Pedals that stack with the Ibanez Tube Screamer

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)

Run mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Odin for more fuzzy on top

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The RC Booster's clean, transparent treble boost stacks with the Screamer's own mid-forward drive.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the DD-3's clear digital repeats for a driven, colored signal. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)

The DL4's looping delay repeats don't stack gain with the Tube Screamer — run it after the pedal's own blues-forward boost for echo, not more drive. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost stacks with the Buzzter's own transparent, tube-toned drive.

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

TimeLine's clear, studio-grade delay isn't stacking gain with the Tube Screamer — it's adding digital repeats after the pedal's own boost. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Canyon's looping analog delay for a driven, colored signal. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Mako D1's high-fidelity stereo delay follows the Screamer's mid-forward boost for a wide, modern trail. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)

Run Ibanez Tube Screamer after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

Put the Tube Screamer in front of the Swollen Pickle and its midrange bump keeps the woolly fuzz from turning to scooped mush.

Comes later in the signal chain

Ibanez Tube Screamer leans this high headroom tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

pushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (high gain → mid-forward)

The Angry Charlie's hot-rodded gain pushes the Screamer's mid-forward boost into much heavier territory.

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-hump tightens the Stonk BOX's raw germanium fuzz instead of just adding more gain.

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the TR-8's vintage, rock-voiced tremolo for a driven, colored signal.

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Studio Compressor's low-noise, gain-evening squash for a driven signal.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Macchiato's live-ready compression for a driven signal.

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Stack the Southland's transparent push with the Screamer's mid-forward clipping and you get two distinct flavors of low gain, not one doubled up.

Used together by 1 artist

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

Documented together — the LD-1's transparent, consistent boost stacks ahead of the Tube Screamer's own midrange push for a reliable, road-tested drive stage.

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Hummingbird's vintage, garage-rock tremolo for a driven signal.

Comes later in the signal chain

pushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (crunchy → mid-forward)

Plexi Drive's crunchy, Marshall-voiced boost stacks onto the Tube Screamer's own midrange push for a bigger classic-rock drive.

Stack Ibanez Tube Screamer on top and a edge of breakup tone tightens toward mid-forward

Comes later in the signal chain

Ibanez Tube Screamer leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost tightens the Super Fuzz's raw, scooped octave-fuzz character ahead of it.

Comes later in the signal chain

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)

The Screamer's mid-forward boost stacks with the Speaker Cranker's own subtle, transparent warmth boost.