Ibanez TS9DX

Easy to use not very complicated. If you can't figure this pedal out stay unplugged.

OH BABY! OH BABY! What a compliment to my Super Reverb. You don't have to crank your amp to hear this baby. The sounds you can get are incredible, from Stevie Ray to Setzer. I love the different modes you get the original TS9, TS9+, Hot, Turbo. I like the original TS9 mode the best. The other modes get cleaner and are useful for some applications. I think this pedal with the other modes available would really make a bass sound awesome. Pedal won't make nasty heavy metal sounds so if that is your forte do not buy this pedal.

Appears to be built like a brick outhouse. When the government takes away our guns. We will still have our tubescreamer for protection.

Don't know

I'm giving this pedal a 10+++. I noticed some reviewers knocked it down to a 9 because they think it is overpriced. Well, is it over priced if it sounds as good as they say. I bought a Danelectro fabtone and then tried the Daddy-O, there is no comparison to the TS9DX. So, remember, you usually get what you pay for. Buy used and save.

Pretty easy to use- Just the usual knobs and a footswitch.

This overdrive pedal is very nice. With the choice between 4 different modes on the TS-9DX, the original TS9 mode wins with a landslide. I actually heard from analog man that the TS9 mode in this pedal is the EXACT same wiring as the original. It sounds rather transparent, and also gives you a lot of color.

I used this pedal as a window smasher when i used to rob banks.

I heard Ibanez service sucks

Yeah- this pedal is nice and very agreeable. With the four different modes, it seems you could play almost any style of music with it, except maybe thrash metal (not enough gain). It also has a low noise level, and a bullet proof covering.

Pretty easy to use- Just the usual knobs and a footswitch.

This overdrive pedal is very nice. With the choice between 4 different modes on the TS-9DX, the original TS9 mode wins with a landslide. I actually heard from analog man that the TS9 mode in this pedal is the EXACT same wiring as the original. It sounds rather transparent, and also gives you a lot of color.

I used this pedal as a window smasher when i used to rob banks.

I heard Ibanez service sucks

Yeah- this pedal is nice and very agreeable. With the four different modes, it seems you could play almost any style of music with it, except maybe thrash metal (not enough gain). It also has a low noise level, and a bullet proof covering.

Pretty easy to use, but the mode switch requires a bit of experimentation to get the volume levels correct.

I think for blues, rock, country rock or jazz, this is the finest overdrive made. For heavy metal, it would great for adding punch and low end when used in conjuntion with another distortion.

For th record, the "TS9" mode on the DX sounds IDENTICAL to my real TS9. I compared them with my eyes closed and couldn't hear a difference.

I've logged maybe 500 gigs on my regular TS9, it's still in mint shape.

No opinion

I play in a working blues/funk band. Ironically, my Boss Blues Driver was too "Heavy Metal" sounding. I have always used two overdrives in conjunction together... the TS9 for rhythm and then the Blues Driver simultaneously with the TS9 for lead. Both gains were set at 11:00

I have always been happy with my TS9 so I replaced the Blues Driver with the TS9DX

I think the TS-9DX is even better than the original because it "beefs" up the sound of your guitar and adds sustain without adding saturation. It's the only overdrive pedal I've tried which can successfully do that. I like the DX so much, it replaced my TS-9 as my primary overdrive pedal. I only use the old TS-9 to add gain for leads.

If my pedals were stolen, I would have no choice but to replace them with the same things. They are the only overdrives I'll use now. The only reason I gave the TS9DX a "9" rating is that it's overpriced.

The only problem i have here: when switching from different modes (i.e. "turbo" to "ts-9"), there is a huge change in volume. this could be a problem to those who use the ts-9 mode for lead sound, and the turbo mode for rhythym. i guess you could solve the problem w/ a good volume pedal. otherwise a very easy pedal to use.

i'm using a les paul studio and a BF fender deluxe. i'm going to have to disagree with the reviewers who said that the "turbo" mode is useless. its really the only setting i use. my setup goes guitar - rmc-3 wah - tube king - ts9dx - ernie ball volume pedal - amp. The ts9dx adds nothing but greatness to the tone of the tube king. it adds a nice amount of low-end AND a great deal of warmth. personally, i absolutely love this combo. i've also tried running the ts9-dx in front of a MT-2, and it had the same ameliorating effect on the metal zone as well. alone, it makes for a VERY good signal boost, and a fairly decent lead tone. i give it a 9 on account of its "enhancing" capabilities.

