Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer Reissue Overdrive Pedal

Warm up your tone with this classic overdrive pedal! From the square footswitch to the famous JRC4558 chip, this reissue recreates Ibanez's original TS-808.

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Overall User Ratings (based on 84 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted January 13, 2014 by Mitch L in Winona, MN

"A rich and warm tube sound"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This product is great for getting high-gain sounds out of or just a pure solo booster.
Sound
This pedal is a really unique overdrive pedal because it adds so much warmth to your tone when you use it to boost you amp. I use a Mini Rectifier, which I rarely even need the Tube screamer, but when I do use it lets just say it adds a lot of rich and warm tones coming from it. Whether you want to boost your solo output or boost your tubes to some insane high gain this pedal is for you. A lot of people say it doesn't have much tone to it, but a lot of people I talked to said the opposite as its really a nice warm tone. If you're looking to get the maximum high-gain sound out of it try these settings: Overdrive 0-3 ( all the way off or up to 9 o clock ). Tone - All the way up. Level - all the way up. With the Level all the way up and drive down to none or barely any, it really pushes your pedal and your tubes to the max because your getting all the volume and gain you need in one pedal.
Features
Its got 3 main features. Overdrive - which acts as a gain output. The farther you turn the knob, the more gain you'll get. If you do decide to crank it all the way, invest in a noise suppressor - it will come in handy. The tone knob - This is what a lot of people have a dilemma on. Its really easy to dial in a tone because all your doing is having low end on the left, and high end on the far right, and mids straight up. That's how I've found it to be. It really delivers warm high end sound with the tone knob all the way to the right. The Level knob - This function is your basic output or volume knob if you will. Really simple to use just adjust it to your output needs.
Ease of Use
It's really simple to use. Just mess around with it until you find what you're looking for. 3 knobs should be easy enough for anyone to get familiar with.
Quality
It's made extremely well. Fully functional, no defects or defaults with it.
Value
In all its value is at an okay price. Other overdrive pedals aren't as versatile and great sounding as this one. With that said it drives the price up more, making it more expensive because its a more popular choice amongst metal heads. If I had to be honest and say what a fair price or what the sale price should be I would say around 100-115, not 180. But for 180 you cannot go wrong here because every other pedal I've tried doesn't come close to this one.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't dealt with them yet, but if the time comes I'm hoping they will be of help.
The Wow Factor
It's a really nice tube screamer, and has a nice green color. It sticks out a lot and makes you go " hey I wanna try that the guy " and sure enough it really sounds amazing.

Musical Background:

Guitar player for 8 years. and I just jam at home.

Musical Style:

Metal - Rock - Classic Rock
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Submitted February 10, 2009 by a customer from embarqmail.com

"MY MOJO'S WORKING NOW WITH MY NEW TS808."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
YES,THIS IS IT! THE NEW TS-808 IS THE MOJO FOR YOUR RIG.REMEMBER THAT IT IS NOT A DISTORTION PEDAL! IT IS,HOWEVER,THE PEDAL TO EXACTLY DUPLICATE THE OVERDRIVEN ,TUBESCREAMING,AND CLEAR SOUND OF SRV ! WHEN I SAY CLEAN I AM SAYING THAT THIS TANK OF A PEDAL PRODUCES A VERY TRANSPARENT TONE SO YOUR GUITARS NATURAL SOUND COMES THROUGH.
Ease of Use
VERY EASY TO USE.WITH ONLY 3 KNOBS YOU GET UNDERWAY QUICKLY.
Quality
I HAVE A 25 YEAR OLD IBANEZ MS10 METAL CHARGER AND IT IS STILL LIKE NEW,SO I SUSPECT MY NEW TS808 WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
Value
THE TS808 AIN'T CHEAP BUT WELL WORTH THE MONEY ONCE YOU HEAR THE 'MOJO'.
The Wow Factor
A MUST HAVE FOR ALL VINTAGE TONE FREAKS.

Musical Background:

26 years of guitar mastering !

Musical Style:

BLUE .ROCK,
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Submitted July 18, 2022 by James C in Denison, TX

"Great pedal with original vintage sound"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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From creamy overdrive to grit distortion but clear distinguished bar chord changes while rocking out.

