Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
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Edgecrusher
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
Whats the rest of your rig like? in particular what amp are you thinking of putting these in front of.
Whats the rest of your rig like? in particular what amp are you thinking of putting these in front of.
El Supremo
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
I have an original Guv'nor and a Whiteface Rat. The Guv'nor is somewhat smoother and has less gain. The Rat is rattier and can get into fuzzy territory when dialed in high.
Most of the Guv'nor's magic to me is about boosting an overdriven Marshall (type amp). Transparent and the 3 band EQ is nice.
The Rat sounds great through clean or dirty amps and although it has less knobs, I find it a bit more versatile.
I have an original Guv'nor and a Whiteface Rat. The Guv'nor is somewhat smoother and has less gain. The Rat is rattier and can get into fuzzy territory when dialed in high.
Most of the Guv'nor's magic to me is about boosting an overdriven Marshall (type amp). Transparent and the 3 band EQ is nice.
The Rat sounds great through clean or dirty amps and although it has less knobs, I find it a bit more versatile.
coachc55
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
Cheap Fender SS right now Frontman 25. I would only play it on clean with a pedal of course.
Cheap Fender SS right now Frontman 25. I would only play it on clean with a pedal of course.
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
I've owned both of those pedals and, while I like both, the Rat 2 is the one that I would consider more unique and more interesting. The Guv'2 is good at giving you a pretty wide range of Marshall-flavor distortions, but there are a lot of pedals that will do that. The Rat 2 gives you that extra something -- character, I'd say.
If you have an amp that doesn't give you any distortions that you like, and if you happen to like Marshall-type tones, get the Guv'nor 2. That's a serviceable range of dirt that you can dial in, and it may well help you decide what you want for your next amp. If you want a great pedal with a voice of its own that you'll be able to pair up with different types of amps over many years -- probably getting something different out of it each time -- then get the Rat 2.
I've owned both of those pedals and, while I like both, the Rat 2 is the one that I would consider more unique and more interesting. The Guv'2 is good at giving you a pretty wide range of Marshall-flavor distortions, but there are a lot of pedals that will do that. The Rat 2 gives you that extra something -- character, I'd say.
If you have an amp that doesn't give you any distortions that you like, and if you happen to like Marshall-type tones, get the Guv'nor 2. That's a serviceable range of dirt that you can dial in, and it may well help you decide what you want for your next amp. If you want a great pedal with a voice of its own that you'll be able to pair up with different types of amps over many years -- probably getting something different out of it each time -- then get the Rat 2.
Aceman
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
The link in my sig is the definitive Rat thread.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?272684-Which-Rat-pedal
Rat 2 is a great Rat period. I prefer the Solo….but a used RAt 2 is fantastic.
As for the Guv' I'd go original. That's based on intarweb hearsay from fans of Marshall pedals.
The link in my sig is the definitive Rat thread.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?272684-Which-Rat-pedal
Rat 2 is a great Rat period. I prefer the Solo….but a used RAt 2 is fantastic.
As for the Guv' I'd go original. That's based on intarweb hearsay from fans of Marshall pedals.
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Mr. B
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
If you are playing through a Frontman 25, don't spend money on a Stomp Pedal. Save up and get a Modeling amp like a Fender Mustang with all that built in. Spending 70 dollars on one pedal will not benefit you like having a super versatile amp to start with. If you had a good tube amp, I would say get the pedal and add some more later.
If you are playing through a Frontman 25, don't spend money on a Stomp Pedal. Save up and get a Modeling amp like a Fender Mustang with all that built in. Spending 70 dollars on one pedal will not benefit you like having a super versatile amp to start with. If you had a good tube amp, I would say get the pedal and add some more later.
Gearjoneser
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Re: Pro Co Rat 2 or Marshall Guvnor 2
That's exactly what I was thinking. For $100, you can find a bunch of Vox Valvetronix and Fender Mustang combos on Craigslist. Put it next to your Fender Frontman 25, and run them in stereo with any type of stereo pedal like a delay or chorus. Or, just sell the Frontman to buffer the cost of buying a 'do it all' modeling amp.
I have plenty of experience with Rat Pedals and the Gov'nor II, but they're best running into loud tube amps at stage volume. At low practice volumes with a SS combo, you're better off just buying a modeling practice amp.
That's exactly what I was thinking. For $100, you can find a bunch of Vox Valvetronix and Fender Mustang combos on Craigslist. Put it next to your Fender Frontman 25, and run them in stereo with any type of stereo pedal like a delay or chorus. Or, just sell the Frontman to buffer the cost of buying a 'do it all' modeling amp.
I have plenty of experience with Rat Pedals and the Gov'nor II, but they're best running into loud tube amps at stage volume. At low practice volumes with a SS combo, you're better off just buying a modeling practice amp.