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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ Ibanez Tubescreamer....to Keep Or Not To Keep

Posted by: VIRUS Apr 1 2007, 01:56 AM

I bought an ibanez tubescreamer yesterday to boost the gain on my mark IV, and it sounds pretty awesome with my mesa boogie and dimarzio PUPS, but i was wondering what are your guys' takes on it and if there is anything that will beat it........ I'm pretty happy with it as of yet, but i have 30 days to return it and i want the best bang for my buck.

Posted by: MickeM Apr 1 2007, 09:30 AM

you don't mention WHICH model you got but no matter if it's the 808 or TS9 it's a keeper.

Posted by: beebo Apr 1 2007, 07:39 PM

What is a tube screamer? What exactly does it do?

Posted by: VIRUS Apr 1 2007, 10:52 PM

QUOTE (MickeM @ Apr 1 2007, 10:30 AM)

you don't mention WHICH model you got but no matter if it's the 808 or TS9 it's a keeper.

Awesome, i have a TS9 BTW

Posted by: n0x Apr 1 2007, 11:10 PM

QUOTE (beebo @ Apr 1 2007, 10:39 PM)

What is a tube screamer? What exactly does it do?

It's an overdrive pedal used by many famous artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was said that blues players were not allowed to solo without one! :].

Posted by: beebo Apr 2 2007, 10:58 PM

QUOTE (n0x @ Apr 1 2007, 02:10 PM)

It's an overdrive pedal used by many famous artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was said that blues players were not allowed to solo without one! :].

What if I already have an overdrive pedal should I get one for an Ibanez or is my Jackhammer ok?

Posted by: n0x Apr 4 2007, 01:46 AM

I think your jackhammer would be ok mate it does not matter if u mix up brands! None of the blues players that use a tubescreamer play Ibanez guitars ;p.

Posted by: beebo Apr 5 2007, 11:19 PM

QUOTE (n0x @ Apr 3 2007, 04:46 PM)

I think your jackhammer would be ok mate

it does not matter if u mix up brands! None of the blues players that use a tubescreamer play Ibanez guitars ;p.

Thanx glad to hear that so I don't have go blow another !50$ or so!

Posted by: Cody Apr 13 2007, 05:11 AM

Do you have soundlcips of the mark IV?? I really would love to hear them... Im thinking about getting the amp.. Is it good for shred sounding stuff?

Sorry to be off topic but Im trying to find a perfect am.

How much did you spend for yours? Was it used?

Posted by: beebo Apr 14 2007, 01:44 AM

QUOTE (Cody @ Apr 12 2007, 08:11 PM)

My jackhammer was luckily on sale for about a month for I think $80 but it's originally like $130-$140.
I was lucky to get that because I'm not rich at all. I'm more toward the poor side!
Hope it helps. Ask questions if needed!