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company_type = [[Private company|Private]]|
company_type = [[Private company|Private]]|
company_slogan = Anything But Traditional. |
company_slogan = Anything But Traditional. |
foundation = [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]] (1978) |
foundation = [[Nagoya]], [[Japan]] 1970 |
location = [[Bensalem]], [[Pennsylvania]], USA |
location = Japan |
key_people = [[Hoshino Gakki]], founder |
key_people = [[Hoshino Gakki]], founder |
industry = Musical instruments|
industry = Musical instruments|
products = Guitars, Basses, Amps, etc|
products = Ibanez Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects, Tama Drums|
homepage = [http://www.ibanez.com/ www.ibanez.com]
homepage = [http://www.ibanez.com/ www.ibanez.com]
}}
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{{nihongo|'''Ibanez'''|アイバニーズ (Expansion Opening Needs)|Aibanīzu}} ([[IPA chart for English|pronounced]] {{IPA|[aɪˈbænɛz]}} in English) is a well known [[guitar]] manufacturer based in [[Nagoya, Aichi]], [[Japan]]. The company was started by [[Hoshino Gakki]] in 1978.
{{nihongo|'''Ibanez'''|アイバニーズ (Expansion Opening Needs)|Aibanīzu}} ([[IPA chart for English|pronounced]] {{IPA|[aɪˈbænɛz]}} in English) is a well known [[guitar]] brand manufactured by Hoshino Gakki based in [[Nagoya, Aichi]], [[Japan]]. Ibanez production was started in Japan in 1970 by [[Hoshino Gakki]] but the actual Ibanez name dates back to the Ibanez Salvadol Brand in 1929.
==History==
==History==
The Hoshino Gakki company began in 1900 as a musical instrument sales division of the ''Hoshino Shoten'' [[bookstore]] company. In 1935 they began manufacturing their own stringed instruments. The company had little presence in the Western world until the mid-1960s.
The Hoshino Gakki company began in 1908 as a musical instrument sales division of the ''Hoshino Shoten'' [[bookstore]] company. In 1935 they began manufacturing their own stringed instruments. The company had little presence in the Western world until the mid-1960s.


They started on importing Spanish guitars from the famous Spanish luthier [[Salvador Ibáñez]] (1854 - 1920), but when the Spanish workshop was destroyed during the [[Spanish Civil War]] (1936 - 1939) and the original guitars became unavailable (and very much sought after because of their excellent quality), they bought the rights of the trademark Ibanez and started making Spanish and [[acoustic guitar]]s on their own, first as "Ibanez Salvador", and later as "Ibanez".
They started on importing Spanish guitars from the famous Spanish luthier [[Salvador Ibáñez]] (1854 - 1920), but when the Spanish workshop was destroyed during the [[Spanish Civil War]] (1936 - 1939) and the original guitars became unavailable (and very much sought after because of their excellent quality), they bought the rights of the trademark Ibanez and started making Spanish and [[acoustic guitar]]s on their own, first as "Ibanez Salvador", and later as "Ibanez".
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Harry's Rosenbloom, of Medley Music, based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, was manufacturing handmade guitars under the name "Elger." By 1965 Rosenbloom had decided to stop manufacturing guitars and chose to become the exclusive North American distributor for Ibanez guitars. At the time, the phrase "made in Japan" was considered to have negative connotations of low quality, so Hoshino Gakki and Rosenbloom wanted to distribute the instruments under a "non-Japanese" name, so it was decided to market all the instruments (and not only the acoustics) under the Ibanez brand name. In 1981 Hoshino purchased Elger Guitars, renaming the company "Hoshino U.S.A." and retaining the company headquarters in [[Bensalem, Pennsylvania]] as a distribution and quality-control center.
Harry's Rosenbloom, of Medley Music, based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, was manufacturing handmade guitars under the name "Elger." By 1965 Rosenbloom had decided to stop manufacturing guitars and chose to become the exclusive North American distributor for Ibanez guitars. At the time, the phrase "made in Japan" was considered to have negative connotations of low quality, so Hoshino Gakki and Rosenbloom wanted to distribute the instruments under a "non-Japanese" name, so it was decided to market all the instruments (and not only the acoustics) under the Ibanez brand name. In 1981 Hoshino purchased Elger Guitars, renaming the company "Hoshino U.S.A." and retaining the company headquarters in [[Bensalem, Pennsylvania]] as a distribution and quality-control center.


