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Ibanez TS808HW Tube Screamer Hand-Wired
Japan·Modern
Overview
Ibanez's hand-wired Tube Screamer — the TS808HW, assembled point-to-point rather than on a PCB. The difference in build is visible: the inside of this pedal looks like the original 808s that drove the reputation. The sonic character is the same mid-forward, soft-clipping push that the TS808 is known for, but the hand-wired construction is a premium-build version that holds up under scrutiny. Pairs cleanly with small tube amps and works as a clean boost with the drive dialed back. Used condition with normal signs of life.
Condition
Good used condition. Cosmetic wear consistent with regular use. Electronics in good working order.
What was tested / documented
Tested through a Fender Frontman 15R. Drive, Tone, and Level controls all functional across their range. True bypass confirmed.
Documented by Alludio
We documented what we could verify, disclosed what we could not, and reviewed this record before publishing.
Origin & era
Japan · Modern (hand-wired HW series)
What we documented
- Point-to-point (hand-wired) construction
- Classic TS808 mid-forward soft-clipping circuit
- Drive, Tone, and Level controls
Condition
Good used condition with cosmetic wear consistent with regular use. Electronics in good working order.
What we tested
- Tested through a Fender Frontman 15R.
- Drive, Tone, and Level controls functional across their range.
- True bypass confirmed.
What we couldn't verify
- Not individually dated; current-production hand-wired series rather than a vintage 808.
Reviewed by Alludio · May 22, 2026
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