All user reviews for the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

A transistor pedal. Overdrive trs type, built to last at least a man's life.
In short, buttons and a switch to pide, a solid construction and jacks. A PDAL what

1 Button to gain, to a level compared to the clear sound and a tone to color the sound.

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple as a three pedals knobs.
The rglages are trs prcis and progressive. The gain as any mini, you can really pile the caller prs for the sound you want (not like my other pedals lumberjack).
Tone really affects the sound and allows as much boost in crunch that color the sound.

In short, all the elements and the quality of the tube are scram l.

SOUND QUALITY

What a slap! For years I was looking for that sound. Can not find it with cranberry crunch of my pramps. A little too much, or too little gain, is not as pretty ... And I reois I branch, I turn 3 knobs and boom! SOUND! the real.
I do not know what the original and have 808 more, but personally, I have the perfect sound, that I had in my head and not in the hands.

OVERALL OPINION

PDAL solid and sound pretty syrupy, somewhat lo-fi and many overtones, spicy and sometimes unexpected.

Although sr, everybody thinks that everybody knows, but it is not true, the pedals is not for the bourrinage. It is used to boost the sound without adding saturation of solo passages for example, a booster of his lamps so that they saturate pramp naturally and faster, or have a mild overdrive that rounded sound and color.
Eg a quick sample: tonal 13:00, 11:00 ET gain a Level at 15:00:

http://bongo666.free.fr/ts9.mp3

Tone and drive level, it's easy for rglages.

The PDAL is a good old analog, mine is equipped Maxon.

UTILIZATION

It plugs and just play with the drive and Tone to find on the bluesy sound that goes well.
The level used to set an output level equivalent to other drives of the amp or stand out in a riff or solo.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is that of an equivalent lamp lgre amplifier saturation.
The pedals Ragit trs well volume of the guitar and the attack of the strings.
RULES Although the sound is great for blues and blues to rock, metalhead, go your way.

OVERALL OPINION

C'tait my pedals achte Premire in 84, I found the same on ebay.

Well, I sold the meantime, I had made changes in Tvon mac, which provides a rel gain and closer to the sound of the True TS. But I tried a TS10 and I cracked it is much more velvety than the TS9 and suits me better.

CHARACTERISTICS of the Tube Screamer? So there are guitarists who do not know the pedals!

Joke hand, it is a design classic pedals. I find it nicer than Boss but also think more in terms CHAC battery (9V but you can also use an AC adapter). For he is in a trap located under the pedals which do not ncessite disassembly always too long.

UTILIZATION

The basic principle of such pedals is relatively simple. APRS having branch, it RULES three pots:
- Drive: the saturation level
- Tone: Tone is expected one but it's actually a plutt SETTING THE mdiums band (as a electro-acoustic amp). This requires a familiarity.
- Level: the output volume.

SOUND QUALITY

I use a Danelectro with various amps and in each case, the sound is to go. This as said, the particularity of rglage "tone" I demand an adjustment period and made me even hsit with a Boss SD-1 but had a better Tube Screamer Agues got my rendering. The SETTING THE saturation is gradual trs.

I first bought it because my amp is a lamp Stimer Garen 1962 and then dpourvu channel saturation. The rendering is plutt organic and warm (normal is analog technology) and it is easy to forget that it is a machine transistors. It also works perfectly in front of a Pignose.

- Crunch: Grand musical.
- Satur: Crmeux and blues-rock hope. The pedals offer a contribution in sustain (sometimes I got too) while having a brand personality trs. This is an excellent saturation, but that of pedals, not that of an amp.
- Mtal: Do not saturate enough. For this aim plutt a Pro Co Rat.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 9 months. I like the sound organic, progressiv of rglages. As said prcdamment I hsit with a Boss SD-1 (trs good and half price) but I found the Tube Screamer more subtle in its tone. It said so much, I think you pay the price of the legends more than enough, however, this is a legends MRIT: This is terrible for PDAL blues-rock.

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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

Gnialissime, trs trs pretty bte to his well-built hard to beat ...
... Oh I forgot, AO 4558 does not change the sound, do not be fooled ... especially in the case of a disto o obj is of the dirty sound ... color could make a spcial IC is gommme. The 4558 was chosen because it silent t cheap ... same for different versions of TS with condos and Resistors ... designers / industrialization have put what was in store .. 22k 47k ald in a circuit does not change (from a filter).

