JHS Pedals The Bonsai 9 Way Screamer Pedal

With the JHS Pedals’ Bonsai you can get the classic sounds of nine Tubescreamers in one pedal. Let the Bonsai help you find your perfect Overdrive sound. The Bonsai is JHS's tribute to one of the greatest pedals ever created.

The Bonsai utilizes a simple rotary knob to switch through nine classic, vintage, rare, or hard to find variations of the Screamer.  It's important to note that the Bonsai is not a "box of mods," it is exact replications of nine units all housed in one box. The Bonsai is exact replication, not an emulation.  When you choose a mode on the Bonsai rotary, you are actually activating components specific to each mode and playing the unit that JHS choose along with all the quirks, drift, vintage mojo, and individuality that a vintage pedal has.

OD-1 - 1977

An overall brighter and slightly higher gain mode that does not utilize the Tone knob. This mode also inverts signal just like the original and has symmetrical clipping. The OD-1 is magical at boosting other drives or amps into singing saturation.

TS-808 - 1979

The classic low gain with that signature pronounced mid range.

TS-9 - 1982

Nearly identical to the TS-808 but with a slightly more pushed low-mid range.

MSL, Power or L Series - 1985

Though metal is in the name, this sound doesn’t quite inspire the modern metal tone we think of.  Still it has a higher gain sound with a more low end and an overall more gooey feel.

TS-10 - 1986

Made famous by John Mayer, this model is a slight upgrade from the TS9 for the late ’80s. Bluesy, crisp, more low end roll off and low gain.

Exar OD-1 1989

The EXAR is a Polish made TS-style pedal that has a slightly different drive character with a little more gain than the classic screamers as well as a slightly more transparent feel.

TS-7 (+mode) - 1999

The hot mode on this version gives you the highest gain sound in the Bonsai. More low end and dirt fill out the tone to have you shredding away.

Keeley Mod Plus - 2002

Robert Keeley’s classic mod tightens up the tone on the original giving you smoother mid range and high frequencies, and increased bass response.

JHS Strong Mod - 2008

JHS's own mod they've been creating since 2008 is much cleaner and overall more powerful. The mode has more pronounced higher and low end drop offs.

Specifications

• Pedal Type: 9-way Overdrive

• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)

• Outputs: 1 x 1/4"

• Power Source: 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)

• Power Usage: Less than 100mA

• Height: 1.6"

• Width: 2.2"

• Depth: 4.8"

• Manufacturer Part Number: Bonsai