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Ibanez TS7 Tone Lok Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal

Others may imitate, but no one else can duplicate the Ibanez Tubescreamer. The Tubescreamer isn't just a stompbox, it's an institution. The latest generation Tubescreamer, the TS7, is no exception. With the Tubescreamer's classic subtle-but-smooth overdrive, the TS7 expands the expressiveness of your guitar while maintaining its tonal integrity. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
lock in buttens are a big +. and the "hot" and "TS9" modes suond cool.

Quality:
If you pick up the pedel some times it crackels a little. but other then that good.

Value:
BIG SOUND LOW COST.

Desirability:
FULLY STEEL BOX. ???

Sound:
very good sound. play it sharp, play it low very good sound overall.

Ease of Use:
THE MOST EAZY TO USE EFFECT PEDEL OUT THERE.

Support:
NOTHING wrong with it so far.

Overall:
<---THIS OVER POWERS SOME OF THE MORE EXPENSIVE PEDELS--->

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Very durable; I really like the fact that the knobs can be pushed into the body of the pedal.

Quality:
Very tough, and road worthy. I'm retiring my TS-9 and using this bad boy on every gig.

Value:
I can't believe how affordable this pedal is. Worth every penny, and more.

Desirability:
It's sleek, charcoal grey exteriour really catches they eye when compared to the "rainbow" of fruit flavors most other pedals offer. It feels solid when you stomp on it, and it's simple design is really user friendly.

Sound:
At first, I was dubious about how this version of the tubescreamer would sound due to its low cost. All it took was plugging this bad boy in to dispel those feelings! This pedal is every bit as responsive to my playing, as my TS-9, and then some. Its "hot" feature really gives it a warm, overdriven amp sound, almost akin to an arbiter fuzz face. I played it side by side my TS-9 and I honestly couldn't hear a difference. I know alot of purists might think this is crap, but if you have the opportunity to do this test for yourself, you'll see what I mean. As far as the cost goes, I don't know why the TS-7 costs so little, but I'm not complaining! I think this little pedal is even better than the Boss Blues Driver pedal, and I played them side by side as well to prove it.

Support:
Ibanez just keeps getting better, and they never fail to surprise me. I've contacted them in the past for previous purchases, and they have always been very helpful.

Overall:
I've only had this pedal a month, but It hasn't let me down in the five gigs I've had so far. If this thing is every bit as reliable as it's forefathers that I own, I look forward to owning this little overdrive pedal for a long, long time.

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Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
not very impressed i think they should have more features

Quality:
like i said, it has a plastic body and it seems like it wouldnt last that long without cracking or breaking.

Value:
I think its a little expencive for what it is

Desirability:
its a good beginer pedal

Sound:
i like this pedal ive used it at a store thinking of buying except the boss super overdrive pedal was the one that really wowed me, the only thing i dont like about this pedal is that it has a plastic body and it doesnt seem like it would last as long as it shoud. other than that it is a good pedal and i would recomend this to anyone especialy for a biginer who wants some cool knew distortion

Support:
i dont even own it so i havent had any trouble .

Overall:
overall six

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The push buttons are a nice feature because I tend to screw up the controls by stepping on the wrong one.

Quality:
This thing is a tank. It will last me for years.

Value:
This thing is only $40! It's worth way more.

Desirability:
It's all silver. It looks nice.

Sound:
The sound is nice. I was looking for a little bit heavier sound, but this thing is the best.

Support:
Never spoke with the company. Never had to. Probably never will.

Overall:
This overdrive pedal is really good. I was expecting the sound to be a little bit heavier, but I still use it for stuff like Green Day and Incubus. I like this thing and I encourage you to get it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
its good. only, you have to get an adapter.

Quality:
well, its good sounding, but..., im suspicious about something cause sometimes when i step on it, it doesnt go on, can someone tell me what could be causing that to happen

Value:
around 65 bucks. its kind of a lot for me.

Desirability:
its good so far.

Sound:
its a pedal that has two different tones. heavy and regular distortion. its good for punk and grunge and hard rock.

Support:
its fine, cause i didnt need support, these are pretty much the only products i like from ibanez.

Overall:
i take one point off since it sometimes doesnt go on when i stomp on it

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
It has all it needs

Quality:
a solid stompbox

Value:
i would pay a little more, but i can't complain about it. A good choice for this price

Sound:
A very good and different sound. Perfect for clean distortion. Very good for what it has been done. It can also been used as a booster, but it alters a bit the original sound , that's the only thing this thing needed to get a 10

Support:
not a problem at all

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Overall:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I like the Hot circuit, along with the original TS7 circuit also. I like that the knobs push back into the body so that they don't get screwed up when being pounded on.

Quality:
I've always hear the Ibanez is one of the best effects pedals to buy, but I've owned two TS7s in the last two months, and both have broken and don't turn on. I don't know if it's just bad luck on my part or what. I really like the pedal a lot, but I'm very disapointed that both broke after a months use.

Value:
Great value....The reason I bought it.

Desirability:
Looks pretty cool, like the silver.

Sound:
I love the sound...Just like an overdrive pedal should sound like.

Support:
I haven't dealt with the company, just zZounds.com when it broke.

Overall:
If the pedal wouldn't have broken both times, the rating would be a 9 or 10, but that was not the case. I do love the pedal because it looks great and sounds very cool, but if it doesn't hold up, what's the point?

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Effectvely, this is two seperate, high quality pedals. For those wishing to make a crisp, clear solo or a warm lower end crunch, this is a wondreful pedal. Like everything else, though, it has its limitations. If you are looking for something to take you completely over the edge for the heavy metal, grunge or punk sounds, look elsewhere.

Quality:
Withstands punishment well. Very durable. No worries on wear and tear. High quality materials.

Value:
I dig this pedal. It's amazing that it is sold at such a low price, because this is the best pedal for its price!

Desirability:
I'm not a big fan of silver. The lines are simple, and could be made more appealing by rounding edges and making the footswitch and controls more integrated into the body, as opposed to being additions that create a temporary or fragile appearance.

Sound:
This is a very flexible pedal. It creates anything from a mild blues overdrive effect to a solid crunch, all without losing any toneal qualities. For the price, this is the best pedal on the market!

Support:
Ibanez has a well-deserved reputation for good support. I have no experience with them with this particular pedal because it is made so well.

Overall:
I chose this product for its ability to maintain the integrity of its tones even when really crunching or popping solos. It is remarkably flexible in what it can do, and easy to determine what it cannot. If you want to go beyond the crunch that this can produce, then buy something specifically designed for that purpose to supplement this pedal. In concert with other pedals and effects, the range that this unit can produce is unbeatable. On its own, it is one of the best for doing what it is designed for.

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