Ibanez TS-9

Hey guys, I can get one of these used for $120 CAD (about $90 USD).

Opinions? I'm looking for a classic rock type tone, but I want some bite. I've read that this was used by SRV, which is one direction that I wouldn't mind my tone to head in.

Is it like a boost pedal, boosting the signal into overdriving without actually applying distortion to the signal?

Finally, how do I know if its the reissue or not?

Thanks!

Hmm, I can get them used for $40.

I can get them new for

I currrently have three, two vintage, one reissue, and there really isn't much of a difference.

This is how mine sounds on an overdriven amp though, http://www.sambob.net/cva.mp3

I prefer the DOD250 these days, but I'll still use one of my tubescreamers if I feel like it.