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Description
Immerse yourself in the rich, tube-style overdrive tones of the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer. This iconic pedal is not just an essential part of modern pedalboards, but is also a classic; a legend in the sphere of overdrive effects pedals. Originally made famous by the remarkable Stevie Ray Vaughan, this reissued version brings the same sought-after tones to your fingertips without burning a hole in your pocket.
The TS808 is not just a pedal, it's a prescription for a tone lacking warmth. Infused with the JRC4558 chip utilized in most of the original TS808's, it delivers the same warm and familiar tones that made the original a legend. Don't be fooled by its simplicity, with just three knobs for Level, Tone, and Overdrive, you can sculpt a range of overdriven tones, from bluesy warmth to screaming leads.
This Tube Screamer is built to endure the rigors of the road. Its compact design takes up minimal space on your pedalboard, making it a perfect companion for touring musicians. Whether you're a blues enthusiast, a jazz aficionado, or a rock star, the TS808 Tube Screamer can help you achieve that signature tone that sets you apart.
Key Features:
- Reissue of the classic Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer overdrive effects pedal
- Equipped with the famous JRC4558D IC chip for that classic warm tone
- Simple controls for Level, Tone, and Overdrive to shape your sound
- Compact and sturdy design, ideal for touring musicians
- Power supply via 9V battery or power supply unit
- True bypass switch ensures zero signal degradation when the effect is off
Owner's manual
Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Overdrive, Distortion |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| EQ | Tone Control |
| Power Source | 9V DC negative center power supply (sold separately), 1/8" adapter cable included |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 2" |
| Width | 2.8" |
| Depth | 4.9" |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of power supply does the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer require?
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The Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer requires a 9V DC negative center power supply. It also includes a 1/8" adapter cable for convenience.
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How does the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer affect my guitar tone?
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The Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer provides a mid-boosted overdrive that enhances clarity and sustain, making it ideal for blues and rock genres. Its smooth, warm tone is a hallmark of its classic sound.
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Is the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer suitable for use with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Ibanez TS808 can be used with bass guitars to add a warm, mid-focused drive, though it may reduce some low-end frequencies.
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What are the input and output options on the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer?
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The Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer features a single 1/4" input and a single 1/4" output, making it easy to integrate into any pedalboard setup.
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How does the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer differ from other Tube Screamer models?
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The Ibanez TS808 is known for its smooth, warm overdrive and is often considered the original Tube Screamer model. It is favored for its classic tone, while other models like the TS9 are known for a brighter, more aggressive sound.
Videos
Marty Music
Tube Screamer Shoot Out - TS9 vs TS808 - Which Do You Prefer?
Tube Screamer Shoot Out - TS9 vs TS808 - Which Do You Prefer?
Marty Music
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-808 Reissue
shnobel
Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer | Reverb Demo Video
Reverb
Ibanez TS808 Tubescreamer Reissue Overdrive Pedal
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Vintage Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
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Original Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Pedal Demo
drowninginguitars
Ibanez Tube Screamer Overdrive Pro TS808 - How it REALLY Sounds
intheblues
Ibanez TS808 - Gear Demo
Max Guitar B.V.
Ibanez TS808 The Original Tube Screamer | Gear4music demo
Gear4music Guitars
Reviews
PROS
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Produces warm, smooth tonal quality
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Versatile, works well with various pickups and amps
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Provides iconic Stevie Ray distortion sound affordably
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Brighter, earlier distortion compared to original model
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Pairs excellently with both clean and overdriven channels
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Enhances guitar sound for live performances
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Solid build quality, durable
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Encourages creative play and tone exploration
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Can tighten up the bottom end and add definition to gain
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Works as both an overdrive and a clean boost
CONS
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Higher price point compared to some competitors
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Activation pedal pad may eventually present issues
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On/bypass switch lacks tactile feedback
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LED indicator hard to see when on
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Limited low-gain range for some users
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Some may find it overrated and prefer other versions
Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 38 Reviews and 277 Ratings
Tube Screamin' Tones
This is a must have, this pedal warms up that cold lifeless brittle tone you are currently rocking. Get that crisp warm tube tone without putting that strain on your tubes. Works well with both tube and solid state amps. I've ran this directly to the house as well. Depending on what type of pickups you are rocking, the tone knob helps balance your tone. The only issue is the LED light, it's hard to see if blinding suntanning lights are on you. I recommend having a tech or yourself if you're good with electronics upgrading to a better LED light. Otherwise it's a great pedal. I do prefer this one over the TS9 but everyone has their own flavor for tone.
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This is the BEST tube screamer pedal out there.
Look, if you need to cut through the mix and really shred, the kind of playing that makes people go damn, this is the pedal. Seriously, it’s perfect for solos. And just perfect for the dirty sound. And there's so much clarity even when you're playing fast. It's a great pedal. I love it.
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Ibanez TS-808
I've been using a TS-808 for years and love the way it tightens the sound of pretty much any amp. These are also important when recording. I keep the Gain down to zero and the Level and Tone at about 1:00 or 2:00. This adds a bit more voltage going into the amp and adds a bit more treble. With an old SM57 and a Neve 1073 the guitar tracks are recording perfect and need barely anymore eq.. Just a touch of the SSL channel strip plugin and that's it.
great for blues tones
The Ibanez TS808 Vintage Tube Screamer Reissue is back. This is the incomparable overdrive pedal that vintage gear hounds are always hoping to find. 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. Ignore look-alikes. If your tone is suffering from a lack of real warmth, the TS808 is the real, nongeneric prescription.
