If you're looking for a single pedal solution with multiple gain levels from a light overdrive to fully saturated fuzz tones, then you'll love the Ratsbane. The Ratsbane is based on a true reference tone among guitarists that has been heard on thousands of famous recordings.

The full range, dynamics and sheer sonic power of this circuit is what makes it a true king among distortion pedals. Turn the distortion control all the way down for a deep but powerful gain boost. Turn it up and you'll find rich harmonic overtones and throaty fuzz-like distortion. The "secret sauce" for this circuit has always been the filter control. Turn it counterclockwise to cut straight through the mix with precision and high frequency attack that allows your tone to soar with absolute clarity. Turn it clockwise to filter the top end, for a warm, buttery, but clear tone. This natural full-range distortion, combined with his unique filter control, delivers a classic crank tube amp tone that spans genres and generations of music.

In typical Wampler fashion, Brian has improved the flexibility of the circuit by adding two new switches. The Gain switch offers three distinct choices. In the middle it gives you the “stock” gain for this pedal. Slide it to the left or right for 2 additional turbo gain stages to play with. The left position offers a firm but smooth increase in gain, while the right position offers an insane level of creamy distortion. The Voice switch slightly alters the compression and clipping of this pedal. It tightens the distortion to be more manageable at higher gain levels, while reducing some of the fuzz qualities, to deliver modern high-gain distortion.