Vintage 1983 Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal With Box

Behold the most popular overdrive pedal ever made here in its vintage form. From the year 1983 comes this Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer! This is a genuine artifact of tone history, produced during the final years of the original "9-Series" run. This vintage unit features the iconic silver label and the classic "square" footswitch, housing the original Maxon-made circuitry that defined the sound of 1980s blues and rock. Prized for its signature mid-range "hump," the '83 model is the specific tool used to tighten low-end flub and add vocal-like sustain to lead lines, famously serving as a cornerstone of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s legendary rig.

Inside, these units often contain the coveted JRC4558D op-amp, though 1983 saw some transitions in internal components that give each pedal its own unique, "woody" harmonic character. Unlike modern reissues, an original '83 possesses a tactile responsiveness and a smooth, organic clipping that feels like a natural extension of a tube amplifier. Whether you’re a collector seeking a blue-chip investment or a player chasing the "holy grail" of overdrive, this road-tested green machine remains the definitive benchmark for transparent, mid-rich saturation. This pedal is in good condition and comes with the original box. Quite the score! 

Serial Number: 366010