Why the Tube Screamer is a MUST-HAVE Pedal: Discover 3 Amazing Reasons!

Ready to transform your tone game forever? Join Steve Stine from GuitarZoom.com as he dives into the legendary Tube Screamer pedal and reveals the top three reasons why this pedal is an absolute must-have for every guitar player.
Discover how the Tube Screamer can fill the gap between your clean and high-gain channels, tighten your sound, and be your comfort device on unfamiliar stages. Packed with practical demonstrations, this video is a must-watch for guitarists looking to elevate their tone game.
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[@demongeminix]

Rhett Shull secretly loves this video.

[@aum3.146]

Sarcasm? I thought he didn't like this pedal.

[@mrstrypes]

Hahaha! Perfect!

[@matthewearl9824]

To be honest, I don't really care what he thinks. He doesn't need to make his opinion fact for everyone else. He is a ds-1 fanboy. I'm not, but I would never say TS is better than DS-1 either. I prefer the TS but everyone has their own favorite.

[@korat10]

I normally hate the look of PRS but this one is actually really cool

[@1peanut]

Those old school Ibanez pedals are fantastic. I have a Ibanez FL9 flanger that's been thru hell for 40 years and still works perfectly.

[@TheGalilee416]

There’s so many pedals out & this explanation was helpful thanks Steve!

[@lawndart188s]

So informative. Thank you Steve!

[@markhover9441]

Thanks for the tips, Steve.

[@xfcter2]

Great explanation! (As always) I use my tube screamer as in your second example. Thank you for all that you do!

[@jimwinans9075]

You do very well at explaining things in simple and plain language. Thanks

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey my pleasure! Thanks so much for your comment!

[@BB-ft6nd]

This is golden. Excellent video!!!

[@runery1]

Very interesting video. It really tightens the sound up. Superb explanation and examples. More videos about different pedals and why you use them would be super helpful. What is the difference between this and compression pedals?

[@deweyyoung3518]

Very helpful. Great explanation of the pedal. Going to put it to work thanks

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. That's awesome. So glad the lesson was helpful. My pleasure!

[@DB-os6on]

Got a Big Muff Pi tonewicker. Love it...may get one of these too

[@chaplinj6512]

Just got a tube screamer. Very helpful video. Thanks

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey my pleasure! Glad the video helped! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@IanDisguise]

Stunning guitar

[@johnmarkferding8943]

great video. Awesome Pedal

[@iancook7109]

I like the comfort zone description

[@8eight104]

I use mine straight into a Macbook Air with a Neural DSP Archetype fired up. With the gain at zero, and the level dimed, it's like a faux preamp of sorts and gives the plugin a very rich and warm harmonic sheen.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. Thanks so much for your comment and feedback! 👍

[@parmeshgurung]

Have you compared with pedals in the plugin itself with real pedal??? … i am thinking about doing the same.

[@victorboucher675]

Thank you.

[@todd-1]

yes it is. It also stacks well into distortion

[@mikey_dk]

I didn't listen to a word of what you said. Was too busy thinking of what old gear/household appliances/vital organs I can sell to get me a PRS like that

[@SergeantSODA]

I love that guitar... Need to know what it is and get one ASAPly

[@gomezogman]

HI Steve, Thanks for the videos. I am currently a member of the GZ community and found this very informative. Will a boss bd2 work in place of a TS style pedal? Or is just better to have both. I'm still searching for my sound. Mostly play blues. Thanks once again.

[@maingitaronline3989]

Helpful ...

[@nofatya]

This use of TS sounds a lot like using a boost pedal. I love TC Electronic Spark Booster for this.

[@thomascookfyi]

Very nice

[@Douger318]

my boss katana mk2 100 watt has it as a option and its sure a great tone

[@smooshpig]

first comment!!! more words of wisdom from the guitar guru steve stine! thanks for all the motivation and encouragement you offer aside from your knowledge. saying things like "its okay" and "thats fine" goes along way when youre frustrated!!!

