Supercool Pedals The Barstow Bat Limited Black Overdrive

The Supercool Pedals Barstow Bat Overdrive is a powerful, RAT-inspired drive pedal designed for massive saturation, high output, and extensive tonal shaping. Built around classic RAT-style distortion, it delivers thick, aggressive gain with twice the output level, making it ideal not only as a standalone distortion but also as a dirty boost to push amps and other pedals into rich overdrive.

At its core, the Barstow Bat features a custom-designed active EQ section that provides a wide and highly usable tonal range. With controls set to noon, it delivers the familiar classic RAT tone, while adjustments allow you to sculpt everything from scooped mids and bright, cutting highs to deep, booming lows and textured crunch.

Two selectable clipping modes further expand its versatility. In standard mode, silicon diodes deliver maximum saturation and classic distortion tones. Engaging TURBO mode swaps to LED clipping for increased output, enhanced mids, and a more open, powerful response—perfect for driving your rig harder and cutting through the mix.

Controls:

• Drive – Controls the amount of gain and saturation
• Level – Adjusts overall output volume (with high output for boosting)
• EQ Section – Active EQ for shaping bass, mids, and treble response

Key Features:

• RAT-inspired overdrive/distortion circuit
• High output level for boosting amps or pedals
• Custom active EQ with wide tonal range
• Classic RAT tone at noon settings
• Silicon clipping for saturated distortion
• TURBO mode (LED clipping) for higher output and mids
• Versatile from dirty boost to full distortion
• Boutique build quality