ProCo Vintage RAT 1987

I got this classic vintage ProCo RAT from 1987 on loan from my pal Kit (from Twilight Pulse Audioworks and OKKO FX). It seems to be a special unit with some kind of secret sauce because it sounds nothing like anything I’ve tried before.

There is just a bit more bite and chewiness to the sound and a compressed feel that’s super pleasing when you play it.

If you can find one of these for a good deal, I highly recommend it.

Signal Chain

• Fidelity Guitars Stellarosa Lite II with Lollar Firebird pickups (both pickups)
• RAT
• Strymon Iridium (chime)

Related Posts

Budget Guitar Pedals That Sound Expensive: Best Value Effects Under $150

Aug 25, 2025

Discover budget-friendly guitar pedals that punch above their price point. From the classic BOSS DS-1 to the versatile Walrus Audio ...

Read on

budget beginner guide overdrive distortion fuzz delay reverb compression modulation cheap-guitar-pedals best-value-pedals

budget beginner guide overdrive distortion fuzz delay reverb compression modulation cheap-guitar-pedals best-value-pedals

Read on

Essential Stoner Rock Guitar Pedals: Desert Rock Tones From Kyuss to QOTSA

Jul 31, 2025

Discover the essential guitar pedals that define stoner rock, from classic Big Muff fuzz to QOTSA-approved overdrives. Complete guide with ...

Read on

stoner rock guitar pedals fuzz distortion desert rock

stoner rock guitar pedals fuzz distortion desert rock

Read on

What's the Difference Between Overdrive, Distortion and Fuzz?

Oct 24, 2024

In the world of guitar pedals and sound design, thre is often confusion about the terms overdrive, distortion and fuzz. ...

Read on

overdrive distortion fuzz

overdrive distortion fuzz

Read on

Where to Buy

Impulse buy here Fill that empty spot Treat yo' self

Buy through these links and support Loopy Demos at no extra cost to you.

Get detailed specs on ProCo's website

Similar Pedals

Big Mod - OKKO FX

Distortion - Drunk Beaver

Capharnaüm - RhPf Electronics

Seattle Driver - Drunk Beaver

Soft Crush - Freqscene Effects Co.

Getaway Driver - Orange

Mo(s)ghoul - RhPf Electronics

BFGRMWB - OKKO FX

Hard Drive - JHS Pedals

Tone Fox - Vaderin Pedals

<div data-loopydemos="proco-vintage-rat-1987" data-title="ProCo Vintage RAT 1987 | Loopy Demos" data-width="400" data-height="610"></div>
<script src="https://loopydemos.com/embed.js" async></script>