A painstaking recreation of the 1979 narrow box overdrive pro ts808, the ibanez ts808 35th anniversary overdrive pedal uses the same pair of 1458 chips as the original, giving you more distortion than later tube screamer renditions. Departments guitars guitar effects effect overdrive ibanez. While there are several tube screamer models out there, vs. On the behringer front, i think the cream of their range of overdrives are the to808 vintage tube overdrive another of the many pedals based on the ts808 and the blues overdrive based on a boss bd2 blues driver. Maxon is the original manufacturer of the ibanez tube screamer, and its only over the course of the last five or six years that ibanez has taken on the manufacturing itself. Theyre both established brands with sterling reputations, so were going to get into the details of how each pedal handles, sounds, and costs. Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 pedal. Blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by kevin8122006, mar.
The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. However, in a discussion on the ten club community forums, it is mentioned that he uses both the ibanez tube screamer ts9 and the boss blues driver bd2. Ibanez ts808 vintage tube screamer reissue texas blues alley. The ibanez tube screamer ts9ts808 is a guitar overdrive pedal, made by ibanez. Apr 16, 2007 get your hands on someones keeley ts808 that has a vintage jrc chip versus the ibanez reissue and youll hear a whole new definition of creamy, smooth blues drive ala the classics.
Our 2004 ts808 reissue features the same famous standout square footswitch of the original and the even more famous warm tones of the. The original ts808 was key to the signature tone of legendary blues guitarist stevie ray vaughan and countless other axeslingers, as well, and the ts808hw packs the same glorious tubeinspired saturation that propelled the tube screamer to legendary status. The original ts808 was key to the signature tone of legendary blues guitarist stevie ray vaughan and countless other axeslingers, as well, and the ts808hw packs the same glorious tubeinspired saturation that propelled the tube screamer to legendary status and. The tubescreamer does have a lot of midrange and loses the low end and thickness, but the overdrive is much smoother and cuts through the mix. This stomp box can be associated with a blues guitar. They will also have a date and the type of mod and modders signature on the inside of the bottom plate. I have a keeley bd2, keeley ts808, and keeley ts9 with the baked mod. Ive been looking at both the boss blues driver and the ibanez ts9 tube screamer. I use more than one because i keep them at low gain except for the ts808. Much of the ts808s initial fame came via stevie ray vaughan acolytes, and with a neckposition singlecoil and a fender amp, the ts808dx provides a perfect setting for sultry double stopbased blues ballads and slowburning soul leads. Kasih, free bokep ariel ariel x vs goldie blair sexwrestling and pussyfighting bout free download ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 user guide pdf. The 2004 ts808 reissue features the same famous square footswitch and the warm tones of the jrc4558 chip.
I use both on my board an original ts808 and a keeley bd2 and i think they compliment each other excellently. Ive got a stock bd2 and i really like it but it can sound a little shrill and fizzy from time to time. May 16, 2008 the blues sound is by making the amplifier overdriven by cranking the volume up to max and lowering the gain down u can try the both and see which one that u prefer most, the bd2 is a clone of the ibanez ts808 and it a bit different becos when u crank up the bd2 it sound more like a fuzz listen to jimi hendrix the ts808 and the ts9 are quite popular to replicate at least as near as. The ibanez tube screamer is an iconic pedal that has been made famous by blues artists, but is also widely used by many punk and rock guitarists. Its here that the ts808dx can go from good to extraordinary with singlecoils. Even the mini ones with no battery and budget brands. Ibanez tube screamer and boss bd2 blues driver are two pedals with sterling reputations. Interested in the ts808 reissue tube screamer overdrive pedal by ibanez. It was launched in the late 70s 78 or 79 and it was replaced by the ts9 in 1982, but what is it about this pedal that causes it to be such a.
Personally, i use a boss blues driver bd2, which i picked up i believe after taking a peak at the superfriendz frontman matt murphy s pedal board or so i recall. Ibanez ts808 reissue tube screamer pedal andertons music co. What are the advantages of the boss bd2 blues driver. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock bd2 and the tube screamer i would choose the tube screamer.
