Members Share Posted May 25, 2008 Yea, there's a sweet spot for the gain for sure. ^ I've got a new turbo rat with the lm308 put in it that I like. But I only really like it with the gain at 9:30 and filter at around 2:30. I don't like it with the gain knob higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orwell Posted May 26, 2008 Members Share Posted May 26, 2008 ^ I've got a new turbo rat with the lm308 put in it that I like. But I only really like it with the gain at 9:30 and filter at around 2:30. I don't like it with the gain knob higher. Right now, its set to the following:Distortion: 2Filter: 2:45Volume: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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