Your Favorite Tubescreamer to Recommend?

[slopeshoulder]

I have 2 mosferatu's, a zendrive, a tbiac, a box of rock, with a woodrow and super 6 coming. They cover my needs. Also a Katana, RC, Gainster that it looks like I'll be selling (although I like them all a lot too). thining about a Tiimy, Eternity, and Cactus Crunch (I usually have 3-5 on the board at any one time).
But I'd like to have a TS for old times sake and because sometimes I still really like that sound.
What's your favorite TS style pedal? I'm inclining toward the Red Snapper, but what do you recommend?
Thanks!

[Curly]

I'm probably in a minority here.
I haven't tried the Red Snapper.

the Maxon OD808 and OD820 work fine for me

[Big Bob]

The Keeley TS9dx sounds pretty sweet to these jaded old ears.....:BEER

[sssmile]

eternity is a good choice

[DaveG]

I love my HBE PowerScreamer

[JB]

The MJM Blues Devil seems to be pretty highly regarded for the TS-808 tones.

[daveg777]

ToneFreak's Abunai2 SE is an AMAZING pedal!!!!!

Dave

:dude

[mprvise]

eternity is a good choice

That's pretty funny, given the recent thread on the topic.

My "go to" TS9 type pedal is the FDII 10th Anniversary. Have not tried the Red Snapper though.

[rhythmrocker]

+10 on the BLues Devil - the most natural sounding TS sound + and screams without sounding phony. You like to bend and hold notes? This is the one!

[cloudnine]

What TS type would you recommend for softest attack, really smooth, warm and more gain?

[jpagey]

Keeley modded ts-9 (a Keeley modded SD-1 is a nice change from a 100% ts-9-ish sound) or my '97 and '96 Fulltone FD II's.

[giggedy]

i like my analogman silver9 a lot. I'm gonna be really excited when my time is up for the kot though.

[clapointe]

I own two Ibanez TS-10's and love 'em ! Also I've got a great sounding modded Boss SD-1/808.

[pfflam]

I just scored a Silver Jeckyll & Hyde that is fantastic!

Use the other botton to take a very rich smooth TS out into other realms, I'd maybe even say Marshalesque.

I haven't played it that much yet, but I can tell you I love it.

[Fuzzdawg]

i adore my byoc tubescreamer.

[Phil M]

TC Jauernig DGTM

[giggedy]

I'm thinking about getting the byoc screamer and doing the landgraff mod. does anyone know if this makes it exactly like the landgraff? i know they're all different, but what else makes a landgraff a landgraff besides the change in clipping and the led mod?

[daveg777]

I would suggest you contact Tonefreak on this board, he builds this exact pedal, can give you all the details and it is KILLER!

tonefreak.com

Dave

:dude

[dspblues]

Landgraff DO would be my choice

[Craise]

Mad Professor or BJF Little Green Wonder!
http://www.custom-sounds.com/epages/customsounds.storefront/45a937d000cf8dbc274159fa3d3d06c0/Product/View/12005

;)

[g3rmanium]

i know they're all different, but what else makes a landgraff a landgraff besides the change in clipping and the led mod?

The silver solder?











;)

[giggedy]

is that really it? also, i know cable quality between pedals makes a difference, does solder quality actually make a difference?

[pfflam]

I use silver solder on my pedals . . . is it a bonus to the sound?

Something I can pump-the-PR when I start to sell them?


Seems negligeable to me, but hey, who knows?! . . . I couldn't help but notice how nice my Fuzz Pedals sound

[retro]

I got a CMATMOD modded TS BYOC type. One of the best TS's pedals I've ever used. I tried to find better TS variants in boutiqueland. I did find different and interesting, but the CMATMOD remains.
Fat, less hump, touch sensitive, articulate and stacks great for me.

http://www.cmatmods.com/SoundClips/TubeSlammer.mp3

[ford]

Keeley TS9 plus mod! Very nice.

rock

bford

[Axekisser]

Well I like my BYOC screamer.

I did the Keeley bass mod and added a asymetrical/standard switch. I also made the infamous tone control a more "true" tone control.

[dingdongbell070]

Cusack Screamer was my gateway into the world of boutique pedals. It has been on my board from day one, I have owned several tube screamers both boutique and mass-produces (bad monkey, ts9...) after it but none of them have been able to knock it off. Cusack is the perfect tube screamer...

[slopeshoulder]

This is really hepful! Thanks!

[orogeny]

Ummmmmmm. . . . I'm definitely going to be in the minority here.

Uh. . . .

Dare I say it?

Stock TS-9 reissue.

Or a Bad Monkey (different from above, but nice).

Please don't hurt me. . . . .

[dspblues]

We won't hurt you... unless you hear our tone and hurt yourself. hehehe

[D.G.]

