

The Retro-Sonic Eight-0-Eight Overdrive is a faithful recreation of the original Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer circuit and features the JRC4558D op-amp. It provides tube-like overdrive effects while retaining the guitar's original tone. The pedal is built with metal film resistors and caps for the best fidelity possible. The op-amp is mounted in a socket, allowing for easy chip swapping. An internal trimpot allows for adjustment to the amount of bottom- end content present, ranging from stock TS-808 to nearly flat response. The mids are not taken away, and the bottom is brought up, providing flexibility in shaping the low-end response.
Key Features:
- Faithful recreation of the original Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer circuit
- Features the JRC4558D op-amp
- Built with metal film resistors and caps for fidelity
- Op-amp mounted in a socket for easy chip swapping
- Internal trimpot for adjusting bottom-end content
- Heavy-duty foot switch for True Bypass switching
- On/Off LED to check effect status and battery condition
- Powered by battery or AC adapter (not included)
Controls:
1. Level: Controls the overall volume of the effect
2. Gain: Controls the amount of overdrive/gain applied to the incoming signal
3. Tone: Adjusts the overall tone of the effect
4. 3-Way Switch: Selects asymmetrical-diode, LED, or symmetrical-diode
clipping
5. Normal/Effect Switch: Turns the effect on and off
6. Input: Input jack to connect the output of the guitar or other effect
pedal
7. Output: Output jack to connect to the input of an amplifier or other
effect pedal
8. DC9v: Jack to connect a 9VDC adapter
The Retro-Sonic Eight-0-Eight Overdrive is designed to provide classic overdrive tones with modern features, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles and applications.
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