• OD-1 - 1977
  An overall brighter and slightly higher gain mode that does not utilise the Tone knob. This mode also inverts the 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 djent we think of. Still, it has a higher gain sound with a lower 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
  Our own mod we’ve been doing since 2008 is much cleaner and overall more powerful. The mode has more pronounced higher nd lower end drop-offs.

With the JHS Pedals’ Bonsai, you can get the classic sounds of nine Tubescreamers in one pedal. Let the Bonsai help you find your overdrive zen.

This pedal requires standard 9V DC Negative power, consumes less than 100mA, and measures 2.2"x4.8"x1.6".