The shop will be closed on Monday 1st October while we all go dress up our cats to celebrate HRH Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. What, you don't dress up your cats? Am I the only one that does that...?
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This week, while we're celebrating Effects Pedals and history, we thought we'd have a look at the evolution of the Ibanez Tube Screamer.
It's been called the most beloved overdrive pedal ever, and touted as having the greatest impact on music expression and the development of guitar effects.
The Tube Screamer began life in the late 1970s, with the famed TS808 model. Manufactured by Nisshin in Japan for Ibanez, it was set to compete against the Boss OD-1 Overdrive. It debuted in 1979 and was made popular by Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others. Over the years several versions were developed, including the TS9 in the 1980s.
Today we always keep two very popular versions in stock: the TS808 and the Mini, so you will always be able to create the sound you want.
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Speaking of minis, how perfect does this pedalboard look? Like a box of chocolates waiting to be devoured..
On the left is the Super Metal Mini, for warm and full-sounding distortion. Next is the CS Mini Chorus, the reissue of the popular CS9. In the middle there is the Mini Analogue Delay, encompassing the familiar sound of the AD9 in a bite sized package. The bright orange on the right is the 850 Fuzz, based on the original OD850 circuit; and the green pedal on the far right is our beloved Tube Screamer Mini. We love all our Ibanez pedals, and have lots more instore, so come down and have a play.
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Now that is something we can all relate to. Have a great weekend and stay away from those pearly gates!
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