Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is one of the most iconic overdrive pedals in guitar history. Originally introduced in the early 1980s, the brand and its parent company, Hoshino Gakki, originate from Japan. The TS9 was famously manufactured by Maxon (Nisshin Onpa) for Ibanez, and while manufacturing locations have varied over decades of reissues, the classic and high-end core units are primarily associated with Japanese production.

Today, Ibanez remains a cornerstone brand of Hoshino Gakki, headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. The brand is celebrated globally for its high-quality guitars and pedals, maintaining a massive presence in the music industry through its ultimate owner, the Hoshino family, who have held the business for generations.