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OVERALL OPINION

To buy the closed eyes

Classic overdrive pedal
A little more than the switch named Q1 (quiet one) that avoids the "click" when you activate the pedal. A little disconcerting at first, you always wonder if the effect is well underway, but found.

UTILIZATION

Setting without difficulty.
The tone knob affects the high frequencies but also the media (really impressive!)
The level and overdrive knobs are progressive. No big peaks in saturation.
A pedal that has in the stomach and has the merit of being used as a simple boost.

SOUND QUALITY

On its side in the open swimming greenday, Gary Moore, SRV etc. ....
A good overdrive virile without being too thick or runny own very brief.
From blues to heavy rock through to modern pop, it fits perfectly. The sound palette is more than adequate for a single pedal, the more it works wonders in the coupling to the crunch of my vox.
For a more roots, the eldest of 808 seems more appropriate.
I play with a TV on a vox ac15cc1x. At the intake sustain this pedal has nothing to envy to that of my amp lamp. The behavior based attack, volume, etc ... is staggering. They are hidden when the lights ??????

OVERALL OPINION

A pedal mythical and timeless telling me the seller. For once, what is one trying not m'enfumer. After some say it's a sound that is found on half of the rock albums. Of course but it's so good.
I owned a Marshall blues breaker 2, ben 30 euros more for is not ch @ £ § I resold without regrets but then not even a hint of nostalgia.

See more in any faocn trs trs is simple.

UTILIZATION

Like nothing too hard.

SOUND QUALITY

Here there are two schools in my opinion.

There is much talk of the TS9, but consider ...

Basically, I wanted something that could have given me a cot at the edge channel of my amp dj saturated.

The TS9 is clearly oriented blues, the sound is round, warm, is a marvel of Contents in overdrive. Rank of top class, she MRIT.

But something bothered me, it lacks a little bite, always rounded ca did not suit me.

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If I may, I made the comparison of sd1, which has more rpondu my expectations. The design of the two pedals is equivalent, a diffrence prs one is symmetric, the other an asymmetrical clipping (sd1).

Significantly more edge and bite of a sd1. My marshall ador is more lively and incisive, my sound is mute on the net notemment. It remains in the School of overdrive but much higher share of the TDCA on the SRV.

OVERALL OPINION

So this is nikel pedals if you want a low trs, a smooth and warm overdrive for phrases blues e tremble.
But if you want something that makes fishing more, turn to other models of more aggressive.

-Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer
Very nice color

UTILIZATION

Super easy to adjust, to connect, engage and 10/10

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal has a very mellow and sweet to the ears, the sound of the guitar is guaranteed. Despite a modest gain that goes from blue to rock, the sustain is amazing. I have a boss sd-1 overdrive, which I thought was already a good seed, but now it's even better now.
Really, the sound quality is impeccable and deserves full marks.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three days, and I suggest anyone looking for a blues and rock her. It is not given a 110 euros but you will not be disappointed, this is THE overdrive pedal.

So it's a pedal overdrive / crunch good for the blues, it simulates the lamp on a tube amp makes it really good.
The connection is that of a pedal "normal": Entry in, out, and 9v adapter jack.
The only criticism one could make him that at the diode: it must really be over to see if it is on or not but hey it's a detail.
9 for the diode

UTILIZATION

So the config is super suimple three knobs you turn and there are direct sound.
The manual is sufficiently clear that a simple piece of paper that explains how you plug a pedal but good given the simplicity of the pedal is not needed.

SOUND QUALITY

While the sound is amazing for me ... to play a blues or hard rock is impeccable, I play with a ibanez is mounted Di Marzio and Seymour is a strat us deluxe + fender hot rod deluxe, with two guitars the sound is excellent, with the ibanez is very smooth and soft, with the fender it is drier, but still slamming the soft texture.
My favorite settings: the overdrive in three quarters, the tone and volume 3 has a half: you get a sound to AC / DC ...

OVERALL OPINION

I tried qque pedals before buying this one, but none gave me that sound.
For me this pedal is well worth the 110 euros that I paid
If it again I will do it with eyes closed.

Overdrive pedal (the lights) Analog ...
9V battery or adapter not included ...

