Members zum Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Currently have the Rat 2 but thinking of getting the TS-808. I like the samples I've heard from the TS-808 and am thinking about trying it out. The Rat 2 sometimes lacks the warmth so when go from clean to distortion there is a noticable difference... and I'm not into the heavy distortion that I know the Rat 2 is capable of... I rarely let it go past 12 oclock on the dial...My question is how different would it be from my Rat 2? I feel like I only need one or the other because in some respects I feel like having both is superfluous.... any thoughts on what I should do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bill Cosby Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 i love my 808. ide recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orwell Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 I've had distortion boxes in the past (Rats included) and found that they never quite had the tone I heard in my head. But the first time I used a TubeScreamer...that was it. That was the tone I was always looking for. BTW, I use a Analogman modded TS-9DX so results may vary in the unmodded versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tonedover Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 el rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Welladjusted Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Try this setting out: Gain: 9 o'clockFilter: 3 o'clockLevel: 3 o'clock Your mileage may vary, but it's a pretty warm overdrive sound. I don't believe that the Rat has the same midrange boost that the Tubescreamers have, but I like this setting quite a bit for overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jules-RM Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Try this setting out:Gain: 9 o'clockFilter: 3 o'clockLevel: 3 o'clockYour mileage may vary, but it's a pretty warm overdrive sound. I don't believe that the Rat has the same midrange boost that the Tubescreamers have, but I like this setting quite a bit for overdrive. +1 that's about right. Level to taste, mine is at 1-1:30. Rats are pretty hard to get used to, the controls don't react as you would expect them to. I know you said you don't want both, but get both. Stacking the two gives you a whole variety of options. I will say another thing about Rats, they sound better at practice or live than alone. The bass response is not the best, but if you are playing with a bass player, that really doesn't matter anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jules-RM Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Oh I just noticed you are another Bass VI owner I've just ordered my Highway One Tele as well. I almost got the Baja, but the colors made me vomit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Arrow_Dann Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 get the 808 and keept the Rat!! i use both in my chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members machine gunner Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 For me ts's = better at pushing an overdriven amp, Rat better as a stand alone od/distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stella_blues Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 I use an 80's Rat 2 and a Keeley mod TS9. I don't think the two are alike at all.The Rat is very versatile in front of a clean amp, does great low gain & high gain tones.TS9 is more low to mid gain tones into a clean amp, and alot more midrangey.Sounds at its best into a crunchy valve amp.TS9 into Rat sounds amazing, harmonics everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grayeyes777 Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 I use an 80's Rat 2 and a Keeley mod TS9. I don't think the two are alike at all. The Rat is very versatile in front of a clean amp, does great low gain & high gain tones. TS9 is more low to mid gain tones into a clean amp, and alot more midrangey. Sounds at its best into a crunchy valve amp. TS9 into Rat sounds amazing, harmonics everywhere you copy cat.... i have the same setup... LOL. I've tried to replace the ts with something else but no other od can really touch it. i do also like the mi blues pro and the greer relic drive tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greg Rhodes Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 get the 808 and keept the Rat!! i use both in my chain +100They complement each other nicely and sound great together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rogueweez Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 I'll be the dissenting opinion...forget the toobskreamer and get a Boss OD3. Then you can avoid the inevitable bass-suck and mid-boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zum Posted May 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Oh I just noticed you are another Bass VI owner I've just ordered my Highway One Tele as well. I almost got the Baja, but the colors made me vomit. Very nice..... you'll love the highway one. it has the smoothest neck.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zum Posted May 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Thanks for the opinions everyone... I think i'm going to try and snag one off ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aaland_brian Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 If your watching for a used one, look for a Maxon OD-9 pro+ as well as it is my favorite out of the stock or modded tubescreamers. The stock TS-808 reissue does sound good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 avoid ebay. buy the 808 clone from the guy in the spam thread. I think his name is inTIMidator or something close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 here's the 808 clone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greg Rhodes Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 You can score a use Full-Drive 2 for right around $100. Same circuit with some minor changes here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldCrankyDouche Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 I love my NITEFLY-built TS808 clone. And I loved my LM-chipped RAT2. If I had both right now, I think I would be happy, but Im not sure which I would use for my main dirt box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zum Posted May 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 How closes are the TS 808 clones? They said the TS 808 is close to the TS9 but I can tell a noticeable difference between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greg Rhodes Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 How closes are the TS 808 clones? They said the TS 808 is close to the TS9 but I can tell a noticeable difference between the two. Well, there you have it. Try as many as you can get your hands on and buy the one you like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Welladjusted Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 +1 that's about right. Level to taste, mine is at 1-1:30.Rats are pretty hard to get used to, the controls don't react as you would expect them to. I actually found mine to really gel with my rig. It just really works well with my Traynor's clean channel and my Godin. I've been using the same settings since an hour after I got it, more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zum Posted May 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2008 Well, it appears the TS-808 will have to wait. I found a Boss ME-50 on CL for $85 and I just couldn't pass it up. It has a model for the TS808.... Don't know how close it is to the actual one, but for now... it'll have to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StuckItToYa31 Posted May 22, 2008 Members Share Posted May 22, 2008 PMed you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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