Musical Background:

55 years pro shows

Musical Style:

Classic rock, Blues, Motown, disco, pop, country
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Submitted February 27, 2007 by a customer from goofydawg.net

"TS-808: A must-have for tone freaks."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Note that this pedal is all about tone, as another reviewer stated. Yeah, you can boost your signal as that's what an overdrive does, but it's not meant for really heavy distortion. For that, you should just get a distortion pedal. But if you want to add punch and grit to your sound, the TS-808 is literally a must-have.
Sound
Tonally, this is a great box, and it really responds well to volume changes on your guitar. At low volume settings it adds just a touch of grit. When you crank up your guitar's volume, the overdrive gets nicely dirty, but it doesn't sacrifice the overall clarity of your tone. That's important because when I get into a lead, I can go over the top of the band, without having to add more a lot more volume.
Features
Three knobs: Overdrive, Tone, and Level. That's all you need.
Ease of Use
As I said above: Three knobs. It couldn't get easier than this. As another reviewer mentioned, tone control could be a little better, but I tend to use my guitar's tone controls for that, so I usually just keep the tone knob set to 12 o'clock.
Quality
Great construction. This thing is very solidly built.
Value
Considering that original TS-808's are going for $450 nowadays, I'd have to say that despite the higher price you pay compared to other kinds of pedals, this is a great value considering what you get.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to call support on this.
The Wow Factor
I just had to have this pedal after playing around with it a few times in a various guitar stores. I've been moving towards a more vintage sound in my playing, and the Tube Screamer adds that "vintage" grittiness that I like.

Musical Background:

Active Musician, Musical Director, Home Recording Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative, Contemporary Christian
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Submitted April 2, 2006 by a customer from optonline.net

"Perfect and Legendary, but... Overpriced."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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This review would have gotten a perfect 10 across the board, were it not for the hefty price tag. That aside, there is really nothing bad to say about the TS808. If you get one, you'll fall in love with its beautiful tones and response characteristics immediately. This is a pedal that you'll end up using for life. I've had mine for over 25 years, and it still kicks major booty each and every time I play.
Sound
I've been playing for 35+ years, and I purchased my first Tube Screamer back around 1980. If you're looking for a warm, bluesy overdrive with a minimum of noise... look no further. This is an effect which is best used for its subtle tones and relatively "sane" overdrive characteristics. In fact, in combination with a vintage Strat, I can't think of any other device that comes close to this pedal when it comes to producing the perfect "flavor" for Texas-style blues.
Features
It doesn't have a lot of features, simply because this pedal is simply a one-trick pony. Plug it in, fire it up, adjust the 3 knobs to taste and the rest is up to you and your fingers. I can't stress this enough: think of the TS808 as a TONE effect, and not so much as a fuzzbox. If you're looking for heavy overdrive, you're in the wrong place. The TS808 is all about WARMTH and subtlety. I never did understand why they put the word "Screamer" in it's name... although if you really push it, it can wail Steve Ray Vaughan style with no troubles at all, and a minimum of hissy noise (thanks to the coveted 4558 chips).
Ease of Use
The footswitches on Tube Screamers have always been a point of contention over the years, but overall it's a very easy pedal to use. You'll have it up and running just the way you like it in no time. Works best in conjunction with a tube amp, or at least with an amp modeled after one of the classic tube stacks and combos.
Quality
It's a tank. My only issue is with the footswitches, which I've mentioned already. More specifically, after owning one for several years, don't be surprised if the footswitch goes intermittent on you. This was particularly bad on the original TS9's, but the 808's also occasionally suffered from footswitch problems over the years. Fortunately, it's not too difficult to repair if this ends up happening to you. It's not common enough to worry about in any case.
Value
This is where we come to a parting of the ways. This pedal is a re-issue of a unit that originally sold for around 45 bucks when it was first introduced. Ibanez has obviously priced this re-issue VERY high, no doubt because it has become legendary amongst professionals as being one of the finest overdrive units ever produced. Well... I'm sorry, but as wonderful as the TS808 may be, it's not worth the re-issue price. That is, not unless this is the ONLY way you can get your hands on a working TS808.
Manufacturer Support
Ibanez has always had their you-know-what together. I've never heard of any complaints about their support, and I doubt I ever will.
The Wow Factor
The unmatched tones of this unit are super-sexy. I've never minded its funky "Kermit green" color, either. The TS808 is a winner. You'll be proud to have one in your lineup. At present (and for over 25 years), there simply is no substitute for this pedal... which is no doubt another reason for its high price.