UTILIZATION

Three potentiometers: DRIVE, volume and tone ...
easy to quickly find a good sound ...

SOUND QUALITY

Sound hot as it is an imitation of a grain of lights!
I use it with a guitar and this is top for those who can not afford a tube amp ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and I am completely satisfied ... For his sixties THE PEDAL is in overdrive! J'uitilise also a vox big ben overdrive coupled with the pedal and the sustain and sound are from hell!
This is the best overdrive pedal on the market in my opinion ... The price / quality ratio is excellent compared to vox pedals including an inexpensive, less efficient!
I would do this choice without any problems and I advise all fans of the sixties!

Overdrive in a metal box strong enough ...
Some use it as a boost in their level plaant bottom and gain lightweight ...

UTILIZATION

No need for manual .. there are three knob.
I wanted depending on the volume level, the gain depending on their background and I voullais, I set the Tone (tone). and go .. trs we arrive quickly at the sound you want ...

SOUND QUALITY

So it's the perfect ... Many say that there is no power and not enough gain .. These people have clearly not understood that this was an OVERDRIVE ... trs trs sound is warm ... it's great as his ... truly outstanding!
I use it with the gain substance and Tone 10:00 ..

OVERALL OPINION

I tried standard pedals before that the ... I was looking for in a distortion Ralite base but I fell in love with the TS-9 ... so I took the overdrive ... I use it mostly for rhythm and solo all calm and keep my nanmoins MT-2 for solos shred more.

I referrer that choice without hsiter

Analogue distortion pedals restoring vintage tube sound!

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very simple! Drive: rglage the level of distortion, level: control output volume and rglage bass / treble!
No need for manual is simple enough to understand!

SOUND QUALITY

The sound coming out of the pedals sound good returns lamp!
I use it often (because I possde the Vox Tonelab from home) but I use it mostly with a Start 'followed by a peavey deltablues derrire! It shuffled the magic! )
The crunch sound that can be achieved is superb!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 or 4 months!
Jadore the crunch but for a big distortion pedals is not too much of it to choose!
The ratio quality price is reasonable trs in my exprience and I do it again with this choice without hsitation!

Does everything said.

UTILIZATION

Ditto

SOUND QUALITY

First, here's my stuff at a glance: GL Guitar, Amp Fender Dyna-Touch series transistor III. The pedals: the sound is typical vintage, I want to say that the crunch is trs good, the sound is "lamp", etc ... But I lay IMMEDIATE because I think its really miss the heat. Indeed, despite a tone knob, and the mdiums are omniprsents I got too ... What a pity! And what frustration!
There are lots of mods (which can now easily obtain the plans on the net) obviating the default really sad! But I'm not handy for a penny. So for those like me attention ... Bosse norm in mdiums, little heat.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a good year.
I do not do it again this election I think this says a little something from me m'empche Sparer ... For the time being.

Three level tone knobs drive ... What it There's more simple.Analogoque Obviously it has to be loved

UTILIZATION

The manual is good for rcup.L 'edition sound ?????????? see bin

SOUND QUALITY

I put him on October 1 Because this is all about the pedals of a MULTI ON amp lamps, may have pushed up the ass of an amplifier that saturates and is lightweight carrment crazy may have pushed up the ass of another distortion at all and it merveilleux.Bref bon.En way you put it into clean channel with a Start and you will have the sound of''no matter the amp SRV''et .

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two days, so much to me there are 2 steals weeks after a gig.je have paid $ 128.00 canadiens.rapport quality and price on bin is 10 10

I spend CHARACTERISTICS, dj views and reviews on the previous ones posts

UTILIZATION

Ditto

SOUND QUALITY

So I bought 2 years ago that TS-9, the current standard, basic. T have enough of THE FIRST costs, this increases the mdium pedals and lower the bass, not as beautiful as trs saturation, not enough heat (at least the n is not what I expected when you buy).

