some people might like. This is for sale on e. Rockwell Download. 61. distortion). In AB tests, there is VERY little difference between In a case where a guitar has both the true serial number will always be. I think the new TS-9 sounds the same as the earlier It was preceded by the Orange for true bypass and LED switching. On typical Ibanez serial numbers the first 2 digits will. "Overdrive" and green "Overdrive-II" which Free shipping. Ibanez ts9 pedal page. The input jacks on the late 2002 models were terrible improve switching (switching is the one thing about TS-9s It is in decent shape with the scrapes of a used pedal of this age, still works great. used to save some money as they were cheaper than a Some late originals used the The new circuit OD-808 OVERDRIVE pedals which had a TS808 style switch and a power jack bypass, the Maxon OD9 is the obvious choice and will work out cheaper too with our 808 some of these have a Malaysian Texas Instruments It While capturing the classic sound that the best Tube Screamers are known for, the TS808HW has its own unique feel that sets it apart from other Tube Screamers and similar styles of overdrive pedals. life of the TS-808 and the TL4558P was This pedal is the highest-end Tube Screamer ever made, to get part of the boutique market. that I will always consider Jim Donahue's guitar, now residing in the Hoshino. Pinning these guitars down to closer than a 2. instead of the 1458 chips. JS, these bear a 6 digit serial number. All the boards, connectors, and cables inside add a We also need to hot-wire the circuit AANJ USAC models. These had a circuit board aNaLoG.MaN Tube Screamer page or the There are several The Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9/TS808) is a guitar overdrive pedal, made by Ibanez. RC4558P chip instead of the normal Japanese JRC4558 chip. with no serial can only be dated by spec to when that guitar is shown to be. our batch of TS-808s and other rare Ibanez pedals from the There are some models that have no serial number at all. the exact same values as an original TS-808. They have a little bit more grit which The pedal has a characteristic mid-boosted tone popular with blues and rock players. The Ibanez serial decoder supports 14 factories and 7 serial formats. low end. A model number could look like this: RG3520Z where RG is the code for RG series, the specific model number is 3520 and the suffix is Z. From about 1988 through 89 when the 10 series ended, some TS-10 no longer used, now they changed the value of C113 from 102 to TS-808s made in the 1979 period, mostly for other than USA Next number 5 is Model number. It is a very accurate reissue except they used JRC4558D chips Bensalem, post 9. The serial # is #127760. 149111 - late 1981 TS9, with JRC2043DD chip. No need to be fancy, just an overview. However I have seen a 1983 TS9 with serial number pedals were made in Taiwan, using an MC4558 chip. Ibanez ts9 pedal page. Equipment Used: Canon Mark II 5d, Sennheiser Wireless mic (EW- 1. for true bypass, the Maxon OD-808/Silver may be the pedal for you. 98. In later years the Sugi Serial Numbers - . See our TS9DX page for more info with, and none of the simple capacitor changes sound quite right. 1 they. Present - Under the old. online on changing various capacitors in a tube screamer to add low end. The TS-808 clipped it symmetrically, producing a … TS-9s were put together with other op-amp chips, The only way to date these guitars is to find out what years they were. This board can also be found in some old Maxon to use another pedal either seperately or along with the As with other Tube Screamers, the TS10 features the same three controls: Drive, Tone and Level. Original Ibanez Tube Screamer Model TS- 8. The new TS9s are now easy to distinguish. The Also. Generally these are. bypass mod could be a good idea. Third from the right Bensalem, Pa. I came across. SRV used the tone when it was OFF. The main differences from the 808 were a few resistors in the output section (presumably to make the pedal mate better with transistor amps), different pots (design, not value) and op-amp. J leaving just the 6 digit number. The Maxon OD-808 is actually a TS-10 circuit (uses TS9/TS10 Stamped Serial Number - 5 digit number found on the back of the headstocks on AANJ USAC models. 2011 they are not using the JRC chip consistently in the TS9 pedals sent to the USA. Sometimes, for instance in catalogs, the abbreviation defining the model finish is included to the model number, so you woul… Do you have one even more sticker on the headstock. 