The Keeley Super Rodent is a Keeley distortion pedal, currently around $139.99. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder and the Aria Lil' RAT Distortion. It pairs well with the Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Keeley Super Rodent
Keeley · pedal
The Keeley Super Rodent is a high-performance modification of the ProCo RAT distortion pedal by Robert Keeley, enhancing the original RAT circuit with premium components, additional clipping options, and refined controls that extend the RAT's tonal range while preserving its essential aggressive distortion character. The Super Rodent is part of Keeley's long tradition of boutique pedal modifications that established the brand's reputation before their transition to original designs.
- clipping
- production
- rat character
- natural
- boutique
- consistent
- original rat circuit
- additional clipping options
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Keeley Super Rodent
Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet
Friedman
27% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet gives it mid-forward to fill it with
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
27% matchOrange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Keeley Super Rodent delivers it
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman Jose LTD brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the Keeley Super Rodent
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
22% matchInto a transparent tone, Walrus Audio Eons brings the low gain it's missing
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
22% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
17% matchElectro-Harmonix Bad's low gain voice goes after Keeley Super Rodent in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Keeley Super Rodent's own transparent character
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
12% matchXotic SP Compressor's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
9% matchRun Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal after Keeley Super Rodent in the signal chain, clear of Keeley Super Rodent's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
9% matchRun Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Keeley Super Rodent in the signal chain, clear of Keeley Super Rodent's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchInto Keeley Super Rodent, Tone City Dry Martini is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made
Electro-Harmonix
64% similarityShared character: circuit
Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive
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64% similarityShared character: circuit, boutique_stuff
MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.
MXR
62% similarityShared character: natural, boutique_stuff
Catalinbread Carbide
Catalinbread
62% similarityShared character: circuit, boutique_stuff
Mooer Black Secret Vintage Turbo Distortion
Mooer
90% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR M69P Prime Distortion
MXR
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3
Cusack Music
63% similarityShared character: circuit, natural, boutique_stuff
JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion
Jam Pedals
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Zvex Machine
Zvex
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Black Arts Toneworks Sarcophagus
Black Arts Toneworks
87% similaritysimilar tone character
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EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder
EarthQuaker Devices
62% similarityShared character: wide_tonal_range, natural, boutique_stuff
Aria Lil' RAT Distortion
Aria
62% similaritySimilar voicing: transparent
MXR Timmy Overdrive
MXR
62% similaritySimilar voicing: transparent
JAM Pedals Rattler V2
Jam Pedals
89% similaritysimilar tone character
RHC Audio Ydrat
Rhc Audio
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Distortion
Walrus Audio
87% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Keeley Super Rodent?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Blumes V1 Low Signal Shredder, the Aria Lil' RAT Distortion, the MXR Timmy Overdrive. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made, Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive, MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.. Boutique upgrades: Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3, JAM Pedals Rattler mk.2 Distortion, Zvex Machine.
What pairs well with the Keeley Super Rodent?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module — The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Small Box 50 Head with 1x12 Cabinet gives it mid-forward to fill it with.
How much does the Keeley Super Rodent cost?+
Around $139.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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