JHS Pedals The Bonsai

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JHS Pedals The Bonsai

JHS Pedals

The Bonsai

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 433585
Model: The Bonsai
Price: $289.30

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The Bonsai is a clever and well-built pedal for players obsessed with Tube Screamer tones. It gives you a massive range of classic and modified TS sounds in a single box, making it a great choice for guitarists who want a versatile, go-to overdrive without needing a pedalboard full of vintage circuits.

Product Description

  • JHS Pedals The Bonsai
  • Effects Pedal
  • Overdrive
  • 9 Tube Screamer Overdrive modes
  • 5 Classic TS circuits and 2 popular mods
  • Analog operation
  • Volume
  • sustain and tone controls
  • 9-Way rotary control for selecting between Tube Screamer modes (OD-1 / TS-808 / TS-9 / MSL (Power or L Series) / TS-10 / Exar OD-1 / TS-7 / Keeley Mod Plus / JHS Strong Mod)
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Status LED
  • Metal housing
  • 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm coaxial power connector
  • negative polarity (-) inside - not included)
  • Power consumption less than 100 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 121 x 56 x 41 mm
  • Weight: 260 g
  • Made in the USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Nine distinct Tube Screamer voicings offer exceptional tonal flexibility.
  • • Metal housing feels robust and inspires confidence in long-term durability.
  • • JHS’s Strong Mod provides a notably more aggressive, modern overdrive tone.
  • • Analog circuitry ensures a responsive, dynamic feel and authentic Tube Screamer character.
CONS
  • • Lack of battery operation limits portability and convenience.
  • • The 9-way switch can feel slightly cumbersome compared to dedicated knobs.
  • • While versatile, it's primarily a Tube Screamer emulation, limiting broader distortion styles.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive (Tube Screamer Emulation)
Controls Volume, Sustain, Tone, 9-Way Mode Selector
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm coaxial, negative polarity)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input/Output
Dimensions 121 x 56 x 41 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Exar mode is a very close approximation, but lacks some of the subtle nuances and aging characteristics of a true vintage unit; it's a very good representation, though.
Yes, the JHS Strong Mod tends to have a more saturated and aggressive character, while the Keeley mod often retains more transparency and a smoother breakup.
It's relatively compact, but the depth (1.6 in) might be a factor on very cramped boards; careful planning is recommended.

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