The ‘9’ series stayed in volume production until they were superseded by the ‘L’ Master series from 1985 and the ‘10’ Power series from 1986. The analogue SD9 belongs to the Ibanez ‘9’ series pedals that were introduced in original form from late 1981 (most sources cite 1982), when they replaced the short‑lived but highly successful ‘0’ series pedals (including the now‑legendary TS‑808). The Japanese‑made Ibanez SD9 Sonic Distortion has sometimes been described as a ‘Tube Screamer on steroids’, although it doesn’t use the same chip that some commentators say gives the Tube Screamer its distinctive tone (tech nerd note: the SD9, like some original and most reissue TS9s, uses a Toshiba TA75558P op amp rather than the JRC4558D IC used in most TS‑808s).
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