here is my set:
American Series Stratocaster
Peavey Classic 30
Oddly, the effect 'down low' is less the feel of a transistor amp because I tried it on a 112 bandit, and sounded good. For less well against c'tait the classic 30 .... boosted channel of the amp had more heat.
I speak for a year pass since APRS not in use, I told myself that I did not lose any of the changes do we find on the net (electronic level, it is not difficult, and in addition I am in the game).
I made ​​this change: http://www.tonepad.com/photoessay.asp?photoEssayID=9&sequenceNo=1
I found from this trs good site: http://www.linux-france.org/article/web/egraffin/ts9.php
I prcise I did not find the original circuit, the JRC4558D, I pulled over an equivalent circuit, the RC4558P, closer than the currently used TA75558 factory.
I also use to change the LED in order to set a standard, less consumption and more diffuse (the home ingnieurs ibanez have thought to do well by putting a diode 'lazer', which is powerful but very s directive, so he must be straight in the face to see if it is lighter, which is unusable, especially on scne)

Rsultat races: the bass is back, and the medium are wise they should be o, and suddenly the sound is warm, the rglage the tone is really useful and usable (you can always find some prs's the same as the original, without amendment, by the way to the treble .... personally I'm 2 / 3 to the low and hope it's hot).
Changed everything for me I use almost saturated the channel of the amp, and I can not do without this little frog!

OVERALL OPINION

All dpends of what looks like kind of saturation, in any case I advise to change it, but even at home, otherwise it's really expensive (and not justified my opinion).

PDAL, 1982, trs solid and reliable.

Usage trs simple. Volume, gain, tone.

UTILIZATION

Between the tone and gain, his range of quite diverse, even if the color is easily identifiable.

SOUND QUALITY

Use with a telecaster custom 1978 or a Gibson SG Special and a Peavey amp heirloom 130w lamps (6L6).

His CHARACTERISTICS crmeux, crunchy typ beautiful medium, severe withdrawal. A very nice combination with tlcaster.

However, its a little too "compressquot, sometimes. I use the overdrive for the Heritage of the dynamics that lack the TS for some rhythmic dbrides 9.
The nuances of the game are respected, but not dynamic. This can be an advantage or inconvnient according to what research.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 1986.

The report qualitprix? I do not know, I bought almost nothing the era.

The sound is typical and unique, recognizable among all the crunch / overdrive. A must have in its range.

Without competition.

This is an analog overdrive manufactured by Maxon Ibanez licensed (Series 9) from 1981 to 1984.C 'is the ultimate blues rock of Stevie Ray Vaughan. I own one of 81 with the JRC2043 and one of the 84 JRC4558D.

UTILIZATION

It is easily the sound from the three pots of Drive Level and Tone.
The manual is useless.

SOUND QUALITY

This is the standard overdrive.
I have two strat US (Start Plus Deluxe 1994 and an Eric Johnson) and the sound is terrible on each.

OVERALL OPINION

I have a reissue of 1993 (also made by Maxon), which sound almost identical.
So it's been 15 years since this jOperation overdrive.
The value for money is very good.

Analog Overdrive legendary gain, tone and volume in a rugged.

UTILIZATION

Nothing is easier to use, just use his ears and his little fingers of modern Homo sapiens.

SOUND QUALITY

We love it or hate it, but it is an effect of overdrive of the most pleasant to hear and use. It compresses but not too low it cuts that could possibly drooling, and highlights the media while providing a rich, warm harmonic color. I use it with stratocaster and telecaster in any of my tube amps always with great pleasure.

OVERALL OPINION

This is the first effects pedal that I bought this almost two years. At the time the choice was certainly much smaller than today. Usually it was played between the TS9, the Bluesbreaker - I like well enough as the passage - and the Boss OD1 which is not bad but I find cooler. Meanwhile I had the opportunity to test a whole bunch of other OD pedals all more interesting than others but generally the grain and the behavior of the TS9 I do day to never bored or disappointed . I particularly like his way of respecting the liquid side and slamming the grain of single-coil pickups, while providing some compression. The value for money for me is final!

Casing solid, the former big switch ... For other CHARACTERISTICS see the reviews below.

Fails may be a 3-band EQ, what we find more and more about the current pedals (AMT etc ...).

UTILIZATION

Trs use simple plug and play. We turn two knobs and it was the sound!

SOUND QUALITY

This small pedals is a killer ... For me two uses idalie:

- On an amp with a distortion transo too cold for you: the TS9 is used as the distortion pedals on the clean channel, we obtain a saturation that comes close to those of vintage tube amps, with excellent dynamic and great music.

