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Description
The original Ibanez Tube Screamer made history, and Keeley's TS9 Mod Plus will have you making tonal history of your own. Used by guitarists including The Edge (U2), Peter Frampton, Jon Herrington (Steely Dan), and Larry Crane (John Mellencamp band), the TS9 Mod Plus has a number of enhancements over the original that give it a sound closer to the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer.
Keeley Effects use the Texas Instruments RC4558P chip, just like early Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamers. Additional mods include replacing the carbon-composite output resistors with metal-film types that don't introduce noise to the signal and increasing the bass response for full low-end richness, and increasing the overdrive range. The result is a cleaner sound when turned down, twice the gain and drive when cranked, and stock TS808 sounds in between. The bypass circuitry was also improved, as well as the tone control circuit.
The legendary Tube Screamer taken to the edge of tonal Nirvana!
Product specs
| Brand | Keeley |
| Model | Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer with Mod+ |
| Finish | Green |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What modifications does the Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus Tube Screamer have?
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The Keeley Mod Plus enhances the TS9 by adding more gain and clarity, providing a wider range of overdrive tones with improved dynamics and transparency compared to the stock model.
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Is the Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus suitable for blues and rock music?
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Yes, the Keeley TS9 Mod Plus is ideal for blues and rock, offering a smooth, creamy overdrive that excels in these genres, especially when paired with bright amplifiers or single-coil pickups.
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Does the Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus work well with humbucker pickups?
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Absolutely, the Keeley TS9 Mod Plus is designed to handle humbucker pickups effectively, delivering a rich and full overdrive sound that complements the natural warmth of humbuckers.
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How does the Keeley Mod Plus affect the tone of the TS9?
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The Keeley Mod Plus improves the TS9 by providing a more transparent and dynamic overdrive, allowing for greater tonal clarity and expression across various gain settings.
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Can the Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus be powered with a standard 9V power supply?
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Yes, the Keeley TS9 Mod Plus can be powered using a standard 9V DC power supply, making it easy to integrate into most pedalboards.
Videos
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Boss SD1 vs Ibanez TS9 Keeley mod plus
Boss SD1 vs Ibanez TS9 Keeley mod plus
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Ibanez ts9 Mod plus Robert Keeley
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keeley Ibanez TS9 MOD PLUS & TS808 MOD PLUS
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Quick Demo Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer with Keeley Plus Mod
aldoblar Guitar Trade
Reviews
PROS
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Enhances sustain, tone, and overall sound quality
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Keeley Plus Mod significantly improves original TS9
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Works well with a variety of amps and guitars
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Offers a nice growl without muddiness
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Less noise compared to the original TS9
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Preserves bass tones better, suitable for riffs
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Wide drive range from transparent to high gain
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Ideal for both blues overdrive and high gain setups
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Smoothens tones for a vintage feel
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Boosts mids effectively to cut through the mix
CONS
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Bright on light may be too intense for some preferences
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus Tube Screamer.
Mods and upgrades
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The Keeley Mod Plus replaces the drive circuit capacitors with higher quality ones and swaps the chip for an RC4558P for enhanced transparency and increased overdrive range.
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Features and functionality
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The tone knob's capacitor is altered in the Keeley Mod Plus, providing smoother tonal changes and allowing for more nuanced sound adjustments.
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Use cases and applications
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Owners report that the modded TS9 works excellently with an AC15C1 amplifier, offering a punchy sound and functioning effectively as a clean boost for heavier tones.
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Value and pricing
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A Keeley-modified TS9 at 75€ is considered a good deal, as it typically costs less than a standard TS9 in some markets.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 14 Ratings
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Better than original TS9
I have a Keely Mod Plus TS9. 1. There is really less noise than in original one. When you turn on several dirty pedals - it has more noise. So Keely mod is better to use with other dirty pedals. 2. Bass exists! I see it still cut bass a bit - but now you can play riffs with Keeley Mod 3. Drive range is from transparent to a lot of gain =) And all these options with these big amount of mid range as original TS9 has.
So I really recommend this variant as more musical due to original TS9.
