Description

Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is a reissue that’s just like the original in so many ways. Same housing, same instantly identifiable green paint, and the same crankin’ overdrive that makes it one of the all-time classics in guitar effects. So, plug it in, crank it up, and you’ll hear what all the fuss is about.

The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer has earned its reputation for pristine overdrive and ultimate reliability on merit. This little green stompbox has graced countless pedalboards. The classic three-knob layout makes it easy to dial in a range of overdriven tones- from light mid-boost to give your tone an edge, through to full-blown sludgy distortion. This pedal is a go-to for beginners and seasoned pros alike.

The only difference between the TS9 and the original TS808 is the output section which was altered to give the TS9 a more modern feel. This makes the output sound brighter and slightly less rounded so it’s all down to personal preference. The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer has earned its place in pedal history thanks to delivering incredible overdrive from its release and never really having to change. The iconic green design and easy-to-use functionality stand it apart in the world of overdrives as a superb all-rounder. The modern, brighter version of the TS808 has a slightly rougher edge making it better suited to slightly heavier styles and the TS808 for cleaner applications. The TS9 can still do the classic warm, well-rounded sound that Tube Screamers are known for, but it’s also capable of taking things up a notch and going slightly higher gain than its older counterpart.

The Tube Screamer’s clever design is the reason it’s still the industry-standard overdrive pedal. Widely imitated but never accurately replicated, there are a few unique features that give the TS9 its unique sound signature. One of these is that the active high pass filter in the clipping stage rolls off the bass so that only frequencies above 720Hz get the full distortion and harmonics below get progressively less, making the distortion frequency selective. After the clipping stage, a passive low pass filter shaves off excess treble giving the characteristic mid boost that Tube Screamers are known for. The clipped output signal then also contains part of the input signal, perfectly preserving the original dynamics of the instrument while also improving the responsiveness and overall clarity of the distortion. This is all made possible by the input buffer isolating the effect from the guitar, retaining optimum signal fidelity, one of the main reasons the TS9 can offer mid-heavy overdrive without the effect becoming muddy.

Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Features:

• Input Impedance: 500K ohms
• Output Impedance: 10K ohms
• Maximum Output Level: 0 dBm
• Maximum Gain: + 30 dB
• Equivalent Input Noise: -100 dBm
• Drive, Tone and Level controls
• Power Supply: One 9 Volt Battery or External AC Adapter (9V)
• Dimensions: 124mm (D) x 74mm (W) x 53mm (H)
• Weight: 570g