Pro Co RAT Sterling Vermin Boutique Distortion Pedal

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£359.00

This is a New Pro Co RAT Sterling Vermin Boutique Distortion Pedal from Pro Co, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Pro Co RAT Sterling Vermin is the latest hand-soldered variant of one of the most iconic distortion pedals of all time. Using premium components such as the LM741 Op-Amp chip its easy to dial in classic Rat tones. However the presence of selectable clipping diodes unlocks far more tonal versatility; the BAT41 option is much smoother and more balanced in its response to your playing. This allows the Sterling Vermin to deliver everything from articulate touch-sensitive drive through to fuzzed out aggressive distortion. The tonal dynamism this pedal offers separates it from its peers. The premium circuitry is housed in a stainless steel enclosure ensuring long-lasting durability. The CTS pots and oversized knobs were designed specifically to make dialling in tones feel responsive with a satisfying amount of tension. This means the pedal feels as luxurious as it sounds whilst the laser-annealed graphics means it stands up cosmetically as well. Its obvious every effort has been made to make sure this pedal feels and sounds like the premium version of the classic RAT you expect!

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Distortion clips the waveform more firmly than overdrive, generating dense upper harmonics, longer sustain and a more compressed response. Circuit topology and filtering decide whether the sound is tight and focused, broad and aggressive, smooth or deliberately abrasive. Gain sets the amount of clipping, while pre- and post-distortion tone controls strongly influence low-end definition, midrange presence and high-frequency texture.

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Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

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