The RAT is essentially a True Bypass equipped distortion pedal with a multitude of different tones on tap (from subtle overdrive-like sounds all the way through to over-the-top fuzz). The pedal has three controls: Distortion, Filter & Volume.

Proco: Born 1978 Pro Co Sound factory in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Rat series of pedals. Dating Proco Rat pedals. There is no accurate way of dating a RAT pedal by its serial number alone, but a timeline at the web site can help determine the general age of your pedal – see Rat Distortion.

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In respect to this, is the Rat pedal a fuzz?

From a circuit design perspective, the Rat is actually a rather simple pedal featuring, basically, a distortion stage, a tone control, an output stage, and power supply (for more on the circuit of the Rat, check out this article on from Electro Smash.The basic Rat recipe has been altered at different points in its production history, which has resulted in a multitude of variations—some of.
It's a White Faced Rat and the serial number doesn't start with WFR so I think it's an 85' Edit: confirmed. Although it could be 84' or 86' as well but what's important is it is an original white face which is the best form of rat (IMO) 4 level 1.

PROCO RAT - FEATURESThe RAT is essentially a True Bypass equipped distortion pedal with a multitude of different tones on tap (from subtle overdrive-like sounds all the way through to over-the-top fuzz).

Likewise, who uses proco rat? Pro Co has also introduced tonal variations of the RAT, including the Turbo RAT and You Dirty RAT, among others. The Pro Co RAT became very popular in the early 1980s, thanks in part to fame gained by its use by several artists, including Metallica, R.E.M. and Weezer.

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Draw for mac. Beside above, how do you date a Rat pedal?

Rat Distortion Pedal Serial Numbers

You can't date a rat by its serial number. You'll have to open up the pedal and check the pot dates. There are 6 numbers and the middle two will give you the year.

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What is an OCD pedal?

The Fulltone OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Drive), has been kicking around for more than a decade. The OCD V2 sounds like finding the “sweet spot” on your favorite amp. It produces overdriven tones that sound warm and full, with genuine tube-like response.