Musical Background:

Pro musician, Sales, Engineer, Product tester

Musical Style:

Anything but hip-hop, and I'm with ya.
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Submitted April 27, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Of all the overdrives I have tried, this is the best. Sweet tone, raunchy crunch and I guarantee it will last for ages. This will always have a spot on my pedal board.
Sound
In a word: beautiful. Nice raunchy overdrive that adds crunch to any riff or an excellent sustainer and boost for leads. The tone knob's effect is somewhat subtle, but keeping it right in the middle lets you dial in your tone elsewhere (guitar, amp, etc...). This pedal adds a "vintage" sound to your tone, but that's half of its appeal.
Features
It only has three knobs, but that's all it needs. The tone knob is not very responsive, but the TS-808 has such a great tone, it doesn't really need one.
Ease of Use
Three knobs. It doesn't get any easier than this. Its very straight-foreward controls let you plug-in and play without having to read a manual first.
Quality
I have owned this pedal for a year-and-a-half, and have gigged with it at least every other weekend. It barely has a scratch. Top-notch.
Value
This is a rather expensive pedal. Of course it is a reissue of a classic. If you are actively recording or playing shows, this is a great buy. However, if you are starting out, and just want a boost, I advise to save some mulah and go for a cheaper overdrive.
Manufacturer Support
A ten because I have never needed any support with this product.
The Wow Factor
This pedal was used by the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughn, so if you dig his music, then you probably already want or have one. But this is just an overdrive pedal (an expensive one at that). I have heard numerous complaints form other players that "it doesn't have enough gain." This is not a distortion pedal, just anoverdrive. If you want both you may want to srring for a combo like BOSS's OS-2. Of course, you need to try this pedal to decide for yourself.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Hard, Bluesy Rock
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Submitted February 15, 2010 by a customer from nc.rr.com

"Classic Sound, for Lead Guitarist, but NOT "Warm""

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The thing about this pedal is it is NOT "Warm" even though advertised as that. This pedal will ZAP your tone, and produce a sound that is VERY colored, not your amp AT ALL. If that bothers you, look elsewhere (Barber is transparent) I like it, but was at first put off by it. BUT, it does seem like you have 2 amps when you use this. Another annoying aspect, true of these types of overdrive pedals, is that the Bypass volume is lower than the overdrive volume. Because of this, you WILL be louder when switched ON. Because of this, it's not a Rhythmer's pedal, but a Lead Guitarists pedal, who often want more. I'd say this is for Lead Guitar, and a one-trick pony. Not the most versatile sound, but it IS an authentic one that has been used extensively in Rock history. I'd say it's worth owning, but do know there are more transparent, more more, less tone-sucking overdrives out there for 40% cheaper than this pedal by far. Just being honest, and I really LIKE this pedal!
Sound
This is an overdrive that starts with a distortion crunch and goes to a more distortion, but never into Metal territory.
Features
The Adapters for these are outdated. Time to get standardized.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use.
Quality
Amazing construction. Solid Metal Case.
Value
A Bit expensive, and there is a lot of competition for good overdrives under this one's price range. It's more for you trying to reproduce the sound of famous recordings made with it.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know about them.
The Wow Factor
It's very useful to getting a Classic Rock overdrive/distortion.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Alternative, Classic Rock, Singer Songwriter
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Submitted May 25, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com

"THIS IS THE BEST TUBE SCREAMER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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the best i have ever seen.
Sound
i don't have a tube amp but this amp sounds so much like a tube amp.
Features
the overdrive gives you a clean crunch, i love to blast my overdrive.
Quality
my friend has a ts808 and he got his with his guitar
Value
tis great for what you get!!!!
Manufacturer Support
Ibanes has great support. you want it thay make it.
The Wow Factor
i want it.

Musical Style:

Rock
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Submitted December 15, 2010 by a customer from jdcousin.com

"A little pricy but a very nice unit to have on the pedal board."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds great with the amount of time i have used it. Looking forward for some time off to really get into it with the Cry Baby i have.
Ease of Use
No problem.

Musical Background:

35 yrs. looking for new band.

Musical Style:

rock, blues orig etc.
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Submitted March 11, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com

"If you want tone! This is where it's stops!Ibanez TS808 Tube screamer!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I will have it for life..Maybe buy another one.
Sound
Full and creamy gain, very nice!
Features
AC adaptor has better tone than the others(ts9,808 maxon), but still like the batteries for the best tone.
Quality
Simple and ready to work for you until you drop.Tough made.
Value
Hey if you want the best, you can' beat the price!
Manufacturer Support
No problems yet!
The Wow Factor
Looks like the original! SO it's great!

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock/BLUES
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Submitted December 15, 2010 by a customer from jdcousin.com

"A little pricy but a very nice unit to have on the pedal board."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds great with the amount of time i have used it. Looking forward for some time off to really get into it with the Cry Baby i have.
Ease of Use
No problem.

