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TeleMeYouLoveMe · December 15th, 2011, 05:10 PM

What is your favorite TS clone? I'm looking at the green screamer (808), the actual ts9, the bad monkey, the green rhino, and the maxon 808 clone. Any other suggestions are welcome, I just don't want to spend more than $150.

Chris Callahan · December 15th, 2011, 05:28 PM

Other: Find a used HBE Power Screamer. 3 different diode settings and a boost. $195 new so usually about $100 used on eBay.

telefunken · December 15th, 2011, 05:38 PM

To boost a "Metal" amp=BBE Green Screamer
For pure Blues OD=HBE Power Screamer
For Tele=VDL Sparkle Drive

RockforGod · December 15th, 2011, 05:53 PM

My favorite is either the Fulldrive on CompCut setting, or a Sparkle Drive.

SergioPt · December 15th, 2011, 06:40 PM

OCD in LP mode does the TS impression for me...
I've owned several ts'alike pedals, and so far this is the one that convinces me the most, plus the HP mode can get a little more grit and gain that sometimes comes handy

JohnnyGuitar · December 15th, 2011, 06:58 PM

The Green Rhino surprised me, for some punch with a bit of grit on a clean amp it's heavenly. I liked the Sparkle drive as well but I'd have to the Rhino. It's on 90% of the time :)

hotrodkid · December 15th, 2011, 07:15 PM

My favorite 808 clone is the "Tejas" by PedalWorX. It has the "Spice" knob and that is where all the magic lies.

I also have an Ibanez TS808HW. The Tejas does the true 808 thing 1:1 plus a lot more.

Cost $160 new but you can grab one used for around $100.

Chiogtr4x · December 15th, 2011, 08:53 PM

I voted BBE Green Screamer as I have owned 3 of the 5 listed and of those, thought the BBE just had a clearer tone (could use a bit more output), I now own a "TS" not on this list, but I have just come to the conclusion that these all sound more similar than not, or can be dialed in that way (I know some have bass boosting, I prefer w/o), so as long as I have any kind of "TS" OD and something else next to it, that just seems to be important than which "TS" - to quote Bill Murray in 'Meatballs' ("obscure reference lost on younger generation, Oh Great One...") "It just doesn't matter!!"

edit: I just mean to say get one that makes you happy (affordable, size, tone, cool look) and don't overthink it

Rich_S · December 15th, 2011, 09:43 PM

Not really a clone, but...

Xotic BB Preamp.

TeleMeYouLoveMe · December 16th, 2011, 01:41 AM

Thanks guys! I am proud to say that this helped me not one bit. #GAS

Weaselcoon · December 16th, 2011, 03:28 AM

I currently own The BBE GS and the Bad Monkey. I used to have a TS9. I like the BBE of these three. It just has a clarity. Its transparent. You can really hear the nuances of the particular guitar your playing at the time.

Not to say the others are bad. Cause they are good. I have mixed feelings about the Bad Monkey. Its cool and all, but sometimes I just dont like it. Sometimes I do. Hard to explain.

The TS9 is cool. I just feel its kinda overused.

ruger9 · December 16th, 2011, 07:17 AM

Bad Monkey. It's not just a clone, it's an improvement... a "modded" 808, if you will. And the addition of the bass control is just awesome, like an adjustable "phat" switch. And you CAN'T BEAT the price. Pure genius on Digitech's part (one of the rare times.)

I sold mine, but this thread makes me want to go pick up another one!!!!

smoss469 · December 16th, 2011, 07:33 AM

If it's transparent, it's not a TS. A TS has a mid hump. Transparent implies that it doesn't change the EQ of your sound any.

It's like of like being a sober alcoholic, just doesn't work

schenkadere · December 16th, 2011, 09:25 AM

Of these, the Green Screamer for sure.

SlideGuy123 · December 16th, 2011, 10:56 AM

Don't forget the MI Audio Blue Boy Deluxe -- highly tweakable TS.

TeleMeYouLoveMe · December 16th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoss469

If it's transparent, it's not a TS. A TS has a mid hump. Transparent implies that it doesn't change the EQ of your sound any.