[@luckypat8]

Steve, can you show us your padel board, with explanation s?

[@Tommy712rus]

Cat it help me to change gain structure, kind if from "dry egnl" to "big fat rectifier"? Which should i use for it?

[@John_Doe657]

I run my TS9 with drive set to 0 and tone about half way. Iv’e found that this settings tightens up my hi gain tone.

[@alvinleedham2873]

Steve. I have a Donner mini-pedal-Noise killer. What is it?

[@danielshafer3227]

I bought a tube screamer and an EQ pedal as a cheaper alternative to swapping out all the pickups in my mid-range guitars. Does this work?

[@rolandmengedoth2191]

Good old Tube Screamer Pedal. Love it ! But meanwhile the market of pedals is confusing. It's like, i can't see the wood because of all the trees.

[@raultavarez007]

Cool video, question,where would you put that pedal at if you're using several pedals such as a wah,delay,chorus etc.i hear it's somewhat important.

[@Twinkie1960]

most i believe put it before reverb,delay,chorus and flange….with only a wah,vol, and tuner in front of it…a lil different in an effects loop tho

[@ThunderFalcon333]

Enjoyed the video. That PRS looks bad ass. What model is that Steve ?? Anyone ?a CE

[@stinemusiclessons]

Yes it is CE-24

[@NightOwlGames]

Thats what im missing! i thought im not getting a tone ive been looking for, ive got a boss katana mostly use the reverb and delay on the panel. i have a donner circle looper pedel think ill have to get a screamer.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey thanks for the comment and for sharing. Screamer is a classic! Have you checked the lessons, courses and masterclasses at www.guitarzoom.com? There are a few lessons on tone and if you want to dig deeper into this and other topics check out this link. A great promo and a chance to win a $1500 Guitar Center gift card. Hope to see you soon. guitarzoom.com/goldenticket/earlybird/promo/?notification=1

[@shash-onemanband6140]

Even Behringer TO800 is a good pedal. I always use it.

[@mesaseany]

I have one but I always gravitate to my Precision Drive or Boss SD-1 for boosting my Boogie's and Diezels.

[@newmexicosaint]

Hey Steve, Are you using this before the amp or in the effects loop? Thanks.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. Before the amp. Thanks for commenting.

[@georgepederson6599]

I use either a dirty tree or green rhino depending on which guitar/pickups I’m playing. I use it mainly to tighten the blue channel on a 5150 iii. Nice vid.🤘

[@robinaxe]

Oh that a cool pedal too. I'm a metal head.

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Your prs ce is very nice. Did you custom order?

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked the guitar. No wasn't custom ordered. If you want to dig deeper into your guitar journey check out this link. A great promo and a chance to win a $1500 Guitar Center gift card. There are quite a few lessons on guitar sound and setup I'm sure you'll enjoy. Hope to see you soon. guitarzoom.com/goldenticket/earlybird/promo/?notification=1

[@melihgurkan5451]

Can anyone help me with the model of his guitar? PRS CE ???

[@terrorent]

Oh yeah! nice pedal. Thanks to Steve for the name of my new band. The Meanderers .We are not that good but this pedal may transform our meanderings into tube screamed meanderings..

[@stanparchaiski5394]

What PRS model is that ? It’s gorgeous

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. Thanks for commenting. CE-24

[@malan43]

Steve I love that PRS, It’s B-E-A-U-T-I-F-UL!!

[@gaboogablah]

You can make a little circuit with a 741 op-amp easily and get a lot of gain, and a fuzz box (distortion). I made a couple years ago and for a few bucks. The only thing you need to do is make the enclosure (the box, plastic or metal) that's usually the hardest part of the project. The circuit is very simple, and you can find schematics for many types online easily. You can also use an op-amp to make a mixer or more inputs too.

