are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

deftgala said:
Sorry, guys... I don't know much about where they are normally made but found one that I am about to pull the trigger on that is made in Japan. It's a Re-Issue.

the price is Canadian funds:

http://www.songbirdmusic.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=6743

After buying it, I am sending it to John for mods.
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"In late 2002 the largest change to the TS9 ever took place. Maxon (actually Nisshin Onpa, the manufacturer or Maxon pedals) is no longer making the TS9 and TS9DX pedals for Ibanez. Ibanez is now having another company make them (not sure who though, but the cases have KOREAN AIR stickers on them though the pedals say MADE IN JAPAN). The new TS9s are now easy to distinguish. The new circuit board is of cheaper construction, and no longer says MAXON, now it says Ibanez. You will also see IBANEZ cast into the case if you pull back the foam a bit near the battery, the older ones said MAXON there. The battery covers also have IBANEZ on them instead of Maxon. The battery covers were never changed since the original TS-808 until they did that.
The input jacks on the late 2002 models are terrible and tend to jam, with the plug stuck in tight. In 2003 they made them a little better but I still dont like the jacks much. Otherwise they are about the same and seem to sound the same. But the boards are more fragile, so extreme care needs to be taken when modifying them. But they should be fine, we have not had many problems with these, and the switches seem better than before".
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

perfect... I am supposed to sell my pedal this afternoon and once I have the cash in hand, it's going straight to buying this TS-9 and off to you, amigo!

:beerchug:
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

thanks for all the help here... not too familiar with these pedals other than the sounds I've heard on some of my fav albums.
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

deftgala said:
thanks for all the help here... not too familiar with these pedals other than the sounds I've heard on some of my fav albums.
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The Maxon stuff is great and a bit more expensive(usually around $20)....You'll be fine with the RI TS9 and I've modded several of the RI versions...Do a search under my name and TS9....

"STRATDELUXER TS9 Mods" etc...and read some reviews...Also "stratdeluxer mods"
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

The reissue TS9's are made in just noeth of Masan in Kyungnam Province of South Korea.

I have the company's name on my other computer and parts for these and other pedals can be purchased directly from the OEM manufacturer.
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

Deftgala - You are gonna love that TS9 after John is done with it!
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

and anooother Made in Kor.. oh oops.. we ment to say japan so it sells better plug from ibeenhad

now you all understand why i dun like em? cos you NEVER know which country it's been made in.
 
Re: are all TS-9 RI Tubescreamers made in Japan?

martinsixstringcustoms said:
Deftgala - You are gonna love that TS9 after John is done with it!
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Thanks Matt....I appreciate the post and I'm really glad you like your TS9! :cool3: :dance:
 
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