LM308 RAT versus Deucetone RAT Vintage mode

Gibson SG Standard
Deucetone RAT (Vintage RAT mode)
LM308 big box Vintage RAT
Randall RG100SC

Just to show the same settings on one pedal.. Was in a hurry (about to sell the Deucetone) while doing this review..
Distortion was 1-2 o'clock, Filter none, Volume to unity..

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Pro
• Co
• RAT
• LM308
• Deucetone
• Blues
• Rock

[bitzmil]

are both pedals US made?

[ChickenRapist]

@bitzmil

Should be. The vintage is an old reissue. Not so sure about the Deucetone since it used the 'updated' opamp.

Anyways the origin doesn't matter!

[danceofthedruids]

Hi ... nice demo ... so as far as the Deucetone goes ... is it closer to the new Rat 2 or the vintage? In other words can the Deucetone create the Vintage tones or is as harsh as the Rat 2? (I suspect its closer to the Rat 2).

[ChickenRapist]

@danceofthedruids

You're right, it is closer to the Chinese RAT 2, simply because of the OD07DP op amp rather than the famed LM308.

[dirtypaper]

ChickenRapist which one do you recommend? i used to have a rat2 but it got broken, i'm planning to buy a new one, mmmm but witch one? great demo by the way!!!

[ChickenRapist]

@dirtypaper

I'd say the original vintage with the LM308 is more smooth for OD tones, to heavier distorted ones.

The RAT2 has a more harsher high end, making it more usable for distortion tones.. The Deucetone is more versatile with 2 channels..

I suppose it's your choice, but give the BYOC Mighty Mouse a look too!

[bitzmil]

Thanks.

[danceofthedruids]

@ChickenRapist Cool ... thanks for the info and the great demo. I wound up getting an original 80's small box rat with the LM308. Will be interested to see what the latest reissues from ProCo will be like ... apparently they may be shooting for a more exact sound to the early guys. Thanks again!

[defaultuserDDD]

was that your toe?

[NonGuitarthai]

awesome clip....good stuff