Ibanez TS808HW Hand-Wired Tube Screamer Pedal
Category: ibanez tube screamer
Sometimes, simplicity is the best approach. In a world teeming with overly complicated technology, the reliable and straightforward stomp box remains the most popular and effective method for enhancing, altering, distorting, sustaining, and manipulating sound. The Ibanez Tube Screamer, in its various iterations, is a staple on pedal boards all around the world—from grand arenas to intimate studios and even home setups. Its warm overdrive is a signature tone that players at every skill level, from beginners to seasoned professionals, cannot do without.
The excitement only grows with the introduction of the TS808HW, a deluxe hand-wired Tube Screamer specifically designed for professional musicians. Housed in a robust metal casing, the TS808HW features meticulously hand-wired connections using select JRC4558D chips, the same legendary components found in the iconic TS808—a pedal that has inspired countless imitations. Additionally, this model incorporates premium Japanese MOGAMI OEC cable (AWG21), ensuring high-quality signal transfer.
One of the standout features of this Tube Screamer is its True Bypass capability, which allows it to deliver pure guitar sound to the amplifier without any tonal degradation. This marks the TS808HW as the most refined Tube Screamer ever produced.
Here are some of its key features:
- Limited Production: Only 100 units are made each month, with just 50 available in the U.S.
- Completely Hand-Wired: Components are hardwired onto turret boards for enhanced durability and sound quality.
- Select 4558D IC Chip: Employing the revered JRC4558D chip ensures high fidelity and character in the sound.
- Japanese MOGAMI OEC Cable: This high-end cable selection minimizes interference and maximizes signal integrity.
- True Bypass Switching: Guarantees that the pedal does not alter the guitar’s tone when disengaged.
- Special Collector's Metal Box: The TS808HW comes in a unique, durable casing, making it a desirable item for collectors.
Additional specifications include: - Input Impedance: 500K ohms - Output Impedance: 10K ohms - Maximum Output Level: 0 dBm - Maximum Gain: +30 dB - Equivalent Input Noise: -100 dBm (IHF-A) - Power Supply: Operates on one 9 Volt battery or an external AC adaptor (AC-109) - Size: 125 mm (4.9") in diameter, 70 mm (2.8") in width, and 52 mm (2") in height - Weight: 500 g (1.2 lbs)
In summary, the TS808HW represents the ultimate evolution of the Tube Screamer, making it an essential component for any serious guitarist's arsenal. Its limited availability, exceptional craftsmanship, and superior audio performance make it a must-have for those who value quality and simplicity in their musical tools.
product information:
Attribute | Value | ||||
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item_weight | 1 pounds | ||||
product_dimensions | 6 x 2 x 3 inches | ||||
item_model_number | TS808HW | ||||
customer_reviews |
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is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
date_first_available | February 7, 2011 | ||||
color_name | White Black Red Blue | ||||
signal_format | Analog | ||||
guitar_bridge_system | adjustable | ||||
size | Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large | ||||
power_source | Corded Electric | ||||
voltage | 9 Volts |