Analog Man Maxon OD-9/808 Mods

Features
The Maxon OD-9 introduced in the summer of '02, is a TS9 (looks exactly the same) with the correct JRC4558D chip, and it had a DPDT switch replacing the FET switching. This early OD-9 had "normal" bypass like an old 70s pedal but does not suck much tone when OFF. In about 2004 they changed to a 4PDT true bypass micro switch and the new ones now do have true bypass under the stock switch rocker. This OD-9 should not be confused with the original 1984 Ibanez OD-9 which was not a tube screamer circuit (and very rare, I finally got one for my collection in 2007) . Since it is a TS9 circuit, we offer the same mods on the OD-9, either the CLASSIC, Silver, or True Vintage mod, along with KWS option, etc.

This OD-9 board has many parts removed in preparation for our SILVER mod. Much of it's TS9 circuit board is already empty because it no longer uses the TS9s FET switching. So there is less circuitry in your signal path for a clearer, purer tone. I recommend the OD-9 over the TS9 for best tone both ON and OFF. The true bypass switch is a little different feeling from a Boss or Ibanez switch. Like all true bypass pedals it goes down and back up to switch, unlike a momentary switch which just sends a pulse when you touch it.

The Maxon is made in the same factory that made the TS-808 pedals in the late 1970s and early 1980s and TS9 and 808 pedals until about 2002. We are not sure where the new TS808 and TS9 pedals are now made but they stopped saying MAXON in them in 2002. See our Tube Screamer history page for more info.

Dual pedal with BAD BOB

We have now released the Maxon OD9/808 with an added Bad Bob circuit inside. It's two pedals in one box, like the KOT. The Bad Bob has the added stomp switch on top, and either or both effects can be used. There is a new volume knob on the pedal for the booster volume, and a new LED indicator too.

The Bad Bob Booster circuit will not fit in any other pedal like a TS9, only the OD9 because of all the extra room on the circuit board

The Bad Bob pedal is a booster based on the famous and much copied mini-booster "JFET mu-amp" design of Jack Orman (check out his site to learn more). This design was also used as the basis for most other boutique boost pedals.

Here is a picture of the Bad Bob OD9 pedal with the optional SILVER mod (signified by the RE-J sticker). The black knob is the Bad Bob volume knob and the chrome LED indicates when the Bad Bob is on. The stock switch turns on the OD-9 and the new round stomp switch turns on the Bad Bob.

What is the KWS Tour Survival Option? Click here to find out: http://www.analogman.com/ts9.htm#kws

Here is more info on our Maxon OD9 mods from our tube screamer page on http://www.analogman.com/ts9.htm#maxon

Here is more info on the SILVER MOD at http://www.analogman.com/ts9silv.htm
and TV mod at http://www.analogman.com/ts9.htm#ts808

stomp switch mod

Some people prefer a normal round stomp switch on their pedals, we can add one for $35 on a new OD9 or SD9 pedal.The stock switch requires careful pressing.

Note : Mod and option prices are cheaper when you buy the pedal from us, see mod form www.analogman.com/tsmodform.htm for prices on sending in your pedal for a mod.

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