In the early 1970s Ibanez began making guitars that were almost exact copies of popular models by [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]], [[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]] and [[Rickenbacker]]. Using somewhat cheaper materials and greater automation in manufacturing, they were able to sell these guitars for a significantly lower price than the originals. The low price combined with the relatively high quality of the guitars made these models very popular. Many guitar aficionados feel that the early- and mid-70s mark a low point in the quality of guitars from the major manufacturers, which helped contribute to the popularity of the Ibanez copies. These guitars have become known as "lawsuit" guitars and have become highly collectible.
In the early 1970s Hoshino began making Ibanez guitars that were almost exact copies of popular models by [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]], [[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]] and [[Rickenbacker]]. Using somewhat cheaper materials and greater automation in manufacturing, they were able to sell these guitars for a significantly lower price than the originals. The low price combined with the relatively high quality of the guitars made these models very popular. Many guitar aficionados feel that the early- and mid-70s mark a low point in the quality of guitars from the major manufacturers, which helped contribute to the popularity of the Ibanez copies. These guitars have become known as "lawsuit" guitars and have become highly collectible.


The actual lawsuit referred to was brought by the '''Norlin Corporation''', the parent company of [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] guitars, in 1977, and was based on an Ibanez [[Guitar#Headstock|headstock]] design that had been discontinued by 1976. Ibanez settled out of court, and by 1978 had begun making guitars from their own designs.
The actual lawsuit referred to was brought by the '''Norlin Corporation''', the parent company of [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] guitars, in 1977, and was based on an Ibanez [[Guitar#Headstock|headstock]] design that had been discontinued by 1976. Hoshino settled out of court, and by 1978 had begun making Ibanez guitars from their own designs.


Abandoning the strategy of copying "classic" electric guitar designs, the newer models began incorporating more modern elements into their design, such as radical body shapes, slimmer necks and flatter fingerboards (which allowed for faster playing), higher-output electronics and colourful finishes. This led to an increasing popularity with [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] musicians. The company also began an extensive program of consulting with well-known guitar players, such as [[Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman]], [[Joe Satriani]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Paul Gilbert]], [[Munky]], [[Andy Timmons]], [[George Benson]], [[John Petrucci]], [[Herman Li]] and [[Sam Totman]], creating signature models made to the players' specifications.
Abandoning the strategy of copying "classic" electric guitar designs, the newer models began incorporating more modern elements into their design, such as radical body shapes, slimmer necks and flatter fingerboards (which allowed for faster playing), higher-output electronics and colourful finishes. This led to an increasing popularity with [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] musicians. The company also began an extensive program of consulting with well-known guitar players, such as [[Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman]], [[Joe Satriani]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Paul Gilbert]], [[Munky]], [[Andy Timmons]], [[George Benson]], [[John Petrucci]], [[Herman Li]] and [[Sam Totman]], creating signature models made to the players' specifications.


The company manufactures also electro-acoustic and acoustic guitars, both nylon and steel-stringed, under Ibanez trademark. The logo used on the [[headstock]]s of the acoustic guitars is the original Spanish Ibanez logo.
Hoshino also manufactures Ibanez electro-acoustic and acoustic guitars, both nylon and steel-stringed. The logo used on the [[headstock]]s of the acoustic guitars is the original Spanish Ibanez logo.


==Guitars==
==Guitars==
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*PL - Pro Line series
*PL - Pro Line series
*RR - Rocket Roll
*RR - Rocket Roll
*[[Ibanez Destroyer|DT-Destroyer]]
*DT [[Ibanez Destroyer|Destroyer]]
*IC [[Iceman_(guitar)|Iceman]]

*'''CN - Concert Series''' This was a short live series produced in 1978 and 1978 then discontinued. It features an asymmetric double cutaway with two humbuckers, hard tail and bolt on necl. The top end model (the CN250) was one of the earliest guitars to feature the half vine inlay on the finger board
*'''CN - Concert Series''' This was a short live series produced in 1978 and 1978 then discontinued. It features an asymmetric double cutaway with two humbuckers, hard tail and bolt on necl. The top end model (the CN250) was one of the earliest guitars to feature the half vine inlay on the finger board
*Maxxas
*Maxxas
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[[Image:Ibanez de7.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo Pedal]]
[[Image:Ibanez de7.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo Pedal]]


