TS Clone Question

[GreatOz]

Good day,
What is a good TubeScreamer-ish clone that let's you control the mid-boost it gives, possibly even the bass and treble too?

I'm pretty sure the Way Huge Green Rhino MkIV is an example.

Basically, I want a pedal to have as a slight overdrive, but mostly a colored boost (IE mid-hump) for solos to go on top of my other drives. I also want it to be pretty versatile so that, if I change my mind, I can dial it back a bit on the EQ side.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
GreatOz

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: TS Clone Question

Yes, the Green Rhino is a TS with a bass and midrange control. Also the Wampler Clarksdale.

However, being the Duncan site, the Seymour Duncan 805 is an obvious choice!

 

[jeremy]

Re: TS Clone Question

the 805 has bass, middle, treble controls so makes it a very versatile ts type drive

 

[mojosman]

Re: TS Clone Question

the 805 has bass, middle, treble controls so makes it a very versatile ts type drive

+1 on Jeremy’s post. I bought mine on a total whim, and I have to say it totally exceeded my expectations. I haven’t used my old TS5 since.

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[Blille]

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Another vote for the 805.

I'll mention the humble Ibanez JD9 as an alternative.

 

[GreatOz]

Re: TS Clone Question

Thank you all.

Looks like I got quite a few options for what I want to do with it.

Never really considered the SD 805; I'll add that to the "check this out" list.

 

[Mincer]

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The 805 will has more gain range than the TS, can nail any era of TS, and has 3 band active EQ. I absolutely love mine.

 

[Blille]

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The 805 will has more gain range than the TS, can nail any era of TS, and has 3 band active EQ.

And is super quiet.

 

[Liam1963]

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Agreed, love the 805, also love the Clarksdale.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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The Rhino is a killer pedal. Very tweakable, more gain on tap than a TS.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

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If the 805 had a bit more output volume on tap, it would be an unstoppable force.

 

[GuitarStv]

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I just built and finished testing a three knob EQ with a volume boost tonight. Wouldn't be hard to add a tubescreamer circuit to it. Cost probably around 50$ in parts and seven or eight hours work. PM me if you what schematics.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: TS Clone Question

VFE Pale Horse, if you can find one. Or a clone of it if you can't find (or afford) the real thing. They've become expensive now that they aren't being made anymore.

It's a six-knob pedal, great sounding and uniquely tuneable. In addition to the standard Drive, Level and Tone, it's got pre-gain Bass and post-gain Treble controls plus a Comp knob that lets you adjust its character in the gain stage. From the VFE product page: "The type and amount of compression is set by the COMP knob. Turn clockwise for dynamic, full mosfet saturation, or counterclockwise for singing, sweet asymmetrical drive. At 12:00, all that remains is the pure op amp gain."

I have a number of TS types and this one was my go-to for years. I don't need so much versatility now and have switched to the Lovepedal Valve Reamer, a hybrid of the TS808 and the SD9 - it's big and full but far less tweakable than the VFE. I'll never sell my Pale Horse though - it's super flexible.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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If the 805 had a bit more output volume on tap, it would be an unstoppable force.

Check our the Green Rhino. It’s really loud, too.

 

[Aceman]

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Dude - you exactly described the Duncan 805.

Green Rhino not a bad choice either....

 

[Gtrjunior]

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Another +1 on the 805. It does everything I need it to.

 

[GreatOz]

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I ended up getting the 805 because it was $75 used and everything else was $100+. Nothing like finances to determine what you get lol.

This being said, oh wow. I am shocked at how versatile that pedal is. I don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.

Thank you for all the suggestions!

 

[Blille]

Re: TS Clone Question

I ended up getting the 805 because it was $75 used and everything else was $100+. Nothing like finances to determine what you get lol.

This being said, oh wow. I am shocked at how versatile that pedal is. I don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.

Thank you for all the suggestions!

Congrats!

 

[mojosman]

Re: TS Clone Question

I ended up getting the 805 because it was $75 used and everything else was $100+. Nothing like finances to determine what you get lol.

This being said, oh wow. I am shocked at how versatile that pedal is. I don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.

Thank you for all the suggestions!

I’m glad that you like it. I, like you, bought it with low expectations. Then when I tried it I was impressed. I think it’s a fairly underrated pedal.


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[Dave Locher]

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$75? Good deal! I guess I will have to keep hunting - I have seen them for 100 and up.