Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal
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1-1/2 lbs. of overdrive anarchy.
The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is a reissue that's just like the original in so many ways. Same factory, same components, same housing, same famous seasick-green paint, and the same crankin' overdrive that made the original one of the all-time classic pedals. Guitar Player called it the best. Plug it in. Crank it up. You'll hear what all the fuss is about. Tone, drive, and level controls.
Features
- Classic tone
Get ready . . . get set . . . GO - into overdrive!
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 227 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality (9)
- Compact (8)
- Responsive (6)
- Versatile (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances (7)
- Home studio (6)
- Amateur recording (5)
- Professional recording (5)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (7), Professional musician (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
This one sounds great!
Don't buy into the tone snobs.......this version of the tube screamer sounds just fine. Is the Ts808 or maxon stuff better? Maybe, but not by much. This one gets ...Read complete review
Don't buy into the tone snobs.......this version of the tube screamer sounds just fine. Is the Ts808 or maxon stuff better? Maybe, but not by much. This one gets the job done. It sounds excellent in front of a lightly overdriven tube amp. Very smooth with single coils. Gains up nice without all the fizz many others have. Get this one, use the extra coin you save on something else.
It's an overdrive, 3 knobs is plenty.
Very solid. Knobs are nice and firm, not cheap feeling at all. Foot switch works fine. Japan made is always better quality.
For the price, it sounds as good as the other versions. Trust me, the ladies at the club do not care which overdrive your sportin. I have used the behringer version in the plastic case and guess what...very close, slightly less gain, plastic box sucks, I was not booed off stage or anything because I had a cheapo pedal. That being said, the ts9 is rock solid gig after gig.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Tube Dreamer
This pedal is not for everybody. It is famous amongst blues players, garage rockers, superchurch powergroups, and classic rock enthusiast. It would work for fans of late 70's/early 80's punk...Read complete review
This pedal is not for everybody. It is famous amongst blues players, garage rockers, superchurch powergroups, and classic rock enthusiast. It would work for fans of late 70's/early 80's punk rockers, people who are into jam music, Misfits fans, and "light rockers". If you are into devil music, death metal, powerviolence, shock rock, cockmetal, late 90's pop-punk, or "emo", then I am afraid that you might have ahard time finding a place for this pedal on your board. I, personally, love this pedal and feel that it would give me years of use with it's versatility. I would buy it again if some butthole stole off the stage.
Simple as it should be.
This pedal is my new secret weapon. It can range from having the tiniest bit of bite for a "mean and clean" kind of sound, or it can have quite a bit of break up. It can also be used to push your (tube) amps preamp for more of a natural sound. The type of guitar/pickup you are using has a pretty big effect on the way this pedal sounds. For instance, when I plug in my SG, it has more breakup and sustain than my Tele. It really lets the overall tone of your guitar shine through. Poop guitar = poop screamer. The pedal is also very responsive to the tone knobs on your guitar. Between your guitar, your amp, the pedal, and your playing; you are bound to find a sound that you enjoy with this tube screamer.
Being a producer/engineer, all pedals are valuable to me. This pedal, however, seems to have a low frequency roll off around 100hz. It definitely changes the EQ curve of your quitar, boosting midrange frequencies - which may be why it sounds so cool when it's voicing the high notes of your guitar. This interesting effect, I feel, would deem it unsuitable for players looking for a "mesa in a box", or "Marshall in a box". I would say that if anything, this pedal sounds like an overdriven tube combo amp - old style, you know, the ones with just a volume knob.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
I am using this pedal right before my Blackstar hi-distortion tube pedal. It sounds amazing! really heavy and distorted and extra brutal, I play a lot of metal. death metal, thrash, whatever. if its metal i like it. The only thing is the tube screamer on its own does not provide enough gain for the tone I'm looking for, but it works great in my pedal chain.
All in all, I would say my sound would be kinda heavy sounding without the tube screamer, and with the addition of the tube screamer I now sound ultra-brutal heavy. Its a good buy.
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Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
This effect takes away the bottom end of your sound. It does give a warm distortion tone for solos but does not add sustain like the original tube screamer did.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Good Selection Of Effects
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
The thing that I love best about the Tube Screamer TS9 is it lets you sound like you. A common issue that I have with some other pedals is the way the effect sounds the same regardless of the guitar being used. Not with this pedal. Believe the "hype" about the TS9. The TS808 is also recommended, but I happened to prefer the TS9, and it's cheaper to boot.
For those who don't know the difference, an overdrive pedal is best for blues, country, classic rock and good old rock and roll. If you play metal, get a distortion pedal. If you want the 60s "Satisfaction"/Yardbirds/Hendrix era sounds, try various fuzz pedals with germanium transistors.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
I don't use it as a distortion pedal like some do, but more like a boost. Roll the drive back, level up, and tone to taste and leave it on and the clean and dirty tones from the amp just sound so much better. Try this pedal if you haven't already!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
Just an amazing pedal, very nice and smooth overdrive, it sounds strong but at the same time nice and bluesy. If you crank the gain level, this pedal can give you a good and heavy sound for your rythym and solos. This pedal is a must have!!!!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Good Selection Of Effects
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
- Not Dirty Enough
Best Uses
- Full Chords
- Home Studio
- Improvising
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
very warm and sweet tone when it comes to playing full or power chords. but not too dirty when picking single notes. love it that it does this.this way I can pick neatly and fill the choruses with dirtyness when only one guitar is playing.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
Cons
- Power Supply not included
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
I should have bought this before I bought the Boss Overdrive. It's tone is superior. I am sorry to say this because I enjoy Boss products, and usually reach there first. In this case, if you're looking for a classic overdrive sound, go for the green. Watch out though, because the power supply is not included with the pedal.
Pros
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
Cons
- Limited Selection Of Effects
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
I can see what all the fuss is about with these pedals but it really was too much of a mid range "bump" for me so I sent it back...but I can see why some people swear by this pedal...what it does, it does very well...
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Gigs
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
This is a great pedal. It is built like a tank and sounds awesome. I play it with my strats and it gives you that nice overdriven sound. This is not for high gain metal style distortion though.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal:
You don't need a mod on this pedal, you don't need another version, this sounds fantastic straight from the box. I dare you to put this pedal up against any other stock overdrive pedal. You can't beat the price, it's almost silly how easy it is to sound like a pro guitarist-and after 30 years, no less!!!
