Pre-Owned Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal

The Wampler Ratsbane: Compact Rodent-Inspired Distortion with Boutique Clarity

Classic Distortion Tones in a Pedalboard-Friendly Format

The Wampler Ratsbane serves up the unmistakable snarl of vintage distortion in a streamlined enclosure built for modern pedalboards. This pre-owned unit is in excellent working condition and exhibits only very gentle external wear, with velcro applied to the bottom as shown in photos. Internally, it performs flawlessly, offering the signature growl, grit, and compression that defined a generation of rock tones.

Boutique Adaptation of a Legendary Circuit

Brian Wampler reengineered the classic distortion platform to deliver enhanced clarity, lower noise, and greater touch response. The Ratsbane captures that mid-forward bite with a carefully tuned voice that excels for riff-heavy rhythm work and lead lines alike. Toggleable clipping and filter voicing add flexibility, making this a serious upgrade for those chasing the original without sacrificing fidelity.

Versatile Gain Staging with Modern Control

The gain range runs from edge-of-breakup crunch to saturated distortion, and the three control knobs—Distortion, Filter, and Volume—respond with precision. The Filter knob, a key part of this circuit’s DNA, allows everything from smooth high-end roll-off to aggressive bite, while the selectable clipping mode enhances harmonic content and feel.

Built to Gig, Record, and Travel

Compact enough to slide into any rig but packed with high-quality components, this Ratsbane includes its original box, branded carrying case, product literature, Wampler stickers, and rubber feet. The pedal does not include a power supply and runs on standard 9V DC center-negative power.

Premium Tone in a Portable Package

Whether you’re stacking with other drives or using it as a standalone dirt box, the Ratsbane delivers a boutique take on a gritty classic that’s ready to punch through any mix. Its transparency, compact size, and broad EQ curve make it a distortion pedal that adapts to your playing rather than overpowering it.

Specifications

• Condition: Pre-Owned, excellent with very light external wear and velcro on bottom

• Power: 9V DC center-negative (power supply not included)

• Controls: Volume, Filter, Distortion

• Switches: Voice toggle for classic/open clipping

• Included: Box, carrying case, product literature, stickers, rubber feet