Rodent Control

Post by **Doog** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:47 am

So, my RAT started off as a normal RAT2. Then I did the Rutetz mod (which takes out one of the resistor-cap pairs for less gain and a fuller tone). Then I put a bedside lamp style push button inline with a new 47k resistor inside the pedal to switch from stock to Ruetz mode.

Phase 4 is this:

I'm basically planning to replace the resistor with a pot of same/similar value, replace the pushbutton with a footswitch and rehouse the whole thing.

Am I missing anything silly here? Will I find a suitable housing? Will I stab it with pliers and throw it out my window? TUNE IN FOR THE NEXT EXCITING EPISODE!

Post by **Hurb** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:11 am

awesome dude! paint it all pretty!

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:24 am

that sounds pretty kick ass!

More Cowbell · Post by **More Cowbell** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:14 am

You need to DEW THIS!

NOW.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:26 am

done yet?

Post by **Doog** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:52 pm

Enclosure and pots ordered, yo.

Ended up having to settle for 1K linear and 4k7 logarithmic to replace the 47ohm stock resistor, but I figured 47ohm is gonna be at some point on both pots (possible easier to dial in on the log. pot), plus it'll give me even more resistance to push the RAT into nastier and gainier territories.

Just found a spare Jagstang/Stang knob which will be going on the boost pot, I can't be bothered forking out a fiver for a whole set of 4 dials

..unless I can lay my hands on a 4th RAT knob..

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:11 pm

Looking forward to the possibilities, Doog. It looks like we're moments away from experiencing a pumped mouse.

Post by **Doog** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:23 pm

Thinkin' about a goofy name for it, but I might just leave it nameless to keep it classy and mysterious.

It's gonna one these:

..much like the Blender clone I sold to Hurb. I wasn't gonna paint it, but I like the white/black/red stylings in my artist's impression, I might have to "get my brush on"..

Post by **Mike** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:42 pm

Looks wicked mate! You're labelling it boost? I would have labelled it Gain Balance/Bass Boost - see much catchier! Keep up the pics.

Post by **Doog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:55 pm

Hey dude, how was teh slopes?

"Boost" works fine for me, matey- no space to write a novel on it!

Post by **Mike** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:00 pm

they woz good! the missus said you had as much snow as us!

I was only joshing, I think it looks ace.

Post by **Doog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:12 pm

It was supposed to snow everywhere a few days ago, but we just shitty rain down here

luke · Post by **luke** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:50 pm

Paint it with nail varnish.

Tweez · Post by **Tweez** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:53 pm

Doog wrote:It was supposed to snow everywhere a few days ago, but we just shitty rain down here

Yeah we got a sleet blizzard then nothing but frost.

House it in cheese for the extra Rat factor, Parmesan would be suitable.

Post by **Doog** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:05 pm

Hahaha, a big Tom & Jerry-style triangular slice of Swiss cheese, that'd be rad.