The JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion is a Jam Pedals distortion pedal, currently around $236.43. Close alternatives include the Suhr Riot and the Catalinbread Katzenkonig. It pairs well with the Friedman Dirty Shirley and the Mesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo.
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.
- boutique
- open
- mid
- distortion
- enhanced tonal character
- rat character
- saturation
- rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion is commonly used in
- Rock
- Metal
- Punk
- Alternative Rock
- Hard Rock
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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
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
27% matchRun mid-forward into Friedman Dirty Shirley for more high gain on top
Mesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
24% matchMesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchPut EVH 000 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Coreblade in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchPut Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion
Greer Royal Velvet
Greer
21% matchRun mid-forward into Greer Royal Velvet for more fuzzy on top
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
21% matchGreer Black Mountain layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio
Crazy Tube Circuits
16% matchCrazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
15% matchKeep 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
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
11% matchBoss DD-3 Digital Delay's transparent voice goes after JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
10% matchRun Cusack Music Delay TME 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)
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchJAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion leans into a high-gain amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman Buxom Boost wants
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchPut Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Cheaper alternatives
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
70% similarity“The mid-present, open distortion quality is faithful to the vintage ProCo RAT topology with improved consistency.”
Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, distortion
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, middle, distortion
Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Behringer
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, middle
Catalinbread CB-Distortion
Catalinbread
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive
Rarebird Effects
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Suhr Riot
Suhr
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, pick_attack, distortion
Catalinbread Katzenkonig
Catalinbread
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, distortion
JAM Pedals Rattler V2
Jam Pedals
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, distortion
Rainger FX Razor Fuzz
Rainger Fx
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, pick_attack, aggressive_playing
JAM Pedals Lucy Dreamer
Jam Pedals
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop MXR Jail Guitar Doors Overdrive JGD2
Dunlop
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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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 Suhr Riot, the Catalinbread Katzenkonig, the JAM Pedals Rattler V2. Budget picks: ProCo RAT 2, Wampler Dracarys, MXR Super Badass Distortion. Boutique upgrades: ProCo Sterling Vermin.
What pairs well with the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Dirty Shirley, Mesa Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo, EVH 000 — Run mid-forward into Friedman Dirty Shirley for more high gain on top.
How much does the JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion cost?+
Around $236.43 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).