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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Based on 27 comments across 3 communities
TL;DR
A legendary, tank-built overdrive praised as one of the best-value classic boost pedals, especially for pushing a tube amp into bluesy, chunky tones. Owners note it cuts some low-end, easily dialed back at the amp.

85% of 27 verified owners recommend the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer.

What 27 owners say
244 comments reviewed · scored on the 27 clearest verdicts
85%
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23 owners
15%
Neutral
4 owners
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What owners like
  • Classic, great-sounding overdrive tone · 13 · 48%
  • Excellent boost to overdrive a tube amp · 6 · 22%
  • Popular, reputable industry-standard pedal · 5 · 19%
What owners flag
  • Mid-heavy voicing that cuts low-end and suits some styles more than others · 3 · 11%

Top quotes, sourced

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Reddit— neutral

Another legend. Though I only use it as a boost when playing metal or hard rock. I’m actually not a fan of its mid-heavy tone for blues the way Stevie Ray Vaughan used it.

Reddit▲ recommend

I boost my op-amp big muff with an Ibanez TS9 tube screamer and it sounds phenomenal through a tube amp.

Reddit— neutral

For a classic rock sound I think the Ibanez TS9 tube screamer is really nice on my tele. But not very useful for a more modern guitar with hotter pickups.

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Mostly for bluesy-classic rock. I've had it since forever and it still sounds great.

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The TS9 is awesome; the Blues Driver is awesome; the Big Muff Nano is awesome

Reddit— neutral

I did end up being the ibanez ts9 tube screamer, but I was pretty 50/50 about how it made my amp sound, so I haven't been using it recently.

Legendary Tones— neutral

I found the reissue TS-9 has a nice soft-clipping distortion effect that is pleasant for adding extra sustain and drive.

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Legendary pedal. I waited years before finally getting one (after getting my first tube amp recently), and out of all of the digital effects pedals or knockoff pedals that try to emulate it, nothing comes close to its tone.

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This is an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer reissue, they began the reissue in 1993, and given the condition I’d be confident it’s a pre 2000’s model. Don’t know if it’s worth much, but killer indeed.

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I use the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, sounds amazing even at lower volumes and is a classic overdrive that lots of guitarists love.

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I personally have a Ibanez TS9 tube screamer. There is a reason why they are so popular and often paired with fenders.

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newest addition that I immediately fell in love with. I've seen complaints about the mid boost on it, but I found that's my favorite part when compared to other drives I tried. Really this thing is ridiculously good for me.

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Both the Boss Blues Driver and Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer have been awesome for me

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For over drive pedals the Ibanez TS9 tube screamer works so good for me.

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I use an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. It cuts a bit of the low-end but I just turn it back up on my amp and it sounds just fine.

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Ibanez: TS9 tube screamer (this seriously sounds absolutely amazing with an orange amp like that)

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I will use the TS9 + OS-2 together and it sounds fat and heavy.

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I absolutely love this pedal. I often leave it on with medium gain and roll off the volume on my guitar when I want a cleaner tone. Turn the volume on the guitar to 10 and you've got a nice, crunchy lead tone.

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that and an Ibanez ts9 tube screamer for as much metal as you'll need and an eq pedal in the loop to get nice cleans....doesnt get much better for me

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i used an Ibanez TS9 tube screamer with the drive at about 40-50% for a lead boost, they are perfect platform for pedals.

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I personally love the ts9, and it's commonly known as being one of the most popular overdrive pedals around.

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Ibanez TS9 tube screamer. If you own a valve amp then one of these can overdrive it like nobodies business.

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$196 dollar 40th anniversary Ibanez ts9 tube screamer. I absolutely love it and don’t regret it one bit.

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I’ve been using a Ibanez TS9 tube screamer through the FX loop to get more bite. Works pretty good.

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