More Tube Screamer Goodness...

V-man · 01-29-2009, 09:06 PM

I bought a soundtank TS-5 years back for $60. Now I am seeing new 808s and TS-9s back in the counters, and I have heard you can mod a TS-9 to an 808. What I was wondering is if the TS-5 is worth the $9 mod (ebay listings claim TS5s & 7s can be done too), if it should be left as is and maybe later used in conjunction with a 9 or 808 (or other od) when I can afford one, or if it should be left alone/sold.

The amps used are below in the sig (both due back from the shop in 1-2 weeks).

HOT TUBES 70 · 01-29-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by V-man

I bought a soundtank TS-5 years back for $60. Now I am seeing new 808s and TS-9s back in the counters, and I have heard you can mod a TS-9 to an 808. What I was wondering is if the TS-5 is worth the $9 mod (ebay listings claim TS5s & 7s can be done too), if it should be left as is and maybe later used in conjunction with a 9 or 808 (or other od) when I can afford one, or if it should be left alone/sold.

The amps used are below in the sig (both due back from the shop in 1-2 weeks).

yes , mod your ts5 , a few cap and resistor changes and you will have
a much thicker ,fuller tone imo.
and yes you can mod a ts9 to 808 tone , all very easy to do .
boss SD1 is also a very good pedal to mod , SD1 and TS9's are very close
in there curcuit design , they just use different values in key areas.
you will find the TS9 to have a increased mid hump with its EQ. and the
SD1 to be more flat , but to have more gain as a rule .

wullie · 02-04-2009, 11:06 PM

I have a TS-9 Moded to 808 specs by Analogman, I like it but do not use it as much as I used to.

HOT TUBES 70 · 02-04-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wullie

I have a TS-9 Moded to 808 specs by Analogman, I like it but do not use it as much as I used to.

i have heard alot about his mods and its all good !!
the 808 tone is good but its not for me , i have a couple of
boss pedals that get used ,but i don't use them much also .
a modded SD1 , and a modded DS1 , along with my 6100LM
its all i need .

thrashforlife95 · 02-21-2009, 10:36 PM

go for one if you like more of a bluesy sound like srv john mayer.

HOT TUBES 70 · 02-22-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by thrashforlife95

go for one if you like more of a bluesy sound like srv john mayer.

i can see the 808 tone being great for the blues stuff , chalk full of mids !!

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American Viking · 03-27-2009, 04:03 PM

john mayer? wtf? ftw!

lols

HOT TUBES 70 · 03-28-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by American Viking

john mayer? wtf? ftw!

lols

yah yah !! i know ...... !!!

Xiderpunk · 03-29-2009, 08:13 PM

A great alternative is the Build Your Own Clone Overdrive 2, fully customizable and easy to build from kit. You can build it as a direct clone of the TS-808 but with much higher quality components which side by side with the TS-808 improves the note fidelity and noise considerably. However, modding it further gives you a much improved overdrive with better harmonics, clipping etc. I would put it up against any boutique overdrive.

Also as a bonus you also get a clean boost which works either independently of the overdrive or in tandem.

I just built myself 1 and was immediately impressed, it's a keeper.

01-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
V-man Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 226	More Tube Screamer Goodness... I bought a soundtank TS-5 years back for $60. Now I am seeing new 808s and TS-9s back in the counters, and I have heard you can mod a TS-9 to an 808. What I was wondering is if the TS-5 is worth the $9 mod (ebay listings claim TS5s & 7s can be done too), if it should be left as is and maybe later used in conjunction with a 9 or 808 (or other od) when I can afford one, or if it should be left alone/sold. The amps used are below in the sig (both due back from the shop in 1-2 weeks). __________________ Gibson: '88' Explorer 90, Flying Vs - '02' V-Factor, '06' RI, '07' RI Jackson: '92' Rhoads Tribute, '92' Rhoads PCS, '02' KV2 '92' ESP/Hill King V '04' Epiphone Goth V '84' Marshall 1992 '93' Marshall 4100 '97' Crate Blue Voodoo BV-60 Combo

02-04-2009, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
wullie Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 24	Re: More Tube Screamer Goodness... I have a TS-9 Moded to 808 specs by Analogman, I like it but do not use it as much as I used to.

02-21-2009, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
thrashforlife95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 115	Re: More Tube Screamer Goodness... go for one if you like more of a bluesy sound like srv john mayer. __________________ jcm 2000 tsl122 07 ibanez rg 350 dx 08 yahmaha fg720s 09 lespaul studio

03-27-2009, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
American Viking Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Posts: 2,031	Re: More Tube Screamer Goodness... john mayer? wtf? ftw! lols __________________ Transformers inside amplifiers were not originally designed to be in there, and the tube was not created for the guitar amp. ANY recommended idle current is a guideline and in no way a necessary requirement. There is no skeleton key for any tube amp.

03-29-2009, 08:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Xiderpunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough, UK Posts: 122	Re: More Tube Screamer Goodness... A great alternative is the Build Your Own Clone Overdrive 2, fully customizable and easy to build from kit. You can build it as a direct clone of the TS-808 but with much higher quality components which side by side with the TS-808 improves the note fidelity and noise considerably. However, modding it further gives you a much improved overdrive with better harmonics, clipping etc. I would put it up against any boutique overdrive. Also as a bonus you also get a clean boost which works either independently of the overdrive or in tandem. I just built myself 1 and was immediately impressed, it's a keeper. __________________ Marshall JCM2000 DSL-50 with 1960A 4x12 (2 x GT-75's + 2 x Vintage 30's) V1: NOS Mullard 12AX7 V2: Sovtek 12AX7-EH V3: JJ ECC83S V4: JJ ECC83S Power: JJ KT77 or JJ EL34L http://www.myspace.com/taintedgraceband

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