The JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion is a Jam Pedals distortion pedal, currently around $241.82. Close alternatives include the Wampler Ratsbane Mini Distortion and the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2. It pairs well with the Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head and the Park P50 Classic.
JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion
Jam Pedals · pedal
The JAM Pedals Rattler is a premium RAT-style distortion pedal from the Greek boutique builder JAM Pedals, built around a refined LM308 op-amp topology that captures the aggressive, open, mid-present character of the vintage ProCo RAT distortion circuit. JAM Pedals applies premium component selection and hand-building to produce a RAT circuit with improved consistency, tighter component tolerances, and enhanced tonal character. The Rattler suits rock, punk, alternative, and metal contexts where the aggressive, cutting distortion voice of the RAT is desired with boutique refinement.
What stands out
“The LM308-based circuit produces the characteristic mid-present, open-sounding distortion that distinguishes the RAT from typical hard-clipping alternatives”
— from the community notes
“The Rattler suits rock, punk, alternative, and metal contexts where the aggressive, cutting distortion voice of the RAT is desired with boutique refinement”
— from the listing
“mid-present character of the vintage proco rat distortion circuit”
— from the listing
“JAM Pedals applies premium component selection and hand-building to produce a RAT circuit with improved consistency, tighter component tolerances, and enhanced tonal character”
— from the listing
“Works well stacked with other gain pedals placed before it for additional saturation”
— from the reviews
- distortion
- open
- mid
- aggressive
- enhanced tonal character
- rat character
- boutique
- saturation
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion is commonly used in
- Rock
- Metal
- Punk
- Alternative Rock
- Hard Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Pop Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion
Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Run Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Comes later in the signal chain
Park P50 Classic
Park
23% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Park P50 Classic brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
VHT D-50
Vht
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
VHT D-50 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Friedman PT-20 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Orange Little Bass Thing brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Friedman Pink Taco V2 Combo
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Pink Taco V2 Combo leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion
HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro
Homebrew
27% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro's compressed voice suits JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion's own dynamic character
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
MXR Micro Amp leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Zvex Fuzz Probe
Zvex
19% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into Zvex Fuzz Probe for more fuzzy on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator after JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion in the signal chain, clear of JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Keeley Halo
Keeley
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Keeley Halo after JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion in the signal chain, clear of JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion in the signal chain, clear of JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock
Pigtronix
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
MXR Badass Variac
MXR
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
MXR Badass Variac leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Keeley Super Rodent
Keeley
65% similarityShared character: distortion, aggressive playing
RHC Audio Ydrat
Rhc Audio
58% similarityShared character: distortion
Warm Audio ODD Box V1
Warm Audio
58% similarityShared character: high gain settings, pick attack, distortion
JHS Ross Distortion
JHS Pedals
57% similarityShared character: high gain settings, alternative, distortion
REVV G4 Distortion
Revv
56% similarityShared character: pick attack, distortion, aggressive playing
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
56% similarityShared character: high gain settings, middle, distortion
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Wampler Ratsbane Mini Distortion
Wampler
54% similarityShared character: middle, distortion
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
53% similarityShared character: distortion
Fulltone OCD V2
Fulltone
53% similarityShared character: high gain settings, pick attack, distortion
Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive
Fulltone
53% similarityShared character: pick attack, distortion
Suhr Riot
Suhr
52% similarityShared character: high gain settings, pick attack, distortion
Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive
Rarebird Effects
52% similarityShared character: aggressive playing
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Wampler Ratsbane Mini Distortion, the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2, the Fulltone OCD V2. Budget picks: Keeley Super Rodent, RHC Audio Ydrat, Warm Audio ODD Box V1. Boutique upgrades: ProCo Sterling Vermin, DryBell The Engine.
What pairs well with the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head, Park P50 Classic, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head — Run Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth.
How much does the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion cost?+
Around $241.82 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).