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  • #31
    Re: Tube Screamer options

    There are a few nice "tight metal od pedals such as the amptweaker tight metal,and other models... and the horizon devices precision drive. Which delve into the boutique side. I think my next OD will be an airis Savage drive.
    Last edited by 80's_Metal; 04-07-2020, 05:50 PM.
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    • #32
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      • #33
        Re: Tube Screamer options

        Tube Screamers and variants are like flavors of ice cream. There's one out there to satisfy nearly every type of player. If I was to own one again, I would go with the TS808. I had one before and it was what I needed at the time. Nice and simple and does the job.
        Last edited by ErikH; 04-06-2020, 03:21 PM.

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        • #34
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          I just bought and highly recommend a Cusack Screamer V2.

          Description:
          The Cusack Screamer is a “clean” overdrive, but has about twice the gain of a typical Tube Screamer. Many TS style pedals come off as “mid-rangey” or “muddy”, making them easy to get lost in a mix. This is where the Screamer offers much more clarity than a typical overdrive. It has been meticulously thought out, and tweaked for maximum tonal definition. You can actually hear the individual notes of complex chords that would normally be buried. Many players consider the Cusack Screamer to be the best option in a crowded field for good reason!

          Features:
          -Level (volume)
          -Drive (gain)
          -Tone
          -3-way clipping toggle (left: silicon, center: asymmetrical LED, right: Schottky)

          Power:
          -Standard center negative 9V DC supply, or 9V battery (neither included)
          -Current draw: ~9mA

          Dimensions:
          -4.42" L x 2.39" W x 1.24" H

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          • #35
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            Originally posted by ErikH View Post
            Tube Screamers and variants are like flavors of ice cream. There's one out there to satisfy nearly every type of flavor. If I was to own one again, I would go with the TS808. I had one before and it was what I needed at the time. Nice and simple and does the job.
            And with the TS808 you know you have a good one. Good enough to satisfy guys like SRV and Eric Johnson. It feels good to own the "real thing".

            I do like my Visual Sound Route 808 though.
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            • #36
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              Originally posted by Lewguitar View Post
              And with the TS808 you know you have a good one. Good enough to satisfy guys like SRV and Eric Johnson. It feels good to own the "real thing".

              I do like my Visual Sound Route 808 though.
              The Route 808 is sweet. Same thing as an original TS808 with the added bass boost switch. Keep that. They don't make 'em anymore since the rebrand to Truetone.

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              • #37
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                EHX East River for me... It is supposed to be a 808 clone, and I like it quite a lot.

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                • #38
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                  • #39
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                    Dammit! You guys are gonna get me to go buy a screamer I don't need!!!!
                    Originally posted by Bad City
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                    • #40
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                      Was just playing my TS-7 that I got for $20 at a yard sale. Normal or Hot, I like it!

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                      • #41
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                        EHX ERD is cheap and quite good.

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                        • #42
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                          Originally posted by TMD
                          I want to buy another screamer just to buy one. But which one?
                          JHS Pedals makes a TS called the bonzai.


                          Basically, you can switch between all the different types of tube screamers. Kinda covers all your bases - it's all of them.
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                          • #43
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                            The East River Drive is cool, but I prefer the TC Electronic Mocambo as far as cheap 808 clones go. I've played them both side by side. Really similar, but the Mocambo has more output volume in case you need it.

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                            • #44
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                              Surprised nobody has mentioned the Way Huge Green Rhino. I have the MkIV version. It has a 100hz and 500hz controls to cut/boost bass and mids, but there's switch to turn those off and get your standard TS sound. It might have a little more gain too.
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                              • #45
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                                JHS is FAIL without enough tone knobs, hot switches etc.

                                great idea....but not quite.
                                Originally posted by Bad City
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