Best Budget Tube Screamer Pedals - Can they do the job?

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We all love a good Tube Screamer. Whether you're chasing Stevie Ray Vaughan's tone, John Mayer's, or want to tighten up the bottom end when chugging away with a down-tuned 7 string, this pedal is ubiquitous for good reasons.

However, the Ibanez TS is not a cheap pedal coming in at around £140 for the TS9 and £160 for the 808. You can get the mini for more like £65 which is a good price but for me it is a compromise, although I love the small form factor. Check out a comparison between the 808 and the mini in this video.

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