V2 RAT #005
The V2 RAT is my updated turret layout based on the classic Pro Co Rat. V2 is a fully re-designed version of the layout I came up with in 2019. It all starts with a vintage NOS metal can Fairchild LM308 IC. In this new design, I've included a few modifications to the clipping and filter stage.
CLIPPING MOD:
- Toggle Down is a matched pair of vintage black glass silicon 1N457 diodes. Very similar to the original 1N914 but have their own character and amazing crunch.
- Toggle up is two Soviet D2D germanium diodes that have a softer characteristic than silicon. Together, these two different clipping options offer loads of tonal options.
FILTER MOD:
- Toggle Down is stock filtering for classic Rat frequency response.
- Toggle Center is the Ruetz Mod (AKA Bass Mod) This flattens out the entire audio band and reduces some of the overall gain, perfect for bass guitar.
- Toggle up moves the corner frequency roll off down to around 339 Hz. This increases mid frequencies without making the distortion congested and tubby.
All components are premium quality and have been individually tested before going into the V2 RAT.
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FEATURS INCLUDE:
- Fairchild Metal Can LM308 IC
- Fairchild 2N5458 transistor
- Premium NOS capacitors
- 1% metal film resistors
- Custom turret board
- Switchcraft jacks
- Lumberg DC jack
- Taiway toggle switches
- GØRVA Design foot switch
- Black "Orange Style" knobs
- Powder coated enclosure in textured matt black