Tamura mod v2

Pic: Godlyke

Here's another re-interpretation of the Tube Screamer - the TS808TM2. In a nutshell, it's a modded version by the original TS designer Susumu Tamura done in collaboration with Godlyke Distribution. In this iteration, the processing chip remains the same, the Toshiba 1S1588 diodes are used here to push more low / high frequencies. 

According to the manufacturer, this is aimed at players who dislike the TS in its original incarnation. If I am not TS-inclined to begin with, I would be looking at other pedals to address my needs, not coming back to a modded TS. Doing so would mean I harbour some favour for the TS & not a total dislike - see the irony?

Anyway, prices for this one is excessive - USD349 for the second wave of production (initial batch went for an intro pice of USD299). The pedal-verse continues to be obsessed with the green pedal, revolving around it as opposed to moving on. Come to think of it, the guitar-verse is doing likewise; revolving around Strats & LPs. Here it is in action:

Tamura Mod

Godlyke Distribution had parted ways with Maxon, we wonder what happened but let's not think of that. Let's think of how we could get our hands on this limited edition Ibanez TS808 Tamura Mod which was released after the presumably amicable parting.

It puportedly contains some magic in the guts, specifically designed by Susumu Tamura himself. The initial 100 units were signed by the man as seen above & was sold out even when it retails for a whopping USD349. Damn!

Pics: Godlyke