Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer – Black Label First week 1982 Vintage Original – JRC2043 – MIJ Japan – Classic Analog Overdrive

Up for sale is a genuine 1982 Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, made in Japan during the golden era of analog pedal design. This is the real deal—vintage MIJ TS9 tone with all the warmth, midrange punch, and musical compression that made these pedals legendary.

If you’re chasing that unmistakable Tube Screamer sound—tight low end, smooth clipping, and a perfectly voiced mid hump—this one delivers in spades. It stacks beautifully with amps and other drives, and absolutely shines as a boost pushing a tube amp into sweet saturation.

Key Features:

• Original 1982 MIJ TS9 (Maxon-built circuit)
• JRC2043 chip (2001 code dates to first week of 1982) – smooth, musical clipping with great clarity
• All original circuit – no component swaps
• Classic analog overdrive used by countless pros
• Perfect for blues, rock, fusion, and modern pedalboards alike

Condition & Notes:

• Fully functional and sounding incredible
• Overall in good cosmetic condition
• Front decal is a replacement
• At some point, additional holes were added to the top of the enclosure (visible in photos). These have been professionally capped and sealed, cleanly done and structurally solid

This is a player-grade vintage TS9 with serious tone and mojo. Whether you’re a collector looking for a vintage circuit or a player who wants authentic TS tone on their board, this pedal delivers where it matters most—sound.

Plug it in and you’ll immediately understand why these early TS9s are still the benchmark.

Ships well-packed and ready to rock.