+1 Bad Monkey

Too cheap not to try!

[Blues Wail]

MI Audio Blues Pro. all that and a whole lot more!

[Filter428]

RGW Pistol Pete

[Moe45673]

TC Jauernig DGTM. Warm yet raw and full of life. Great stuff

[Tonemeister69]

You can't really find these much more, but the MI Audio Blue Boy is fantastic! I went through about 10 TS-type pedals before getting this one and I've sold all the others since.

[Blues Wail]

You can't really find these much more, but the MI Audio Blue Boy is fantastic! I went through about 10 TS-type pedals before getting this one and I've sold all the others since.


:BEER

[Tonemeister69]

:BEER:BEER:crazy:BEER

[aarondavis]

eternity is a good choice

:NUTS
Troll?

[cloudnine]

:NUTS
Troll?

I for one agree with him. I had one and it was a good tube screamer type pedal IMO.

[aarondavis]

BYOC TS808 is pretty dang cool. The Red Snapper is a good choice too. Also, probably can't go wrong with the Maxon OD-9.

The Fulldrive II is a real hard pedal to beat, although it has too much bass to be considered a standard TS flavour IMO.

[dosmun]

:horse

[Texsunburst59]

Keeley modded ts-9 (a Keeley modded SD-1 is a nice change from a 100% ts-9-ish sound) or my '97 and '96 Fulltone FD II's.

I've got some clips of a Keeley TS-9, Maxon OD-820, Zen, Voodoo Sparkle Drive, and a Marshall Bluesbreaker. All of these pedals have their own take and are good in their own right. I just picked up the Marshall BBII and am really impressed with the tones of this pedal. Nice light crunch all the way to singing lead tones. The 80's Tribute Rock Tune was done with just the Marshall BBII pedal. Here's the link:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=633883

[orogeny]

I've got some clips of a Keeley TS-9, Maxon OD-820, Zen, Voodoo Sparkle Drive, and a Marshall Bluesbreaker. All of these pedals have their own take and are good in their own right. I just picked up the Marshall BBII and am really impressed with the tones of this pedal. Nice light crunch all the way to singing lead tones. The 80's Tribute Rock Tune was done with just the Marshall BBII pedal. Here's the link:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=633883


Nice pics. Tell me what you think about Fender amps. . . . .

Just kidding.

I couldn't help but notice the lack of a Fender Blues Junior. . . my personal favorite. . . .

[drolling]

Lots of good pedals recommended so far, but a number of them aren't really tubescreamers, imo.

But I'll 2nd the MJM Blues Devil. Each one sounds like the 1 out of 40 vintage 808s that Eric Johnson would keep. When I'm going for *that* sound, a BD's the only thing I need between my strat & vibroverb..

[Ben C.]

I'll give another + to the Red Snapper!

-Ben

[boonhogganbeck]

I may get flamed for this, but I've got an old TS-10 that I'm still using. I like it and see no reason to replace, other than the fact that it's starting to fall apart :) .

[EXP]

i would say use the search function, but im not a dick.:D

lots of great choices out there, i like these:

MJM Blues Devil
Landgraff Dynamic Overdrive
Maxon OD-820
MI Audio Blues Pro
Ibanez TS-808 Reissue/TS-10 Classic

[MrClean]

I own TS808RI,TS9mod808,BBE Green Screamer(to sell) and MiAudio Blues Overdrive Pro.....

I'm very happy with the last one,Blues Overdrive Pro!!!!!

See my video;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNX41Xgg4tM

[drbob1]

Cmon, if you're going to own the ultimate Tubescreamer, buy a real one. TS808, the more road worn the better...

[Vintage]

Lovepedal Eternity, great little tubescreamer type pedal.

[iamspartacus]

another maxon od820 vote here

[alanbass1]

I really like my Keeley modded TS808. However, my favourite is my Menatone Fishfactory.

[Uma Floresta]

I hear Ibanez makes a really accurate Tubescreamer clone.

















:crazyguy

[cloudnine]

I'd like to hear more on this. Anyone else?

[Pa'ani]

+1 0n the Landgraff Dynamic Overdrive, Menatone Red Snapper,Maxon OD-9 and 820, Keeley and Analogman modded TS-9s are fantastic!

[g3rmanium]

is that really it? also, i know cable quality between pedals makes a difference, does solder quality actually make a difference?

Yeah, if you have really really really really really really good ears!

Here (http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=23397.0)'s a cool posting about Landgraff:


I know GrandLaff lurks here.
Some thanks to him are in order.
I'd like to thank Jack Orman for GrandLaff's TS values.
I'd like to thank Zachary Vex for Grandlaff's Mosfet Boost.
I'd like to thank Leo Fender for GrandLaff's 20 watt amp. A rebiased and repowered 5E3 clone using 6L6 tubes.
I'd like to thank Kevin O'Connor for GrandLaff's Plexi.
His "Mo D" distortion is the run of the mill modded ProCo Rat.
His Wah pedal is a stock repro of a basic Vox except with a Red Fasel and a 51k input resistor instead of a 68k.

