The ts808 40th anniversary edition represents a special opportunity for enthusiasts of the tube screamer and its history to own a distinctive version of this renowned overdrive pedal. It uses a separate jrc4558 chip and really nails the correct squarebutton 808 sound and feel. Our 2004 ts808 reissue features the same famous standout square footswitch of the original and the even more famous warm tones of the jrc4558 chip used in most of the original ts808s. Included in our modification kit are detailed instructions, including photos, and a. Its backthe incomparable overdrive pedal thats been described as the holy grail of tubescreamers. Discussion in the effect effect started by secreature, jun 11, 2014.
Best choice as target for newbies for build first tube preamp. Lets say that you are a bit tired of the sound of your ibanez ts9 tube screamer and are ready to mod it for clarity and smoothness. The ibanez tube screamer ts9ts808 is a guitar overdrive pedal, made by ibanez. Many people are wondering if it needs mods since its the holy grail ts808 with the new jrc chip installed. View and download ibanez tube screamer ts 808 owners manual online. With this kit you can build both ts9 than ts808, all the parts needed are already included inside the kit.
It has an additional knob along with the old drive, tone, and level knobs. Click on one below to see photos and read the documentation. Please do not email me about the availability of them. Hello ug, i was wondering if there is any webpage that would help me find out when my ibanez tube screamer ts 808 was made. Input slider adjusts the input signal going into the plugin. Ibanez ts808 original tube screamer overdrive pedal. Unlock the true tonal richness of your ts9 with a few simple modifications from fromel electronics. When it comes to the classic pedals of rock music, the tubescreamer must be near the front of the queue. The legendary 808 with the finest, most popular set of tone mods you could dream of, the keeley plus mod and truebypass clarity and fidelity. Its name has its origin in the fact that it emulates the sound produced by an overdriven tube amplifier, getting a warmer and softer distortion than with silicon transistors. Tube screamer ts808 vs ts mini what are the major differences. Ibanez ts9 ts808 tube screamer mod kit by guitarburger. For an easy, simple upgrade for your ibanez ts9 tube screamer, get the ts9 808 mod kit by guitarburger.
At the end of the 70s, the ibanez tube screamer 808. Ibanez ts808 tube screamer modifications fromel electronics. Even if youre not keen on making tubes cry out, its a good introduction to the diy effects box process and what motivates players to make their own. This is the mod that is generally considered by most to be the best all around mod for the tubescreamer. The most famous overdrive ever, the 808 was favored by discriminating guitarists including joe bonamassa, stevie ray vaughan and eric johnson. Any difference in sound youre hearing could well be observational bias. The its8 is a replica of the tube screamer 808 overdrive. Most companies have their own name for this mod, and maybe they might put a slight variation on it, but for the most part, they are all similar to this. This replica does not include the fet switching circuit of the original, it uses a true total bypass switch with an led indicator circuit attached. Diy fever tube screamer 808 tubescreamer clone with a couple of mods effects tube screamer 808.
Ibanez ts808 vintage tube screamer reissue guitar center. Whether boosting your signal or running as a foundational transparent overdrive, your arpeggios soar and chording rings true. Build either the ts9 or the ts 808 used by stevie ray vaughan, and about a bazillion other people. I got a vintage 808 with jrc4558d 0197 code on it chip, blue electro caps 8024 codes on them, r. Just pure ts 808 specs with the original jrc4558d chip and the highest quality components so you can build your own handwired, true bypass, tube screamer.
It sounds great feeding the input of a tube amp though. Just pure ts808 specs with the original jrc4558d chip and the. Included in our modification kit are detailed instructions, including photos, and. Yep, i managed to recreate the tone of a vintage ibanez ts808 with some mods to my old selfbuilt musikding tube screamer pedal. Ibanez ts9 tube screamer modifications fromel electronics. Reissue of the classic ibanez ts808 tube screamer overdrive effects pedal uses the same jrc4558d ic chip and analog circuitry as the original tube screamer square footswitch, just like the original tube screamer gives you a smooth, full overdrive in the style of an overdriven tube amp sports tone, overdrive, and level controls so that you can. Deluxe ts808 tube screamer mod kit with step by step full color instructions.
The ts 808 is a classic pedal that is a must have on your pedal board. It seemed to open up the pedal more, give it more headroom. Ibanez tube screamer pro ts808 35th anniversary deluxe. Stratus classic overdrive kit ibanez tube screamer aion fx. These kits have been carefully and meticulously designed for an easy, efficient and enjoyable build process. Ibanez tube screamer ts 808 replica complete kit with diode selector option. When i am happy with the adaptation of the trigain mod with these pedals i will release them. Extra pads to allow standard symetrical or optional asymetrical clipping.
