ExousRulez
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I disagree strongly, the ts7 and ts9 are NOT the same thing compared to the ts7 the ts9 has a bigger mid hump and tightens the amp WAY more than the ts7 while adding more compression and smoothness. I know because I own both.Stock used Ibanez TS7 or TS9 (same circuit, different box.) Drive off, Level at unity, tone to taste. $30-80 for one in good shape.
You don't want "transparent." You don't want "adds bottom end back."
You want "cuts sub lows and focuses my tone to TEAR YOUR FACE OFF." You don't need to add gain since your amp has plenty of that; you just want the way that the TS tightens up the low end and high treble and makes an amp punch and snarl.
Also, you don't *need* true bypass. The buffer in those pedals is incredibly transparent, and the signal doesn't "pop" when switched on like all but the most expensive true bypass OD pedals.