4 Tips How You Can Use The ProCo Rat 2 Distortion 

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There’s probably a couple of hundred Rat videos out there, and I’ve watched plenty of them, but I’m being completely honest when I say this is the best, most useful Rat video I’ve seen. Excellent work.

This info should come as "how to use" instructions when you buy a RAT. Thanks a lot, I've had the rat for years but didn't know some of these setups!

This might be the most well done pedal demo I’ve ever seen. You rock brother

Thank you sir. I have watched a LOT of pedal demos in my day. None even comes close to this. Your use of each example in an actual mix is the one thing missing from all other demos. Five stars.

This was a next level demo ! Great job showing the different use cases and the sound in the mix. Keep em coming !

Metallica used this pedal in their album ‘Kill em all’ I read about the pro co rat 2. It’s an amazing pedal Coldplay even used the pedal for their songs as well. But my favourite song with the pro co rat distortion would be Territorial Pissings by nirvana

When I was playing guitar in my younger days, I was using 2x Rats. I was playing mostly heavy doom / stoner stuff. I had a Rat 2, Ram Head Big Muff and Turbo Rat. One Rat was used as a mild distortion AC/DC kind of tone and the other one was used as a boost, kinda like a Tube Screamer or Super Overdrive. Many people don’t think about the Rat that way, but it can be a really sweet fat boost! My lead sound was the Rat boosting the Big Muff and everything in the house was shaking!

It's just so beautiful where you got that beefy drive and hint of fuzz in the highs that adds some sort of saturation. The fuzz is there to add character, but not be overbearing. Your main setting is perfect

Magnificent video, fantastic playing and very, very helpful. I got this pedal today as a present and I love it. Kudos on the good work, thanks a lot!

I still love the HM2 as my main "kick the amp in the face" pedal but the Rat will always be KING.

Great demo! It's super useful that you show how the pedal sounds in a mix, that's something I really miss in most guitar demos. My Rat's on the way, can't wait :)

Great video. Great playing and at long last someone who uses an SG and plays chords and riffs and not just shredding or demoing Fuzz tones on single coils guitars alone. I've been using The RAT pedal now for some time. I use a Gibson SG with the RAT through both a marshall 1987x plexi and an Orange OR50 run together. There is in my opinion no finer tone. I use mine as a stand alone Fuzz and it makes me wonder why I ever even went spending money on boutique pedals when the RAT nails it all for a fraction of the price. Plus the pedal has such pedigree too.

What you are doing at 03:07 with the overdrive sounds is exactly how I use to use my old Rat2 from 1987. It did the best OD sounds, just pushing the signal right up to the point of breakup so that it was clean-ish during regular picking and struming, but if you whacked the strings, it clipped. Glorious. Haven't had a Rat in a long time, might need to get a new one.

Got one on the way. I only buy pedals now, and I am collecting some of the all time classics. Great video to show how to get the most out of it.

You can't go wrong with this pedal. Very versatile tone. I still have that pedal until now.

Bought one of these yesterday didn’t realise it had a different power input to my other pedals 🤦‍♂️ ordered an adapter can’t wait to test it out

Fun easy and straightforward demo you nailed it very entertaining i do own one i guess I’ll give it a revisit and try out all of your settings thanks buddy keep on rocking and making more content like this 🤘🏻

Dude, i am a very happy Proco Rat 2 owner thanks to you. As a strat player, you covered every tips i need in your video. Thank you so much.

Great demo. It's nice to see someone demoing the Rat who understands the pedal and how it works. It's certainly one of the best distortion pedals ever created. While I don't use one now (I sold my last Rat a year ago) I think it's great for classic rock and British metal, especially with Marshall style amps. It feels good to play it, very organic. But you really have to dial in this pedal carefully, it's very hairy. Now, there are pedals with way more gain these days, but they don't have the feel, the soul that the Rat does. I think they work best with humbuckers and testing it with the SG and Marshall Origin was a smart move. It's the opposite of a transparent overdrive, like a Tube Screamer or Boss SD-1.

TYSM! I am new to electric and your video is helping me grasp all these new tone terms and what they actually sound like. Rock on!

Awesome!!! I own this pedal and have always found it intimidating. This video made my life easier

Awesome demo/trip - love the track you recorded for the mix demo, great stuff!

This is the Rat video I’ve been searching for - I’m sold! Thanks for such broad demos of singles and humbuckers.

