• From: Edwardsville, IL
  • Registered: 2010-05-17
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Topic: TS808 > TS9? Why?

So I was wondering why Joe prefers the TS808 over the TS9?

I've never really noticed a difference between the two pedals....

Anybody that has used them both know the details?

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  • Registered: 2011-06-23
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Re: TS808 > TS9? Why?

JBFan1 wrote:

So I was wondering why Joe prefers the TS808 over the TS9?

I've never really noticed a difference between the two pedals....

Anybody that has used them both know the details?


I have both, and like them both.

The 808 is more vintage sounding compared to the modern sound of the TS9.  And by that I mean the TSP is more aggressive sounding as is the 808 smother.  But they are very alike. 

I prefer the 808 but wouldn't pitch a fit if I had to use the TS9

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  • From: Edwardsville, IL
  • Registered: 2010-05-17
  • Posts: 656

Re: TS808 > TS9? Why?

Thanks for the info bro!

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  • Registered: 2006-04-22
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Re: TS808 > TS9? Why?

Truth be told.... it boils down to the switch.   I like the on/ off switch better on.  The TS-9 switch is weird to me.... Again its just my preference.   I use the Maxon with the Lazy J twins. That sounds great!!     But the 808 reissue is killer.....  Worth the money.   
Joe B

5 Reply by wharris (edited by wharris 2011-09-17 09:35:18)

  • From: Ridgeland, MS
  • Registered: 2009-08-12
  • Posts: 1,248

Re: TS808 > TS9? Why?

A good link for some TS info. I'm not trying to plug anyone, but I do own several of his pedals and they are uniformly great to me.

http://www.analogman.com/ts9.htm#ts808

  • From: North Carolina
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Re: TS808 > TS9? Why?

Also if it was good enough for SRV its good enough for me.  That would be IMHO.

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