To Scream or Not To Scream:

[syscokid]

Is it here yet? … Robert?

Another cool feature about the inexpensive EHX East River Drive is that it's built around the JRC 4558 chip. True to the original TS 808. When I fixed Chili's TS9, I replaced the fried chip with a new JRC4558

 

[Tony M.]

The world needs a 15 watt HIWATT.

 

[Inspector #20]

Is it here yet? … Robert?

Another cool feature about the inexpensive EHX East River Drive is that it's built around the JRC 4558 chip. True to the original TS 808. When I fixed Chili's TS9, I replaced the fried chip with a new JRC4558

What's the benefit of that chip??? Or a Maxon PCB???

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

It makes a dead skunk into live bunnies inside the TS9, Robert.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Ibanez Tube Screamer History

 

[Mr Grumpy]

. And yeah, at that time the 800 was being used in anger pretty much all the time - either band

Just as it should be! :dood:

 

[eSGEe]

P

 

[Inspector #20]

Yeah , the DSL is different, it has more gain and a different mid emphasis, but they do have a pretty similar "Marshall Family" sound I think. The DSL series is more fizzy/modern high gain than the JCM-800. And yeah, at that time the 800 was being used in anger pretty much all the time - either band practice or gigs.

Damn DSL40C sure is darker than I expected....

 

[eSGEe]

E

 

[syscokid]

E

Just stop right there!

 

[syscokid]

What's the benefit of that chip???

It's a good sounding and interacting chip for this particular circuit.

Or a Maxon PCB???

The originals were built by Maxon with Maxon proprietary parts. I'm not sure if Maxon is still involved with current Ibanez Tube Screamers. They do produce their own though, as the Maxon OD808... same 4558 chip!

 

[eSGEe]

A

 

[Inspector #20]

A TTR chum has been kind enough to send me a very early TS (Maxon era) for testing. I am hopeful that I can make the DSL40C useable....

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Hurry up, Robert - get your report in before Adrian completes his sentence.

 

[Inspector #20]

Hurry up, Robert - get your report in before Adrian completes his sentence.

LOL

 

[67plexi]

MY TS9 serial #000481 its a 1984

 

[eSGEe]

V

 

[Inspector #20]

Is it here yet? … Robert?

Another cool feature about the inexpensive EHX East River Drive is that it's built around the JRC 4558 chip. True to the original TS 808. When I fixed Chili's TS9, I replaced the fried chip with a new JRC4558

I haven't ruled out the East River Drive...

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I haven't ruled out the East River Drive...

There are so many to choose from, but just like the Bad Monkey, the ERD is clearly a very good one at a reasonable price.

 

[Inspector #20]

I dont think I have ever been as disappointed with any am as I have been with the DSL40C. If the TS doesn't make a significant improvement, I'm gonna trade it for a couple of Valvestate amps - an AVT50 head and AVT50 1x12 combo.