Currently going thru all iconic overdrive / distortion pedals - a 2000s RAT comes today to me. Looks like I will have fun. Great video! 👍🙂

I can't believe how good it sounds!!! especially in a mix!

The demo that i am looking for..not just busting through random blues scale and shredding..great playing and explanation!

First video where you really show what is to expect from a proco rat ! And thanks for showing how to use it as boost. Best pedal ever made. Great video, thanks

Great video Sasha! This was the 2nd pedal I ever bought way back in 1989 (or was it 1990?, or 1991?) Whatever the case it's an old friend that keeps coming back to my board. This has me reconsidering a pedalboard setup that occurred to me several years ago, have three Rat pedals each set for a different sound and use a pedal switcher to select which sound I want.

thanks for the set up ideas for the RAT. I just built one and wanted hear how close mine sounded and this video not only did that, but also has great pedal settings. I got the filter backward tho, mine is brighter to the right, oh well.. it reacts like a tone knob. great vid

Excellent video. I really loved the way you showed how versatile the RAT pedal is.

I will never see a rat review more complete and well done than yours 🤠😎

Great demonstration of the versatility of the pedal

2 minutes to midnight!! Wasn’t expecting that. Epic!!

I have 2 of them. I haven't used them in quite a while. I had forgotten what they sound like. Now I have to pull one out and play with it. I have a 1976 Marshall Master Model Lead II. An old leatherface with a matching 1960A cabinet. It's a screamer of an amp.

Dude, I love hearing you play! I was going to get a Tube Screamer, but now I’m convinced a RAT is all I need.

Just like many of the comments below...Great job on the demo ....very informative!!! Answered many of my questions about the pedal...thanks again for the help....and you kill it my friend...all of the demos ripped...keep em coming...

I have found that the Rat is really really good at the Def Leppard style distorted arpeggios. Really clear and sounds great for that type of thing.

Outstanding video production, and musicianship! Gave me goosebumps.

These are great tones! I was wondering what amp you were using, because it absolutely fits my taste. Then I realized it was a Marshall Origin 20H and this once more shows that I did everything correctly when I chose my Marshall as my go-to amp.

Hahaha I’ve had one of these for a few months now and you just gave me a few different ways of looking at this thing. Thanks man.

Thank you for playing chords! Very much appreciated 😂. Sounds killer

Great video Sasha!! Got mine since 1990, still with me after 32 years, one of the best pedals money can buy.

Awesome demo..shread on man wonderful tone.i believe this pedal is exactly what I've been needing..thank you 2thumbs up great video..

The best review I've ever seen for proco rat ! good thing is you add the sound into backtrack !

Excellent. Really useful to have good examples of its range.

Sounds so sick...just built one and loving it a lot! 😁 Nice sounds 🍻 👏

Finally a review that does this pedal justice. Definitely more inclined to pick this up now.

I see RAT, I click! Subscribed as well! Great video. I think more videos need to be made on the RAT as it is a super versatile pedal, maybe the most versatile dirt pedal out there and unbeatable for the price. $65 for a pedal that’s been used by some of the best players of all time and still currently is being used by guys like Tom Bukovac because you can’t deny when something sounds good, it sounds good. The price is irrelevant when it comes to the RAT. You really can get a perfect rhythm crunch tone, a fuzz type tone and a soaring lead tone. If all you had was a good amp, one guitar and just the RAT for a rock gig you would be able to play a whole show with it. Great video and topic.

I love the double-cut junior on the wall behind you!! So sick!

i have never had a pedal before and i got it as a gift and im SO DAMN EXCITED. ITS AWESOME.

Absolutely nailed it with this demo, great job. Really good choice of amp too, so nice to hear a RAT with a Marshall & Greenback IRs rather than the usual Fenders.

Excellent demo. Just ordered one.

I love mine too, as a boost it just shines!

Super gutes Demo. Ich habe mir gleich mal ne Ratte bestellt. Klasse Sound, auch toll gespielt. 👏👍

Thanks for sharing this man!! Quite insightful and answered all my questions! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Best demo i have seen for the rat!

Finally an excellent demo of the Rat2. Thanks a lot man great sound and playing great...

Great video and I love your performances. I've got an original RAT and you have given me some new ideas about it. I have generally used it for only one of the possible purposes.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video , the content is just wot helps me learn wot I want to know .. I just bought one so this helps a lot thanks

The cam angles on the Fret when playing is the best i have seen on youtube.