very sturdy casing. i can see this pedal lasting a long long time.

never had to deal with them.

greater bang for your buck than a regular ts-9 if you can find one used. i will say that the "ts-9" mode on the dx is not quite as warm and sustaining as the regular ts-9 tubescreamer...but almost. of course, i get a much much ballsier overdrive/distortion with my tube king than a ts-9 could ever achieve.

Simple to use. Switches in/out by foot. Mode/drive/output/tone (treble attenuation) knobs. 4 modes: TS9 (classic), TS9+, Hot, Turbo, each giving progressively hotter signals with more bass BUT less breakup (like raising the variac value with each mode).

Makes all of my guitars and amps sound fuller (strat, tele, Les Paul standard) without obscuring the "personality" of the guitar or becoming muddy. For blues-based/alt. rock (think John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers), I'm using it to add a subtle boost in "turbo" mode (which doesn't break up) with "drive" set at 0 and no treble attenuation. Like EQ, but sounds better to me than any equalizer I've tried. It boosts the signal going into the preamp, and (I think) accentuates frequencies that, when further equalized down the signal path, produces a very "rich" classic blues/blues rock sound (alla SRV). I leave it on all the time, except for clean sounds when using an LP with high-output ceramic pickups (otherwise it drives the signal into distortion). I use Rocktron and Mesa/Boogie amps for distortion, not the pedal, but the TS9DX enhances the overall sound tremendously. (I don't play Metal, but I don't think this pedal will produce enough gain for that style.) My setup: tuner>TS9DX>Dunlop cry baby>Boss delay (at 15ms)>Rocktron Voodu-Valve preamp>t.c. electronics G-Force>t.c. FireworX effects processor>BBE 882 sonic maximizer>Mesa 2:90 amp>Marshall 1960 lead 4x12 w/Celestian 75 speakers. I tune down 1/2 step in standard tuning using 10-13-17-30-42-52 hybrid strings. The TS9DX helps keep the 6th string from sounding "flabby" when tuned down (the BBE also helps prevent the sound from becoming muddy).

I leave it set one way and on all the time, so it suffers no "abuse". Anyway, it's metal and seems very sturdy.

No experience.

I loved its sound from the first day, and after two years, I consider it essential--no matter what else I'm using at the same time. I would replace it in a heartbeat.

It's about as easy to use as any box on the market, with only four knobs, how hard can it be?

I run a Les Paul Standard and with Duncan Alnico Pros or occasionally a Standard Strat with a Don Lace in the neck through a 535Q Crybaby>ts-9> Marshall JCM 602. Nothing fancy, except great tone and all the versatility a man needs. There is only a little noise when I'm not playing, but to remedy this, just turn it off when not playing. O.k., now for the good stuff. All those different modes serve no good purpose in my opinion. The "+" mode is somewhat useable, but tends to be a bit much of a mid-boost, especially since that is what the regular ts-9 mode does. As for the "hot" and "turbo" modes, they suck. What else can I say, they artificially boost your low end making it very muddy. On the plus side, the "turbo" gives a fat lead tone, but becasue the the ts-9dx is not true-bypass, the low end boost bleeds through, causing rythms to be boomy and muddy. As for the regular ts-9 mode, it's fantastic, great for leads, works wonders with the Paul, and the strat delivers that famous bluesy solo stuff. For my blues/rock style ala early Clapton, Peter Green, and Hendrix, I've found nothing better for that solo boost. Of course back in the hills of Appalachia there ain't much choice, I'd love to try the Fulltone Fulldrive but they're pretty rare in my neck of the woods.

Sure, it's dependable, solid metal case, and I do gig without a backup for I have no backup. If something happens I'll just use the guitar volume for the solos.