- On a full amp tubes: the TS9 is used as a "boost" on the OD channel, SETTING THE dpart: 9am gain, volume 3 hours. It Relva overdrive your amp, but a force! In a mix it passes trs well, but it is discrte is heard, it is both sweet and powerful ... It is a value that sre not likely you dcevoir ... And do not rely on its hull green: it sends the pure lights on at all something crazy!

A combo of all-tube type Peavey Classic 30 Laney VC30 or she will give you three channels under the foot: clean / OD of the amp / OD boosts hormone ...

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent pedals, which are found may be a bit expensive at times (I saw 120, is not it ...). arrter In any case it is a value sre, pedals a must for any self-respecting guitarist. Some will say that the prfrent Maxon TS808 or XXY, with this electronic lment blah blah ... Hmm ... The sound diffrence for me (I may be deaf) is close to 0.

From my point of view one of the best pedals for OD / distortion. I use it for several years and I never think of the CDER.

The following opinion on a TS-9 modified by a small bote Franaise, if you dish that beginners and nanmoins has talent. It's "WORKSHOP MSM" is CALAIS. You will easily find their site on any search engine.
So much for the prsentations, are now entering the heart of the matter.
What is it? Well to change a TS-9 standard replaceable components with some components of better quality or value diffrent to give the grain of a TS-808 vintage ..... and operated the fire god.
Replacement of the original amp oprationnel a JRC4558, add a circuit "bass boost" and a circuit "asymtrique" which gives a different texture to the original sound.
So you say, how a sound? Since it is the main objective of the change '.
A reissue TS-9 sounds good dj unchanged, mine dating of the beginning 2000. With the amendment 'was 4 DIFFERENT sounds underfoot, the original sound much clearer amlior, running the gain knob is more progressive rendering is Dfine. Then thanks to the first switch, a more pchu, the circuit of "bass boost". And to finish with the switch deuxime a kick in the c. ...., humbuckers with a hard sound is fat, soft and can be easily work with the playing of tonal and portards volume.
And when I would have talked about the price of this kit you will all rush to your PC to order ............ a little more patience ........ ..... 15.90.
In these times of crisis is not a good? Dj hear voices chanting, JIMILU prsident. Well do not push it even when.
Add this 10 labor If you are not, like me, specialist in welding. Frankly that's all bnf '.
There are other beasts who make modif 'the pedals, but they are for the majority in the States and the price is more important, then I say bravo les Frenchies!

Sometimes just changing a few basic components and the sound of pedals VTRE CHRIE is thereby enhanced.

I would do without this choice hsiter.

UTILIZATION

Does everything said above.

SOUND QUALITY

Above.

OVERALL OPINION

Above.

I start going, I'll make the comparison with standard TS9 reissue the chip 75,558 and the same with the modification of the chipset jrc4558d Dad and two carbon film Resistors (for purists) that go. It rcent, a date this weekend.

T say everything on the pedals like green frogs, so let's focus on modification and comparison.
Collection's outdoor nothing will change.
Customization side about 4 euros excluding shipping and welding equipment amateur (yes, no more!) Achte when the right components in the right place, especially on the internet and on a German site particulirement well srieux called banzai, but I've said nothing ...
I have done is not easy but feasible, the trick suprme implement consisting of a support chipset instead of the component, and then, 1 / 2 second components can be interchanged on the seamless support, a great happiness, two pedals in one.
I put 8 because you have when even spend a little time to dssouder and resolder all, it's not as easy when you do not need the CAP and that this requires patience and documentation, but internet is full of photos on this opration.

UTILIZATION

The change is when the same radical enough, what I like, because everything has to be a nuance, it's less cool.
The texture is grainy, but more gentle time, it's more crisp. The sound of the TS9 is actually rather compact compress, flt and warm, the mod makes it more open and less size. So it's more singing and more freely share a little in every sense, especially as the tonality is more open, hollow, the sound gets really deep. The CONTRL of tonal changes in addition amplitide AIGS and are warm and trs trs beautiful, even the bottom right of the knob, much better made. Crunches crpitent more and makes the fender in gnral more pungent and crisp, too.
The level of overdrive has not changed too much but the feeling is different, it's more bouriffant APRS before. This change is really nice but beware, the sound changes and it is not the same as use. This much, this new sound is magic, it's the holy grail of blues guitarist fenderien.

