Gilmourish, the popular YouTube channel and website dedicated to exploring the iconic guitar tones of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, is back with an exciting new demo. This time, the channel's creator dives deep into the latest release from JAM Pedals—the Rattler MKII. Known for providing musicians with in depth tutorials on gear, tone, and technique, Gilmourish is the go to resource for guitarists looking to capture Gilmour’s unique sound. In this latest video, the creator walks viewers through the features of the Rattler MKII, highlighting how it can be used to replicate Gilmour’s atmospheric, emotionally charged tones.

The JAM Pedals Rattler MKII is a refined update to their beloved distortion pedal, originally introduced in 2009. This RAT style pedal is renowned for its vintage, tube like distortion, making it perfect for capturing a wide range of Gilmour-esque sounds. The latest version adds exciting new features, such as internal trimpots, a toggle switch for symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping, and a mid boost function that gives players even more tonal flexibility.

JAM Pedals, a boutique manufacturer known for crafting hand built, custom designed pedals, has consistently delivered high quality products with unique, hand painted aesthetics. The Rattler MKII lives up to this reputation, offering durable, precision built components in an all metal enclosure for lasting performance.

In the video, the Gilmourish creator uses a Fender Stratocaster equipped with Seymour Duncan SSL5 and D Allen Voodoo 69 pickups, paired with a Reeves Custom 50 amplifier and Celestion G12H speakers. This setup allows for a rich demonstration of the Rattler MKII’s capabilities. Starting with an introduction jam, the video moves through the pedal’s tone shaping features, from gain and output controls to the new clipping options, all of which deliver dynamic, high fidelity distortion. The focus shifts to exploring the intricacies of the pedal, while the closing jam showcases the Rattler’s ability to deliver smooth, harmonically layered tones.

The custom op amp used in the Rattler MKII ensures the same rich, dynamic response as the original, while new enhancements make it even more versatile. The two way toggle switch between symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping allows guitarists to fine tune their saturation, and the mid boost footswitch adds a whole new layer of tonal depth. With true bypass circuitry and click-less footswitching, this pedal is built for performance and longevity.

Overall, the demo provides a comprehensive overview of the Rattler MKII, showing off its versatility and how it can capture the essence of classic 80s distortion with a modern twist. For any guitarist interested in adding a piece of Gilmour’s tonal legacy to their rig, this demo is not to be missed.

Watch the full demo on Gilmourish’s YouTube channel to hear the Rattler MKII in action. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay updated on future gear demos and tutorials. Follow Gilmourish on social media and check out www.bjornriis.com for more in depth articles on how to achieve those legendary Pink Floyd tones.

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