When is silver solder really important? Only when you can't tell the difference between OhmS law and Cole Slaw.

The reason his pedals/amps sound good (and they do) is because the circuits he clones are good. It's just that simple.

[lukeII]

I have had several (TS9, FD2, Red Snapper, Ac booster) and the one's I like the best are the Red snapper which is the most transparent of the lot (least compression, least mids) and the AC booster (v2) that has more a touch more mids than the Red snapper and a touch more compression. The FD2 was too compressed and mid heavy to my liking (wierd thing is I actually liked the TS9 reissue more than the FD2).

In the pantheon of tube screamers the Red snapper is way underestimated in my opinion. The only downside (if even that) is that the lack of compression will make any faults in your playing audible.

[StompBoxBlues]

I have 2 mosferatu's, a zendrive, a tbiac, a box of rock, with a woodrow and super 6 coming. They cover my needs. Also a Katana, RC, Gainster that it looks like I'll be selling (although I like them all a lot too). thining about a Tiimy, Eternity, and Cactus Crunch (I usually have 3-5 on the board at any one time).
But I'd like to have a TS for old times sake and because sometimes I still really like that sound.
What's your favorite TS style pedal? I'm inclining toward the Red Snapper, but what do you recommend?
Thanks!

I'm a little confused by this thread. It seemed to me you were thinking about a "real" tubescreamer, "for old times sake" (i.e. seemed like you wanted a real tubescreamer) and though I haven't yet read the whole thread, the first page everybody is recommending pedals that are variations on TS, and it seems like you are aksing also for non-TS sound?

Am I getting this wrong?

I mean, though my main board generally so far has Zendrive, and aCot50 in that area, neither of those are really TS sounds as far as I am concerned. I also own, and revisited last night and was mightily impressed by my Blues Devil, but I sure wouldn't call THAT a TS sounding circuit really...it has all those nice sounds, touch, tight bass, and all...whereas a TS is really a little (I think) less sensitive, less...

Did I miss something?

[Richard Guy]

Analog Man's SD-1/808 Silver ;^)

[Alex Law]

Has anyone mentioned the OD-9 Pro+ yet? I received mine a week or so ago, and it's pretty great...


http://i14.tinypic.com/4biya7a.jpg

[BJ Yoon]

To my ears, Moollon OD is better than original TS808 in some way.
Of course, can't beat FD-2, it's becoming a classic now.
And last but not least, Ibanez 808RI is a great pedal! :AOK

[r9player]

CMATMODS Tubeslammer

[dan-o-guitar]

The Rodenberg series. My 828 is now one of my favorite pedals. It is a stellar pedal: two 808 circuits in one box, with mid-hump switches, extra drive, and the ability to run side by side or stacked. Wicked good and wicked cool looking. Finally, some of the best build quality I've seen yet.

http://www.flexamp.com/images/gas828_3_n_580.jpg

When I get the funds, I'm going hog-wild with this:
http://www.flexamp.com/images/gas_lee_4_580.jpg

Seriously, if you want a tube screamer that is incredibly versatile and well built, check out their site: http://www.flexamp.com/

[donbarzini]

Yes, the OD-9 Pro+ is my current favorite TS pedal. I've tried so many TS variants and the OD-9 Pro+ is the clear winner, for me anyway. I just received Tonefreak's Abunai 2 as well, very similar to the Landgraff DO, those two pedals together seem to cover a lot of ground.

[2nd_degree]

The MJM Blues Devil and Red Snapper are my faves. The Red Snapper doesn't sound like a straight-forward TS to me though. It sounds a bit more open and less compressed. The MJM is everything a TS should be.

Like he said. I had a BD for a year or so =best "true" TS I've used. I have 2 OD's on my board now -Red Snapper and KOT v4. The red-side of my KOT gets tube screamerish enough for me these days and I use the RS for more of a clean/slightly dirty boost. The RS driving the yellow side of the KOT stacks well. I'm not a fan of stacking in general, but this combo works. The Red Snapper is a must try pedal IMO. FWIW I think the new one sounds/works better than the orig. If you are looking for a quick, defined, loud TS type pedal with beautiful tone - this is it. If you want a little squishier and vibey (more of the classic TS feel - I would go with the MJM BD. Another really good thing about the BD is the note "bloom". Not a dramatic as a comp, but very musical and effective. My TS 2 cents.

