Name: Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal
SKU: WP-RATSBANE
Availability: InStock

SKU: WP-RATSBANE Categories: Distortion Pedals, Effect Pedals, Wampler Pedals

$289.00

Availability: In stock

Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal

Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal – If you are looking for a single pedal solution with multiple degrees of gain from light overdrive to full out saturated fuzz tones, then you’ll surely love the Ratsbane. The Ratsbane is based on a true benchmark sound amongst guitarists that has been heard on thousands of famous recordings.

The full, dynamic range, and sheer sonic force of this circuit is what makes it a true king amongst distortion pedals. Turn the distortion control all the way down for a deep but powerful gain booster. Crank it up and you will find rich harmonic overtones and a throaty, fuzz-like distortion. The “secret sauce” for this circuit has always been the filter control. Turn it counter-clockwise to cut straight through the mix with precision and high-frequency attack that lets your tone soar with absolute clarity. Turn it clockwise to filter the top end, for a warm, buttery, yet clear tone. This natural full-range distortion, mixed with its unique filter control, delivers a classic cranked tube-amp sound that crosses genres and generations of music.

In typical Wampler fashion, Brian improved the circuit’s flexibility by adding two new switches. The Gain switch offers three distinct choices. In the middle gives you the “stock” gain for this pedal. Flick it either right or left for 2 additional turbocharged gain stages you can play with. The left position offers a firm, yet smooth boost in gain, whereas the right delivers an insane level of creamy distortion. The Voice switch subtly alters the compression and clipping of this pedal. It tightens the distortion to be more manageable with greater levels of gain, while rolling back some of the fuzz qualities, to deliver a modern, high gain distortion.

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Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal

Versatile controls dial in a wide range of usable tones

Like the stompbox that inspired it, the Ratsbane includes three intuitive top-panel knobs: Distortion, Volume, and Filter. The Distortion knob dials in the total amount of saturation. At its minimum setting, this control acts as a high-octane dirty boost. At maximum, it delivers harmonic-drenched fuzz tones. The Volume knob adjusts your total output level. Run the Ratsbane at unity gain to add grit to your tone or crank it to punish the front end of your amp. The Filter knob conjures up a myriad of sonic textures. Turn the control counterclockwise to elicit mix-piercing tones with loads of clarity and high-frequency attack. Twist it clockwise to roll off your tone’s brittle high end for a warm, cranked amp-like tone. Just about every guitarist here has (or has used) the Ratsbane’s forerunner, and we’re all pretty stoked about Wampler’s take on this tried-and-true pedalboard classic.

Much more than a mere “stock” reissue

An avid tinkerer, Brian Wampler doesn’t settle for “stock” anything. And with the Wampler Ratsbane, the proof is in the, er, cheese. Besides the expected Rattus norvegicus–style tone, this stompbox’s 3-stage Gain switch gives you two additional turbocharged gain stages to play with. Flick the switch to the left for a firm yet smooth gain boost, or flick it to the right for out-of-control levels of creamy, distorted cacophony. You also get a Voice switch that alters the compression and clipping of your signal, thereby making it more manageable in high-gain applications. Deploying this function tightens the pedal’s distortion and rolls back its fuzz-like qualities, transforming it into an articulate — yet unapologetically aggressive — beast that’s tailor-made for modern metal. Wampler devotees have long been clamoring for Brian to work his magic on this circuit, and the Ratsbane exceeds all expectations.

Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal Features:

Wampler’s interpretation of the much-loved, rodent-style circuit
TL071 op-amp delivers a vintage LM308-like sound, but with a warmer lower-gain tone
Delivers everything from subtle overdrive to metal-ready high gain to fuzz-filled anarchy
Distortion knob dials in the total amount of saturation
Volume knob adjusts your total output level
Filter knob conjures up a myriad of sonic textures
3-stage Gain switch supplements the “stock” tone with 2 additional turbocharged gain stages
Voice switch alters the compression and clipping of your signal for high-gain applications