It also has a reliable performance similar to the tube screamer ts808. I have both the bd2 and ts7 tonelok version and i like both for different reasons. An ibanez tube screamer is an overdrivedistortion pedal that is mild compared to many, but allows the true. You would marvel on the effectiveness of this famous medal as its perfect for emotive distortion. Features the ts808hw tube screamer is the ultimate edition of one of the most heralded distortionoverdrive pedals of all time.
The ibanez ts808 vintage tube screamer reissue is back. It seems to be a tube screamer with some snottier attitude. The tube screamer from ibanez is one of the most highlyrated guitar effect pedals on the market. Sep, 2014 a painstaking recreation of the 1979 narrow box overdrive pro ts808, the ibanez ts808 35th anniversary overdrive pedal uses the same pair of 1458 chips as the original, giving you more distortion than later tube screamer renditions.
Zoom 707ii guitar multieffects user manual ibanez tubescreamer ts9 ibanez guitar effects, boss st2 power stack boss guitar effects, hardwire tr7. Used by stevie ray vaughan and countless other guitarists who all love its signature midboosted sound, the tube screamer ts808 is also one of the most cloned and imitated pedals ever released. The bd2 especially sounds very different from the ts models. Best tubescreamers ive heard are the analogman or keeley moded maxon od9 or ts808 and the mi audio blues boy. Driving it home the 15 best overdrive pedals 2020 pmt online. Seems to me that the tube screamer cant do the cleaner settings like the boss does but the the bd2 doesnt have as much overdrive either. Ibanez ts808 by godlyke 20507 ibanez ts808 tube screamer vintage by don felipe 20716 ibanez ts808 tube screamer lesson on the evolution of distortion pedals by jj likes. This post may be off topic, regarding the focus of this website, however i just want to share my experience with one of those cheap chinese pedal clones available everywhere. Both have pretty nice tones for blues rock, from the samples ive heard, but i can accomplish those pretty well as it is with just my guitar ibanez sz720 and amp kustom hv65. Stevie ray vaughans use of these pedals is widely known, and although the pedal is far from perfect, when used as a cleanish boost, it does provide a very nasal, screaming tone that is perfect for srv style soloing. Analog man ibanez ts808hw handwired tube screamer overdrive. Sporting the same chip and analog circuits as the muchcoveted original, the ibanez ts808 tube screamer reissue is a truetoform rendition with the same streamlined interface of overdrive, tone and level controls. For just a touch of dirt and push, the boss bd2 blues driver has been a perennial favorite for both bedroom players and celebrities such as john mayer and brad paisley. The blues driver bd2 is a powerful pedal that provides excellent sound, tone and overdrive.
I use a blues driver and ts808 bothmodded by keeley and they work well. In early 2004 ibanez finally reissued the ts808 pedal due to popular demand. Blues driver bd2 vs tube screamer ts 808 and the winner is. The bd2 crackles more on higher gain while the ts9 retains the flavor from lower gain. Its backthe incomparable overdrive pedal thats been described as the holy grail of tubescreamers. The ibanez tube screamer needs no introduction as its one of the most legendary overdrive guitar pedals ever made. This way i can combine them and really get over the top if thats what i want to do. Some of them are clones of the original model, and the others are a version based on the same technologies and sounds.
Ibanez tube screamer ts9 users manual pdf pages 1 4 text. The bd2 does a nice mild fendery overdrive, while the ts808 is great for giving strats a real shot in the arm. Ibanez ts808 tube screamer overdrive pro effects database. You can also expect an excellent tone and sound effect in the ts808. Its been used by most of my favorite players including eric johnson, stevie ray vaughan, and joe bonamassa. Fender forums view topic boss blues driver versus ibanez.
