PackRat
By JHS Pedals
JHS's tribute to the ProCo RAT, spanning that pedal's full 40-plus-year evolution from overdrive to distortion to fuzz in one box.
About this pedal
The PackRat pays tribute to the ProCo RAT — invented in a Kalamazoo basement workshop in the late 1970s — covering the RAT lineage’s range from overdrive through distortion to fuzz. Also available in a white colorway.
Quick answers
- How much does the PackRat cost?
- JHS Pedals lists it at $249 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the PackRat still available?
- Yes. JHS Pedals lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the PackRat?
- JHS Pedals, building gear since 2007. Where it's built: Built at the JHS production facility in the Kansas City area. It's listed here as a distortion pedal.
- What warranty does JHS Pedals offer?
- 4-year limited warranty on parts and internal components (6 months for 3 Series pedals and DIY kits), non-transferable and activated by registering online. US warranty repairs are free including return shipping, with prepaid labels in the first 30 days. International repairs carry a $25 return shipping fee. Physical abuse, trim-pot tampering and outside modifications are not covered. Out-of-warranty repairs are available at reasonable rates.