Ibanez Tubescreamer 808: Recreation of the original 1980s TS808

The One That Started It All. A Legend Reborn.

The Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer is the holy grail of overdrive pedals—a meticulously crafted recreation of the original 1980s TS808, complete with the famed JRC4558D op-amp and vintage analogue circuitry that defined a generation of tone. This is the pedal that launched a thousand solos, gave blues its bite, and helped shape the sound of modern rock guitar.

With its distinctive smooth clipping, warm saturation, and that unmistakable midrange push, the TS808 doesn’t just add grit—it sings with clarity, letting your guitar and amp voice shine through with character and control. It’s the go-to for boosting a clean amp into sweet overdrive, or for sculpting leads with dynamic sensitivity and tonal finesse.

Unlike its more aggressive descendant, the TS9, the TS808 offers a more subtle gain structure, perfect for players who want touch-sensitive drive with vintage charm. Whether you’re into blues, fusion, jazz, or classic rock, this pedal delivers creamy sustain and buttery breakup that has stood the test of time.

At Musicmaker, we’ve seen the TS808 become the beating heart of countless pedalboards—from blues purists to modern shredders seeking a timeless edge.

Features

• Faithful Recreation of the Original TS808: Classic 1980s circuit with the legendary JRC4558D chip.

• Iconic Analogue Overdrive Tone: Warm, smooth clipping with rich harmonic saturation.

• Subtle Midrange Boost: Perfect for cutting through mixes without sounding harsh.

• Simple 3-Knob Control: Overdrive, Tone, and Level for intuitive tone shaping.

• Ideal as a Transparent Boost or Standalone Drive: Great with single coils, humbuckers, and all styles of amps.

• Vintage Look and Feel: Retro green housing, authentic switch feel, and road-ready construction.

• Powered by 9V Battery or DC Supply: Classic tone, modern convenience.