[@waynegram8907]

Why & how does the tube screamer make you tone and amplifiers sound Tighter?

[@deathmetal0914]

It cuts bass and boosts mids.

[@jamiemetz3019]

Dude whats up Steve 🤟thats a nice guitar man i really like that One...for whatever reason i laugh because most of my guitars are black idk i just am more drawn to black guitars lol ....yea that tube screamer is a must own if you decide to go with Ibanez which im a Ibanez guy for over 20 years i just love the tone they offer but more importantly they just feel awesome....was that a Friedman amp you were using?? God i cant imagine how much that baby cost😂lol but im sure its a monster 🎉..i saw that runt 20 watt JERRY CANTRELL series amp at guitar center used for like 900 bucks and the only reason i didn't buy it as much as i really really wanted it was you can tell the previous owner didnt keep it clean it was kinda dusty n dirty inside the tubes area and im ocd lol i like my equipment to be clean and as pristine as i can keep them no matter if its a pedal,amp,guitar or whatever.i work my ass off for my money so when i purchase something i take pride in the fact that ive earned it i worked for it i deserved it lol!!!! God damn this guitar obsession i have lately is out of control period lol .....well this is the life of a lonely single guy that has free time to do whatever i want and i chose music as my path to guide me through life 🤟🤟🤟thanks again steve for being our go to guy for the heavy goods brutha 🤪🤟

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey my pleasure! Thanks so much for commenting and for sharing. This is a new Synergy Amp. One of the modules is a Friedman but you can change the modules. There are a whole bunch of them and the prices vary....they are not cheap for sure but the sound is great. You can check the out here www.synergyamps.com/

[@jamiemetz3019]

@@stinemusiclessons thanks brother 🤟😝

[@hankramos8663]

It seems the TS9 was not meant to be used as a stand alone effect because it sounds awful at any setting when running straight into the clean channel.

[@stoneglad]

I run my Made in Japan Hand wired TS808HW into my Fender Deluxe Reverb with nothing else and it sounds incredible

[@davidtibbs4866]

Hello

[@robinaxe]

How was California Steve? I wish i knew you we're in Southern California I could Of Said Hi to You. Let Me know next time your in California, shoot me a Email. Sounds Good Steve, Your a Great Teacher. I know we haven't talk before, i'm A really easy going Girl. I'm a true Rock Soldier..🎸🎸🎸

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

What was the kings x song ?

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. That was a part from Goldilox. Just the intro arpeggio. Thanks for commenting. 🙂

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

@@stinemusiclessons thanku bro excellent work

[@ZK_SHREDR]

Gimme dat toannn

[@maddog625]

Have you ever thought of playing stryper music

[@tinamichelsnelson1563]

I HAD a brand new Tube Screamer until somebody stole it from my gig bag and left the empty box so I wouldn't notice!

[@stinemusiclessons]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that. It's a great pedal and I sincerely hope you can get it back. Thanks for sharing.

[@Swanlord05]

Why there has never been a tube screamer amp....I'll never understand

[@tsafanyoh]

I think Ibanez released an amp a few years ago with a tube screamer circuit built into it before the first gain stage.

[@evanward4303]

Goldilox ftw

[@stinemusiclessons]

🤟😊🤟

[@netanelgallagher7323]

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[@DanielMedina-xb7pf]

I didn't hear any difference in the pedal and without it. Anybody feel the same way?

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi Daniel. Here the setting are very subtle and the pedal is used just to boost the volume a bit. It doesn't change the tone. You can see the level setting only turned up a touch. Thanks for your comment and feedback!

[@StratsRUs]

You should use a 'normal' one so people can relate more to its settings, rather than ' imagine ' compensating for the boutique visuals.

[@randyallen4959]

I'll stick with a Blues Driver

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey Randy! Thanks for commenting. Blues Driver is an awesome pedal. Different sound than the Tube Screamer but also great!

[@PooNinja]

Booost