Playing bluesy rock the regular ts-9 mode is magic for my solos. After nearly four years of playing every day, this is one pedal I'd hate to do without. If stolen I'd get another, only a regular ts-9 or one with the 808 mod, I think the different modes are just a clever marketing ploy to sell even more pedals. Have tried a Tube King, and Marshall Bluesbreaker, which my be added to the setup shortly, but the tubescreamer has a great solo boost. But tone freaks take note, this pedal is more of a booster for an already driven amp, it doesn't have a ton of gain by itself, and for those of you thinking the different modes add more gain, think agian. According to Analog Mike, the turbo tubescreamer has even less gain than a normal tubescreamer. Have a nice day :)

Simple to use. Four knobs, with little or no requirement for thought. Just plug it in and there is plenty of time to experiment. You don't even have to read the manual. The manual is good for giving a few sample settings.

I am finding that you need to use this pedal in conjunction with another overdrive or distortion pedal to get a really good driven sound. The power in this pedal is pretty amazing. You have to set the level pretty low, otherwise when you stomp on it, it boosts the volume of your setup significantly. I play a Les Paul Standard, Fender American Standard Strats, through a Roland Jazz Chorus JC120. I use a Boss turbo overdrive/distortion pedal in front of this pedal to get get the tone I like with the Les Paul. The JC120 is a clean amp, so these two pedals together can really push it. I highly recommend using two pedals to get a clean amp driven. It leaves you a little flexibilty in the types of distortion. I noticed this with Stevie Ray's or Kenny Wayne Shepard's sound. I am finding that the TS9 setting is the best, but for a little extra money you might as well get the others.

I have only had this pedal for a short while, but I don't forsee it having any problems. This thing is built like a tank.

Haven't dealt with them. This is the first Ibanez product I have ever purchased.

I tend to play a wide variety of "types" of music. Mainly I love the blues. This pedal fits rights into that scene. You get a good sound similar to some of the old tube amps. I do wish this pedal had a little more gain rather than level (power) though. It can be hard to control your volume levels when gigging and trying to reach a long sustained, driven sound. I have been playing religiously for about 15 years, and am constantly searching for better combos of drive and distortion. It's become a hobby of mine checking about these types of pedals. This TS9DX is a keeper. I love the green paint too. If you love the sound of a clean amp and want to take that amp to the "other side" check out this pedal. I can't wait to try it with some marshalls. Maybe some day.

This pedal has basically 3 knobs. The fourth is just a selector. In essence, this is a beefed up version on a TS-9. All distortions are easy to use. This category is for the delay, chorus, pitch shifting, and other tome based effects. I would have given it a 9 because it is hard to find a perfect setting because of the 4th switch, but who am i to complain when i payed an extra $20 for it!

Why does the 3 knob version have a 9, but this only has a 8.7? It's in essence, the same pedal, but better! I use a Fender Princeton chorus ( a decent solid-state amp), an Ibanez RG7620 ( one of the best guitars made! :)>) , and (in order) : Dunlop 535Q Wah-----Ibanez TS-9 DX------Boss MT-2 Metal Zone-----Modded Ibanez TS-5------DOD Grunge-----Tycobrahe Octavia ( clone....sounds great) ! The TS-9DX adds a lot of chord clariy, bass, and ( in a cerain combo with other effects) a truck load of overdrive! This pedal is not a heavy metal pedal. If you want one, GET A BOSS MT-2 METAL ZONE! the Ibanez is my favorite tube overdrive, and the Boss the best metal pedal!

I cracked it open to mod it (Modded a junker TS-5 instead, wanted to keep the TS-9DX original!] and found that it is built like a tank. The TS-9/10/DX are basically a TS-5 with a metal case. The case is worth the extra bucks. You could use it to crack walnuts and still be able to jam afterwards! I actually, in a pinch, used it to hammer a nail into my wall!!!! The green baked-enamel finish does not chip easy and stands out in my pedal collection. If you ever want to make a reliable finish, bake an enamel paint in an oven for an hour at 200degrees. this finish will last forever!!!!!!

Never dealt with them and if it broke,hopefully I could fix it by myself. If lost or stolen I WOULD JUST MOD A TS-10 FOR MORE BASS!!!! this pedal is an exxelent item for a guitarist who cant built pedals, but if you can, just GO TO AARON NELSONS STOMPBOX PAGE!!! With a little money and guidance, you can build a better version of the TS-9. Not to contradict myself though, because this is the TS-808 of the 90's (and 2000 to come!!)

