Product Comparison: Jim Dunlop M115 MXR Distortion III vs Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer


General Specifications
Brand
Jim Dunlop
Ibanez
Model
M115 MXR Distortion III
TS9 Tube Screamer
Origin
China
Japan
About the Product
Dunlop M115 MXR Distortion III Pedal Spanking new standard in distortion! Delivers everything from massive distortion crunch to silky overdrive. Versatile pedal is great for any style; transparent, amp-like distortion retains your guitar's personality and tone.
The Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is a reissue that's just like the original in so many ways. Same housing, same instantly identifiable green paint, and the same crankin' overdrive that makes it one of the all-time classics in guitar effects.
Key Specs
Type
Distortion
Overdrive/Distortion
Output Impedance
5500 Ω
10000 Ω
Controls
Level knob, Distortion knob, Tone knob, Pedal switch
Drive knob, Tone knob, Level knob, Pedal switch
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Jim Dunlop M115 MXR Distortion III Distortion Guitar Effects
  • It has a great smooth drive which sustains very well.
  • The tone knob is amazing, can make a lot of different and beautiful colors with it.
  • It's a decent pedal, very solid.
  • It has plenty of volume, which is good for boosting.
  • Brilliant pedal, very versatile.
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal
  • My favorite feature of this pedal is the tone control. It produces a fantastic tone.
  • The pedal works well enough.
  • Love this thing. The versatility is fantastic.
  • Sounds awesome! Great pedal from blues to heavy metal.
  • The TS9 creates a gorgeous tone.
Size & Weight
Height
4.38 in.
4.88 in.
Width
1.25 in.
2.08 in.
Depth
2.38 in.
2.91 in.
Weight
0.9 lbs.
1.26 lbs.
Features
Display
No
No
Input(s)
1/4"
1/4"
Output(s)
1/4"
1/4"
Recording Feature
No
No
Power Supply
AC Adaptor, Alkaline battery
AC Adaptor, Alkaline battery
Extras
Zinc Material, Compact design, Subtle overdrive to heavy distortion, Heavy-duty footstwitch, Indicator light
Compact design, Indicator light, Solid Construction
What customers say about "Features"
Jim Dunlop M115 MXR Distortion III Distortion Guitar Effects
  • No issues with the build quality.
  • Sounds great; has a lot of gain.
  • Great pedal! The output is super loud.
  • This pedal is incredibly versatile.
  • Great product, versatile and very compact. Very powerful sound.
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal
  • Classic look and pedal. Works perfectly, awesome sound.
  • Very well made and useable and effective tone controls.
  • A good, well-balanced amount of additional power to the sound.
  • Perfect pedal to control the amount of sustain and tone.
  • Quality item, great sound and couldn't be happier!
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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