The reason beeing that most schematics of the ts808 specify that. Sound demo of a tubescreamer 808 clone tonepad layout. When using an external power supply, use the ibanez ac509. Check out links below for how tos and more on building stompboxes. Klon centaur type clone parts layout and wiring diagrams. The ts808 is the first addition in the tube screamer lineup. Its a ts808 with some little analogman improvements the best use for a ts ive found is boosting an already dirty amp, taking the dirt and compression to. Tube screamer ts808 ts9 overdrivedistortion alltime classic overdrive circuit.
The most popular use of a tube screamer is to push a tube amp to make it overdrive more. It is suitable for blues and all range of rock music, adding a classic standard tone characterized by the tubelike distortion, good sustain, and smooth overdrive. Select from a huge library of vector schematic diagram symbols that scale easily without quality degradation. Riggthththth now im happy with the my old ts9 and the maxon od808 on the board along my sugar drive and fuzz face. The only changes are for facilitating the common mods extended decay and a pitch pot, and a slightly more flexible trigger input. Clone central demon tube screamer vintage overdrive pedal. The kit includes an onoffon toggle switch for the clipper switching and modifications. Q2 emitter resistor is 470r in the ts9 and 100r in the ts808 pulldown resistor at output is 100k in the ts9 and 10k in the ts808. Use the search tool above if youre looking for a specific project.
Schematic diagram maker free download or online app. Its been one of the best selling overdrive pedals since it first hit the market in the 70s at first glance, you see this unassuming generic looking little green box with a few knobs, but when placed in front of the right tube amp, it morphs into this green monster and immediately grabs your attention. Even if tone were not being considered, the fact that the original ts808 can literally be run over by a truck and still work is just one reason its better. This article is focused on the first design, which is considered the most attractive. If its purely an illustrative schematic one that wont be used to generate a netlist andor pcb then you may find that generalpurpose drawing tools work very well, often much better than engineering applications for example, we often publish circuit diagrams on our blog, and write up projects that we contribute to books and magazines as well. The ts9 was all over the place, seemingly random according to analogman. So if youre just starting out and dont want to build the classic rc car or clock that everyone has to make in the engineering 101. If you use c6, the extra bass will be engaged when the switch is up. The pedal has a characteristic midboosted tone popular with blues players. The enclosure is also predrilled for the toggle switch.
The maxon od808 is nice also, and more similar to the ts808 than the ts9. More bass mods c6 and c are extra caps for the more bass mod. So its really just two differences or 4 parts that cost a nickel each. You wont have to fear customs issue since its not a fake ibanez pedal but a demon. Classic tube screamer ts808 schematic i want to try to build a. Steve mckinley takes a look at a couple mods for the ibanez ts808 tube screamer. In a sense the ibanez is a clone pretendomaxon is the real deal. Page 1 you will hear some loss of level and distortion when the bat tery begins to run down. Ive been looking for diy pedal resources but never really found anything useful. Includes all the parts and materials you need to build one, including the pcb. Use one cap spot along with a spdt onon switch for a single extra bass setting. Right, onto the sound i heard an ibanez ts808 not so long back and let me just say, to my ears, this is an exact clone of that pedal, a pedal that costs hundreds of pounds. Extra pads to allow standard symetrical or optional asymetrical clipping. This was copied from a post at also had a dead sd1 come in from the same guy, he must have used a totally incorrect power adapter.
The tube screamer series of distortionoverdrive boxes from ibanez has a reputation that has led them to pass into musical urban myth. Jhs bonsai and the ts808 fender stratocaster guitar forum. On its own, the ts808 reissue is a finesounding tube screamer. The frequency response is tailored to emphasize the mid frequencies, creating a hump that helps to keep the guitar sound over the. It includes thousands of templates and examples to help you get started quickly. This replica does not include the fet switching circuit of the original, it uses a true total bypass switch with an led indicator circuit attached. The contents of this thread, including updates, are available as a pdf guide. I might eventually be able to just assemble something from a schematic rather than buying a kit. Just pure ts808 specs with the original jrc4558d chip and the. Smartdraws schematic diagram software is easy to use. Get all the tone of the original ts808 tube screamer at a fraction of what the reissues and boutique versions cost. Schematic, jfet bypass switching, jfet switch operation, toggle circuit. The boo instruments odts is a boutique overdrive pedal, handmade in the uk and it is an exact clone of the original ibanez ts808 tube screamer. Ibanez tube screamer ts9 not working the tone rooms.
The tr8 is just really good fun to use as well as sounding close enough. From the brave souls who took the suggestions in the tube screamer clone. Helped along with stevie rays use of them, the ts 808 and ts 9 have been sought after and traded up to astronomical prices. The circuit is features automatically turned on when a plug is inserted. Page 2 1 connect the input jack to your instrument. Tonepad tubescreamer 808 clone build report youtube. The clone central demon screamer is based on a few classic overdrive tones. The legendary tube screamer has been used by guitarists such as. Our 2004 ts808 reissue features the same famous standout square footswitch of the original and the even more famous warm tones of the jrc4558 chip used in most of the original ts808s.
