Members gypsypanther Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm almost certain actually. I lent my ProCo RAT pedal to a friend for a tour. He finally bought his own on the road and sent mine back to me on the road. I got it today, and something isn't right. No matter which extreme to which I twist the "Distortion" knob, the amount of distortion doesn't change. This may not bother me if he didn't play in a punk rock band and had it cranked all the way up. And this is how it's stuck now. Unfortunately, I hardly ever use the RAT at its full distortion, I mostly play hard blues and roots rock. I guess what I'm asking is... are there any ideas on how to remedy this? I haven't ever messed with a pedal before so I'm only asking because I don't want to rip into this thing and screw something up. Got any ideas? I was thinking that something simply came loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jbrazz Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 buy an 80's rat. it changed my life and it can change yours. join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gypsypanther Posted April 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Haha mine is an 80's. I believe. Maybe early 90's at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jbrazz Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 open it up. check for anny loose wires or burnt resistors. instead of this.... it will look like this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Arrow_Dann Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 could always trying turning the level way down other than that, find a tech.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 This is why you do not lend gear to punk musicians. I let my punk rock buddy borrow my Tele before, came back with blood all over the pickguard and some nifty scratches all over the bottom near the strap button. Not that I mind the scratches, but the blood was a little much. Lesson learned, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gypsypanther Posted April 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Haha, indeed. I actually used to be in a punk band with this guy and thought him to be quite responsible though. True, he knew very little about instruments and amplifiers (not to bash Marshall, but he only bought one because everyone else did... same goes for Les Paul) but he took very good care of all of his equipment. I guess I shouldn't have assumed he'd do the same for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kismet78 Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Could just be a broken pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Could just be a broken pot. +1 If all else fails, swap the pot for another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rinkrat6821 Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 tonally, how does the vodkamod rat compare to the vintage rats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gypsypanther Posted April 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll open 'er up tomorrow and see what I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DADGADammit Posted April 19, 2008 Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 +1 for the pot. you must have really thought him trustworthy to lend it for a tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drasp Posted April 19, 2008 Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 Look at where the legs of the pot are soldered to the board. Run the pedal (volume low) with it open and try to wiggle the pot. . . If all else fails, you'll be able to send it back to ProCo - they rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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