Retro Sonic 808 Overdrive TS-808

[destroyingVA]

So, I've been holding out on buying an OD pedal for the past month for a lack of being able to decide. I had been scoping ebay for a purple plexi, and even considered the Amp 50. This is totally right where I need an OD pedal to be...overdriven, but with a creamy sounding edge, and not a tone sucker/killer. Thanks Andy!

[Sick1982]

sounds too nice :-/ how does this compare with the BBE Green Screamer?

[McTeare]

@Sick1982 you do get what you pay for

these cost 2timesa bbe so it is 2 times better really.

[divebombers1]

hmmm, this or the maxon808? any comments of comparison between the two?

[slowpokerhino]

"there's also a bass trimpot inside, and that's perfect for switching between humbucker & single coil guitars". Yup, the audience just loves it when you stop the show to take apart your pedal.

[scvido]

fantastic pedal

[1trombonex3]

the 4558 are orribile for guitar! (the 4559-4560-4580).

ST lf353 is optimal and has a low price! ;)

you replace it!

happiness:)

[TheBlackCrayon77]

SRV!!! My buddy just built me a TS-808 clone, to a T. Such a well rounded tone. My 808 will stay on my board for life. I dig how Retro Sonic payed homage with the green lettering.

[1013301]

This is one of the most transparent sounding OD pedals I have ever heard! I would like to know if there is a pedal that can retain the "open, singing" characteristics of an amp at higher volumes, when having to play at lower volumes. I have a 50 watt Carvin Bel Air 212 that has a very open "vintage" tone that loves volume more than my neighbors do. I also would like to jam along with the stereo without having to "crank" it, but I don't do it enough to justify buying a smaller amp. Thank you.

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

It's hard to say, especially since these are subjective terms. However, this and most Tubescreamers are designed to give you a cranked amp sound at lower volumes. Remember that a lot of that "Open" sound comes from your speakers pushing the air at higher volumes and your power tubes driving as well. This is really hard to recreate entirely with one pedal. Thanks!

PGS

[jhintz83]

There are a couple pedals to look into. One being the English Muff'n made by Electro Harmonix. That gives you a great Marshall plexi tone and is tube driven. there is also the seymour duncan twin tube which is also tube driven and has a rhythm and lead channel with individual dials for each.

[tragictravistie]

whats the point? this is an EXACT copy? why not just do diy kit or get an ibanez or maxon?

[tragictravistie]

my bad- always read the descriptions first

[coughlintm]

this sounds way better. ibanez is muddy and nasty. this sounds like a screamer should.

[subinbar]

I have one of these, its one of the best OD's for low gain.

[thebeatled]

pretty mild od, sounds sweet though.

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

These Retro Sonic demos are hot off the press! We've redone the whole line with our better recording gear. Check 'em out!

-PGS

[Relayer1968]

nice!!! @@