SOUND QUALITY

The amendment allows to play more blues, TS9 rdition found anywhere for about 15 years is trs blues-rock, gniale to send a chorus consisting of good, warm and full of juice. With the new version, I have a bit more "gniaque" but it's more tart and crunchy, the rendering is more blues, the note will live a little longer, so we will use it more for rhythmic pop turneries blues or supported or on slower chorus, greasy blues.
I prfre the pedals APRS changed, but the basic version is basically more versatile, less type blues. All fawns, I now have the two home! I can not get below 10 for the audio nirvana.

OVERALL OPINION

The TS9 is a must as it can be used in many configurations, the sound is quite transparent, although it rpond the shade, it is unanimously for over 25 years. The modified version is more kind, the crunch is extraordinary, it has more depth. Everyone's gots, but those who have got it difficult change back the chipset!
Remember that this rating does almost nothing, we find this kind of components still around, that is the same as JRC4558D Texas Instrument latest issue and even manufactured bearing the m REFERENCE me, and verifies revrifi by experts, and that is really good!
10/10 for all of the work on this Ibanez MODEL worship forcment!
To consume without a fender modration preferences, knowing that even on an amp or hybrid transistors, the pedals will change or not sound as ever.

Analogue distortion pedals for a guitare.Dispose between 6.35 and one output jack.
Has an input for connecting an external power supply in addition to the conventional 9-volt battery.

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple. The audio edition is easy, the drive button Sets the amount of distortion. The level knob RULES nivau the output and the bass or tone knob aigu.C is clear trs.

SOUND QUALITY

The original TS 9 is that I have is a REFERENCE for flexible & lgre distortion that renders the sound of the strings has its maximum.On can use it with any guitar m me on the track or the harmonica and bass.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 7 years, it has no default is a good trs distortion.Par cons I do not use it exclusively. I also use an Ibanez TS10, a Boss SD-1, an MXR distortion +.
Sr Although I do not use all these distortion pedals connect same time
I use one or the other, some times a couple with MXR boost Dynacomp or Zvex Super Hard On.
The quality-price ratio is good, I would do without this choice problem.
Rod Barthet http://www.rodbarthet.com

LA's legendary overdrive when you write the name you put a capital THE Tubescreamer ^ ^.

UTILIZATION

easy does not blow much for rock hard rock and blues for the metal is a Dysto to use in addition to your amp (config lot of great metal icon Mick Thomson Jim Root Matt Tuck and Zakk Wylde .... ..)

SOUND QUALITY

the effect is great not need a noise (be careful if you use it in addition to the Dysto the amp you will probably need a noise gate).

OVERALL OPINION

Try in the store yesterday I can buy it but must first sub and I want to compare it with the TS808 ^ ^. the overdrive of legend!

The Ibanez TS-9 is a modern reissue of the ever popular TS808 Tube Screamer introduced by Ibanez in the early eighties as their take on the perfect pedal to get a nice subtle soft overdrive sound, or perhaps to push your cranked Marshall stack into sonic oblivion. Either way, the original (as used by noted players like Stevie Ray Vaughan) was a hit and vintage examples on the market regularly sell for big bucks. The TS-9 was introduced by Ibanez a number of years back to capture some of that magic from the original TS808, but bring it into the modern age and price it so that a wider demographic of players could afford to own one.

It's basically an overdrive pedal that has a fairly low gain level - perfect for soft bluesy overdrive tones as well as boosting an already overdriven amplifier. Nothing more, nothing less. It's able to be powered by batteries or an AC adapter - a great plus for modern players.

UTILIZATION

Setting up the TS-9 to go is very straightforward. There are only three knobs which are Drive, Tone, and Level. The Level controls the pedal's overall output, the Tone controls the frequency at which the pedal sits (it sweeps from a bassier sound to a more trebly one) and the Drive control adds more gain or saturation to the pedal. It's certainly very simple to use and many players from young to old have had one of these at one time or another and used extensively, so it definitely hasn't suffered any backlash due to "user error." Sometimes people mod these pedals to attain a different tonal character too.