Please feel free to use info from this web site on ebay or other websites, but please give credit to, thanks. They retained the color scheme for the series and even today, you will find it easy to spot a tube screamer on a pedal train. The ibanez tube screamer ts9 ts808 is a guitar overdrive pedal, made by ibanez. It was launched in the late 70s 78 or 79 and it was replaced by the ts9 in 1982, but what is. Ibanez was first known for its wacky electric guitars, but became infamous for its exacting copies of fender, gibson, and rickenbacker models that ended in a legal slap of the hand. Boss sd1 ibanez ts9 boss bd2 tc electronic mojomojo digitech dod looking glass. The top 10 bluesapproved overdrivedistortion pedals.
So which will win the battle of bd2 vs ts808 pedals. I also use a butler tube driver and a lovepedal eternity. Having said that, the blues driver is a dang good pedal with many, many useful tones hidden inside. Mar 12, 2015 the ibanez tube screamer needs no introduction as its one of the most legendary overdrive guitar pedals ever made. Oct 02, 2010 ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 find my guitar gear on sweetwater buy a tshirt to support the sho. But, the bd2 has the edge when it comes to overall. Both have pretty nice tones for bluesrock, from the samples ive heard, but i can accomplish those pretty well as it is with just my guitar ibanez sz720 and amp kustom hv65. Get your hands on someones keeley ts808 that has a vintage jrc chip versus the ibanez reissue and youll hear a whole new definition of creamy, smooth blues drive ala the classics. After the success of ts808, ibanez released the 9 series in the early 80s. They are totally different, but that is the whole appeal. Music lovers looking for a crunchy and creamy sound would be happy to have the blues driver bd2.
Not since the late seventies, when the ibanez tube screamer and boss od1 made their debut, has a massproduced overdrive pedal won over the great unwashed and corksniffing tone snobs alike. Falling somewhere between your amps natural clean tone and the midsoaked scream of an ibanez ts9, the blues driver hits the sweet spot of articulation and grit. Aug 07, 2005 201212 ibanez ts808 fryette memphis 30 les paul classic 2004 wolfetone legend pickups by jokeandrazz 20315 tone talk 1 maxon od808 vs. Shop at andertons and enjoy our awardwinning service, free nextday uk delivery and 0% finance. The 2004 ts808 reissue features the same famous square footswitch and the warm tones of the jrc4558 chip used in most of the original ts808s.
The ts808 has loads of mids while the bd2 is scooped. The pedal has a characteristic midboosted tone popular with blues and rock players. Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube. The legendary tube screamer has been used by countless guitarists to create their signature sound, and is one of the most successful, widely copied, and modded overdrive pedals in the history of the electric guitar. The blues driver seems to fit with many rock players who are looking for a blues sound, whereas the tube screamer is what many blues players use to raunch up their blues a bit. Its midrangey, gritty, compressed, and is a proven classic. Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 find my guitar gear on sweetwater buy a tshirt to support the sho. Stevie ray vaughans use of these pedals is widely known, and although the pedal is far from perfect. I keep it as a reference, mostly to compare other ts style pedals. An original ts808 will have a maxon board, and a maxon od808 will obviously have one as well. Not only this, but it has also become a base for the development of many innovative overdrive pedals.
If you love the sound of the bd2 and angry charlie pedals but. The ibanez ts808 tubescreamer is the grandfather of modern drive pedals, as it was the first one to really hit home with a lot of players looking for a rounded, tubeesque overdrive sound. Our silver mod pedals will have the rej sticker on the top and the silver sunface sticker on the front as seen on the left. Zoom 707ii guitar multieffects user manual ibanez tubescreamer ts9 ibanez guitar effects, boss st2. But while guitars like the iceman remain collector faves, it was the accompanying tube screamer pedal that emerged as the companys greatest offering. A clue to finding a ts clone pedal is that many if not most of them are painted in the same green color as the original ibanez tube screamer. Ibanez 35th anniversary ts808 tube screamer pro effects. The ibanez tube screamer and the boss bd2 blues driver are two pedals that were looking at today. This pedal summons all the searing tubelike overdrive of its predecessors without searing a hole through your wallet. The blues driver stays on all the time at a low level with a twin reverb and i use the tube screamer as the boostoverdrive for solos. Ibanez tube screamer ts9 users manual pdf pages 1 4.