Variations
The pedal was produced with many variants. The early incarnations of the TS-808 (with and without hyphen) and TS9 are the most sought-after by collectors. Other variants, including the TS10, TS7, and TS5 are less collectible and vary in their reproduction of the original circuit. The TS9 and TS-808 pedals have been reissued, and according to the company, feature the same circuitry, electronics and design components that helped shape the famous Tube Screamer sound. Some musicians have a technician perform modifications to the unit to change the sound to their liking. Also, Maxon, who produced the original Tube Screamer pedals for the Ibanez brand in the 1970s and 1980s, produce their own version of the Tube Screamer. Many of the most highly regarded overdrive pedals, both mass-manufactured (e.g., BOSS SD-1) and boutique (e.g., Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET), owe their heritage to the Tube Screamer circuit.
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