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JHS Pedals The Bonsai - Equipped with 9 types of TS pedals [Sound demo and reviews]

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Numerous classic TS effects pedals that have left their mark in history

A dream pedal that can handle up to nine different models, including some that are hard to come by these days.

JHS Pedals The Bonsai

This is not just a collection of motifs; the fact that it is incorporated into the pedal boards of many guitarists who seek practicality speaks to its quality.

JHS Pedals
39,001 JPY(TAX+) (As of 2026:05 on March 15, 20 | According to Amazon)
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About JHS | About the brand

About JHS Pedals

JHS Pedals is an effects pedal company created by Josh Scott with a focus on quality in a saturated effects pedal market. It started in early 2007 when he repaired a BOSS Blues Diver, and has since developed into a world-renowned effects pedal brand. Josh has learned what musicians need and want through touring and sessions over the years, and through his experience, he has developed the conviction to launch JHS.
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JHS Pedals The Bonsai|Spec & Info.

Basic information about JHS Pedals The Bonsai

Effector NameThe Bonsai
BrandJHS PEDALS
CategoriesOver drive
Specification.Input/Output Terminals: Input, Output
Controls: VOLUME, DRIVE, TONE, mode switch
Power supply: DC9V center negative

Designed by a Japanese engineer in the late 1970s, this overdrive pedal is undeniably perfect, having been used by countless artists and recordings to this day, and its sound has burned itself into our hearts and souls.

Some of the biggest names in music across all genres trust and use this iconic green pedal.
It is probably the most produced and sold guitar pedal in the history of guitar pedals.
The Bonsai is our tribute to one of the greatest pedals ever made.

Following the same process as Muffuletta, released in 2015, Bonsai
9 rare and hard to find vintage Tube Screamer variations
You can switch between them with a simple rotary switch.

By considering numerous versions, variations and replicas during the production process,
We've delved deeper into the archaeological history of this circuit, thoroughly recreating every nuance of each pedal.

One of the biggest challenges for Bonsai was accounting for part drift, as these pedals were made decades ago and internal parts have deviated from their original values.

Using an Audio Precision Analyzer and various other methods,
Nine units, perfectly replicated in every aspect of feel, all in one box.

JHS Pedals The Bonsai Features
  • Equipped with 9 types of hard-to-find TS-type overdrive
  • [MODE]
    OD1: A sound based on the BOSS OD-1977 released in 1.
    808: A sound based on the TS-1979 released in 808
    TS9: A sound based on the TS-1982 released in 9
    MSL: A mode based on a TS-type circuit, with a more metal sound.
    TS10: A sound based on the TS-80 released in the late 10s
    XR: Exar A sound based on the OD-1.
    TS7: Sound based on the TS-7 in Hot mode
    K: A sound based on a Keeley modified Ibanez TS-9 Mod
    JHS: Ibanez TS-9 Strong Mod mode released by JHS

JHS Pedals The Bonsai|Sound Demo

JHS Pedals The Bonsai | Reviews and Reputation

I was enthralled by the feast of sounds. Josh from JHS is a magician. He's packed 9 pedals into one tiny box, and every pedal is amazing. This isn't just a $ pedal. It's 1 $ worth of pedals, all in one pedalboard space. Get it and give it a try.

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In YouTube videos, the different TSs sound subtly different, but to me it's not a huge difference. In a mix, the TSs sound more different and stand out in a different way in the mix. This pedal is worth it just for the Keeley and JHS modes. I haven't double tracked a guitar with this pedal yet, but I think that would be ideal... Pick a different TS for each part and double track it would sound amazing. Also, the Bonsai TS-9 sounds better than my regular TS-9. It's hard to put into words, but the Bonsai TS-9 sounds less plasticky and better in that sense.

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