ProCo Rat Distortion Solo

ProCo Rat Distortion Solo

The ProCo RAT Solo takes the legendary RAT distortion tone and turns it up with enhanced dynamics, asymmetrical clipping, and versatile tonal control. Designed for players who crave expressive, amp-like distortion with real analog warmth, the RAT Solo delivers everything from gritty overdrive to full-blown saturation. Built like a tank, it’s a gig-ready pedal that captures the raw aggression and harmonic richness that made the RAT series iconic.

With its three-mode “Hot / Melt / Burn” clipping selector, the RAT Solo lets you shape your gain structure for anything from vintage crunch to searing, high-gain tones all while maintaining touch sensitivity and clarity.

Specifications & Features:

• Analog Circuitry: 100% analog signal path for authentic tone and dynamic response.

• Clipping Selector: Three asymmetrical clipping modes via Hot / Melt / Burn switch for different distortion textures.

  • Hot: Warm, dynamic overdrive with rich harmonics.

  • Melt: Balanced distortion with smooth sustain.

  • Burn: Aggressive, high-gain crunch with power-tube-like breakup.

• Controls:

  • Distortion: Adjusts gain and saturation.

  • Filter: Sweeps high frequencies for precise tone shaping.

  • Volume: Sets overall output level.

• Construction:

  • Heavy-duty, military-spec glass-epoxy circuit board.

  • Rugged steel enclosure with sloped face for comfortable foot access.

  • Industrial-grade footswitches, knobs, and jacks.

• Indicators: Bright On/Off LED for stage visibility.

• Graphics: Glow-in-the-dark logo and labels for easy control in dark venues.

• Power Options:

  • 9V battery (no tools required for battery replacement).

  • Optional RPS-1 DC power adapter (not included).

• Bypass Type: True analog bypass for pure tone integrity.

• Origin: Made in the USA.

Why Guitarists Love It:

The ProCo RAT Solo captures the raw spirit of vintage tube distortion in a compact, road-tough pedal. Its selectable clipping modes make it one of the most flexible RAT variants ever made perfect for everything from blues and rock to punk and metal. Whether on stage or in the studio, it delivers harmonically rich, touch-sensitive distortion that responds beautifully to your guitar and picking dynamics.