Musical Background:

35 yrs. looking for new band.

Musical Style:

rock, blues orig etc.
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Submitted September 27, 2011

"Great overdrive!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I only give it a 9 because of the cost. Otherwise, you won't be sorry if you purchase one.
Sound
This thing is awesome! I bought the TS-9 about 5 years ago and it sucked! I'm old enough to have had one of the original Tube screamers (like a dummy I didn't keep it) and used it through a Mark II 50 watt Marshall and it was great so when I first bought the TS-9 I thought it was the same. Wrong!! Not even close. With the reissue you get that old warm tone and clarity in your sound.
Ease of Use
Not much to it.....
Quality
Built like a tank!!
Value
A bit too expensive. Are the orignal chips that much more? Still worth it.....
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use support.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock, Alternative, Blues
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Submitted September 2, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"The Real Deal"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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It’s not just another great overdrive, it is THEE overdrive. If you got the scratch, this is what you were looking for. Definite show stopper.
Sound
Instantly fattens and warms your tone like mantequilla on a hot tortilla. Gives you that sought after classic smooth tube warmth and thickness, and chunky over driven crunch while maintaining the guitars clarity and tone. Just gives my guitar the professional sound I was looking for. I use it for added punch to everything I play, from R & B, to Disco, to Pop, to Hard Rock, to Reggae, Funk, Latin, 70s heavy metal, to soul music. This is the bees knees of overdrives.
Features
Gain, Tone and Level, plus the adaptor for the power supply. What else is there? The only thing that I would ask for is for the manual to have some setting suggestions to dial up some classic tones.
Ease of Use
Pretty much plug and play. Any setting sounds outstanding.
Quality
Seems very sturdy and well built. Haven’t put it through years of rigorous road work, but it seems like it was made to last.
Value
If you are a serious player, you need this pedal. Can not really put a price on it. I remember trying the TS9 at the store (the standard tube screamer) and it just didn’t do it for me. The TS808 lets you sound like the stuff you hear on the original artists recording. It’s the real deal, for the most discriminating players.
Manufacturer Support
N/A
The Wow Factor
I want to buy two now, before they discontinue this model.

Musical Background:

Active Musician, Recording Engineer, Session Musician

Musical Style:

Pop, Rock, R & B, Reggae, Soul, Latin, Jazz
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Submitted December 16, 2008 by Hector

"Could use a little more drive."

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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I'd keep looking, but then again, I'm looking for something a little heavier.
Sound
It sounds good, keeps you tone in tact. A fairly decent range from a light hint of over drive to a decent amount of over drive. It's more of an accent piece. The over all tone really depends on what amp you're using and how much you like your amp. It's a great way to get some drive out of your amp, but not as "ballsy" as I would like it to be.
Features
It's a pedal, just comes with the battery.
Ease of Use
It's fairly easy to use and to get decent sounds from the pedal. It's basic, three knobs, can't really screw it up too bad that way. The sound is fairly clean, as in you can hear the notes you're playing.
Quality
The pedal is solid!
Value
Price wise, it's not bad, I'd like to see it a little less expensive. I know it has the name behind it, but I think it's just slightly over-priced.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
It's a nice pedal to have in your rig if you need to add some over drive to your songs. I guess it depends on how much over drive you're looking for. This didn't drive it enough for me, but I can see how it can be used with musicians that aren't looking to get too heavy.

Musical Style:

indi, alternative, instrumental
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Submitted June 25, 2006

Ibanez TS808 TubeScreamer Customer Review

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sounds really warm, ideal for blues or just adding a bit more gain to your tone. I use it with the MXR Zakk Wylde distortion, and it's lethal. It's a very good purchase.
Features
More tone control would be nice, but otherwise the controls give a significant amount of possible sounds.
Ease of Use
Just play and play.
Quality
Built like a friggin' tank. Cool colour, too.
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Submitted October 14, 2005

Ibanez TS808 TubeScreamer Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
perfect, no other pedal comes close to these rich, warm, blues tones
Features
what more do you need in an overdrive: tone level and my favorite gain
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Submitted January 22, 2005

"A product for professionals."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Very good product.
Sound
Great warm sound, which any professional artist, that know how to use his guitar, will love.
Features
Can be used to play funk, fusion, blues, and rock.. the drive is not dirty enough and square enough for metal playing
Value
many of the other products sound like toys in compare to this one. If you're playing blues or fusion, you should get one in any price.. It would sound also great for funk and rock.
The Wow Factor
It so not importent question...
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