You Dirty Rat
The Pro Co You Dirty Rat is the quintessential distortion pedal for any self-respecting garage rocker, punk upstart, or classic rock aficionado. At the heart of its signature snarl lies a pair of coveted germanium clipping diodes, which imbue the sound with a warm, organic character that's simply unattainable from modern silicon-based circuits. Where the original RAT pedal was a study in raw, unbridled aggression, the You Dirty Rat strikes a more nuanced balance, blending that iconic RAT distortion with the smoother, more dynamic characteristics of a classic fuzz. The result is a tone that cuts through the mix with authority, yet retains a touch of vintage-tinged sizzle and sustain that'll have your guitar howling like a rabid dog. The pedal's legendary Filter control is the secret weapon here, allowing you to sculpt your sound from a blistering, high-gain assault to a more restrained, mid-focused growl. Crank it up to tame those shrill upper harmonics, or roll it back to let your axe's natural brightness shine through the mix. And with a healthy 3dB boost in compression over the original, the You Dirty Rat serves up an extra helping of that coveted "tube amp" feel, making it the perfect companion for those who crave a touch of vintage-inspired sustain. Whether you're channeling the garage-fueled riffs of the Stooges, the punk fury of the Ramones, or the hard-hitting crunch of early AC/DC, the Pro Co You Dirty Rat is a true icon of dirty, unapologetic rock and roll tone.