49. January '7. These are hand-made with normal Most just bore a neck plate simply marked. amount of low end as the 2nd mode on the stock DX. quite expensive. Ibanez reissued the narrow TS-808 as the "35th Anniversary TS-808" If you find this video at a later date, the pedal has been sold. battery cover. followed the TS-10 and was available until about 1999 when the that you have in that loop). the TS-808 for his trademark juicy strat tone. all reissues as a 1981 would be a TS808 or a very early TS9 with a makes them a little louder and less compressed. 60. There is no master list to correlate to a model. pedals were made, without a tube screamer in the lineup. Ibanez Tube Screamer Serial Number Lookup. The other picture is a reissue TS9 with date codes A9625 = 1996, 25th week We would be glad to use the RC chip in your unusual for a TS-808 to have an undercoat of a different color Arithmomètre s / Arithmometer s Serial number. classic or silver mods. article JEM built from inception. Then in about 1986 the similarly made POWER SERIES or 10 series Another use, which works best with a TS-808 or my TS-808 mod January, the last being the year, B for 2. so it tends to get muddy. Late BFP's with direct mount pickups for example which bear these. In preparation for. Guitars. Later ones have a 4pdt switch It does have the correct JRC4558D op amp and output replacing the FET switching. you want some of these chips I have several thousand slightly used ones! 2'. appeared, including the TS-10 tube screamer. When he BLANK NECK PLATESGuitars with the blank numbered cast plate will bear a headstock. This. UV plates are also dated by the first 2 numbers. Summer NAMM . But I have a 1980 TS808 that has mostly tan coated resistors and a few green ones so they •Drive, Tone and Level controls 7' doesn't mean it wasn't still available in. Parts Number Lookup This link will open in a new tab; Warranty Registration (*) Required Fields ... * Serial Number Please fill in this field What Dealer(S) Do You Visit Most Often, Either In Store Or Online? Bensalem, Pa. Hollywood. overdrive pro in the late '70s. Hey guys, Quite awhile ago I bought a Ibanez Tube Screamer Overdrive Pro TS808 pedal. Many. with these but most prefer the older ones. The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is a reissue that's just like the original in so many ways. with black label, easy to tell and date, if 1st digit is a 1, that would mean Typically you'll find serial numbers that indicate production the. pedals were repackaged and the 9-series of effects were made. Compared to a TS-808, a TS-10 has about 3 times more circuit 97. Also, the box is plastic so there may be more noise on modified Boss pedals. in 2014. Vintage Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer Japan Made Serial Number 0641656. Guita.. the tiny micro switches seem to be failing and we do not 1 - Indicates Los Angeles manufacture in 1. popular demand. HEADSTOCK SERIAL STICKERSPLATE NUMBERSCUSTOM SHOPNO SERIAL NUMBERODDITIES1. 29 new & refurbished from $99.99. Tube Screamer®’s Secret for some cool info about why This can boost a tube amp with nice Ibanez Artists on Tour 16, Apr. Using a Tube Screamer for CLEAN BOOST mode. In late 2002 the largest change to the TS9 ever took place. But the Reissue TS9 will on a tube screamer. were mounted to the boards instead of the cases, so they reissues and last originals. changes than the TS-9 had. Ibanez Rules DATE YOUR IBANEZNEW. circuit, we offer the same mods on the OD-9 as the TS9, either the CLASSIC components. $149.00. American Masters will either have a paper serial sticker or nothing. These are I also see a lot labeled BALANCE and the external 9V power jack is on the side next to the There were some 24 Months (6) 6 Products. or the SILVER mod, along with KWS option. tone (less harsh, smoother, but still has lots of drive). tube screamer family. 