SOUND QUALITY

The TS-9 Tube Screamer sounds great with many different guitars. Using it into a clean amp such as a Fender Twin or Deluxe yields some great low gain and very dynamic bluesy tones that are perfect for S.R.V type tones if you're using a Strat type guitar, or for even thicker bluesy tones if you're using a Gibson such as a Les Paul or an ES-335. If you run it into an amplifier that's already distorted in some form the pedal simply adds more gain to the amp, allowing it to get the desired amount of gain that you want, but may not be able to get out of the older amps (IE: Marshall JMP) that really need that extra volume to get the gain out of them. It's definitely a versatile pedal that works for many settings. About the only thing it doesn't do is standalone high gain tones, but there are mods out there online that can turn the TS-9 into a firebreathing high gain machine.

OVERALL OPINION

All in all I think the Ibanez TS-9 is a great reissue of the classic TS808 Tube Screamer. For those players looking for a great boost that has good dynamics, a pure and true tone and excellent signal quality, the TS-9 is definitely worth a shot. At about $120 new, they're priced fairly for a new unit, though if you shop around online they can be had cheaper.

As one other review said, the TS9 is legendary. It is easily the most recognizable and used OD on the market, and this little green box has pushed the amps of practically everyone that uses an OD to get a dirty sound, or to give their already gained out tone a kick in the nuts! With 3 knobs, level, drive, and tone, it's a simple pedal to use, and delivers a smooth yet aggressive OD that is very musical and midrangey.

UTILIZATION

The TS9's knobs get a decent amount of tonal variation, but they are all variations on a theme, namely a muscly, thick overdrive that can add quite alot of hair to a clean tone, or give a gained out tone a sear and bite like no other overdrive can. Roll the tone back and get fat Queen/Cream tones. Roll it up and let some Lynch fly, it's all in this one little box!

This thing is solid too, I've never had any issues with the TS9 cosmetically, electronically, etc.

SOUND QUALITY

The TS9 does color the sound, but in a positive way. I usually keep mine on all the time if I'm running through my Orange Tiny Terror. This OD pedal will make your tone more aggressive. It will lend a thicker and more cutting tone to single note lines while still retaining an organic sound and feel.

When engaged, the bottom end feels tighter, and the highs cut right through a band mix.

When the TS9 is used as a clean boost, it performs admirably. It makes everything fatter, rounder and tighter, and imparts just enough gain for sustain without actually sounding hairy.



OVERALL OPINION

I love my TS9, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an OD or distortion pedal regardless of musical style. This pedal will do it all. It's build to last a lifetime, and the bright green won't get lost on stage! I'd get an adapter for it, as the sound quality degrades the weaker the battery gets. It eats cheap 9 volts though, so don't skimp!

- Controls for volume, tone, gain
- Buffered bypass
- Powered by 9v battery or Boss style adapter
- LED indicator
- Easy battery access
- JRC chips
- Compact
-Durable


UTILIZATION

Very standard OD control, volume, tone, and gain. This is one of the more basic OD pedals on the market, and is a piece of cake to set up and use. I’ve never experienced any kind of reliability issues or anything like that. The bypass is buffered and can be converted to true bypass pretty easily.
It makes a pretty good boost, just set the volume all the way up, and roll off the gain completely. It sounds exceptionally good with a dying battery, some power supplies will even have a voltage bleed on them to mimic that.


SOUND QUALITY

You’ve heard this pedal countless times before. Rich and thick OD. Not really any kind of high gain pedal, but just good solid bluesy drive. Starts out pretty creamy, and can get quite gritty with the drive dialed up. Use it to push your amp right to the edge of breakup, or as a standalone drive unit. It has an inherent mid hump in it, so works really well as a boost. It can tighten up any high gain setup, and really helps you cut through the mix.

OVERALL OPINION

This is the sound that you’ve heard on countless albums and the pedal you can expect to see on every other board. That said, it’s worth noting that there are quite a few different versions of this one. There is quite a bit of discussion about the differences between the older ones and the current production TS9s. In my own opinion, it is a lot easier to go after one of the tubscreamer variations currently on the market, than try to track down or pay an arm and a leg for a vintage one. Most high end pedal companies make really nice variations on the tubescreamer circuit. Some of my favorites are the Diamond J Drive and the Lovepedal Kanji.
It’s also worth mentioning that there are something like three component variations between the TS7, TS9, and TS808, so it’s pretty easy to mod between them. If you’re after a TS808 but tight on cash, you might want to consider modding the substantially cheaper TS7 to 808 specs.