DIY TS-808 TubeScreamer

digitech bad monkey is basically a tube screamer for 40 bucks without the annoying mid spike. Or so I've heard.
 
black sugar said:
The Guyatone OD-2 is another low budget (MF has 'em for $60) TS alternative:

http://www.guyatone.com/microeffects/od2.html

It's supposed to be smoother and have more low end than a TS9, but isn't everything these days? Heh. I'd be interested to know if anyone's actually tried one.

I half-assedly look for a good eBay deal on one of these from time to time, but no dice so far.

I'm skeptical of any pedal that tries to "improve" upon the TS808. The mids present in the TS808 help to compensate for a scooped sound on the amp. It's all relative to what you're using it with and what you're going for though.