Maxon OD-9 Overdrive

I didn't fit it

I bought this overdrive based on reviews, without testing it live.

I was hoping to use it for my les paul on vox amp.

Unfortunately, it was not usable in this combination.

As I understand this overdrive needs a high gain amplifier and vox definitely is not this.

After reviewing, I think this is a good overdrive, but you need to pay attention to where you want to use it!

This one came fourth

A recent comparison test between all the Ibanez and Maxon 'Screamers' put this one in fourth place - ahead of the Ibanez Mini and behind the Ibanez TS, the Ibanez TS808HW and the Maxon OD808.

Whether or not the sound appeals is all entirely subjective of course so, other than complimenting the sturdy construction and ease of use - which applies to all of them, a written review is a pretty pointless exercise. Suffice to say I liked the Maxon OD808 best, even though it commits a pedal fanatics cardinal sin - no Full Bypass. Horrors.

Really surprised

I really was not expecting it to sound as good as it does. I was using a mainstream digital multieffect pedal which had a TS simulator but this is on another level. Usually when I compare some distortion pedals or modulation effects I really can't hear much difference between the originals and the digital but this one is on another level, to the point I just wouldn't be able to not have in my pedalboard ever again. It just sounds incredibly good, both to push the amp and when needing a bit of overdrive breakup.

I also read often descriptions of pedals "built like a tank", but if those are built like a tank this is a nuclear bunker, it's as solid as it gets.

Does what a good OD pedal should

This OD pedal provides a good boost without changing the tone much and is well built.

Classic TS pedal

If you are after a TS9, this is apparently the genuine rendition of the original TS9 circuit the famous (and correct) JRC4558D chip. Maxon used to make TS pedals for Ibanez, in the same factory where Maxon pedals are made. What is there to say? It's a TS and sounds how it should (if you like the TS sound). Well made and robust pedal. Feels heavy and sturdy. Made in Japan.

Maxon OD-9

I use this Maxon OD-9 with a Friedman Runt 50 vintage head to boost the OD channel for solos. This pedal adds a nice sustain and creamy tone for my solo playing ! It works very well !

The original Tube Screamer

Excellent build quality and overdrive sound by Maxon. The original manufacturer of the earliest version of the TS9 for Ibanez, now remaking their classic pedal.

Perfect as a head booster

I use this to boost my orange or-15.

Really nice when you want that fat feeling.

A classic

Ibanez Tubescreamer, originally manufactured by Maxon.

So the only thing that is different is the name on the device.

But you want the original sound and you get it with this one.

Classic screaming, Yeah!!!

Outstanding!

Like most players I have bought many pedals over the years but come the revolution if I'm told I can only keep one this is it!

Its hard to explain exactly why..but there is a singing musical quality in the tone which I don't remember my Ibanez TS-9 in the '90's having to just the same extent!.....its a very natural pedal to play..and thats one thing about it,you can really play it,not just stomp on it and it seems to work with you and co-operate with your intentions....I'm fortunate to have acquired some nice old guitars over the years and whether its with PAF,original Fender Wide Range,P90's,Fender Tele and Strat single coils it always seems to bring out the best...I've yet to find a guitar or amp it won't work beautifully with...

Build quality is the best I've come across,Maxon were the original manufacturer of the Ibanez 9 range and these are better built than current Ibanez .....

Its relatively expensive compared to most non-boutique pedals but worth every cent...buy this and you won't need another tubescreamer type though you might still use a Boss SD ...

Downside?...the switch pedal has a very strong spring and is relatively small...it can fail to engage if not pressed forcefully and can engage then disengage if held too long.....it takes a bit of getting used to here and as a design the Maxon/Ibanez switching is not as user friendly on stage as Boss...its the only imperfection!