Rattler : Best RAT pedal

I was looking for a RAT style pedal with the following characteristics:

- As similar as possible to the original circuit

- Made in EU, Japan or US.

- More towards the vintage RAT sound but if it was modern it had to be unique

Saw a really good Reverb video on RAT style comparisons and my favorite was the Big Ear Woodcutter, that sounded the best and was the kind of sound I was looking for, followed by the Rattler which was a bit more modern. The main difference being the asymmetrical clipping vs the symmetrical of the original.

Unfortunately, the Woodcutter is sold out since month and there was nothing to be found in the used market, so I went for the Rattler.

Overall the pedal sounds great, loads of gain available, good compression and overall that classic RAT sound with a modern twist.

No regrets on getting this one over the Woodcutter, I still suits my needs and sounds so good with excellent workmanship that it's hard to be disappointed.