Tube screamer ts808 ts9 overdrivedistortion alltime classic overdrive circuit. Demon tube screamer overdrive ts9 and 808 guitar effect. It really is more of an overdrive than a distortion, it has no tubes, and it doesnt scream. This kit includes a 6way diode clipper selector switch to choose 6 difference sounds from clipping devices.
The pedal has a characteristic midboosted tone popular with blues and. Twin overdrive 2 channel overdrive pedal ts808ts9 tones. This is because they it will replicate the exact sound they had back then. Didnt knew you are doing kits as well, now my respect for you went from wow to uber. No reproduction permitted without the express written.
Control those tubby mids, increase your treble and bass response, and discover the hearty amount of gain that this pedal has to offer. Tube screamer ts 808 music pedal pdf manual download. Shop for the ibanez ts808 vintage tube screamer reissue and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. For warranty information about this product, please click here. This is quite likely the most misnamed pedal in the history of guitar effects. Tse plugins releases tse 808, free tube screamer effect. This instructable outlines steps for creating your own clone of the popular tube screamer guitar distortion stompbox. Does anyone can tell me, if the silver mod worth it over the classic 808 mod it seems to be more dynamic and amp like and if it retains the tube screamer character even if it has less mid boost. We say modded because we have dialed in a lot of extra gain and body. I really want the true ts tone not a transparent one, but the more amp like the better.
Make offer ibanez ts808hw tube screamer 808 distortion pedal with metal box handwired mij. I never really considered building my own guitar pedals. Faithful to the original in every detail, the ts808 35th is handcrafted in japan just the way they were. This mod will make your sound really stand out and turn your ts into a roaring beast. If you want to build a pedal and have no experience, i dont recommend this kit. Tse plugins has released tse 808, a free effect plugin modeled after a tube screamer. Diy fever building my own guitars, amps and pedals diy fever building my own guitars, amps and pedals. This board can also be found in some old maxon od808 overdrive pedals which had a ts808 style switch and a.
The ultimate tube screamer mod guide premier guitar. Keeley ts808 tube screamer w keeley mod plus reverb. That way you have both right there to use one at a time, or both at once. The tube screamer on steroids to close this article i would like to leave you with a very special ts mod i developed some time ago, called the tube screamer on steroids mod. Thoroughly ripped off time and time again for boutique pedals it must be doing something right. Works best with fender type single coil pickups through a fender type mid scooped amp because it seems to add a mid hump making for a full rich sound imho. The ts808 standard reissue was a bit dull on the lows and highs in comparison to the handwired model. Tube screamer ts9 ts808 replica kit op electronics. Unlock the true tonal richness of your ts 808 with a few simple modifications from fromel electronics. Well after i modded mine by changing the chip to a 4558 and chanding 2 output resistors a ts 808 mod kit i got on ebay, my ts9 was alot clearer, smooth, less distortion almost no distortion. Photos shown include a photo of this kit in the twisted screamer casing see related products. The original legendary ibanez tube screamer has been redesigned, tweaked and emulated to no end its earned a status as the most cloned pedal of all time. Triode model, plate voltage, inout level, drive, oversampling dual triode preamp with simple schematics. This kit is based on the ibanez ts 808 tube screamer, featuring switch modifications to change the clipping diodes and the bass frequency.
This kit transforms your stock ts9 into a tone monster. Includes all the parts and materials you need to build one, including the pcb. The tse808 is emulating a famous tube screamer pedal. General guitar gadgets its8 ibanez tubescreamer 808 kit. This new model is offered in a special limited ruby red finish and is the first ever tube screamer offered in this unique finish. The ts9 differs by one resistor value in the buffer stage of the pedal i believe, but thats it. Whether boosting your signal or running as a foundational transparent overdrive, your arpeggios will soar and chording will ring true. The ts9dx turbo tube screamer was created in 1998 by john lomas at hoshino usa to meet ibanez hoshinos marketing request for a tube screamer with different modes for output and distortion. Ibanez tube screamer ts808 replica complete kit with. My web store hosts a simple kit, which once installed transforms your ts9 to ts808 specs. Ibanez ts808 40th anniversary tube screamer overdrive pro. Build your own high quality pedal with genuine jhs circuits and components. Kartakou warmer overdrive tube screamer handwired ts808 free.
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