[amphead777]

SRB 808+ w/Landgraff 3 way toggle. Amazing, and cheap

[beman]

You should try, if you can find it, the korg overdrive OVD-1. It was made in the 80's. Me and two others have compared that overdrive with a ts9,a ts9(modified) and an old mint tube screamer 808. For the test , we used a Bassman(59).
Result: We could made the difference of sound between all the ts9 vs 808, but no difference between the Korg and the 808.
That korg is builded like thank.

Other suggestion: Klon or fulldrive II.

[cdmat76]

The fulldrive 2 Mosfet is quite a good competitor. :)

[MrClean]

A bin salut toi:dude

my favorite:MiAudio Blues Pro Overdrive:AOK

[boogieplaya]

The fulldrive 2 Mosfet is quite a good competitor. :)
agreed!:AOK

[beman]

The fulldrive 2 Mosfet is quite a good competitor. :)

A bin salut toi:dude

my favorite:MiAudio Blues Pro Overdrive:AOK

Bonjour MrClean, como esta senior?
Cet overdrive m'interresse beaucoup.
J'ai entendu un de tes clips(si je me suis pas gouré).
Utilises-tu cette pédale avec l'atténuateur dans le clip ?
Super beau son!

[vich]

I have a Tube Screamer (TS-10) with the 808 mod. I like it fine...consistently good performer. BUT I much prefer my MI Audio Blues Pro Overdrive. It has slightly less of a mid hump, more lower frequencies available, and more gain on tap. VERY versitile pedal, and in my opinion more musical than any other I've heard. True bypass, excellent quality, etc. GREAT pedal for $100.

[operanonverba]

I too have searched for that ts tone. I have a ts9 but through my classic 30 and hd deville, it seems weak. It is probably my set up because I mostly play in a small room and can't turn it up past 2-3. At the jams, works good with a chorus on top for leads. Recently, I picked up a Danelecto daddy-o and found the tone I was looking for. Very versatile. I also grabbed one of the Boss ds1 at GC on sale this weekend for $30. Love the natural clipped setting. Best of luck, Keith.

[nickreynolds]

Ok, I'm still tryin' to figure out how to dial-in a TS-type pedal, I mean what are some good tones i can use to set my tonal pallete and I'm trying to figure out what the "TS" sound is, I know the SRV sound, but what else?

I know this a complete novice thing to ask but I don't come from a TS world :)

[OOG]

Mad Professor or BJF Little Green Wonder!
http://www.custom-sounds.com/epages/customsounds.storefront/45a937d000cf8dbc274159fa3d3d06c0/Product/View/12005
;)

after spending a good bit of time with this pedal on Thursday
i would agree

[OOG]

Yeah, if you have really really really really really really good ears!

Here (http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=23397.0)'s a cool posting about Landgraff:

it had to be Clay
glad he is still with us
one way or another

[michaelharris]

i play a heavily modded ts-9 RI. it has carbon capacitors and resistors just like the original 808 (not the RI 808 though) and it has a quick change slot for the op-amp. it came with 3 chips plus the NOS jrc4558d already inside. i took it out and put in the rc4558p, its a little bit smoother, for more of a boost rather than drive.

[jcoggins7]

+1 Maxon OD808
+1 Menatone Red Snapper
+1 Fulltone Fulldrive 2

and the Menatone Blue Collar

[GuitarsFromMars]

Ummmmmmm. . . . I'm definitely going to be in the minority here.

Uh. . . .

Dare I say it?

Stock TS-9 reissue.

Or a Bad Monkey (different from above, but nice).

Please don't hurt me. . . . .

There are other like you out there,like me,I have both:jo :dude

[Curly]

for anyone interested, I ran across a review of the Maxon OD820 I posted on my site a while ago, including clips ...
http://www.bluestheater.net/maxon820-review.html

[PlexiBreath]

Little Green Wonder

[arcarsenal72]

+1 on the OD820, I just got one of these and it sounds awesome.

I also picked up an OD-9 recently (still in the mail), just to compare. Hopefully I'll be able to put my 2 cents in on that vs. TS9 vs. OD820 soon.

[David_Gerald]

The best Tube Screamer Clone that i've tried is the BBE Green Screamer. It's about as good as i've heard a TS Pedal sound on my board. Hope this helps. Peace.

[angelhair0]

Cusack Screamer is the best tube screamer I've ever tried, and I've owned at least 5, and played at least 10. I love it. A lot of gain headroom (everywhere from no drive to tons of it), and makes an excellent boost.

[astroboy581]

stock original ts-808. the mid range hump is a GOOD thing.

[jb1911]

My favorite so far, and I've tried maybe a dozen, is the MI Audio Blue Boy Deluxe. I like it even better than my Timmy. They are very close in tone, but the BBD is smoother.

[geetarman]

MJM Blues Devil does it for me.