In the 1970s, the Maxon company developed and began selling a series of [[effect pedal]]s in Japan. Ibanez licensed these for sale under their name outside of Japan. These two companies eventually began doing less and less business together until Maxon ceased manufacting the TS-9 reissue for Ibanez in 2002.
In the 1970s, the Maxon company developed and began selling a series of [[effect pedal]]s in Japan. Hoshino licensed these for sale using the name Ibanez outside of Japan. These two companies eventually began doing less and less business together until Maxon ceased manufacting the TS-9 reissue for Hoshino in 2002.


===Tube Screamers===
===Tube Screamers===
{{main|Ibanez Tube Screamer}}
{{main|Ibanez Tube Screamer}}


Based on the earlier Overdrive I and II pedals, Ibanez began releasing the first Tube Screamer, the TS-808 in the late 1970s. These contained the famed JRC4558D [[integrated circuit|integrated circuit (IC)]]. Many players consider this one of the best [[Solid state (electronics)|solid state]] pedals to emulate the sound produced by an [[Overdrive (music)|overdriven]] [[vacuum tube]] [[Instrument amplifier|guitar amplifier]].
Based on the earlier Overdrive I and II pedals, Hoshino began releasing the first Ibanez Tube Screamer, the TS-808 in the late 1970s. These contained the famed JRC4558D [[integrated circuit|integrated circuit (IC)]]. Many players consider this one of the best [[Solid state (electronics)|solid state]] pedals to emulate the sound produced by an [[Overdrive (music)|overdriven]] [[vacuum tube]] [[Instrument amplifier|guitar amplifier]].


Over the years, Ibanez released many different kinds of pedals bearing the Tube Screamer name. The first was the TS-9 Tube Screamer, which included only a few component changes and often, but not always, different ICs. In 1985 the Master or L series were introduced and sold only for a year. Many claim that in this series, there's no Tubescreamer. Looking closer circuitwise shows that there is one but in the disguise of the Metal Screamer with slightly changed component values. The name change was most likely for marketing reasons.
Over the years, Hoshino released many different kinds of pedals bearing the Ibanez Tube Screamer name. The first was the TS-9 Tube Screamer, which included only a few component changes and often, but not always, different ICs. In 1985 the Master or L series were introduced and sold only for a year. Many claim that in this series, there's no Tubescreamer. Looking closer circuitwise shows that there is one but in the disguise of the Metal Screamer with slightly changed component values. The name change was most likely for marketing reasons.


Based on the Master series but with slight changes in housing in 1986, the Power Series were introduced, which included the TS-10. Like many of the Master and Power Series pedals, there were not many differences in the circuitry between these and their 9-series counterparts. To make production cheaper, these pedals used circuit board-mounted [[potentiometer|potentiometers (pots)]] and jacks. In 1992, Ibanez began re-issuing the TS-9. Then in 1996, Ibanez added a [[CE mark]] to the back of the pedal, which is required for it to be sold in Europe.
Based on the Master series but with slight changes in housing in 1986, the Power Series were introduced, which included the TS-10. Like many of the Master and Power Series pedals, there were not many differences in the circuitry between these and their 9-series counterparts. To make production cheaper, these pedals used circuit board-mounted [[potentiometer|potentiometers (pots)]] and jacks. In 1992, Hoshino began re-issuing the Ibanez TS-9. Then in 1996, Hoshino added a [[CE mark]] to the back of the Ibanez pedal, which is required for it to be sold in Europe.


