JAM Pedals Rattler MK2 Overdrive-Distortion Pedal

£229.00

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Description

The JustPedals team think the JAM Pedals Rattler MK2 Overdrive-Distortion Pedal is a tasty New Overdrive Pedals option for your smorgasbord (pedalboard). Just Read More for images videos and latest prices from the JAM Pedals brand and delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

Fat & creamy distortion just like the original JAM Rattler, with enhanced versatility and tonal options. Incorporating a custom design op-amp that maintains all the beloved characteristics of the original but adds a custom-voiced mid boost and introduces a second clipping option.

Key Features

  • Mid Boost Footswitch – Use the second footswitch to engage a mid-boost just before the Rattler. This adds a new dimension to the tone and enhances it!
  • Choose How you Clip – Switch between Asymmetrical and Symmetrical clipping to shape your tone your way.
  • Internal Trimmer – Have full control over the boost and how it behaves.
  • Internal Dip Switch – This applies a low cut to the boost side of the pedal which reduces low end and tightens up the sound.

JAM Pedals have always prided themselves on faithfully recreating early 80s distortion pedals.

What is the Op-amp?

The LM308 chips are long discontinued and hard to find, so Jam Pedals took on the challenge of developing a custom op-amp that preserves the open, dynamic tube amp feel which made the original JAM Rattler so popular.

Specifications

  • True Bypass
  • Works with 9V DC adaptor (tip-negative)
  • Power consumption: 95 mA
  • Dimensions (jacks, pots etc. included): 7.5 x 12 x 5.6 cm / 2.9 x 4.7 x 2.2 inches 5. Weight: 280g / 0.6 lbs.
  • Input impedance: 500k
  • Output impedance: <5k

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Brand

Jam Pedals

JAM Pedals is a boutique guitar effects pedal company based in Greece, known for its hand-built, vintage-inspired designs.

Founded by George and Vicky Nikas in 2007, the company has earned a reputation for creating pedals that offer warm, analogue tones reminiscent of classic sounds from the ’60s and ’70s. JAM Pedals are distinctive for their artistic, hand-painted enclosures and meticulous craftsmanship.

The company’s product lineup includes a variety of effects such as fuzz, overdrive, delay, and modulation pedals, all of which are designed to provide rich, dynamic soundscapes. JAM Pedals are highly regarded by musicians for their unique combination of creativity, quality, and tonal authenticity.

Category

Distortion Pedals

Distortion pedals create a heavier, more aggressive gain sound than most overdrive pedals, giving guitarists the sustain, bite and saturation needed for rock, punk, metal and hard-hitting lead tones. They can turn a clean amp into a high-gain platform or add an extra layer of intensity to an already driven sound.

Some distortion pedals are tight and modern, while others are raw, fizzy or vintage-inspired. Choosing the right one depends on whether you want chunky rhythm tones, singing sustain, scooped metal sounds or a classic hard-rock voice with plenty of attack.

Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive pedals add warmth, grit and amplifier-like breakup to your guitar tone. They can be used as a light always-on tone enhancer, a bluesy crunch box, a mid-focused solo boost or a way to push a valve amp into richer saturation.

Different overdrive circuits have very different personalities, from transparent low-gain pedals to classic mid-hump designs and heavier modern drives. They are one of the most important pedal types because they respond to picking dynamics, guitar volume and the character of your amplifier.

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Distortion related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.

Overdrive

Overdrive pedals recreate the sound of an amplifier being pushed harder, adding warmth, breakup and sustain while still responding naturally to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes. They are one of the most important and widely used pedal types in modern guitar rigs.

Different overdrive circuits offer very different flavours, from transparent low-gain boost-style pedals through to mid-focused classic rock tones and heavier amp-like saturation.