Tube Screamer FAQ Version 1
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RockGuitarX
Miles of Machines
Hey I have a question/concern about my Maxon OD9 that I just bought. When I engage and disengage the pedal it makes a click/hiss type of noise. It used to make a really loud pop with like a bark of feedback but then I changed cords and that went away but I'm slightly annoyed at that click. It mainly does this when my amp is turned up loud or on high gain. True bypass? Help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Just after printing this entire thread here in work so I can read it properly 
The bits I've read have been very helpful, thanks JBroll...
Apologies for posting before I've read it all, but I'm currently checking ebay for modded TS7 pedals. Have found a few good deals:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IBANEZ-TS7-...hash=item110312040195&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290274673284&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IBANEZ-TS7-...hash=item110312040195&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
What do you guys reckon to the above?
I will not order until I've read the entire thread!!
P.S. I'm not going to do the mod myself, and yup, I know it's cheaper...
The bits I've read have been very helpful, thanks JBroll...Apologies for posting before I've read it all, but I'm currently checking ebay for modded TS7 pedals. Have found a few good deals:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IBANEZ-TS7-...hash=item110312040195&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290274673284&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IBANEZ-TS7-...hash=item110312040195&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
What do you guys reckon to the above?
I will not order until I've read the entire thread!!
P.S. I'm not going to do the mod myself, and yup, I know it's cheaper...
Dude, why even mod it? The TS9 is the most popular Tube Screamer for this use, and the TS7 = the TS9, so...
slashvanyoung
Dopefish lives!
Those gazillion popular TS mods seem like a leftover from times when people mainly wanted to get more gain from the amp. I never saw the point in modding mine for tightening/boosting/tone coloring usage...
But Jesus, how many great Marshalls have been turned into Shitkenstein-Monsters in pre high-gain era....
But Jesus, how many great Marshalls have been turned into Shitkenstein-Monsters in pre high-gain era....
And furthermore, since those mods are bringing the TS7 to 808 specs, my understanding is that the 808 is a bit grittier, which is not exactly what I'd desire.
Thanks Jeff..
I've read a good bit of your stuff (very good read by the way), and now I'm going to just get a TS7 and put in the OPA2134, using an IC socket. Don't really need anything more than that I guess, should do everything I need.
Just need to find some instructions on how to swap out the JC and put in the IC socket and OPA, and hopefully I won't ruin the pedal in the process :zombie: Or maybe I should just get you to do it for me Jeff, seeing as I don't have *any* soldering equipment or experience...
I've read a good bit of your stuff (very good read by the way), and now I'm going to just get a TS7 and put in the OPA2134, using an IC socket. Don't really need anything more than that I guess, should do everything I need.
Just need to find some instructions on how to swap out the JC and put in the IC socket and OPA, and hopefully I won't ruin the pedal in the process :zombie: Or maybe I should just get you to do it for me Jeff, seeing as I don't have *any* soldering equipment or experience...
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
Loren Littlejohn
Lover of all boobage.
Some pointers for you:
If you pedal has (and I don't know the guts of a TS7 at all) IC socket adapters then it's just a matter of prying the stock one out. HOWEVER make sure you aquant yourself with how the old one was installed and put the new one in the same way.
Honestly if I were you I would de solder the old IC chip and put an adapter in so you can just press in any new ones.
I prefer braid when de soldering. Not sure what Jeff likes
.No idea, never tried one - but it's pricier than a TS7 so anyone who wants to hear my take on it will have to buy me one...
GuitarGodgt said:I prefer braid when de soldering. Not sure what Jeff likes
I'm pissed as fuck at this Radio Shack braid I've been trying to use on my laptop. Where do you get your braid?
Jeff
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
i hate the fuck out of that braid shit too. i want to get a solder sucker, but haven't gotten around to it.
It's lovely when it works right, but Radio Shack braid is the sandpaper-and-broken-glass condom of the electronics world.
Jeff
Jeff
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
hey JBRolldawgman,
here's a NOBELS ODR-1 schematic:
http://www.nobels.com/schematics/nobels_ODR-1_sm.pdf
can you compare that to a ts7 or 808 etc and let me know if it's even close or if there's big differences?
i can't read a schematic worth an shitfucks. :~
here's a NOBELS ODR-1 schematic:
http://www.nobels.com/schematics/nobels_ODR-1_sm.pdf
can you compare that to a ts7 or 808 etc and let me know if it's even close or if there's big differences?
i can't read a schematic worth an shitfucks. :~
Sir Broll, I have a question for ya - I've recently noticed in my recordings that while the TS7 has a delicious tightening effect on the lows, I find myself very frequently cutting at 720 Hz (IOW right where it boosts) to get rid of the annoying "cocked wah" sound I find it imparts. What mod(s) would you recommend to keep the tightening effect but smooth out that hump?
That's just what happens when you have a mid hump - you could change the hump's frequency, reduce its magnitude, or increase the treble, but that's what cut bass sounds like... moving the bass cut down and the treble cut up might help - try playing with an EQ right after it and seeing what areas around the mids could be boosted a bit to get rid of the cocked sound.
Jeff
Jeff