Best RAT demo in RU-vid! Thank you sir!

Outstanding playing/demo . Best I’ve seen. I too highly recommend rat2 and dirty rat!

Great demo. Your video convinced me to get one.

This is the best review vid of this pedal I've seen, really nice, and am buying one for sure

Excellent demonstration! Thank you, Sascha

Thanks for video, i've just decided my new guitar pedal. So, it's so incredibal rock tone... Like low, high, fuzz and boost!!

Awesome and simple! Thank you!

Thanks man..!! I’ve had the RAT for a while.. but didn’t understand how to use it mainly as an OD… now I know.. lol..👍🏼❤️

Demoing this with the lowest drive setting as an Overdrive was something I hadn't thought about. It sounds perfect in overdrive and distortion. The JHS 3 series distortion pedal is based on the Rat but it felt really tight and really bright on the strum, the Tioga Road Cycling Animals Pedal is also a Rat clone, I also had that pedal for a little while. It had a loose gain feel with a delayed sag feel on the strum. Getting the original ProCo Rat is the only way to go. In the videos on the channel called Shnobel, that guy Doctor Guitar demos the new Lil Rat Pedal and this full size pedal. He mentions that the two pedals have a different midrange tones. Again, buying these new full sized Rat 2 pedals are the way to go. Unless of course you can afford a vintage Rat. Preferably with some rust on the case providing some contrast to mix in with the new school pedals on your pedalboard

Enjoyed the demo very much. Thanks!

Great demo! I had a rat, didn’t know how to use it and sold it. Now I’m gonna buy one …. Thanks

great demo sir! now i can decide to buy this pedal .. thanks for the demo..

Like the boost. I had a original and sold it. Got a new RAT ll. Love it.

I'm a low gain/overdrive player and managed happily without a distortion for years. At last I decided to fill the gap with some sort of "standard" distortion, however I couldn't bring myself to get a DS-1 so opted for an Little Bear R.Attack rat clone instead. Whilst I do like its distorted tones, I'm even more impressed at how good an overdrive it makes, especially in TurboRat mode with LED clipping. It could easily stand in for my Blues Driver OD and yet it gets fuzzy enough to boot my Muff clone off my board too. It pairs exceptionally well with my Bad Monkey with its high and low frequency tone shaping. Such a versatile pedal! The Rat should be recommended to anyone starting electric guitar.

got mine today. Thx for your Video 🤘

Great demonstrasjon, and cool songs. Thanx 🤌

The best video I've ever seen. Thanks a lot. And kind regards from Chile.

Wow! That sounds sooo goood!

Without a doubt the best demo of the rat pedal on the internet!!!

Those overdriven tones (i.e., low gain settings) are extremely musical. Thank you!

Great video Man! I got a Rat when they appeared in London in early 80s. We played surf 60s garage punky dance music and the "RAT" got me that Ventures tone through a Hiwatt 100 which was great but too clean. The Rat is like a wah wah or graphic EQ in that it is an essential tool for any situation. Don't have to play heavy rock/metal on it just use as a zingy boost pedal for dull sounding amps. Cool!

Great demo!!!! Thanks

Very good demo. Thank you

Excellent playing and review! Thank you bro.

All the distortion and OD pedals I've accumulated over the decades, the Trusty Rat always winds up back on the board.. It just does so much, it is a very versatile pedal for most applications. I'll Sometimes run my Bjfe Honey Bee in front of it for a little frattyness.

Liked & Subscribed! Awesome video, great playing. I own a Rat...this actually makes me wanna buy a 2nd, and use two together!

Nice review! Thanks!

Great reviews! Very nicely explained.

This was great! Thank you so much.

I bought this pedal based on your demo. Thanks for the vid.

that fuzz jam was tiiiiight super helpful dude

This was great.. I loved that you played the guitar on its own and then put it in a mix context. I wish more people would do that. Also, your playing is great too. Great job!

Fantastic video! The Rat is the only pedal that I never take off my collection!

great playing man!

Great demo

Rat boosting into a hot JCM800 is my favorite tone right now. Great playing, friend.

Awesome job my dude!

I LOVE the rat. I’m sure some of the boutique ones are great, but the regular old rat that you can buy for 80 bucks or whatever is amazing. I wouldn’t mind one with a more standard power plug, though

Nice playing!