*This is a TCGAKKI pre-release item.
*In-store sales begin on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Online sales are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.
*To avoid inconveniencing the neighborhood, please refrain from lining up in front of the store before opening. We ask that you visit the store after opening hours.
Update: January 20, 2024
The first shipment has sold out. The next shipment is expected to arrive soon, so please stay tuned for updates.
The order page will be posted here.
Hello! This is TCGAKKI!
We’re excited to announce a new pedal from Organic Sounds—the brand that has captivated countless pedal enthusiasts!
Its name is
Organic Sounds “Hercules”
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This new addition joins the series of enclosures that began with the HADES—a pedal widely acclaimed for its exceptional value and quality!
So, what kind of pedal is it?
A black enclosure with a semi-gloss finish and white lettering...
Some of you may have already noticed.
That’s right,
it’s the RAT!!!
The RAT is known for its unique tone, which seems to be a complex blend of fuzz, distortion, and overdrive.
While the RAT2 is still in active production today, the Large Box RAT from the ’70s and ’80s, the RAT1 (BlackFace/WhiteFace) from the ’80s, and the RAT2 (USA Non-Slant with silver screws) are all known for their subtle variations in specs and sound, making them hugely popular among vintage pedal enthusiasts!!
While there are many “Big Muff-style” and “TS-style” pedals, I get the impression that there are relatively few pedals modeled after the RAT, given its popularity. Moreover, there are very few that take an approach closer to a clone rather than just being “-style,” and EF representative Sano had even been thinking, “It would be nice if there were one.”
With original RATs becoming increasingly hard to come by these days, during discussions between TCGAKKI and Organic Sounds, someone suddenly asked,
TC: “How about a RAT?”
Organic: “That sounds great!”
That conversation sparked the start of development.
Thanks to that serendipitous connection,
the RATs from
RATs from TCGAKKI’s secret stash were sent to assist with the project!!!
We sent numerous Large Box RATs and RAT1s to Organic Sounds, and the total number of vintage RATs we gathered easily exceeded double digits...
Finally, it’s complete...
After playing the prototype that arrived, I had just one thing to say:
"It's a RAT!"
To avoid any misunderstanding, let me explain: this “It’s a RAT!” reaction means
“It sounds like a (genuine vintage) RAT (unlike current models or other RAT-style pedals)!”
That’s what it means.
According to Organic Sounds, “We didn’t make it worse.”
they said.
I believe this is a pedal that could only have been created because of a genuine respect for and understanding of the original.
Check out the sound and impressions by Sano & Tsushima now on the TCGAKKI YouTube channel!
Whether you’re a RAT fan or have always wanted a RAT, this is a pedal I can confidently recommend!!
The release date is
Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM!
It will be available for pre-sale at TCGAKKI!!
Price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
The order page will be posted here.
The initial stock is very limited, so please place your order soon!!!
Thank you for your support!
