The JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 is a Jam Pedals overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive and the Cusack Music Screamer. It pairs well with the Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
Jam Pedals · pedal
The JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 is a handbuilt Tube Screamer-style overdrive pedal crafted in Athens, Greece, regarded as one of the finest boutique interpretations of the classic Ibanez TS808 circuit. It produces a warm, mid-focused overdrive with smooth, natural compression and a musical treble response that avoids the harshness present in some Tube Screamer variants. The TubeDreamer MK2 retains the fundamental character of the original while refining the response and component quality beyond the standard production circuit. Suited for blues, Southern rock, country, and classic rock where a touch-sensitive mid-forward overdrive is central to the sound. The pedal works best as a boost into a driven tube amplifier or as a standalone low-to-mid gain overdrive.
What stands out
“It produces a warm, mid-focused overdrive with smooth, natural compression and a musical treble response that”
— from the listing
“The TubeDreamer MK2 delivers a refined Tube Screamer circuit with exceptional component quality, smooth harmonic response, and outstanding touch sensitivity that rewards nuanced playing”
— from the reviews
“Players who prefer a bright, cutting drive may find the mid-hump character limiting for high-headroom or darker amp styles”
— from the community notes
“The TubeDreamer MK2 retains the fundamental character of the original while refining the response and component quality beyond the standard production circuit”
— from the listing
“The mid-forward character is balanced and musical,”
— from the reviews
- musical
- smooth
- response
- harmonic
- treble
- mid hump
- fundamental
- mid forward
Genres the JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 is commonly used in
- Southern Rock
- Country
- Blues
- Classic Rock
- Alternative
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt
Diezel
24% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Run mid-forward into Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt for more high gain on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
24% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Friedman Dirty Shirley stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top
Pedals that stack with the JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Run mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter for more fuzzy on top
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
22% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Put Walrus Audio Eons in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
16% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase after JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 in the signal chain, clear of JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script
Caline
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Walrus Audio Fable after JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 in the signal chain, clear of JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 in the signal chain, clear of JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2 — modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive
Behringer
63% similarityShared character: boost, compression, smooth
Cusack Music Screamer
Cusack Music
62% similarityShared character: smooth, response, warm
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
Ibanez
61% similarityShared character: high gain settings, touch, boost
JHS Pedals JHS Bonsai
JHS Pedals
60% similarityShared character: high gain settings, boost, smooth
Beetronics Overhive Mid-Gain Overdrive
Beetronics
60% similarityShared character: circuit, boost, smooth
MXR CSP039 Duke of Tone Overdrive
Dunlop
60% similarityShared character: boost, compression, touch
Ibanez TS808HWV2 Handwired
Ibanez
59% similarityShared character: warm, smooth
Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe
Wampler
59% similarityShared character: treble, bright, boost
DigiTech Badder Monkey Tube Overdrive
Digitech
59% similarityShared character: high gain settings, smooth, overdrive
J. Rockett The Dude V2
J Rockett
58% similarityShared character: boost, high gain settings, overdrive
Ibanez TS Mini Tube Screamer
Ibanez
58% similarityShared character: circuit, boost, smooth
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
57% similarityShared character: high gain settings, compression, touch
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2?+
The closest matches in character are the Behringer TO800 Vintage Tube Overdrive, the Cusack Music Screamer, the Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini.
What pairs well with the JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Run mid-forward into Diezel Hagen 4-Channel 100-Watt for more high gain on top.