In the early 1990s, Ibanez released the Soundtank series, which, except for the first run which was metal, had cheap plastic enclosures and like the Power Series before it, used less expensive parts. Around 2000 came the Tone Lok series, and the TS-7, which included a switch for added gain. In 1998, the new TS-9DX was introduced, which included a 4-way switch for capacitor changes and changes in the clipping section. Then in 2002, Maxon stopped production of the TS-9 for Ibanez. Post-2002 circuit boards say Ibanez instead of Maxon.
In the early 1990s, Hoshino released the Ibanez Soundtank series, which, except for the first run which was metal, had cheap plastic enclosures and like the Power Series before it, used less expensive parts. Around 2000 came the Tone Lok series, and the TS-7, which included a switch for added gain. In 1998, the new TS-9DX was introduced, which included a 4-way switch for capacitor changes and changes in the clipping section. Then in 2002, Maxon stopped production of the TS-9 for Hoshino. Post-2002 circuit boards say Ibanez instead of Maxon.


Due to popular demand, Ibanez reissued the TS-808 in 2004, complete with the JRC4558D chip. Original TS-808's, and to a lesser extent, TS-9s, have become highly collectible. Many overdrive pedals in production, especially those by "boutique" manufacturers, are a modified version of the Tube Screamer circuit.
Due to popular demand, Hoshino reissued the Ibanez TS-808 in 2004, complete with the JRC4558D chip. Original TS-808's, and to a lesser extent, TS-9s, have become highly collectible. Many overdrive pedals in production, especially those by "boutique" manufacturers, are a modified version of the Tube Screamer circuit.


==References/External links==
==References/External links==
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* [http://www.guitar-resource-center.com/ibanez_guitars.html Ibanez Guitar Reviews] - Reviews of Ibanez Guitars
* [http://www.guitar-resource-center.com/ibanez_guitars.html Ibanez Guitar Reviews] - Reviews of Ibanez Guitars
* [http://www.geocities.com/louferri The Ibanez JS site]
* [http://www.geocities.com/louferri The Ibanez JS site]



[[Category:Guitar manufacturing companies]]
[[Category:Guitar manufacturing companies]]

Revision as of 15:09, 5 August 2007

This article is about the guitar manufacturer. For people named Ibáñez, see Ibáñez.
Ibanez
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusical instruments
FoundedNagoya, Japan 1970
HeadquartersJapan
Key people
Hoshino Gakki, founder
ProductsIbanez Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects, Tama Drums
Websitewww.ibanez.com

Ibanez (アイバニーズ (Expansion Opening Needs), Aibanīzu) (pronounced [aɪˈbænɛz] in English) is a well known guitar brand manufactured by Hoshino Gakki based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Ibanez production was started in Japan in 1970 by Hoshino Gakki but the actual Ibanez name dates back to the Ibanez Salvadol Brand in 1929.

History

The Hoshino Gakki company began in 1908 as a musical instrument sales division of the Hoshino Shoten bookstore company. In 1935 they began manufacturing their own stringed instruments. The company had little presence in the Western world until the mid-1960s.

They started on importing Spanish guitars from the famous Spanish luthier Salvador Ibáñez (1854 - 1920), but when the Spanish workshop was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) and the original guitars became unavailable (and very much sought after because of their excellent quality), they bought the rights of the trademark Ibanez and started making Spanish and acoustic guitars on their own, first as "Ibanez Salvador", and later as "Ibanez".

Harry's Rosenbloom, of Medley Music, based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, was manufacturing handmade guitars under the name "Elger." By 1965 Rosenbloom had decided to stop manufacturing guitars and chose to become the exclusive North American distributor for Ibanez guitars. At the time, the phrase "made in Japan" was considered to have negative connotations of low quality, so Hoshino Gakki and Rosenbloom wanted to distribute the instruments under a "non-Japanese" name, so it was decided to market all the instruments (and not only the acoustics) under the Ibanez brand name. In 1981 Hoshino purchased Elger Guitars, renaming the company "Hoshino U.S.A." and retaining the company headquarters in Bensalem, Pennsylvania as a distribution and quality-control center.

In the early 1970s Hoshino began making Ibanez guitars that were almost exact copies of popular models by Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker. Using somewhat cheaper materials and greater automation in manufacturing, they were able to sell these guitars for a significantly lower price than the originals. The low price combined with the relatively high quality of the guitars made these models very popular. Many guitar aficionados feel that the early- and mid-70s mark a low point in the quality of guitars from the major manufacturers, which helped contribute to the popularity of the Ibanez copies. These guitars have become known as "lawsuit" guitars and have become highly collectible.

