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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!

awesome dude! paint it all pretty!

that sounds pretty kick ass!

You need to DEW THIS!


NOW.

done yet?

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..

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

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"..

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

Hey dude, how was teh slopes?

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

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

I was only joshing, I think it looks ace.

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

Paint it with nail varnish.

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.

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