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Description
Introducing the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, a reissued rendition of the legendary overdrive pedal that has crafted the tone of rock music for decades. This pedal possesses the same circuitry that gave the original Tube Screamer its coveted tone, generating the smooth, natural overdrive and sustain that shaped the sound of rock music. With tone, drive, and level controls, you can dial in the perfect amount of breakup and gain.
Housed in the iconic seasick-green stompbox, the TS9 Tube Screamer is not just a nostalgic style symbol, but also a reliable, gig-ready device that ensures consistent performance time after time. It is designed to withstand the rigors of the road, and can be powered by a 9V battery or an external power supply, making it ready to deliver its distinctive overdrive at a moment's notice.
Key Features:
- Authentic Tube Screamer Circuitry that delivers legendary tone
- Tone, Drive and Level Controls for maximum tonal flexibility
- Gig-ready design in iconic seasick-green stompbox
- Can be used alone or stacked with other pedals for custom tone
- Powered by a 9V battery or external 9V AC adapter
Owner's manual
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Overdrive, Distortion |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x Instrument |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Power Usage | 8mA |
| Height | 2" |
| Width | 3" |
| Depth | 4.9" |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of power supply does the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer require?
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The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It can also be powered by a single 9V battery.
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Is the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer suitable for blues and rock music?
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Yes, the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is highly regarded for its warm, smooth overdrive, making it ideal for blues and classic rock genres.
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How does the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer affect the tone when used with a tube amplifier?
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The TS9 Tube Screamer enhances the mid-range frequencies and drives the preamp section of a tube amplifier, resulting in a more pronounced gain and cutting through the mix effectively.
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Can the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer be used with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for electric guitars, the TS9 Tube Screamer can be used with a bass guitar, though it may alter the low-end response due to its mid-range boost.
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What are the input and output options on the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer?
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The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer features one instrument input and one 1/4" output, making it straightforward to integrate into your pedalboard setup.
Videos
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Demo
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Demo
Reverb
How To Use Overdrive: Ibanez Tube Screamer
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer vs Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive - Battle of the Screamers
Middle Aged Gear Junkie
Tube Screamer Shoot Out - TS9 vs TS808 - Which Do You Prefer?
Marty Music
Which Ibanez Tube Screamer Do You Like Best? TS9 vs. TS808 vs. TS9DX
The Tone King
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Marty Music
Vintage Ibanez TS9 vs New Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
shnobel
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal Demo - Sweetwater Sound
Sweetwater
Ibanez TS9 Tubescreamer - The MUST HAVE Overdrive Pedal! - Review & Demo
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Ibanez TS9 Tubescreamer - BALLS OUT HEAVY!
Matt The Riff Master
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (How Good Is It?)
Elmo Karjalainen
Reviews
PROS
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Enhances tube amp emulation effectively
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Versatile: can be used as a clean boost, for light to heavy overdrive, or even as a bass booster
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Adds a mid-range focus that cuts through in band settings
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Works well when stacked with other pedals
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Provides a significant volume boost without altering original tone too much
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Can achieve a wide range of sounds, from blues to metal
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Iconic, classic overdrive sound that many famous guitarists use
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Simple three-knob layout makes it easy to dial in the desired tone
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Works well with both tube and solid-state amps
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Durable construction and reliable performance
CONS
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Can lack low-end, especially when used with certain guitars and amps
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Not everyone loves the characteristic mid-hump
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Some find it too similar in sound to cheaper alternatives
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Tone control can be finicky, with some settings sounding thin or muddy
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Non-true bypass can be a downside for tone purists
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May not suit players looking for a more transparent overdrive
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Can be noisy, especially at higher gain settings
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 100 Reviews and 676 Ratings
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C'mon, it's the Tube Screamer.
It literally makes the amp scream. A good, well-balanced amount of additional power to the sound. I like how you can control the tone of the overdrive, turning it to more low-end kills off some of the screeching when I stop playing. Overall, a great addition to a tube-based rig.
41029
yes, everyone needs to own a TS9 for at least 2 years
131
Great pedal. Must have for an overdrive
Love this pedal. It gives me the right amount of boost and tone for the stuff we do. Built like a tank and sounds incredible.
Best Overdrive Pedal
Time and tested for decades. The TS9 (and the TS9DX) is my go to OD. Never leaves my pedal board.
179
The sound
Very distinctive sound, great for solos, but completely sucks all the low end out of your guitar tone and needs to be way to funking loud to get a good sound out of it
201
Not as good as the 808, IMO
This pedal is great for some classic rock overdrive, light overdrive punk music (Green Day), as a gain/mid boost, and is just very versatile overall. Very SLIGHTLY darker tone than the 808. The only reason anybody would choose one over the other is for personal preference.
