The Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod is a Godlyke overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer with Tamura Modification and the Ibanez TS808HW Hand-Wired Tube Screamer. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Laney LX20R.
Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod
Godlyke · pedal
The Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura Mod is a factory-modified version of the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer overdrive, with modifications performed by legendary Japanese circuit modifier Kenji Tamura. The Tamura modifications enhance the dynamics, openness, and harmonic character of the standard TS808 circuit through careful component selection and circuit optimizations, producing a significantly more expressive and open version of the already-celebrated TS808 design. Godlyke distributed these Tamura-modified Tube Screamers for players who wanted TS808 tone with enhanced dynamic response.
- dynamic
- openness
- harmonic
- ts808 tone
- ts808 baseline character
- expressive
- responsiveness
- open
Amps that pair well with the Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod
Park P50 Classic
Park
32% matchPark P50 Classic's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod delivers it
Laney LX20R
Laney
32% matchInto Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod, Laney LX20R is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Coreblade gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman Phil X Signature brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
12% matchInto a low gain tone, Fjord Fuzz Berserk brings the fuzzy it's missing
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
12% matchElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Electro-Harmonix
9% matchKeep Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod's dynamic voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Small Stone goes after Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
7% matchGodlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod's dynamic character and Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
6% matchRoland SDE-3000D's pristine voice goes after Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer with Tamura Modification
Ibanez
64% similaritySimilar voicing: dynamic, harmonically rich
Ibanez TS808HW Hand-Wired Tube Screamer
Ibanez
63% similarityShared character: middle
Wampler Pedals Tweed '57
Wampler
62% similarityShared character: middle
Way Huge Electronics Green Rhino MkII Overdrive
Way Huge
62% similarityShared character: middle
JAM Pedals TubeDreamer 58
Jam Pedals
62% similarityShared character: subtle
Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
Greer
61% similarityShared character: subtle
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
61% similarityShared character: subtle
JHS The Overdrive Preamp
JHS Pedals
61% similarityShared character: middle
Godlyke Ibanez TS9 Tamura-Mod
Godlyke
92% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS MoonShine Overdrive
JHS Pedals
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive
Behringer
86% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR YJM308 Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive
MXR
86% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer with Tamura Modification, the Ibanez TS808HW Hand-Wired Tube Screamer, the Wampler Pedals Tweed '57.
What pairs well with the Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Laney LX20R, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Park P50 Classic's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Godlyke Ibanez TS808 Tamura-Mod delivers it.