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Also, I understand, that Maxon did make some of the Ibanez models.........
Yes, different, get them used, and shift on if you don't like.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
They all sound pretty much the same to me. Maybe the TS-9 is slightly brighter.
However, individual examples of both certainly can vary quite noticeably due to component tolerances and drift, so it's not possible to say definitively whether one sounds better than the other or vice versa, but it's very likely that if you have one of each they will sound different… but so will two of the same.
As Sassafras said, the TS-9 switch is more reliable, and it has a modern barrel power jack. So I would pick the TS-9. It's only worth having both if you need two Tube Screamers… and then I'd probably get two 9s. But I honestly think you'd be bonkers to pay the prices that originals go for anyway - even the reissues are questionable, unless you *must* have the authentic look.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Behringer-TO800-Vintage-Tube-Overdrive-Effects-Pedal/6LH
Having said that, originality is definitely a big driver in an ever growing collection of irrational purchases. From the material I've been digesting, the TS808 was the original, with the (r)-marked one with the Malaysian RC4558P going for about double the price of a (regular) vintage 808.
@mike_l & @Sassafras - thanks for the advice!
I chose the TS-9 for my (pre Fractal) board, and happened to find a discounted Keeley at a guitar show.
http://www.analogman.com/tshist.htm
For what it's worth Analogman - who has probably handled more TSs than anyone else on the planet - thinks the JRC chip sounds better. He also thinks it's very difficult to tell apart an original TS-9 from an early reissue one - because they are essentially identical.
If it really is a TS-808 you want, I would simply buy a second hand (less than perfect condition) reissue and call it quits at that .
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
My first TS-9 was the 90's reissue, which sounded fine. I then started reading internet forums about Keeley etc, so i bought a Baked TS-9 but it wasn't that different... so i then got his TS-808 mod plus, which was ok.. but i still preferred the 90's reissue.
Had various Maxon versions, all sound good... sound like TS pedals..
The 90's reissue pedal developed an issue with the drive pot not always working (Thanks @ICBM for helping diagnose the loose wire on drive pot a few years ago!)
In the time when it wasn't working I started using a battered TS-10 that i picked up in Germany when on tour in the late 90's (along with a load of other 10 series pedals dirt cheap). The TS-10 sounded great!! better than my 90's reissue.
So i had the Analogman true vintage mod done to the reissue.
It's brilliant. Sounds as good as my TS-10 (which has a crappy failing switch now) and easily as good as my friends 1983 TS-9.
She was having an epileptic fit.
Quite disconcerting to think my playing could trigger a seizure.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Hardwire CM-2. Its just as good at that sound plus has more gain on tap if you want it plus is just more versatile with the modern setting. Just better for less.
Visual Sounds Route 808 is better also for having a bass boost option.
Heck even the Joyo and Mooer versions are just as good.
The only real reason to me for getting an Ibanez TS nowdays is if you're a brand name whore....they all sound as good just some have even more under the hood.