RAT-in-a-CAN Distortion Effect Kit
A distortion unit based on the legendary Pro Co RAT pedal from 1978.
We decided to make a RAT clone to rival the original “Pro Co RAT” and the best way to do this is to use the original Op Amp that gives the RAT its unique sound, the LM308. As the original LM308N is basicaly unavailable (not counting all the fakes on the market), we decided to use the MLM208G, Motorola's industrial version of the LM308N (industrial version = operates at a wider temperature range). We have some of these original MLM208G ICs from the 70’s in our stocks so we figured we could make a great clone using them, and we were right. There is a slight difference in the fact that the original Pro Co RAT used the LM308N (an 8 Pin Plastic package) and we have the MLM208G (an 8 Pin Metal can). The 2 chips are identical in how they work and sound but our one is in a metal can, we decided to celebrate this difference in our design and so the “RAT in a Can” was born.
Unlike other modern clones that use “similar” Op Amps that can often sound a bit muddy and bass heavy, the RAT in a Can will give you gut-wrenching harsh fuzz and an astronomically high gain, this pedal is sure to make your guitar scream like a pack of angry rats.
We hope you have as much fun building and using your RAT in a Can as we did designing and naming it.
Included in the kit
22nF Box Poly Capacitor x 1
1nF Box Poly Capacitor x 1
100µF 16VElectrolytic Capacitor x 1
100nF Box Poly Capacitor x 1
33pF Ceramic Capacitor x 1
2.2µF 63V Electrolytic Capacitor x 1
4.7µF 63V Electrolytic Capacitor x 2
100pF Ceramic Capacitor x 1
3.3nF Box Poly Capacitor x 1
1µF Box Poly Capacitor x 1
1N4007 Diode x 1
1N914 Diode x 2
1MΩ Resistor x 3
1kΩ Resistor x 2
47Ω Resistor x 2
100kΩ Resistor x 2
560Ω Resistor x 1
1.5kΩ Resistor x 1
10kΩ Resistor x 1
100k LOG Potentiometers x 3
BF245 JFET x 1
MLM208G op-amp x 1
9V PP3 Clip x 1
1/4" (6.3mm) Jack Sockets x 2
3 Pole Double Throw Footswitch x 1
Rat in a Can PCB x 1
Foot Switch Daughter Board x 1
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