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May I ask why? I've always been curious about the Keeleys.
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It's a great pedal. But honestly that 40 dollar danelectro drive pedal can do anything this can plus more. It is essentially a very expensive boost for my purposes.
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Mentioned in the official product description.
The original Ibanez Tube Screamer made history, and Keeley's TS9 Mod Plus will have you making tonal history of your own. Used by guitarists including The Edge (U2), Peter Frampton, Jon Herrington (Steely Dan), and Larry Crane (John Mellencamp band), the TS9 Mod Plus has a number of enhancements over the original that give it a sound closer to the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer.
In an interview with Premier Guitar, Mike McCready discusses his use of the Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus Tube Screamer, highlighting it among his effects pedals for its distinctive overdrive sound.
The pedal is shown on Paul's pedalboard from the I Can Destroy tour.
According to an article by Zac Childs, Brad Paisley used the Keeley Ibanez TS9 Mod Plus Tube Screamer in 2005.
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In this photo, the Keeley Modded Ibanez TS9 is visible next to the Strymon Brigadier pedal.
Mentioned in Fuzz: The Sound That Revolutionized the World at 11:21. Frampton is also mentioned in the official product description.
Fuzz: The Sound That Revolutionized the World (2007)
I hooked up with Robert Keeley because of the work he did. I had a Tube Screamer that he modded for me, which is obviously how he got to be known, by modding the original pedals... and then, we've just been good friends ever since and, in the end he loved Framptone stuff and it worked so well with testing out his stuff through two different amps and it was sorta, like, a good fit. So, we just, virtually said "Well, why don't you take it over? We'll call it Framptone by Keeley."
Product Description
The original Ibanez Tube Screamer made history, and Keeley's TS9 Mod Plus will have you making tonal history of your own. Used by guitarists including The Edge (U2), Peter Frampton, Jon Herrington (Steely Dan), and Larry Crane (John Mellencamp band), the TS9 Mod Plus has a number of enhancements over the original that give it a sound closer to the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer.
"I used a TS-9 with a Keeley mod and that was actually Brandon's who produced the album – he brought a whole suitcase of pedals for us to play with. I had a Fulldrive 2 before that and wasn't totally happy with it but that TS-9 has some sparkle to it and all the notes ring out in a unique way. Different to a stock TS-9 for sure. That was for a milder distortion…"
En el minuto 3:45 es señalado y Brendon explica el uso que le da.
SS: Speaking of pedals, I’ve been slowly honing in my base setup for the next round of touring. The current live rig consists of a Boss TU-3, a Keeley-modified Ibanez TS-9, a Fulltone ’70 fuzz, an Electroharmonix Pitchfork, a Malekko 616 Analog Delay, an Electroharmonix Freeze, and an Ernie Ball Volume Pedal Jr.
"I’ve been using a GigRig Pro 14 for a few years now. It’s a great switching system that allows me to have all of my pedals in front of me but I can have patches set for certain effect combinations so I only have to hit one switch. It also allows you also turn things on and off individually. It’s all true bypass so I don’t lose any tone. The pedals on the board at the moment are an RC Booster, Providence Compressor, Keeley Mod Tube Screamer, Eternity Love Pedal, Fulltone Octafuzz, MoonPhase (phaser), Arion SCH1 (chorus), Demeter Trem, Eventide Time Factor, McCoy Wah, and a GigRig Wet Box which allows me to use both sides of the Eventide Delay pedal. One side is set for my normal delays and the other side is set so that I can have Dub style delays which I can call up just by hitting a switch on and off on the GigRig Pro 14 leaving the delay trails carrying on while I’m playing another part. I switch things round every so often, always looking for new overdrives etc. I have a Providence SOV-2 which I love."
In this photo of Harris' pedalboard, which comes from BOSS' interview with Kenneth Harris' guitar tech, one of the pedals that can be seen is the Keeley-modded Ibanez TS9.
It can be seen in live House of Strombo around 6:40 https://youtu.be/4WOyIMbk_as?si=fUJ6Uhzvcsl6BCCz&t=400
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