When it comes to the classic pedals of rock music, the Tube Screamer must be ranked very high. The Ibanez Tube Screamer 808 emerged in the late 1970s, an overdrive with a truly tube-like characteristic, which was a sensation at the time. Its successor, the Ibanez TS9, has since found its place on countless pedalboards of the greats. Just two prominent examples include: Stevie Ray Vaughan who consistently overdrived his Fender amps with a Tube Screamer, setting a new standard for guitar sounds. Gary Moore has also been getting the best out of his Marshalls for over 20 years by using a TS. The Tube Screamer doesn't distort too much; instead, it raises the volume, allowing the amp to be "tickled" more. It's ideal for amplifiers that don't distort heavily. A step on the pedal, and you have a harmonically balanced and robust lead sound. The pedal comes in the classic Ibanez look of the early 80s.