JHS Pedals PackRat 9-Way Distortion Effects Pedal

JHS Pedals PackRat 9-Way Distortion Effects Pedal
Product no: 9000-0084-4048 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 4-year warranty when you register it with W-Music Distribution within 45 days of purchase. If the product is not registered it has a 3-year warranty.

General

Can't decide which distortion pedal you want? Don't fret but set yourself up with the JHS Pedals PackRat and put nine different flavours of distortion on your pedalboard in one smooth, mind-easing go. Here, the 9-way selector switch flips through seven of the most popular distortion effects from the last 40 years, plus a JHS-made rendition and another from the Caroline Guitar Company. Set all of the pots to point up before you start gathering your impressions of each of the nine modes and it won't be long before you find something that matches your style.

The PackRat: A Most Musical Creature

The PackRat hauls quite a collection of brilliantly bizarre, rat-like sounds, where 'OG' gives you that almost-legendary, classic distortion; where 'White Face' (1984) and 'Turbo' (1989) are superb versions of their '80s counterparts; and where 'Brat' (1997) and 'Dirty' (2004) are the tasteful, pre-and-post millennium markers. In addition, there's 'LA Metal' and 'Landgraff MO'D' for classic '80s-style sound, while any true connoisseurs will be pleased to hear about the inclusion of JHS' own take on distortion and a practical version based on the Caroline Wave Cannon. In terms of control, the JHS PackRat packs effect level, volume, tone and distortion pots.

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Please note: This pedal does not include a power supply.

Specifications

Product features

Adapter included	no
Centre positive/negative	centre negative
Sustainable product	not specified
Mini pedal	no
True bypass	yes
Power supply plug	barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Type of distortion	distortion
Variable voltage	no
Can be powered by battery	no
Voltage	9 V
Equipped with tube	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	390 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	14,0 x 11,5 x 3,0 cm

Product specifications

JHS Pedals 9-way distortion effects pedal
model: PackRat
colour: black
controls: volume, distortion , tone, 9-way pickup switch
switches:
9 different rat-like distortions:
- OG (1979)
- White Face (1984)
- Turbo (1989)
- Brat (1997)
- Dirty (2004)
- LA (1986)
- Landgraff MO'D (2005)
- Caroline Wave Cannon (2010)
- JHS Mode (2021)
true bypass
connectors:
- input: 1x 6.3mm TS jack
- output: 1x 6.3mm TS jack
metal housing
power supply: 9V DC, 100mA (not included)
dimensions: 121 x 66 x 40mm
weight: 350 g
made in the USA

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Dade January 3, 2025

Wrote the following about JHS Pedals PackRat 9-Way Distortion Effects Pedal

Ça a redonné un coup de boost à la guitare montée en HSS et ça me permet de retarder la prochaine guitare et d'affiner les futures specs (kit micros ou nouvelle guitare... ?).
Beaucoup de sons accessibles en HSS donc un peu long à régler (surtout trouver les seuils des différentes disto entre les potards filtre/volume/disto)

Dade December 10, 2024

Wrote the following about JHS Pedals PackRat 9-Way Distortion Effects Pedal

J'hésitais entre un kit micros et une pédale puis j'ai vu un essai de la Rat. Bingo !
Un délai est nécessaire pour trouver le son voulu mais là versatilité et les seuils de disto étant variables en fonction du type et du volume. Top, ma guitare a retrouvé du peps en attendant la prochaine qui pourra être à l'opposé; micros et corps. Cool.