{"product_id":"proco-rat-2-distortion-pedal","title":"ProCo Rat 2 Distortion Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand guitar effects pedal is in great condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProCo RAT 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legendary distortion pedal that sits perfectly between distortion, overdrive, and fuzz. It’s raw, aggressive, and unmistakably gritty, yet capable of surprising subtlety. The Filter control is the secret weapon, letting you sculpt everything from tight rock crunch to blown‑out fuzz tones. 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