1983 ProCo Rat value?

[45WinMag]

Just curious, what would be an appropriate value for a good condition 1983 ProCo Rat?

 

[Deftone]

$50, I'll take it.

 

[Deftone]

Seriously, looks like the Reverb Price guide has the '81-'83 RAT's averaging about $500-$600.

https://reverb.com/p/proco-big-box-rat-v2-1981-1983#price-guide

Off Reverb maybe $450? I was looking for one myself. I had one, I think it was an '87 or '88 so I was looking for one of those. But I might be interested in yours depending on your asking price.

 

[cutaway]

Just curious, what would be an appropriate value for a good condition 1983 ProCo Rat?

Just curious, what would be an appropriate value for a good condition 1983 ProCo Rat?

I have an '83 and love it. If it ever breaks down, Proco will fix it for free.

 

[ErictheRed]

I sold an '85 a few years ago for $250 I think and thought I had just taken someone for a ride. Sold a Colorsound Overdrive for $400 and felt the same way about seven years ago, my how prices have changed!

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

I bought one in '79 or '80, think I paid like $50-$60 bucks for it. Best distortion pedal at the time.

 

[Zungle]

Just curious, what would be an appropriate value for a good condition 1983 ProCo Rat?

The value of your Rat will be dependent on whether it has the LM308 chip.......and whether its completely stock or not.

Here a a really good read on the ProCo's famed Rat......

History and Versions of the Pro Co RAT Distortion Pedal - Paul Reno

The RAT is a distortion pedal developed by Pro Co. It has a very simple circuit with a single operational amplifier, the Motorola LM308.

paulreno.com

I've had a love hate with The Rat......owned darn near every version at some point.....always trying to regain tones from the past.....usually ending in frustration.......

 

[Deftone]

I bought my RAT new in '87 or '88 for around $50 and sold it for $100 about 10 years ago.

 

[45WinMag]

Does this look all original? would it be obvious if it was modded?

 

[Deftone]

Looks good to me but I am no expert.