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We are an Authorized Wampler Dealer. Thank you for checking out our sale for a BRAND NEW in box with manufacturer's warranty Wampler Ratsbane Distortion.

Based on an infamous circuit from a classic 1980’s high gaindistortion pedal, the Ratsbane is Brian’s answer to the countless requests hehas received to build his interpretation of this much-loved design.

If you are looking for a single pedal solution with multipledegrees of gain from light overdrive to full out saturated fuzz tones, thenyou’ll surely love the Ratsbane. The Ratsbane is based on a true benchmarksound amongst guitarists that has been heard on thousands of famous recordings.

The full, dynamic range, and sheer sonic force of thiscircuit is what makes it a true king amongst distortion pedals. Turn the distortion control all the way downfor a deep but powerful gain booster. Crank it up and you will find richharmonic overtones and a throaty, fuzz-like distortion. The “secret sauce” for this circuit hasalways been the filter control. Turn itcounter-clockwise to cut straight through the mix with precision andhigh-frequency attack that lets your tone soar with absolute clarity. Turn it clockwise to filter the top end, fora warm, buttery, yet clear tone. This natural full-range distortion, mixed withits unique filter control, delivers a classic cranked tube-amp sound thatcrosses genres and generations of music.

In typical Wampler fashion, Brian improved the circuit’sflexibility by adding two new switches. The Gain switch offers three distinct choices. In the middle gives you the “stock” gain forthis pedal. Flick it either right or leftfor 2 additional turbocharged gain stages you can play with. The left positionoffers a firm, yet smooth boost in gain, whereas the right delivers an insanelevel of creamy distortion. The Voiceswitch subtly alters the compression and clipping of this pedal. It tightens the distortion to be moremanageable with greater levels of gain, while rolling back some of the fuzzqualities, to deliver a modern, high gain distortion.

Three Gain Options

Brian has incorporated some unique modifications into thiscircuit, easily accessed by the toggle switches. With the gain switch set inthe center you get the classic circuit, flick it either right or left to getinsane amounts of gain on tap.

Classic and Modern Tones

Not content with just modifying the gain stages, Brian alsoadded a voice switch which totally changes this circuit into a modern, highergain style distortion. This pedal can cover boosted overdrive tones, full onfuzz, and modern searing distortion tones in one small package.

Swap the engine

This circuit is based on a modern, and in our opinion moreharmonically complex, operational amplifier IC, but we know there are somepurists out there that will want to try it with an LM308 IC, so we put our“engine” in a socket to allow those adventurous DIY “modders” amongst you tohave some fun. We don’t recommend it though and it shouldn’t be attempted bynovices.

BUILT FOR FOREVER

Brian Wampler’s attention to detail and commitment tobringing you the best-sounding & most usable Effects Boxes on the market isnothing new. Those qualities are on full display within the Ratsbane. We’re alltone-freaks, and we’re always trying new things, but we hope this pedal findsit’s forever home on your pedalboard, so we built it to last that long.

Technical Details

• Built in the U.S.A.
  
• High grade components picked for their superior sound andresponse
  
• True bypass
  
• 9v – 18v power jack (no battery connector inside)
  
• Power draw: between 2.5mA (9v) and 3.2mA (18v)
  
• Five controls – Volume, Distortion, Filter rotary, plus 3way Gain switch and 2 way Voice switch
  
• Includes Wampler’s limited 5-year warranty
  
• 1.5″x 3.5″ x 1.5″(38.1mm x 88.9mm x 38.1mm) –height excludes knobs and switches