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Description
The Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer is a masterful fusion of two iconic overdrive pedals—the legendary Ibanez TS808 and the boutique Vemuram Jan Ray. This limited-edition pedal is designed for guitarists who crave the rich, overdriven tones of a Tube Screamer combined with the full-range clarity and massive headroom of the Jan Ray. Its sleek, green-tinted brass body not only exudes class but also minimizes unwanted noise, making it as functional as it is beautiful.
At the core of the TSV808 is a refined three-stage overdrive circuit that maintains the TS808’s signature midrange bump while offering new depths of tonal exploration. The pedal’s classic Drive, Tone, and Level knobs are complemented by two rear trim pots for precise bass and saturation adjustments, allowing you to craft everything from smooth, creamy overdrive to aggressive, punchy distortion. Internal dip switches provide additional customization, letting you toggle between TS-style symmetrical clipping and SD1-style asymmetrical clipping.
Crafted with no-compromise components, including several from Vemuram, the TSV808 ensures top-shelf sound quality. Whether you're aiming to emulate a traditional Tube Screamer or seeking to carve out a signature sound, the TSV808 offers the flexibility and control needed to realize your tonal vision.
Key Features:
- Combines elements of the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer and Vemuram Jan Ray
- Classic Drive, Tone, and Level knobs for primary sound shaping
- Rear trim pots for bass and saturation adjustments
- Internal dip switches for clipping style selection
- Green-tinted brass body for reduced static noise
- Gold-plated true bypass switch and jacks
- Limited edition production
Product specs
| Brand | Ibanez |
| Model | TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer |
| Finish | Brown |
| Year | 2019 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What makes the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer different from other Tube Screamers?
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The Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer combines the classic TS808 circuit with Vemuram's custom modifications, offering enhanced clarity and dynamic response. It's designed to provide a more versatile overdrive tone suitable for various music styles.
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Is the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer suitable for blues and rock music?
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Yes, the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer is well-suited for blues and rock due to its warm, mid-focused overdrive tone that enhances sustain and adds depth to your sound.
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Can the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer be used with both electric guitar and bass?
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While primarily designed for electric guitar, the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer can also be used with bass to add a smooth overdrive, though it may slightly affect the low-end frequencies.
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What power supply does the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer require?
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The Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer requires a 9V DC power supply, and it can also be powered by a 9V battery for convenience during performances.
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Does the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer have true bypass switching?
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Yes, the Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer features true bypass switching, ensuring that your guitar signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not in use.
Videos
Peach Guitars
An introduction to the Ibanez TSV808 Overdrive - Ibanez/Vemuram Tubescreamer collaboration
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PROS
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Produces a unique, full-bodied overdriven tone
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Offers high fidelity and openness not found in regular tubescreamers
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Combines warmths of a Klon with transparency like a Timmy
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Favored over standard Tube Screamers for its distinct sound
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Ideal for clean or edge-of-break style playing
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Considered by some as the best overdrive pedal available
CONS
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High market prices due to limited run and reselling activities
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Pricing may be out of range for many potential buyers
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Criticized for contributing to inflated market values
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ibanez TSV808 Vemuram Tube Screamer.
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The TSV808 has a mid hump focused on low mids, unlike typical screamers that can sound nasally.
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Unlike a typical screamer, it won't tighten bassy fuzz pedals, making it less suited for metalheads who want to shelf bass.
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The Analogman modded TS with a built-in Bad Bob and the King Tone Soloist are noted as alternatives for those seeking additional features beyond the traditional Tube Screamer.
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Features and functionality
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Offers more bass than a typical Tube Screamer and maintains a glassy tone with an underlying bass presence.
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The source is from TK's Sainou Recording documentary released in 2020. At around 12:15 he is tweaking Ibanez/Vemuram TSV808 and comparing to his Barbarossa Uranus. It is recognisable due to its build, colour and the dipswitches on the top of the pedal. Also shown in his reduced pedalboard used in unravel -HOME LIVE- on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CANTN_UhaLu/?utm_source=ig_embed
It is not sure if he used it to record, but there is a chance he did, as well as live. It's likely function is probably similar to that of his URANUS (as a lead tone, especially when stacked with his WAXX-modded BOSS DA-2) since the URANUS is also a tube-screamer-type pedal.
At 15:54 in this interview, Jared James Nichols is discussing his pedalboard and after his Klon Centaur he says:
"...I'll stack it with this Vemuram Tube Screamer. My friend Tyler at Ibanez hooked me up with that."
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