Ibanez TS808 HW V2: Hand-wired Luxury Tube Screamer
Reissue of a legend?
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Ibanez has decided to reinvent one of the most famous overdrive pedals in music history: The Ibanez TS808 HW V2 Tube Screamer. With the goal of preserving the legendary tonal quality of this icon while creating new sonic possibilities, the team at Ibanez has thoroughly redesigned the hand-wired flagship model. It will look great on your pedalboard. It’s the new Tube Screamer!
Ibanez TS808 HW V2
New is always better or am I wrong? Ibanez engineers critically evaluated every component of the pedal to find the optimal balance that preserves the signature transparent, mid-focused tone of the Ibanez TS808 HW V2 Tube Screamer. After countless prototypes, it became clear that the JRC NJM4558 op-amp played a key role in the distinctive sound of the original pedal. This critical component has been retained in the new version and ensures that the pedal delivers the tonal characteristics that guitarists have appreciated for decades.
In addition, the new design has been optimized with high quality components. These include MOGAMI OFC cables, which not only improve sound quality, but also enhance the benefits of a hand-wired pedal. These premium materials ensure that the nuances of your playing are reproduced with rich detail and dynamic response.
Another highlight of the new version is a boost in the circuit’s power amplifier, which increases the maximum output level by an impressive 6 dB. This allows for more presence and volume in the sounds, a welcome feature and advantage for live performances and studio sessions.
Fresh Look
The pedal also has a fresh new look. The revised design gives the Ibanez TS808 HW V2 Tube Screamer a high quality look while maintaining its traditional shape. The manufacturer calls it a harmonious combination of tradition and innovation, made in Japan.
With this thorough revision, Ibanez is sending a clear signal that the Tube Screamer still plays an important role in the modern music landscape. The new version stays true to the heritage of the original, but also offers a variety of sonic possibilities.
The Ibanez TS808 HW V2 Tube Screamer is available here at Thomann* at a price of $299.00 / £280.00 / 329.00€. Whether the V2 sounds better than other versions of this classic remains to be seen. But sometimes having it is more important than needing it.
More Infos
- Ibanez Website
- Read more about the Tube Screamer at Gearnews
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One response to “Ibanez TS808 HW V2: Hand-wired Luxury Tube Screamer”
It’s funny, sales go down but expensive stuff still sells. Imagine having the same sound out of an xth hand used 20+ y/o tubescreamer for 5 bucks… probably for posers who buy aged/relic guitars…