What the Rattler Does
We refined the iconic early ’80s distortion tones and pushed them further with the new Rattler.
It features a custom-designed discrete op-amp that preserves the dynamic, tube-amp feel of the original LM308 circuit, now with added clipping options (asymmetrical or symmetrical) and a dedicated mid boost footswitch to enhance your tone—not your volume.
With its fat, creamy distortion, expanded versatility, and tailored response for modern or vintage setups, the Rattler is built to rattle your audience off their feet.
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













