All user reviews for the Benrod Electro Classic Screamer

TS9 boost pedal drive by Benrod with the famous original circuit JRC4558D
1 volume
1 gain
1 tone
True Bypass Hand made
9v battery or mains power supply

UTILIZATION

Fender 65 Deluxe Tele, Strat, Les Paul, SG, ES ... I tested the Mesa Rectifier and there is a disaster, high gain amps go your way

SOUND QUALITY

the TS9 is one of the boost drive, the most used and appreciated just that ... I used to drive with a very light Strat or Tele history to have this clean mix a little dirty, coupled with a good tube amp ... found that natural side as if we had pushed a little amp, plans emerged as Rolling Stone great especially with a TV, Brown Sugar, Honky tonk woman .... in short it is a killer, it gets very beautiful shade according pickups and volume ... otherwise I also used as my pedals for boost-type preamp ... Wampler kind Plexidrive Tweed or 57, then we add the body mix is ​​perfect, gaining attack and presence ... it is simply amazing, it leaves out many senior middle, the Tone knob is the centerpiece, the assay is very subtle depending on the desired result ... after boost in drive I also use the Gold Bender Benrod which is different again, more in the middle there ...

OVERALL OPINION

Having owned the Ibanez TS9 made in China, where there are no photos this Classic Screamer sounds ... circuit plays a lot and build quality also, I had the chance to have tested the Ibanez TS9 Hand wired by of around € 399 and after the test I was hot to take, but once the Screamer of Benrod between the feet, I found the same thing for cheaper (140 €), good economy ... Finally on the net there are sites that offer to do the upgrade with Chinese TS9 circuit JRC4558D ... I preferred to take the Classic Screamer for the same price and less hassle with the post ... no regrets and really not ready to part with one day

You already know what you're talking there, right?
TS808 Overdrive boutique type (or TS9, I do not know exactly).
Beautiful assembly work, it feels quality.

UTILIZATION

Config. identical to the pedals that inspired it (above named).

SOUND QUALITY

This is where I spent some time undecided ...
Because he must admit, I bought it and told me it was worth the price probably without too much question.
But once connected, I've found a sound quite "stiff".
Note that I did not say bad, but not really ... sweet tone seemed to provide too much treble and all seemed to lack a bit of character.
That was before.
Since then, I emerged from the carton in the context of an exchange is possible and the reconnecting I took full face sound quality of this OD Made in France (yes, no offense to some, it's fun qd mm).
A few days later, a friend and excellent guitarist (pro) visits me and go for testing gear in order.
Well, his opinion on the most qu'enjoué Benrod has finally convinced me of the merits of my purchase.

OVERALL OPINION

So before I do not understand that just meets Classic Screamer guitar signal without coloring with an excess moved, I was skeptical.
I happily ended grasp what I took to be a lack of temperament was only comparable to the difference between a hamburger stuffed with sauce (ie of a lot of products on the market) and a gourmet dish finesse (ie of the Benrod CS).
In the end, I am very glad I kept it.

drive over MADE IN FRANCE

UTILIZATION

Ultra easy!

SOUND QUALITY

plain and simple a priori, but in the end and after operation: excellent!

OVERALL OPINION

I will not dwell on the purely technical aspect of this pedal is not the least of which has been discussed very explicitly on this forum.
I prefer to approach a description on the essential terms of sound sensations that gives this little gem "Made in France" I must admit I did not expect at all to find this pedal in a tone that seemed at once my well suited to the Blues.
What is the guitarist who seeks "sound" that will give new life to his guitar playing, which is not the guitarist who has tried all kinds of rack effects, stompboxes, amplifiers for end up each time with a good feeling just to make "not bad" but in fact translated exactly, "is good but it does not stand out in an exceptional view of all market products !
You will agree, we remain mostly with this thought "this is seen, seen, done and redone"! Clearly, it is above all the artistic talent of your game that you will have a very pleasant tone to exploit, but there will always be a little more than a physical standpoint that will make your sound will be ennobled at fair value, the guitar, amp and effect! The digital age is no exception to the rule of lures and technology we have at least learned one thing: It always comes back to guaranteed once thought obsolete! The current paradox is that today would Mountains m2 of lamps to give the current output of a digital machine, in contrast, requires mountains of algorithmic and ultra powerful processors to "look" without as the match, a digital sound to analog sound of a small effects pedal, and we are not speaking of lamps which provide a sound light years ahead of the digital realm! And so there are those like BENROD cultivate this philosophy and who think that there are still many worlds that have not been operated in the analog scale, and I must tell you how right they are!
These you design something based on a well-established technological culture but making the little extra that will ultimately challenge your esgourdes a rather peculiar way!
This pedal in a technological apparent simplicity hides a terrible sound efficiency, and equally remarkable for its simplicity of sound parameter changes made by the three knobs, tone and overdrive level! The true analog warmth is to go and I really appreciated the true bypass which distorts the sound of any guitar. In addition there have been no hum or buzz, a near-silence
something very valuable! The drive lets the guitar breathe and gives it that little extra that makes a big sound that will be able to deliver! it sounds, big sounds and affectionate especially creamy smoothness by Buesmens, which does not preclude use of other musical worlds in which it behaves with ease! The various possibilities are usable sounds with ease! Insert into or live in the amp but it sounds pleasantly different from both sides!
After trying a multitude of drive over recent years, I finally found the product that suits me! Tested on two amp, a vox ac30 and a Fender Deluxe, with four guitars:
fender stratocaster american, jazz Ibanez, Epiphone sheraton 2, lespaul ibanez 70's, with a slight preference for the grain type lespaul who reacted very well this pedal!
The strat is not left to be expressed through the classic screamer, it gives it a character very 'Rican "especially in the mid / high ..


