1990s Ibanez TL5 Soundtank Tremolo

Instantly recognizable by their molded plastic enclosures, the Ibanez Soundtank series were a serviceable, affordable, and widely-available line of effect pedals made throughout the '90s. For any player who grew up loitering in guitar shops during that decade, there's sincere nostalgia in the unique design, curves, and knobs of the Soundtank series. There are also some good tones in these old boxes! You'll find more than enough sounds to satisfy at least a few Saturday afternoons of exploration.  The Ibanez TL5 offered clean tremolo sounds just like those found in a good vintage amp. Interestingly, it was one of the first tremolo pedals to feature both a Level knob and a flashing LED. These features are typically only found on high-end pedals, but they greatly add to the pedals usability. The Level knob allows you to eliminate volume balance issues common on some tremolo settings, and the flashing LED helps ensure the rate is set to the desired speed. Nowadays—with the litany of high-e