The Year of the Rat (1985)

The Year of the Rat by ProCo is a precise reproduction of the iconic Whiteface Rat pedal first released in 1985. This version is sought after for its inclusion of the LM308 chip, a component known for its impact on sound quality. Musically, the Year of the Rat delivers a versatile range of tones, from light crunch and classic overdrive to distortion and fuzz reminiscent of Big Muffs, while emphasizing midrange presence for better mix visibility. The Filter control operates in a unique manner, reducing high frequencies, and as gain is increased, adjusting this control is essential to maintain clarity and definition in your sound.