
Anthony Easton
The Bonsai by JHS is an overdrive pedal that pays tribute to the classic Tube Screamer. It features a simple rotary knob to switch through nine classic, vintage, rare, or hard-to-find variations of the Screamer. The pedal is an exact replication, not emulation, and each mode activates components specific to that mode, replicating the quirks, drift, vintage mojo, and individuality of a vintage pedal.
The nine modes of The Bonsai are as follows:
1. OD-1 - 1977: Brighter and slightly higher gain mode that does not utilize
the Tone knob, with asymmetrical clipping.
2. TS-808 - 1979: Classic low gain with a pronounced mid-range.
3. TS-9 - 1982: Nearly identical to the TS-808 but with a slightly more
pushed low-mid range.
4. MSL, Power, or L Series - 1985: Higher gain sound with more low end and an
overall gooey feel.
5. TS-10 - 1986: Slight upgrade from the TS-9 for the late ’80s, bluesy,
crisp, with more low end roll off and low gain.
6. Exar OD-1 - 1989: Polish made TS-style pedal with a slightly different
drive character and a slightly more transparent feel.
7. TS-7 (+mode) - 1999: The hot mode on this version gives the highest gain
sound in the Bonsai, with more low end and dirt fill out the tone.
8. Keeley Mod Plus - 2002: Tightens up the tone on the original, giving
smoother mid-range and high frequencies, and increased bass response.
9. JHS Strong Mod - 2008: Cleaner and overall more powerful mode with more
pronounced higher and low end drop-offs.
Technical Specifications:
- Power Supply: Standard 9V DC, center negative
- Power Consumption: Less than 100mA
- Bypass Mode: True Bypass
- Dimensions: 2.6" x 4.8" x 1.6" (inches) / 5.6 x 4.1 x 12.1 (cm)
- Made in the USA
It is important to mention that the Bonsai is not affiliated or endorsed by Ibanez, Boss, Roland, Tubescreamer, TS9, 808, Exar, Keeley, and Audio Precision.
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