Overall we can evoke a very good performance!
Advertising claims of the mark are really up to the product and the price is well below the quality provided when we know at what price to sell allegedly vintage pedals!
I must also say that I am proud to have bought the stuff of French music!
So I think if BENROD ventures into the design effects such as compressor, wah wah, and many others, this will no doubt through a real chalenge that will result (dare I gladly imagine) a great success!

Palko

This is an overdrive pedal format echoing the famous circuit foo foo stuff. Past advisories explain all this much better than I ever could.
An inlet, an outlet, an outlet for the power supply (9V classic) and that's it. As soon as you plug a jack into this pedal, we see immediately that a case has quality equipment and reliable.

UTILIZATION

Very simple to use.

SOUND QUALITY

This is an excellent overdrive pedal. Among his great qualities, I remember most his respect for the sound of the guitar. It does not color the sound when it is turned off (long live the true bypass). The settings are effective and progressive. In addition it is very quiet, almost not breathing.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this pedal for about a month. I was looking for an OD can bring me that little something extra (+ gain, more compression) for lead passages. Indeed, I do not gain much when I play rhythm in order to maintain the characteristics of each of the positions of my guitars, but when I switch on lead, it's a fair bit. So I use this pedal to boost an already saturated amplifier. I also use it on the clean channel and the result is also very friendly.
The big plus if I have to compare the model to which it is based is that transparency and efficiency of its settings.
I think given the quality of this pedal, the asking price is more than reasonable.
I would do this choice without hesitation.

I completed my view on the pedals Benrod. Here we will take care of the case Screamer Classic. I have also already filed a notice on the Red Fuzz.
The Classic Screamer overdrive pedal is an "old". It features the famous component JRC 4558D. That's for the purists. For others, visit the official website of the manufacturer ) return false; "rel =" nofollow "target =" _blank "http://www.benrod-electro.fr/, ( http://www.benrod-electro.fr/, ) to listen to the demos.
Homemade, this pedal feels like home-made.
I had the chance to own for many years an Ibanez TS9 in 1982 with the same component. I will try to make a comparison with the original, the TS9.

UTILIZATION

It's a pedal easy to use, robust, that just three knobs:
1 - Overdrive: used to control the amount of saturation required
2 - Tone: Tone in French
3 - Level: output volume
An input, output, plus an entry for a 9V adapter. It features a true bypass, which has the effect of not "eat" the guitar signal. In other words you have no loss of sound between the pickups on your guitar and amp from HP. Something that did not exist on the TS9. I had to juggle every time the volume of the pedal and the guitar to avoid level differences.

SOUND QUALITY

At first glance I saw no difference between the two when I tried the ale. If this is the color.
But once installed tranqillement, many things differ.
The knobs are really their role:
1 - The Classic is more gradual rise in the drive. 11am until we get a slightly crunchy boost that modulates see waves. A slight tremolo back and ... In contrast, when the drive is fully, we find that grain especially if driven tube amp with the master, on the border of overdrive and saturation free. But it remains clean. Never forget that the attack on your right hand that will handle this nuance.
2 - The tone is very responsive. Set at 11, there's a soft, round, where the bass / lower midrange is present. Set to 13h, you feel just that little touch of acidity in the treble, the very one who gives restless legs. For comparison, the tone of the TS9 is virtually nonexistent.
3 - With true bypass, no need to turn up the volume more than necessary and no more hum with single coils. Engaged, we can hear you.
Here are the settings I use for my two guitars:
Fender Telecaster: Drive: 11h :11-13h Tone Level: 13h
Gibson SG P-90: Drive: 9 Tone: 13h Level: 12

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for three months. I couple with the Red Fuzz (from the same manufacturer). Be careful in the chaining of the pedals, the Classic Screamer is to place before the Red Fuzz. The Screamer Classic serves as a boost to Fuzz. Especially in the register of treble.
Otherwise, I really felt good to find my old TS9, but younger than thirty years. Where she jumped in the future? Anyway, this Classic Screamer suitable for all those who love the 70's, britpop ... Try then plugged into the clean channel of a Fender HotRod and you know what I mean.

Replica of an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808, with the chipset that everyone wants. An advantage cons compared to the good old Tube Screamer: quality workmanship (artisanal) and True Bypass. For the rest, see the previous review.

UTILIZATION

RAS. In three minutes, there is the sound.

SOUND QUALITY

Silence of the overdrive is awesome! It fulfills its role perfectly. A hot probe, always very nice even tone pushed forward. Of great crunch.
For my part, I use my amp at the input of Mr. Hector Laboga to boost the front entrance to attack the distortion of the amp. It's magic: the sustain is incredible, tight grain, the audio is compressed without being the least compressed.

OVERALL OPINION

I just bought this marvel. I especially appreciate his lack of breath. Overdrive pedals often have the bad taste to blow like bison asthma. Here, none of this. The true bypass is a valuable improvement over the original model. The value for money is very good, especially if one judges by the fact that vintage TS808 is often prohibitively expensive on the market opportunity. Less well finished and louder!