Tube screamers. Which one have buffers?

[JohnnyGtar]

Howdy. I've read that some Tube Screamers (and TS clones) DO have buffers and that some don't. Which ones DO have buffers and are some better than others? I play old school metal and hard rock through a Peavey Triple X. I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks!

 

[Filter500]

The regular Ibanez TS808 and TS9 are buffered, as is the Maxon OD808. It's very much a matter of taste. I like the Maxon OD-9 which is a true bypass TS9, but they are all similar. The OD808 is a bit rounder on the bottom end with a slightly sharper top end where the OD-9 is a bit more squared off if that makes any sense. I have a Joyo Vintage Overdrive which is a TS808 copy, but I don't doubt it sounds different than the Ibanez version. I have a bunch of mini TS clones as well that all sound different.

 

[JSutter]

Most have buffers but not the exact same values.

https://www.electrosmash.com/tube-screamer-analysis
https://stinkfoot.se/archives/713
http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/tstech/tsxtech.htm

 

[fearhk213]

Are you talking about when the pedal is OFF whether it's buffered or not buffered (true-bypass)?

 

[JohnnyGtar]

Are you talking about when the pedal is OFF whether it's buffered or not buffered (true-bypass)?

Both