Pro Co RAT

thumb|right|Pro Co RAT The Pro Co "The RAT" is a distortion pedal produced by Pro Co Sound. The original RAT was developed in the basement of Pro Co's Kalamazoo, Michigan facility in 1978. Numerous variations of the original RAT pedal are still being produced today; it has become one of best selling guitar effects boxes of all time, with some retailers placing it in their top-ten most-sold pedals. The pedal has changed in appearance over the years, but its tone has remained largely the same. Pro Co has also introduced variations of the RAT, including the Turbo RAT and the You Dirty RAT, among others. Quotes about the Pro Co RAT Pro Co RAT is another example of how some of the old stuff is still relevant today. In addition, many famous guitar players of various different genres used it over the years. David Slavković of Ultimate-Guitar (November 16, 2018) The Rat’s trademark hard clipping comes from a pair of silicon diodes, which yield an aggressive yet smooth distortion, all with a hint of fuzz. That distinctive tone led to players as diverse as Thom Yorke, Robert Fripp, and James Hetfield all making good use of the rodent over the years. Michael Astley-Brown of MusicRadar (August 14, 2024) Though Kurt Cobain was more reliant on his Boss DS pedals, the Nirvana frontman was seeking something more extreme for Nevermind’s heaviest track, Territorial Pissings. He ended up using a blend of his Pro Co Rat distortion going straight into the Neve desk and his mic’d amp to unleash some of the highest levels of gain of their career. Michael Astley-Brown of MusicRadar (August 14, 2024) External links Category:Guitar pedals