{"product_id":"857899","title":"Pro-co VINTAGE RAT Black Face '88","description":"The RAT, which debuted in the late 1970s and continues to be a popular and well-loved model, is a classic. This particular unit is the so-called \"Black Face\" RAT, from the period after the small case change and the completion of all specification changes. It goes without saying that it is a representative model that is just as popular among vintage RAT fans as the \"Large Case\" and \"White Face\" models. This particular unit is a later Black Face model, shipped around 1988. There is some paint peeling and signs of use on the casing, but it is in relatively good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The op-amp IC is a Motorola LM308N, and the buffer circuit uses a 2N5458 FET. The sound is a dense distortion with a wide frequency range. The way the FILTER (tone) works is also unique to the RAT. At low gain, it has a gritty, crunchy sound, and as the gain gradually increases with the addition of low-mids, it reaches a thick, thick distortion sound with a strong sense of volume at full up, demonstrating a wide range of tonal possibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Heartman Vintage Guitars is a specialty store for vintage guitars and basses operated by Ikebe Musical Instruments.","brand":"Pro-co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43202444132465,"sku":"857899","price":629.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/VINTAGE_RAT_Black_Face__88_01.jpg?v=1778236947","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/857899","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}