JHS Bonsai 9-Way Screamer Guitar Effects Pedal | Roxy Music

Overview

The JHS Bonsai is a meticulously crafted overdrive pedal that houses nine legendary Tube Screamer-style circuits in one compact enclosure. Each mode is a carefully recreated version of a famous Screamer variant, allowing you to explore decades of expressive overdrive tones—from warm mid-gain blues drive to tight, cutting rock tones. Whether you want subtle breakup, strong mid push, or focused lead tones, the Bonsai adds massive versatility to your guitar effects setup.

Nine Classic Circuits in One Pedal

The Bonsai includes the following modes:

• OD1 – Original circuit with more output
• TS808 – Smooth, iconic midrange drive
• TS9 – Slightly brighter and punchier
• MSL – Hotter, more aggressive voicing
• TS10 – Popular ’80s/’90s variant with unique mids
• EXAR – Polish-made Screamer-style drive
• JRC – Classic chip-driven midrange grit
• XTS – Boutique Screamer interpretation
• JHS – JHS’s own refined take with modern clarity

Why We Love It at Roxy Music

The Bonsai is the ultimate Screamer for serious players. Instead of buying multiple overdrives, one pedal covers almost every flavor of TS ever made. It stacks beautifully with other drives, boosts, and delays, and its clarity sits perfectly in a mix. Pair it with other JHS pedals for an exceptionally flexible gain section.

Key Features

• Nine fully recreated Tube Screamer-style circuits
• Accurate component-by-component modeling
• Volume, Tone, and Drive controls
• Rotary selector switch
• Soft-touch bypass switching
• Handmade in the USA

Tech Specs

• Effect Type: Overdrive (9-mode Screamer)
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Drive, Mode Selector
• Power: 9VDC center-negative (100mA min)
• Bypass: Soft-touch switching
• Dimensions: Standard compact JHS enclosure
• Included: Pedal and documentation (power supply not included)

Who Is This Pedal For?

• Players wanting multiple overdrive flavors in one pedal
• Worship guitarists looking for mid-focused, stackable gain
• Rock, blues, and alternative musicians needing expressive drive
• Studio guitarists who need a wide palette of tones
• Anyone who loves Tube Screamers but wants more variety

Looking for more gain options? Explore our full lineup of distortion, overdrive, boost, and fuzz pedals.

Shipping & Setup at Roxy Music

Every pedal we sell is inspected, tested, and securely packed by musicians who care. Need help wiring or powering your pedalboard? Visit the Roxy Music Repair Department for pedalboard setup, wiring, and power configuration.