How to build a guitar pedal simply smarter circuitry blog. Well, as you listen, it doesnt make much difference. The factory schematic for the ts808 seems to call for an rc4558 texas instruments. I would still get a used ts9 and mod it though, will be cheaper and lots more fun, plus the durability of the maxonibanez classic pedals is legendary, these must be the most solid pedals ever because of the particular shape of the bump on the top that protects the knobs and. As is the current trend with the likes of mooer stomp boxes the ts. The bass loss and mid boost are more prominent in ts9s than ts808s and are readily available just about everywhere. This pedal will give you all the famous tones of both the the ibanez ts9 and ibanez ts808 pedals classic vintage. I would start there, it may be exactly what youre looking for. High to low az za oldest to newest newest to oldest best selling tubescreamer mods.
Ibanez tube screamer clone is the way to go to get an identical tube screamer pedal for a fraction of the price. Ibanez ts808 tube screamer overdrive pro effects database. Some other opamps show up too, mostly 4558s from other manufacturers. When we talk about choice of good guitar tones, it usually went from fender twin clean to fuzz face in a marshall amp, while these options were way too expensive for teenagers. Tonepad tubescreamer ts808 clone sound demo youtube. The tube screamer ts808 by ibanez is the most famous overdrive guitar pedal. The ibanez tube screamer is one of the best overdrivepedals ever smooth overdriven tones with the modified ts9 circuit builtright into the amp. Ibanez tube screamer replica general guitar gadgets. Finally, the bandwidth switch allows you to choose between stock, which is the original ts808 sound and full range, which backs off some of the lowend rolloff endemic to great tube screamers.
Ibanez ultimate owner, repair, service schematics manuals. Thoroughly ripped off time and time again for boutique pedals it must be doing something right. At thomann they cost 59 eur, ive seen them for 49 eur also, probably available somewhere for around 40 gbp. The ts808, bass boost and distortion mods and schematics were based on ideas i found here. Definately going to get an od9 to add to the the ts herd one day. The classic ts808 overdrive in our custom polygon hulk enclosure. But, that said, i still think the ts808 has a arguably tonal edge over the to800, with the ts808 being a bit more complex as well as having a smoother and warmer sound overall in my opinion. Used modified ts808 tube screamer with the deluxe mod this is a used ts808 that has been fully modified. Everything is working well, except for the tone control, apart from somewhat middle positions, i get some noise, like subtle poppingcrackling, it gets quite worse in the extreme positions, in full treble it sound pretty damn bad. If anyone needs a tubescreamer, that does exactly what it says on the tin, go ahead and buy one of these, you will not be disappointed. In the early 70s there were no such things as an overdrive pedal. Ibanez tube screamer clone test ts9 ts808 tube screamer. Just pure ts808 specs with the original jrc4558d chip and the highest quality components so you can build your own handwired, true bypass, tube screamer. I used a ts808 clone and substituted diodes in the feedback loop, pretty much like you did.
Ibanez ts808 clone sch service manual download, schematics. Back to the klon centaur type clone circuit board page. Instead of rounding up the parts myself, i just ordered the general guitar gadgets its8 complete kit. The pcbmount and wired versions of the kit use the same circuit and sound the same. In the first section you will learn how to make your sound more transparent and lower the noise floor, and in the second part you will focus on cleaning it up so it can be used as a. The tube screamer is one of those pedals that has gained close to a cultlike following.
Slider, software development, software hacks, solar hacks, space. Ibanez ts808 tube screamer overdrive the biggest secret. The first is that you etch your own pcb or you buy a preprinted board from them. And thats it, so you could use a 4pdt switch with lug numbering like this. Classic tube screamer schematic i want to try to build a clone i have. If you want a genuine analogue roland drum machine thats also very close to the 808, but not ridiculously priced, then the 606 will do about half of what an 808 does and theyre still affordable and have a charm of their own. Soulsonic, and all the others at that made this wonderful project possible. Most of the clones and expensive boutique pedals use true bypass switches, they.
This is a near exact clone of the famous kick drum from the classic tr808 drum machine. April 2008 i was itching to build something again and i cant afford to build a ceriatone overtone special, so i decided to do a general guitar gadgets its8 tubescreamer clone. Build report for the classic overdrive the tubescreamer 808 tonepad layout. Could youmake your own tube screamer clone with this schematic. They were first made from 1979 to 1982 and then discontinued. After breadboarding and auditioning about 30 different diodes, transistors and leds, in every conceivable combination and number, i chose six that sounded different. The switching circuit has no effect on the sound of the stompbox. In addition i show a conceptual drawing for the switching, replacing the fets with. The its8 is a replica of the tube screamer 808 overdrive. A lot of people agreed that the ts808 was a great beginners pedal build, and in my opinion guitar pedals are great intro to circuitry.
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