Anybody got one of these????

Shithead · 08-06-2009, 07:41 PM

Its an origional Ibanez TS 808 that i got in '79.I hear these are kinda pricey now.Was my main pedal for many years.It's kinda wet because i just wiped it off with a damp rag.

Shithead · 08-07-2009, 12:56 AM

I've seen some for 5 to 600 $ .....

FF_Pedals · 08-07-2009, 01:24 AM

What does it look like inside?

Beerdog80 · 08-07-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Shithead

I've seen some for 5 to 600 $ .....

Those are the ones that are in super clean shape. I saw one of these in perfect condition with the original box sell last year at a music auction in Denver sell for $450. I mean PERFECT.

Based on the condition of yours, I'd expect something in the 250-325 range if you decide to sell it, and thats if the pots and switch have no issues.

Beerdog80 · 08-07-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FF_Pedals

What does it look like inside?

It should look identical to this. Pay close attention to the JRC chip. That's the chip that everyone rants and raves over...

kspeed · 08-07-2009, 04:09 AM

Wow, nice. Keeley mods the modern TS-808 and TS-9 to retro spec using that 4558 chip Beerdog posted, which is smoother and not quite as harsh as what's used now.

FF_Pedals · 08-07-2009, 11:28 AM

Yeah I've got some of those chips. They're like 30 cents if you buy from the right place.

FF_Pedals · 08-07-2009, 11:44 AM

Here's a great place to get replacement chips:

Effects Connection Online Store

They have the original JRC4558, original metal can LM308 for the RAT, and the modern Burr Brown OPA2134 for modded tubescreamers.

The Japanese Radio Corporation (JRC) is now NJM, so you can try the NJM4558D, which you can get from Mouser and should be the same thing.

Beerdog80 · 08-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Effects Connection is good. I use them quite a bit for small orders. There is a lot of talk about which chip is better. I actually like the new 808 with the LM308 chip. I usually stack them. Makes the distortion much smoother to my ears.

fatb0t · 08-07-2009, 12:20 PM

Those TS808's are epic! Stevie used one if my memory serves me right.

Shithead · 08-07-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fatb0t

Those TS808's are epic! Stevie used one if my memory serves me right.

Yes he did!!

lp_junkie · 08-08-2009, 02:38 PM

I have few older pedals but never got into Distortion pedals, I always used high gain amps and rely solely on overdriving them.

I've seen a few of the old TS going for $350 lately though.

I like the way old gear looks, just has character.

captcoolaid · 08-08-2009, 10:49 PM

Use to, traded it for for my old proco ratt distortion box

weirdotis · 08-08-2009, 10:59 PM

I've seen one on Ebay for $1200.

I'm still loyal to my fulldrive though.

Shithead · 08-08-2009, 11:03 PM

$1200???

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FF_Pedals Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 724 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Anybody got one of these???? Here's a great place to get replacement chips: Effects Connection Online Store They have the original JRC4558, original metal can LM308 for the RAT, and the modern Burr Brown OPA2134 for modded tubescreamers. The Japanese Radio Corporation (JRC) is now NJM, so you can try the NJM4558D, which you can get from Mouser and should be the same thing.

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