JHS Pedals Packrat White
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JHS Pedals
Packrat White
Product Info
Article Number:
599526
Brand:
JHS Pedals
Model:
Packrat White
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Packrat White is a clever piece of kit for RAT lovers—a one-stop shop for that iconic distortion. It nails the character of each RAT version, making it a great option for players wanting a vintage-inspired sound without the clutter of multiple pedals. This is ideal for guitarists who want a broad range of RAT tones without needing a whole army of individual pedals.
Product Description
- JHS Pedals Packrat White
- Effetc Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Multi-Mode Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz
- Combines 9 selectable Proco RAT sound modes in one pedal: OG V1
- White Face V3
- Turbo V5
- BRAT V6
- Dirty V7
- Landgraff MO'D
- Caroline
- JHS Mode
- Unique switching system combines completely analogue switching for each mode with digital control
- Extremely accurate replica of the individual models
- True bypass
- Controls for volume
- distortion
- filter
- 9-Way selector switch for sound mode
- Bypass footswitch
- Status LED
- Metal housing
- 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
- Power supply via optional 9V DC power supply unit
- 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- polarity (-) inside
- Battery operation not supported
- Current consumption less than 100 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 121 x 66 x 40 mm
- Weight: approx. 300 g
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Accurate RAT emulations capture vintage tones exceptionally well.
- • Metal enclosure feels robust; clearly built to withstand gigging.
- • 9-way selector offers a surprisingly wide palette of distortion colors.
- • Analog switching ensures a responsive and dynamic feel, avoiding digital artifacts.
CONS
- • Lack of battery operation adds to setup complexity on the road.
- • Limited control flexibility compared to a full pedalboard setup.
- • The form factor is somewhat deep, potentially creating pedalboard space issues.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz (RAT Emulations)
Controls
Volume, Distortion, Filter, 9-Way Mode Selector
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector, negative polarity)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Input/Output Jacks
Dimensions
121 x 66 x 40 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Analog switching preserves the immediacy and responsiveness of the original RAT circuits, avoiding the sometimes sterile or processed feel of purely digital emulations.
JHS has clearly done their homework; these modes are widely considered very accurate recreations, capturing the subtle nuances of those sought-after RAT versions.
Yes, there are distinct sonic differences, ranging from the raw aggression of the Turbo to the smoother, more compressed tones of the Landgraff – the selector isn’t just a gimmick.
