Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus vs JAM Pedals Rattler V2
The Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus and the JAM Pedals Rattler V2 are both pedals sharing compressed, clean boost. The Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus leans warm and mid-forward. The JAM Pedals Rattler V2 leans full and sustaining.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.50% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Metal
- Hard Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- compressed
- clean boost
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop · pedal
JAM Pedals Rattler V2
Jam Pedals · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The MXR Distortion Plus is the original MXR distortion pedal, introduced in 1973 and one of the most influential hard-clipping distortion designs in the history of the electric guitar. The circuit uses a single op-amp with hard germanium diode clipping to produce a compressed, warm distortion character with a distinctive midrange voice. The Distortion Plus is strongly associated with Randy Rhoads, who used it with Ozzy Osbourne, and with Slash on early Guns N Roses recordings. It delivers moderate-to-high gain distortion with warm, natural compression and a mid-voiced character that cuts well in classic rock contexts. The design has been extensively copied and remains in production as the M104.
The JAM Pedals Rattler V2 is a handmade boutique distortion pedal built in Athens, Greece, based on the ProCo RAT circuit architecture. It produces a dense, aggressive distortion with a characteristic low-pass filter that tames high-frequency harshness while maintaining harmonic complexity. The Rattler V2 delivers smooth, compressed distortion suitable for rock, hard rock, and classic metal styles, and its filter control allows players to shape the brightness from brash and cutting to warm and thick. As with all JAM Pedals products, each unit is assembled by hand with selected components to maintain circuit integrity. The Rattler V2 pairs well with both single-coil and humbucker guitars and responds positively to amplifier gain staging, working well as a standalone distortion or as a boost into a driven amplifier.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- warm
- mid-forward
- saturated
- full
- sustaining