It's like of like being a sober alcoholic, just doesn't work

Transparency wasn't the best term to use, I should have said that I like to hear my strings and picking come through. I play with the lightest of drive, and I pick heavy.

ruger9 · December 16th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeleMeYouLoveMe

Transparency wasn't the best term to use, I should have said that I like to hear my strings and picking come through. I play with the lightest of drive, and I pick heavy.

Clarity. I don't hear that as a hallmark of the TS sound, tho.

Chiogtr4x · December 16th, 2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruger9

Clarity. I don't hear that as a hallmark of the TS sound, tho.

Me neither- IMO when you get a "Tube Screamer" (at least the way I use one, at a medium/high Drive range), you are getting the sound of a "Tube Screamer!" (kind of my point in an earlier post). I think it is a great sound, perhaps a must have for many of us that want a good crunchy mid-strong lead or rhythm tone that cuts thru...You don't get a "TS" to let the clarity and transparency of your guitar>amp sound come through; there are just better, other style OD's for that. Of course all OD's change your tone somewhat but the with a "trans" OD the first thing you hear is your clean guitar,followed by a trail(?)of a breakup to some degree....A "Tube Screamer" wraps its tone around your guitar sound- takes it over.

edit: this is well, my experience, and I know it is because I do use it at high Drive/low Level to get distortion from a TS....low Drive/ high Level does produce a cleaner/boosted signal...

studio1087 · December 16th, 2011, 11:41 AM

BBE

Why is the TS9 a clone choice?

When someone says "Tubescreamer" always think "TS9".

Does "Tubescreamer" = TS808 for you?

The BBE is modeled after the 808 therefore I probably have my lingo goofed up.

Oh no....I'm the problem.

BBE. I love that pedal.

zoppotrump · December 16th, 2011, 11:45 AM

For me threre is just one answer:

Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive

View Poll Results: Favorite TS clone?
BBE Green Screamer	9	32.14%
Digitech Bad Monkey	3	10.71%
Maxon 808	6	21.43%
Ibanez TS9	3	10.71%
Way Huge Green Rhino	8	28.57%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

December 15th, 2011, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeleMeYouLoveMe Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 112	Favorite TS Clone? What is your favorite TS clone? I'm looking at the green screamer (808), the actual ts9, the bad monkey, the green rhino, and the maxon 808 clone. Any other suggestions are welcome, I just don't want to spend more than $150.

December 15th, 2011, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Callahan Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Age: 48 Posts: 492	Other: Find a used HBE Power Screamer. 3 different diode settings and a boost. $195 new so usually about $100 used on eBay. __________________ Chris

December 15th, 2011, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
telefunken Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 2,667 10 Photos	To boost a "Metal" amp=BBE Green Screamer For pure Blues OD=HBE Power Screamer For Tele=VDL Sparkle Drive __________________ Now is the time for me to rise to my feet Wipe your spit from my face Wipe these tears from my eyes

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RockforGod TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Carmel, Indiana Age: 17 Posts: 46	My favorite is either the Fulldrive on CompCut setting, or a Sparkle Drive. __________________ DigiTech Whammy> EHX Little Big Muff> GFS Tuner> MXR Dyna Comp> Fulltone Fulldrive 2 MOSFET> Fulltone Plimsoul> Ernie Ball VPJR> MXR Phase 100> Line 6 Verbzilla> Ibanez DE-7> Boss DD20> Line 6 DL4> BBE Boosta Grande

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December 15th, 2011, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
SergioPt TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gondomar Age: 25 Posts: 16	OCD in LP mode does the TS impression for me... I've owned several ts'alike pedals, and so far this is the one that convinces me the most, plus the HP mode can get a little more grit and gain that sometimes comes handy

December 15th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyGuitar TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Burlington Ontario Posts: 35	The Green Rhino surprised me, for some punch with a bit of grit on a clean amp it's heavenly. I liked the Sparkle drive as well but I'd have to the Rhino. It's on 90% of the time :)

December 15th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
hotrodkid Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US, Connecticut Age: 46 Posts: 578 11 Photos	My favorite 808 clone is the "Tejas" by PedalWorX. It has the "Spice" knob and that is where all the magic lies. I also have an Ibanez TS808HW. The Tejas does the true 808 thing 1:1 plus a lot more. Cost $160 new but you can grab one used for around $100. __________________ I'm crying out for help but nobody's listening! Charvel San Dimas Strat-Fender Strats (too many!)-1978 Boogie MK I-Ceriatone HRM BM-90's Fender Bassman 59 RI-Blackstar Artisan 15.

