The Ibanez Tube Screamer is one of the most beloved pedals in the world. Its ability to be used as a medium to low gain overdrive as well as being able to run as a clean or low gain boost made this a very popular pedal. This Mini Tubescreamer will fit on even the smallest of pedalboards without losing any quality of the original signal.
No matter where you go finding a guitarist who has not at least owned a tube screamer at some point can be a bit tricky. They have become a kind of industry standard and this new small and affordable version is now the best value way to get the sound.
As an Overdrive Pedal
While it may not be as smooth as the TS808 this still offers a beautiful overdrive sound that really makes the midrange pop out. This mid range peak is amazing in live situations when you need to pop through the mix for your next solo. Don't want as much of a peak in the midrange- No problem just lower the tone control and you get a smoother rhythm overdrive tone.
As a Clean Boost
A lot of overdrive pedals with the gain turned down make great clean boosts but nothing sounds like a tube screamer. Even when turned down to 0 you still get a little bit of overdrive but the tone is more consistent with a clean boost like circuit. You just need to turn on this pedal once and you will hear how it just gives your clean sound that little bit of grit whenever you need it.
As a High Gain Boost
In recent years the metal guys have got their hands on tube screamers and have used them add a different dynamic to their high gain sounds. The tube screamer not only adds a bit of gain but also gives your sound more bite and attack which is what you need when you want to get into fast gated high gain rhythms.
Specifications
- Tone, Overdrive and Level controls
- True Bypass
- Power Supply: External AC adapter AC509 (sold separately)