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Good
A little bit overrated and overpriced. In my opinion, there are better versions of Tube Screamer. Not enough low-gain range. And afrer all, I don't even have tube amp, so I don't even need this pedal
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Perfect Crunchy Sound
It's a classic and i love it that sound that i heard in so much records
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Great bright tone drive
I use this pedal as my transparent clean boost, and it works perfectly for that! I've found that it's slightly less harsh than the TS9, which is why I love it so much!
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Classic warm mid boosting tone. Very versatile.
Classic warm mid boosting tone. Very versatile - clean to dirty, single coils to humbuckers.... all sound great. Stacks well early in the chain.
215
Really good guitar boost !
I have the old original TS808, but it´s quite strange that many calls it "The First Real Tube Screamer" because Maxon did the first one (Maxon OD808) that was the pedal that Ibanez copied...
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actually you are only sort of right... the original 70s 808 was made by maxon on contract for Ibanez, after Ibanez started manufacturing their pedal lines in-house in the 90s Maxon started remarketing their (usually) superior versions of the x0x and 9 series under their own brand name. In the 70s Maxon also made pickups for all the major Japanese guitar maufacturers including Ibanez. There'd even more to the story than that if you are interested. My 70s Greco guitar is the basis for Ibanez's Artist solid bodies of the 80s, but mine has a legit lacquer finish and is all hand-made with top of the line maxon PAF-style pickups and American electronics. The pickups alone are worth what I paid for the guitar if I advertised them on the mylespaul forum. Anyway, 70s and 80s japan was a crazy place for all things guitar. Amazing, confusing and full of lawsuits, strange collaborations and companies being bought and sold left and right by rich Japanese guitar enthusiasts and weird conglomerates!
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Hi jimmarchi1, that actually a very interesting background story about the Maxon and didn't know that Maxon made the PAF-style pickups. Have read alot of stories about Greco and Ibanez, I also have an Bacchus SRV, those handmade one from Japan and as I understood, the same place the make Ibanez. I wish there were a book about all these stories, mixup and lawsuits ;-)
Artist usage
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At 0:34 in this video, the camera pans and a Tube Screamer pedal can be seen.
Mr. Gilbert explains in his instructional video for Vibrato that he uses an Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer on "a few tunes."
At 13:48, Eric talks about using a Tube Screamer into his 60's Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. He doesn't actually say "TS808" but anyone who know's Tube Screamers can recognize that it is an original Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer.
According to Tweet from Toro, the TS808 pedal is included in his pedalboard.
This is also shown in the rig rundown video.
Adrian Smith has used the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer since the early days of his career. This is evidenced by a user-uploaded photo on Premier Guitar.
At 3:02 in this video, one can see the Tube Screamer on Brent's pedalboard.
Lee uses an Ibanez Tube Screamer, according to Guitar Geek's rig diagram.
In his YouTube video titled "BEST OVERDRIVE FOR DUAL RECTIFIER METAL - Overdrive test," Ola Englund uses the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer, showcasing its impact on his sound.
Pictured on Gallagher's official website's "Effects / Pedals" page and mentioned in an interview in an August 1991 Guitar for the Practicing Musician interview with Vivian Campbell.
VIVIAN: You get a tremendous tone for a single-coil Strat. Are you using any kind of distortion device between the guitar and the amp?
RORY: I've got a Boss Graphic EQ.
VIVIAN: Is that a little 6 band?
RORY: Yeah, one of the real old green ones. And I've got a DOD analog. They're back on the amps, and that's set at the minimum setting, just for a little bit of slap-back. I've got a Dyna-comp, which is on all the time, to drive the songs from the leads. It's not for effect. It's a form of compression and I have it at a setting where the compression's really low on it. I usually use a Tube Screamer, which broke down on me. Last night I was using a Boss overdrive. I use them for some solos, not all solos. I was against using them for years. If I was doing a solo, I had to look at the monitor guy to turn it up and all this. So I keep close to the natural sound. I have a brown Boss octave thing.
VIVIAN: I heard that last night. You sounded like Prince! He uses that a lot.
RORY: I've got a Boss flanger, as opposed to a chorus, which I use sparingly, I use that only in “Shadow Play” and “Moon Child,” and one other song. That's my talk on technology. I have a Vox wah-wah which I did use for one or two gigs, but purely to click it on for slide solos. I used it in the studio, for some solos as well. I don't use it on-stage, because even as it is, I try to keep it simple, within reason.
According to the Korn Equipment List on Angelfire, Brian Welch used a "vintage" Ibanez Tube Screamer overdrive, which is likely the TS808 model.
Album Usage
The Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer has been featured on the following albums:
Seamless
George Lynch (2021)
Hunted
Anna Calvi (2020)
Aztlán
Zoé (2018)
Homey
Chon (2017)
Dying in California
The Band Royale (2017)
Anna Calvi
Anna Calvi (2011)
Zero Order Phase
Jeff Loomis (2008)
Death Magnetic
Metallica (2008)
Sanctuary 1993 Mixes
The Cult (1993)
Ah Via Musicom
Eric Johnson (1990)
After You've Gone
John Jorgenson (1988)
Rain
The Cult (1985)
Texas Flood
Stevie Ray Vaughan (1983)
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