I would give this pedal a 9.5, but I cant. For the $120, i could have modded 2 new TS-5s or 3 used TS-10s.this is an exellent pedal, all the hype is true, but me personnaly could have distributed my money better!!!!!!

I've been using this pedal for a few months(gigging every weekend + rehearsals) and love it as much as I did when I first tried it at the music shop. The DX version has the usual drive, level, and tone controls plus a mode knob which offers TS9 classic, "+", "hot" and "turbo" modes. It's pretty easy to dial in a good tone, but you do have to explore each mode to find your faves. The manual is basic but actually has some good suggested settings although I had to back off on their recommended level settings for fear of blowing the grill cloth off my amp -- this is one HOT pedal!!

My setup: Strat or 335 -> Crybaby 535Q wah -> TS9DX -> Boss ME30 -> '98 Fender Vibrolux(2x10, 40 Watts, all tube). The me30's distortions were weak and/or not to my liking and I decided to find a new distortion pedal and wah. Anyway, I tried alot of different distortions including the Fulltone and the TS9 reissue but this is the one I walked away with. The reissue was just too limited for me, I couldn't really get a decent clean boost, it seemed kind of thin and raspy, etc but when I flipped the DX to "hot" mode - voila! there it was! A big, fat, clean boost with just a hint of overdrive. When I tried the Fulltone, it was good, but I just didn't get all the hype about it. It didn't seem to be any better really IMHO. Anyway here's some observations on the modes: TS9 - Pretty much just what it says - the classic ts9 sound and the thinnest OD of the lot but set up right, can get some nice sustained leads; "+" - Like the TS9 but with more grit and a little fatter - works well on crunchy rhythms and some biting leads; "hot" - less saturated but fatter (low end boost?) great for a lot of different things but can get muddy on lower strings in chords if you don't watch your amp's bass settings (especially on fenders); Turbo - I thought that this would be this heavily saturated thing but it's not, it's a huge low end/mid boost and, like "hot", isn't as saturated as the other two(well, at least as not as quickly). It's billed as a kind of 'Stack in a box' and I would have to agree: this mode really does make a marshally stack-like sound even through my little 2X10 Fender.
In fact, this pedal in ANY mode throws gobs of output - to get it to match my amp, I can't dial the level control over 3! The tone control usually has to be set between 7-10, depending on the mode, to match the upper EQ on my amp. In other words, it tends to darken the tone at anything lower than 7. It also sounds like the tone gets compressed but not enough to prevent the character of the guitar and amp to come through if you keep it high enough. Also, it cleans up really well when you roll your volume back, especially with single coils. It also responds well to pick attack. Just a note to those who worry so much about the degree to which a pedal leaves its sonic imprint on your tone. WHAT THE HELL DO YOU BUY AN EFFECT PEDAL FOR IF NOT TO AFFECT THE SOUND?! I know, I know... I tend to be one of you but I just got to the point where I wouldn't be satisfied with hardly anything until I finally realized that if the lithmus test for an overdrive pedal was how clean a boost it could get, wouldn't I be better off with a volume pedal? Anyway, even the Fulltone leaves its sonic imprint and I had to use the same type of tone control settings on it as I do the TS9DX. Does the TS9DX leave its sonic imprint on your tone? - You Bet!! and it's Frickin' GREAT!!!
The only thing I wish it had that the Fulltone does is the ability to set up a footswitchable dirty rhythm and lead tone.

So far, so good.

I've been playing on and off for twenty-something years, and have seriously got back into it for the past few. The styles I cover are rock, blues, pop, -- almost anything besides true classical and jazz. It suits blues and rock great(duh) also pop leads and palm muted rhythm stuff etc. If were stolen or lost, I would be majorly bummed and poorer too cause I'd have to get another ASAP.
Like I said, I wish it had a second footswitchable sound, but I get by with my guitars' volume knob and the ME30's volume pedal(which actually can boost the volume if its level is set to max). Overall, this a great pedal with a great tone which actually makes me breathe harder if I don't exercise the necessary restraint. I'm seriously in love with this thing!:=)