Skip to product information
1 of 10

Maxon

Apex808 overdrive

Apex808 overdrive

Regular price $400.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $400.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Signed
The first 100 units were hand signed by Mr. Tamura.


"Arguably the best a Tube Screamer can be.  Clarity and grit in equal measure.  Simple control layout.  Top-quality build." -Paul Riario, Guitar World

"The Apex 808 is a first-class TS-style pedal... It’s still very much a TS, and that midrange focus might not be the right fit for your style. But with its capacity for adding body, energy, and beautiful, purring mid-gain overdrive texture, it’s a pedal worth auditioning if you want to see what a good TS can really do. Just don’t be surprised if you have a hard time settling for anything less once you’ve heard it." -Charles Saufley, Premier Guitar

See below for customer reviews.

Designed by Tubescreamer creator Susumu Tamura, the Apex808 was developed after meticulous analysis of over 100 vintage and current production Tubescreamer/808 variants over a period of 3 years.

During this study it was determined that the best sounding TS specimens all featured not only a specific brand of IC, but also that the IC in question was from a specific production period.

This IC was subsequently sourced by Mr. Tamura and incorporated into the design of the Apex808. The use of this “hen’s tooth” IC has a dramatic effect on the sound characteristics of the Apex808, generating a transparency, clarity and note-to-note separation so uncanny that it makes other drives sound as if they are being played with a blanket over the speaker.

The Apex808’s hand-selected IC offers the added benefit changing the overtone components of the signal based on input level.

At low levels, the Apex808 generates primarily even-order harmonics. When the input level is increased, the Apex808 generates a blend of even- and odd-order harmonics, creating an overtone series that imitates the preamp and power sections of a tube amp with remarkable accuracy.

The Apex808 allows the user to capture the sounds and feel of the best vintage Tubescreamer without having to play through or pay thousands to do so.

View full details

Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
100%
(6)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
G
Grayson Gile
“THE” CLASSIC

Bravo! This pedal embodies all that is desired in an “amp tube pusher”. Exceptional controlled gain, rich harmonics, and exceptional versatility contained within just 3 knobs. The Maxon Tamura Apex 808 reigns supreme. Thank you Maxon and Mr. Tamura.

m
mark fowler
Class of its own

A Clean ,Bright, Rich Tone. One real Piss cutter Mate.

T
Tony C.
The APEX

This pedal delivers superb sound & impeccable response. It’s clear, dynamic, smooth, rich, & musical. Truly inspired!

T
Tony C.
The APEX

This pedal delivers superb sound & impeccable response. It’s clear, dynamic, smooth, rich, & musical. Truly inspired!

P
Patrick Veit
My search is over, hallelujah!

I have 10 pedals on my board and the Apex always cuts through no matter what combination of pedals I have on. I have the drive up all the way, the tone at 12:00 o'clock and the level at 2:00 o'clock. Very transparent, complete saturation, sustain and controllable feedback. The Apex 808 is effective, efficient and essential for the sound and tone I need. I love it, can't get enough of it. It works well with any style of music depending on your settings. I use it in for blues and rock 'n roll in The Hallelujah Blues Band.