Description
There is no single stomp box more famous than the Ibanez Tube Screamer. The Edge from U2 uses a TS9 for most of his overdrive tones, as do countless other famous rock and blues players. Thanks to tubelike distortion, smooth sustain, and fat tone, the Tube Screamer has been and continues to be the world's most popular solid-state overdrive. So much so that after production of the TS9 ended in 1984, used TS9s were going for as much as 4 times their original price at vintage shows a few years later.
The TS9 reissue features the same careful hand wiring and analog circuitry as the original classic. Like almost all of the original TS9s, the reissue features the TA75558 IC chip. The TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer adds three new settings for increased low end crunch: +, Hot, and Turbo.
What's the difference between the TS9 and the TS808? For one, the TS9 reissue is less expensive than the TS808 and for two, they sound somewhat different. Why?
On paper, the original TS9 (circa 1981-84) was supposed to feature a JRC4558 chip. But in practice, that's not what happened. Most TS9's ended up being loaded with the more "high-fidelity" TA75558 chip. Which is why, for historical and tonal accuracy, the TS9 reissue features the TA75558 chip. The TS808 (circa 1979-80), on the other hand, was spec'd with the JRC4558 chip, and that's what most of the original TS808s did feature and that's what the reissue features.
Players who prefer a cleaner, clearer sound tend to prefer the TS9 with its "high fidelity" TA75558 chip.
Refund Policy
30 DAY RETURNS
Photo savings 30-Day Return Procedures
You may return an item purchased from PHOTO SAVINGS for any reason within 30 days of the purchase date, see below some conditions and exclusions.
You may initiate a return or exchange at https://photosavings.myreturnscenter.com or by giving us a call 1800-606-PHOTO (7468), or contact us.
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Return Department
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Avenel, NJ 07001
Eligibility Conditions
Please read these conditions before returning any item. If all conditions are not met, wereserve the right to refuse the return or to charge a minimum 15% restocking fee. All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (including an intact UPC code) and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals and accessories.
Defective or Damaged Items
Defective items may be repaired, exchanged or refunded at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
Exchanges
Please allow 5 business days for mail-in exchanges to be processed.
Refunds
Once we receive and inspect your items, we will credit your account. Please allow 7 days for a credit to appear on your account. In most cases, we will issue your refund to the original payment method used at time of purchase.Please note: we can only refund the original purchase price. Shipping and handling fees are nonrefundable.
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Photo Savings is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise. We are also not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise purchased from us. We are responsible for the purchase price only. Also, claims for missing items and/or damaged items must be received within 2 business days of receipt of purchase.