December 15th, 2011, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chiogtr4x Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manassas Park, VA Age: 54 Posts: 3,280	I voted BBE Green Screamer as I have owned 3 of the 5 listed and of those, thought the BBE just had a clearer tone (could use a bit more output), I now own a "TS" not on this list, but I have just come to the conclusion that these all sound more similar than not, or can be dialed in that way (I know some have bass boosting, I prefer w/o), so as long as I have any kind of "TS" OD and something else next to it, that just seems to be important than which "TS" - to quote Bill Murray in 'Meatballs' ("obscure reference lost on younger generation, Oh Great One...") "It just doesn't matter!!" edit: I just mean to say get one that makes you happy (affordable, size, tone, cool look) and don't overthink it __________________ Tele/Tex-Mex Strat/Dano '56 U2>MHP "Stubble Trouble" FUZZ/MHP "perfected" GFS Brownie Classic/Barber Direct Drive/Blues Driver> MORE PEDALS> '68 Deluxe Reverb or blonde Blues Jr. Rock On!

December 15th, 2011, 09:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rich_S Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Potsdam, NY Age: 53 Posts: 1,897	Not really a clone, but... Xotic BB Preamp. __________________ "This is not acceptable behavior in a jazz club." - Mark Gane

December 16th, 2011, 01:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
TeleMeYouLoveMe Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 112	Thanks guys! I am proud to say that this helped me not one bit. #GAS

December 16th, 2011, 03:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Weaselcoon Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 376	I currently own The BBE GS and the Bad Monkey. I used to have a TS9. I like the BBE of these three. It just has a clarity. Its transparent. You can really hear the nuances of the particular guitar your playing at the time. Not to say the others are bad. Cause they are good. I have mixed feelings about the Bad Monkey. Its cool and all, but sometimes I just dont like it. Sometimes I do. Hard to explain. The TS9 is cool. I just feel its kinda overused.

December 16th, 2011, 07:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
ruger9 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 3,595	Bad Monkey. It's not just a clone, it's an improvement... a "modded" 808, if you will. And the addition of the bass control is just awesome, like an adjustable "phat" switch. And you CAN'T BEAT the price. Pure genius on Digitech's part (one of the rare times.) I sold mine, but this thread makes me want to go pick up another one!!!! __________________ "I've got callouses, from all those nights, spent playin' a Telecaster, 'till my fingers bled Bud Light" - Travis Tritt

December 16th, 2011, 07:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
smoss469 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,655	If it's transparent, it's not a TS. A TS has a mid hump. Transparent implies that it doesn't change the EQ of your sound any. It's like of like being a sober alcoholic, just doesn't work

December 16th, 2011, 09:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
schenkadere Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Age: 46 Posts: 2,999	Of these, the Green Screamer for sure. __________________ Guitar>Boss ST-2 Power Stack>Vox Time Machine Delay>Amp My music page: http://www.soundclick.com/schenkadere

December 16th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
SlideGuy123 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 61	Don't forget the MI Audio Blue Boy Deluxe -- highly tweakable TS. __________________ Peter http://www.splinterville.com http://www.myspace.com/splinterville "Do it once, it's a mistake. Do it twice, it's an arrangement."

December 16th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
studio1087 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 48 Posts: 13,783 37 Photos	BBE Why is the TS9 a clone choice? When someone says "Tubescreamer" always think "TS9". Does "Tubescreamer" = TS808 for you? The BBE is modeled after the 808 therefore I probably have my lingo goofed up. Oh no....I'm the problem. BBE. I love that pedal. __________________ John "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Frank Zappa

December 16th, 2011, 11:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
zoppotrump Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nuernberg, germany Age: 47 Posts: 1,182 34 Photos	For me threre is just one answer: Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive __________________ may the twang be with you !

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