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Man the original ts9
My ts9 is from the 80s. Looks like crap but it always works. This is such a classic so i dont feel i have to write that much
41029
I had an 80s one from the very early 90s until about a decade ago when I gave it away as an xmas gift.... ever notice the TS9 reissues are brighter? You can set them to sound the same but there's more treble at equal tone/gain/volume settings
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I have only had the opportunity to compare the old and new 808. In my opinion the old one is the best because of the tightening of the bottom end. I have heard that the new ts9's have the problem you describe but i haven't heard it my self
Not bad...not great
It's a little bit thin compared to the old version obviously, but not bad. I still use it on a few things- it has a pretty good tone to it. Not a bad "go-to" pedal.
Artist usage
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Akkording to John Frusciante Effects he used a TS9 at a show on April 14th 1989 at Shafer Court (Virginia Commonwealth University). The pictures are a little blurry but as the TS9 has a pretty unique look it seems to be pretty certain.
When he opens his pedal rig around the 12 second mark, near his left hand, the Ibanez TS9 can be seen.
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Martin Garrix can be seen here holding a Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar, and the one effect pedal that's visible is the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. This photo was taken before his performance with Bebe Rexha on The Tonight Show, which can be seen here.
In this Premier Guitar rig rundown, Slash's guitar tech shows a TS-9 Tube Screamer from Ibanez on his board for the Orgy of the Damned tour. He says:
And then we have an Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer, which you know, that's made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughan was a big proponent of those and then that's a very very popular you know. It's an overdrive pedal, it's not quite a distortion. Like if you put it into a clean amp you'd still be missing a little bit, but that will drive a little bit dirty head into a great luxurious big sound. Great overdrive.
Used on “Ride the Lightning” as a replacement for the ProCo Rat which was stolen in 1984.
In this Instagram post by Billie Joe Armstrong, his Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer pedal can be seen in front of the amp head.
According to Metallica's 2010 tour gear list, Kirk Hammett uses an Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer pedal
An early Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer effects pedal was placed at Stevie Ray Vaughans pedalboard.
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Ibanez Tube Screamer is listed under effects used on Boomslang.
In 56:54 you can see that he uses TS-9 for his great sound.
Album Usage
The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer has been featured on the following albums:
フルコース
Bittersweet (2026)
Eaton Canyon Fire Song
Bridget Kearney (2026)
TVアニメ「FARMAGIA(ファーマギア)」エンディングテーマ miss-dystopia
Sokoninaru (2025)
Koning Liefde (uit Liefde Voor Muziek)
Clouseau (2024)
Orgy of the Damned
Slash (2024)
Comeback Kid
Bridget Kearney (2024)
10,000 Volts
Ace Frehley (2023)
Wide Awake
Quinn Sullivan (2021)
Chris King Robinson
Chris King Robinson (2021)
Siren Song
Jerry Cantrell (2021)
Atone
Jerry Cantrell (2021)
California Dreamin'
Dirty Honey (2021)
What The Dead Men Say
Trivium (2020)
Macro
Jinjer (2019)
Wolf God
Grand Magus (2019)
Crazy on You (feat Dave Navarro)
Heart (2019)
Clean
Soccer Mommy (2018)
Don't Forget About Me, Demos
Dominic Fike (2018)
Artificial Selection
Dance Gavin Dance (2018)
Wrong One to Fuck With
Dying Fetus (2017)
Thrēq
FORQ (2017)
The Trick to Life (10th Anniversary Edition)
The Hoosiers (2017)
Medusa
Paradise Lost (2017)
ANTEMASQUE
ANTEMASQUE (2014)
Stairway to Heaven (Live At The Kennedy Center Honors)
Heart (2013)
Paradise Valley
John Mayer (2013)
Common Courtesy
A Day to Remember (2013)
Vultures
Kensington (2012)
Empire's Transition
Bittersweet (2011)
Flink
deLillos (2009)
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever
The Cribs (2007)
EAT ME, DRINK ME
Marilyn Manson (2007)
ファンクラブ
Asian Kung-Fu Generation (2006)
The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
Brand New (2006)
Room On The 3rd Floor
McFly (2004)
Boomslang (2024 Deluxe Edition)
Johnny Marr + the Healers & Johnny Marr (2003)
System Of A Down
System of a Down (1998)
Garage, Inc.
Metallica (1998)
EndSerenading
Mineral (1998)
Follow The Leader
Korn (1998)
The Power Of Failing
Mineral (1996)
No Code
Pearl Jam (1996)
Life Is Peachy
Korn (1996)
Korn
Korn (1994)
Battle Of Evermore
Heart & Lovemongers (1993)
Live in Japan
George Harrison (1992)
Ride The Lightning (Remastered)
Metallica (1984)
Double Nickels on the Dime
Minutemen (1984)
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