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product_id: 381436521
title: "JHS Pedals Packrat Distortion"
brand: "jhs pedals"
price: "SAR 1332"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 100mA power consumption at 9V DC 261 components routed via 40 switches 9 legendary analog modes JHS Pedals Packrat Distortion

**Brand:** jhs pedals
**Price:** SAR 1332
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unlock 9 legendary distortions in one sleek pedal—your tone’s new secret weapon.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** JHS Pedals Packrat Distortion by jhs pedals
- **How much does it cost?** SAR 1332 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- jhs pedals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jhs pedals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Tone Control:** Simple yet powerful Volume, Distortion, and Filter knobs let you dial in your signature grit.
- • **Investment-Worthy Build:** Premium craftsmanship with a 4-year warranty—own the sound of $4,000 worth of rare pedals for a fraction.
- • **Legendary Pedal Heritage:** Inspired by 40+ years of the Proco RAT legacy, used by Nirvana, Metallica, Radiohead & more.
- • **Iconic Analog Versatility:** Nine fully analog distortion modes replicate vintage tones with component-level accuracy.
- • **Precision Digital Routing:** Unique digital runway system directs 261 components through 40 switches for authentic sound sculpting.

## Overview

The JHS Packrat Distortion pedal is a meticulously engineered tribute to the iconic Proco RAT, offering nine authentic analog distortion modes routed through a sophisticated digital switching system. With 261 components and 40 switches, it perfectly replicates vintage tones from over four decades of pedal evolution. Designed for professional guitarists seeking versatile, high-quality distortion, it features intuitive controls and robust build quality backed by a 4-year warranty.

## Description

In 1978, the most versatile and influential distortion pedal of all time was invented in Kalamazoo, MI: the Proco RAT. Scott Burnham and Steve Kiraly first had the idea after playing, repairing and modifying all the available distortion pedals on the market. They wanted something that didn’t exist in the mainstream product lines like MXR, DOD and BOSS. They wanted a pedal that could go from overdrive to distortion and then all the way to fuzz. By 1979 Scott had perfected the circuit in his RAT-infested basement workshop, and the rest is history. The PackRat is the ultimate tribute to the 40+ years of rodent evolution and its impact on the guitar’s sound. Artists from every genre have used the iconic tones in this unassuming black box to create their sounds, including Nirvana, John Scofield, Pink Floyd, Metallica, REM, the Eagles, Jeff Beck and Radiohead. Building on our Multi-Mode pedal series that includes the Muffuletta and Bonsai, the PackRat uses the same unique digital runway system to direct the paths of 261 components through 40 individual switches. This means that when you choose one of the nine legendary or rare modes, you are playing fully analog circuits that perfectly replicate that mode, even down to the aging components (also known as component drift). If you purchased these nine hard-to-find pedals on the used market right now, you would pay around 4,000 dollars. When you put it that way, 249 dollars sounds pretty reasonable. Let’s take a look at the controls. The operation of the PackRat is about as simple as it gets. The “Volume” control adjusts the overall volume of the pedal. The “Distortion” control lets you raise and lower the amount of gain or distortion that the circuit produces, and the “Filter” control allows you to brighten and darken the sound of the overall effect. This is effectively a simple, low-pass filter. Lastly, we have “Mode” control. This is a stepped pot that clicks into place as you scroll through the nine legendary versions of this circuit. As you change the mode, the analog circuitry is rewired, resulting in brand new values of resistors, capacitors, diodes and op amps.

Review: Extremely Versatile - This pedal adds extreme versatility to guitar tone, even on just one setting, but all settings are good. I cannot tell the difference between the actual Rat pedals and this one, as I am not intimately familiar with those. Rat Pack churns out dirt, filth, and fuzz exceedingly well.
Review: Amazing pedal - This is a great pedal. It’s my second one from JHS and I’ve been very impressed with the quality of their build and the sound. I’ve always loved the “rat“ sound, but never realized that actually meant so many different things. Out of the nine settings, I love five of them but the other four are very usable. It’s a little pricey, but in the long run I think it will be worth every penny and then some.

## Features

- The PackRat is the ultimate tribute to the 40+ years of rodent evolution and its impact on the guitar’s sound
- Artists from every genre have used the iconic tones in this unassuming black box to create their sounds
- Building on our Multi-Mode pedal series that includes the Muffuletta and Bonsai, the PackRat uses the same unique digital runway system to direct the paths of 261 components through 40 individual switches
- When you choose one of the nine legendary or rare modes, you are playing fully analog circuits that perfectly replicate that mode, even down to the aging components (also known as component drift)
- Power: Uses 9V DC Negative Center. Do not use more than 9V DC. Your warranty will be voided. 100mA max consumption

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09KS4BXTD |
| Amperage | 100 Milliamps |
| Audio Output Effects | Volume |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,018 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #73 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects |
| Brand Name | JHS Pedals |
| Color | Black |
| Controls Type | Knob |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (108) |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Item Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6"L x 6"W x 6"H |
| Item Type Name | Packrat Distortion |
| Item Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | JHS Pedals |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PACKRAT |
| Model Number | PACK RAT |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Style | Pedals |
| UPC | 650415212408 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 4 year warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** JHS Pedals
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 0.8 Pounds
- **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 6"W x 6"H
- **Style:** Pedals

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Versatile
*by T***1 on July 2, 2025*

This pedal adds extreme versatility to guitar tone, even on just one setting, but all settings are good. I cannot tell the difference between the actual Rat pedals and this one, as I am not intimately familiar with those. Rat Pack churns out dirt, filth, and fuzz exceedingly well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing pedal
*by L***N on December 9, 2021*

This is a great pedal. It’s my second one from JHS and I’ve been very impressed with the quality of their build and the sound. I’ve always loved the “rat“ sound, but never realized that actually meant so many different things. Out of the nine settings, I love five of them but the other four are very usable. It’s a little pricey, but in the long run I think it will be worth every penny and then some.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rats, Rats, Rats!
*by J***Y on February 20, 2022*

Why put one classic ProCo Rat pedal on your board when you can put a whole pack of Rats, 9 of the best versions to be exact? JHS Pack Rat includes the original, the Turbo, and seven other reissued and faithful clones of this classic distortion circuit all in one! JHS has created another versatile 9-way pedal that gives you a ton of options when it comes to shaping the distortion sound your ear is listening for. Of course it’s your industry standard quality build JHS is known for and it sounds horribly distorted, as in awesome! If you are thinking about adding a vintage Rat or Turbo, look no further, this is the Rat to own.

## Frequently Bought Together

- JHS Pedals Packrat Distortion
- JHS Pedals Bonsai 9-Way Screamer Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal, Green
- JHS Pedals JHS Muffuletta Fuzz, Army Green, (MFG)

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*Last updated: 2026-04-22*