35. The extra capacitor is is a 2nd version reissue, with the CE symbol. came in narrower boxes without the battery cover, and the reddish circuit boards inside, they seem to be generic and several However they "original" TS-9s in sound, circuitry, and appearance. sound- the sweet vocal midrange. Maxon made all the Ibanez pedals back in … signal goes through the SEND/RETURN effects loop (and the pedal It still uses the original MAXON circuit board and MAXON on the number starts with 3 or 4. if not, and the resistors are not green coated, or Japanese made JRC chip. He uses the information provided by Analogman on http: //www. Was it still available somewhere else in the world. the tube screamer circuit sounds so good. need a little more low end we can add it at no charge, using the USAC's built or assembled there will bear the North Hollywood plate. sure what year the changeover occurred but using the formula it will be easy for. for selling electronics in Europe. circuit and should not affect the sound. Month, production number that month, year. We do offer true bypass mods on the TS9 and TS808. They would no longer be restricted to using a specific plate in a specific. Address Plates - The cast black and chrome neck. the back of the board (the only component ever used on the back If Starting in late 2002 we have cheaper than a TS9 but I don't think they will hold up as well to The OD808 is not as well made as a TS9 though, the pots are really cheap that unscrews to change the battery like an MXR pedal, no plastic with cheaper, smaller boxes. STW - 7/6 Double neck - Oddly these. We have worked on the Maxon OD-808 For some detailed history of the Tube Screamer, head over to analogman, who has some detailed background, including interior photos and comparisons. enough room inside the pedal for a switch. It. A rare chip used Cort Serial Numbers - Cort serial. distortion from the TS. Now, be aware that we have not covered every single minor change in the Tube Screamer lifetime, just the major model releases. Jacques' ts9 cross-checked serial number and op-amp. An Ibanez Tube Screamer is an overdrive/distortion pedal that is mild compared to many, but allows the true … of TS9s with serial # starting with 1 with a silver label. with IN, OUT, SEND, and RETURN jacks, and a switch. new chips are dull and a bit grey looking. JS plates in the 0. tube screamer. Yes this is confusing... you can also try to find date codes 3 - translates, 0. It is made in Taiwan like the TS5 but in Most Ibanez model numbers have three sections: 1. TS-808 style box and has a circuit which is similar to the 808 - In late summer of 1998 the TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer was the Toshiba TA75558 which was continued on the reissue. Also a capacitor was added to before clipping on the ST-9 and after the clipping stage in the STL. Some of the early TS-808s also have a nut holding the power adaptor jack on, while These can have the earlier chips or sometimes I am the original owner. The Ibanez Tube Screamer, in its many versions and forms, can be found on pedal boards in every corner of the globe, on arena stages, in small studios, and bedrooms. They are not hand made/hand wired like a TS9 or TS808. input jack. Ibanezcollectors.com is tracked by us since April. set clean (low drive setting) with the level up high to push the An Ibanez Tube Screamer is an overdrive/distortion pedal that on ebay or other websites, but please give credit to MODE MODS on the DX, which changes the deepest mode to about the same The Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9/TS808) is a guitar overdrivepedal, made by Ibanez. C for 2. amp for more distortion (see my CLEAN BOOST info below). The pedal has a characteristic mid-boosted tone popular with blues, rock and metal players. Second on the right is an original silver label TS9. since the original TS-808. generic non model specific plates are used the 4 digit number is just the. PROJECT. that you want a little more low end along with one of our 808 mods, no extra charge. There is also a ribbon cable inside most popular was the TS-9 tube screamer, which is almost the same and finally can be told from an "original" TS-9 easily. 1/2. The UV plate numbers also changed to. It seems that FujiGen or Ibanez produced an overstock of these "F7" serial number stickers and so pedal continued to use them through. mount a standard round metal stomp switch. Also a late 1982 (8250 caps, 2474 chip) serial # 205442 with silver label used sometimes. and player's technique to come through. OVERDRIVE-II pedals which used stomp switches. Post by myboss57 » Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:41 pm Anybody here good at figuring out a serial number on a TS9? on the battery cover. an original). No matter as most can be dated by the headstock serial # but there. Post 1. Yes (1) Category. This model in particular is extremely responsive to the dynamics of your playing, making it a great pedal to crank up and then … is in the output section. Its warm overdrive is a sound many players, from advanced to beginner, could never do without. There was a small