The actual lawsuit referred to was brought by the Norlin Corporation, the parent company of Gibson guitars, in 1977, and was based on an Ibanez headstock design that had been discontinued by 1976. Hoshino settled out of court, and by 1978 had begun making Ibanez guitars from their own designs.

Abandoning the strategy of copying "classic" electric guitar designs, the newer models began incorporating more modern elements into their design, such as radical body shapes, slimmer necks and flatter fingerboards (which allowed for faster playing), higher-output electronics and colourful finishes. This led to an increasing popularity with heavy metal musicians. The company also began an extensive program of consulting with well-known guitar players, such as Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Munky, Andy Timmons, George Benson, John Petrucci, Herman Li and Sam Totman, creating signature models made to the players' specifications.

Hoshino also manufactures Ibanez electro-acoustic and acoustic guitars, both nylon and steel-stringed. The logo used on the headstocks of the acoustic guitars is the original Spanish Ibanez logo.

Guitars

Electric guitars

Ibanez RG220
  • GIO series is the budget range, with this name assigned to their headstock above the Ibanez logo. The GIO range have the budget copies for RG, RX, SA, SZ, and AX series. The GRGM mikro, the sole 3/4-sized guitar made by Ibanez, also belong to this category.
  • Ibanez RG, also known as "road gear" series, is Ibanez's superstrat series, all featuring 24-fret necks. It has the following sub series:
    • RG Prestige - High-end range which are made in Japan/Korea. Contains the Hi-Spec RG, RGT and RGA designs. Also all earlier models of RG above the RG410. A Notable model in the series is the RG550, used by Paul Gilbert while in Mr. Big.
    • RG Tremolo - Basic superstrat design with Floyd Rose-like tremolo. Contains The Standard Spec RG and RGT models with Edge III tremolo systems. Most RG models have two humbucker pickups in the bridge and neck positions.Some may have one single coil pickup in the middle position.
    • RG Fixed - Just like RG Tremolo, but with a fixed bridge (no tremolo system); uses locking bridges to ensure the string stay in tune..
  • Ibanez S, also known as the saber series, is a series of guitar that are famous for having ergonomic and lightweight mahogany bodies. It has the following sub series:
    • S - The S use the "zero resistance" Floating tremolo, which enables the string to stay even more in tune. Also available as S Prestige, High-end range which are made in Japan/Korea - S2170, S4170 AB.
    • SZ - The SZ have hardtail bridges and thru-bodies. Also available as SZ Prestige, high-end range which are made in Japan/Korea.
    • SA - The SA is basically the features are flatback body (S use curved back), and have synchronized tremolo instead. Also, the basic SA models utlizes hidden plate bolt on neck design. Subseries include SAS, basic SA models with Set-in neck design, and SA Prestige
  • RX/RT series. Superstrat design but with 22 frets instead. Only exist as GRX (budget model of RX/RT series).
  • AX series. gibson SG copy; only exist as GAX model
  • AxStar (aka AxStar by Ibanez) discontinued
  • EDR/EXR - Ergodyne series; discontinued
  • Artist Series: Gibson les Paul copies
  • ARC-100/300 (Retro Series)
  • ARX-100/300 (Retro Series)
  • AR-100/200 (black vintage top)
  • Ibanez Artcore Series - Ibanez's Full and semi-hollow guitar line. Subseries are
    • AF (Full hollow)
    • AK (Full Hollow)
    • AFS-75t (Full hollow vintage vibrato)
    • AG (Full hollow)
    • AS (Semi hollow)
    • AM (Semi hollow)
    • AXD (Semi and Full hollow)
    • AWD (Semi and Full hollow)
    • FWD (Semi and Full hollow)
  • Radius series - discontinued; a modified version is now taken over by the Joe Satriani signature series; features multi-radius neck
  • RS - Roadstar - Consists of the Talman, Radius and Saber series
  • EX - Manufactured in Korea.
  • X series - Star shaped, hardtail guitars
  • CN - Concert Series This was a short live series produced in 1978 and 1978 then discontinued. It features an asymmetric double cutaway with two humbuckers, hard tail and bolt on necl. The top end model (the CN250) was one of the earliest guitars to feature the half vine inlay on the finger board
  • Maxxas
  • Ibanez j.custom Previously Japan exclusive custom range. Now available worldwide.
  • U.S.A. custom - USA custom range.

