What the Rattler Bass Does
We created the Rattler Bass to capture the character and response of our original Rattler distortion, adjusted to preserve low-end definition and punch for bass guitar.
Inspired by the sound of the late ’80s ProCo RAT, the Rattler Bass delivers a rich, full-bodied distortion that works equally well for smooth sustain or aggressive grit—without sacrificing your low frequencies.
If you want a bass distortion that blends classic inspiration with a powerful, focused voice for the low end, the Rattler Bass is built for that.
About the “Achenbach Series”:
John Achenbach is a Storyboard Artist and Animation Professional with a long history on the legendary show “The Simpsons” and a guitarist/musician. The “Achenbach Series” is the result of a loving friendship that has developed through the years out of mutual respect for what each of us does!
Here’s a little insider’s look into his process for coming up with his designs, using the “Achenbach Series” Tubedreamer as an example:
“You just can’t beat nature. For inspiration, I researched the first amplifier tubes to design a JAM pedals character and found this Fleming tube from 1904. Then a friend recently posted a real pic of a virus under an electron microscope. Damn.. that’s freaky.” John Achenbach