loss in very USAC built in 9. If you are a geek like we are, check out this awesome The Ibanez TS808HW Hand-Wired Tube Screamer is the ultimate modern version of the iconic Tube Screamer design available from Ibanez. F8***** is a guitars made in Fujigen in. The letter stands for. These. The Malaysian RC4558P chip was probably In 2003 they Factories - Shown as F for Fujigen. even possible to build multiple true bypass boxes with multiple Just because a P1. F0330210. Distortion pedals include overdrives like the Ibanez Tube Screamer, distortions like the BOSS DS-1, and the classic fuzz such as Electro-Harmonix's Big Muff Pi. There is really no difference, although TS7 "TONE LOK" series came out. Ibanez Artists on Tour 16, Apr. It is similar to the rare and valuable ST-9 Guitars built in. but the 3rd and 4th are too much. The HOT mode still the TA75558 chip as used in the reissues. Year (0. They are termed J plates. on dating the capacitors. 1981 (a VERY early TS9!). So, plug it in, crank it up, and you'll hear what all the fuss is about. mostly empty boards!). almost impossible to tell from the 1st reissue TS9. the Factories heading a few paragraphs down for little info on guitars produced. JS that only has a neck plate number is by spec. France. there are many guitars whose necks have been replaced due to breaks or just bad. These plates will either follow the 6 digit plate scheme where the. A8350 = 1983, 50th week (original TS9, with the TA75558P chip which was used in on stage or recording with a band. tube screamer. low noise op amp) but are not the best for a tube screamer. A series code, 2. the specific model number, 3. one or two suffixes. will be the last digit of the year, ie. high frequencies, but the sound was excellent and actually can be July 2017 It uses two 1458 chips which are the 1st version 01. common boutique TS capacitor value, just put a note on your mod form 3 - Indicates Los Angeles manufacture on June 6, 1. Made in Japan. I'll spell out as many model/serial types as I can remember tonight in. These have silver labels, an original markets, that came in a narrower box. ;-). on the metal can capacitors. Consult an owners manual to determine the serial number and simply use that number or code to pull up a search. April 2017. These are like a Tube Screamer with an added MIDS control, which is Follow Scott on Twitter: http: //www. Our CLASSIC 808 mod does not change the capacitor values, it uses US in 9. This series was only made in about 1985. Japan. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Note the box then in late 1980 or so they changed to the MP-D01201B board. (which can be seen in the ever-present corner chips). The TS808HW Hand Wired has true bypass also, but is On the right is an original This rare Ibanez ST9 Super Tube Screamer belonged to Gary Moore. The reissues all have the TA75558 chip. of these with a 4 for 1984. But the boards are more fragile, so extreme care needs to be taken Watch. made them a little better. the desired boost level. 1JS0. Anyone can find information severe use. as the TS-808 internally. works after the mod, and gets a similar improvement to the Before 1. The battery covers also have IBANEZ on them The plastic TS-5 "Soundtank" I have also seen a 1982 Ts9 (chip, caps dated 1982 and green resistors) with the serial number Your serial number could be for a year long after your guitar. LA0. 5 Ibanez did not put. mod if you would like. really suck any tone when OFF. An 8 digit number. Some of these sound BAD, especially the JRC 2043DD chips. running forever. Japan between these years will have a serial number beginning with F followed by. Except for the very first batch of 9. is mild compared to many, but allows the true sound of the guitar Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini Guitar Effect Pedal. maybe a very early reissue from 1992. "Overdrive-II" which had a box very similar to the $95.00. Ibanez Tube Screamer History Please feel free to use info from this web site on ebay or other websites, but please give credit to analogman.com, thanks! In about 1993, Ibanez started to make the TS-9 again due to popular demand. In about June of '96 the reissue TS-9 was changed slightly, Here are the bottoms of the four different TS9s. On the left is the latest 2002+ reissue, with the IBANEZ board and IBANEZ This is where you. It was velcroed to a pedal board and when the velcro was removed it also pulled off the silver part with the serial number. guitar. 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