Signature models

  • Brian 'Head' Welch and James 'Munky' Shaffer of Korn uses the Ibanez K7; his own custom made electric, 7-stringed guitar. Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu uses a K5 Bass guitar when with Korn.

currntly Munky uses a custom Apex version of Ibanez

New Guitars for 2007

  • Xiphos - XPT700 (X-Series)
  • V-Blade - VBT700 (X-Series)
  • RG 8-String - RG2228 (RG Series)

Bass guitars

  • ARTCORE Series
  • Blazer
  • BTB Series
    • BTB Prestige - High-end range which are made in Korea.
  • DWB Series
  • EDA Series
  • EDB Series
  • EDC Series
  • EWB Series
  • GAXB Series
  • GSR Series
    • GSR 205 - Nominated for Ibanez's "Best of Model" award
  • GWB Series
  • ICB Series
  • JUMPSTART Series
  • K5 Series
  • Musician Series
  • ROADGEAR Series
  • SR Series
    • SR Prestige - High-end range which are made in Korea.
Headstock from an ARTCORE series guitar
  • SRX Series
  • SDGR Series
  • ATK Series
  • Ex series
  • Roadstar Series
  • S series
  • TR Series

Acoustic guitars

  • AE Series
  • AES Series
  • AW Series
  • DT Series
  • EP9 Series
  • EW Series
  • GA Series
  • JAMPACK Series
  • MANDOLIN Series
  • MASA Series
  • PF Series
  • TALMAN Series
  • V Series
  • Concord
  • SAGE Series

Ibanez endorsers, past and present

Main article: List of Ibanez players

Effect pedals

Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo Pedal

In the 1970s, the Maxon company developed and began selling a series of effect pedals in Japan. Hoshino licensed these for sale using the name Ibanez outside of Japan. These two companies eventually began doing less and less business together until Maxon ceased manufacting the TS-9 reissue for Hoshino in 2002.

Tube Screamers

Main article: Ibanez Tube Screamer

Based on the earlier Overdrive I and II pedals, Hoshino began releasing the first Ibanez Tube Screamer, the TS-808 in the late 1970s. These contained the famed JRC4558D integrated circuit (IC). Many players consider this one of the best solid state pedals to emulate the sound produced by an overdriven vacuum tube guitar amplifier.

Over the years, Hoshino released many different kinds of pedals bearing the Ibanez Tube Screamer name. The first was the TS-9 Tube Screamer, which included only a few component changes and often, but not always, different ICs. In 1985 the Master or L series were introduced and sold only for a year. Many claim that in this series, there's no Tubescreamer. Looking closer circuitwise shows that there is one but in the disguise of the Metal Screamer with slightly changed component values. The name change was most likely for marketing reasons.

Based on the Master series but with slight changes in housing in 1986, the Power Series were introduced, which included the TS-10. Like many of the Master and Power Series pedals, there were not many differences in the circuitry between these and their 9-series counterparts. To make production cheaper, these pedals used circuit board-mounted potentiometers (pots) and jacks. In 1992, Hoshino began re-issuing the Ibanez TS-9. Then in 1996, Hoshino added a CE mark to the back of the Ibanez pedal, which is required for it to be sold in Europe.

In the early 1990s, Hoshino released the Ibanez Soundtank series, which, except for the first run which was metal, had cheap plastic enclosures and like the Power Series before it, used less expensive parts. Around 2000 came the Tone Lok series, and the TS-7, which included a switch for added gain. In 1998, the new TS-9DX was introduced, which included a 4-way switch for capacitor changes and changes in the clipping section. Then in 2002, Maxon stopped production of the TS-9 for Hoshino. Post-2002 circuit boards say Ibanez instead of Maxon.

Due to popular demand, Hoshino reissued the Ibanez TS-808 in 2004, complete with the JRC4558D chip. Original TS-808's, and to a lesser extent, TS-9s, have become highly collectible. Many overdrive pedals in production, especially those by "boutique" manufacturers, are a modified version of the Tube Screamer circuit.

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