Bad Monkey Does the Klon

[@submersedlalo5631]

Now I need to buy a Klon to get the Bad Monkey tone I’ve been searching for!

[@matthewdancik5515]

Lol!

[@travislee9662]

I can follow that logic 😂

[@billyshears6622]

Actually the Ceriatone one sounds WAY better.

[@notplaying2379]

I really want a pedal to get that cleaned up fuzzface with the guitar volume rolled back.

[@BaronsDuju]

Best comment I’ve read all year

[@astrondelta]

The most interesting takeaway from this shootout isn't "how close the bad monkey sounds to X pedal," but "how close all of these overdrive pedals sound to each other."

[@jhspedals]

👆🏼

[@RudolfWolph]

Also shootouts are just generally limited in scope because they can't show you every possible EQ setting and there's no apples to apples comparison in cases where... say one pedal has treble/bass controls and another just has a knob labelled "spectrum."

[@gonzalosanchez6387]

Best comment

[@mk_rexx]

@@RudolfWolph More bands just simply means it's more versatile because you can dial way more tones. That's why the Bad Monkey can easily replicate tones from the other pedals which are mostly just single knob. If it were pitted to a pedal with 5-band EQ, it could take some more effort to dial especially with extreme settings.

[@ivanm9186]

I have damn 12 of them and still can’t decide!!!!

[@Optiman5000]

I’ve been binging JHS videos and seems like no one ever mentions how great of a guitarist Josh is. Cudos my man!!!

[@jhspedals]

thanks!

[@Mr_Bio_Hazard]

Who wants free pedals???????????????😁😁

[@asherplatts6253]

Thank you JHS pedals for showing us that nothing matters and everything is hype

[@jhspedals]

Alas

[@formula73]

And now my favorite bass dirt box is $650. Thanks for that, too.

[@asherplatts6253]

@formula73 what???

[@formula73]

@@asherplatts6253 this mf’s clout is so strong, because of this video, blues lawyer boomers with their CS Strats and aged R9s just have to have a Bad Monkey, which sadly became an integral part of my bass tone. I don’t want $650 for mine; I just want a used backup for $50 like they were last mfn week.

[@TommySprocket]

@@jhspedals I''ll bet Josh was that kid in the schoolyard whispering in a couple of ears then going over to his friends to watch the ensuing fight he started with a smirk on his face.

[@cheshirecat5824]

I feel that the newfound Bad Monkey craze was exact opposite of what Josh and guys wanted to achieve - the idea was to pick up your forgotten gear and just try it/experiment with it - instead of going shopping frenzy. That makes the humour in the video even better. That said, I need Josh to demo Hot Head distortion in the future 😂

[@MrPhins]

Thank you! My faith is somewhat restored that someone got it.

[@ryanloescher6234]

Come on EHX Hot Tubes!!

[@MrClassicmetal]

Like Glenn Fricker said in his video after the prices of the Bad Monkey pedals skyrocketed; guitarist are m 0 r 0 n s. Or something along those lines. 😁

[@ryanloescher6234]

@@MrClassicmetal I mean, wouldn't he say that regardless?? (Love Glenn though and his tips have actually helped me save a lot of time and money chasing mythical unicorn dust to make my tone magically better)

[@youKnowWho3311]

I think powell is going to need to keep raising rates. The inflation is still hot out there. Not enough pain in the streets.

[@OpossumPiper]

Now that Josh has destroyed the Bad Monkey market, the ultimate FU to pedal scalpers would be for JHS to release a faithful reproduction called the "That's Bananas" and sell it for $99.

[@JohnnyMayHymn]

just get a bonsai edit: the bonsai only has one tone knob, but if you paired it with an eq...

[@hisgrandmajesty]

@@JohnnyMayHymn that's bon-sai-nas! it sounded a lot better in my head, alright?

[@grantderue]

I'd buy a white JHS pedal with a banana on it.

[@MistaHahn117]

A version of the Bonsai with a Bad Monkey style EQ in the circuit, call it the Bonanza

[@MistaHahn117]

Though I've already seen the price on the used market start to fall back down towards reasonable prices (saw one on Reverb in "Very Good" condition for $79) so there's probably no need

[@0321Dave]

“You can get on a forum and say they sound different if it makes you feel better” I’m dying laughing. That got me. Busting pedal myths We all love this stuff Josh Keep at it

[@flyguyty33]

💯

[@luisfguitar]

Hahahahahahahah😂😂😂😂

[@pearljaime2]

People are just returning to monke.

[@victoromarmunoztenorio8130]

They DO sound different, you have to remember this guy makes a living selling clones of famous very difficult to get pedals. Ask Josh to sell all oh his original issue vintage pedales, he'll never do it.

[@nomad100hd]

I could hear subtle differences between a few of them. The Zen sounded the most unique.

[@peytonmassey4049]

The Klon bit killed me. Literally sounds indistinguishable.

[@jimthecraftyguitarist878]

Quite literally.

[@shorerocks]

What? I am sure there was something silvery in the tone, something... ethereal? Yep, that's it!

[@andrewjones4277]

But but. The DIODES!!!

[@justinguitarcia]

If john mayer discovered the bad monkey itll be 800$ overnight. I remember everyone knowing these ruled when they came out

[@antipusrises]

@@andrewjones4277 THE DIODES

[@vanessajazp6341]

Inarguably THE most famous product demo ever put on KZbin. This video will become as legendary as the Bad Monkey itself!

[@Plunkcown]

It's insane how many people now know the bad monkey and about the insane price increase that came from this video

[@vanessajazp6341]

@@Plunkcown I also happened on to a demo between the Klon and the Bad Monkey from 13 years ago. Same result - they sounds just alike. But that video didn’t go viral like Josh’s.

[@dobiqwolf]

Not sure what to think of this video; nothing bad but there are many points to take in consideration: -Josh usual nonchalance in showing that you can get great sounds with a cheap pedal, no need to buy expensive or JHS pedals, huge respect for that. - Teaching people to learn how to use their equipment, this is one pedal and look how many sounds it is able to produce; the take away is learn how your pedal work before rushing to buy another one. - The banana feast I did not know I was missing Thanks guys for a great and entertaining video. Looking forward to the next cheap pedal you will demonstrate.

[@aaronsmith5055]

Consider: Josh probably just ruined another secret pedal for everyone. $16 bucks sits by next week, these little capuchin will be selling for upwards of $75

[@anscari]

I've been fanatically advocating for the Bad Monkey for almost 15 years. It's an absolute beast sound-wise, construction-wise and versatility-wise, to the point that it has been the best OD I've had and I'm a bassist myself... Happy to see it being considered as it deserves, thanks for that!

[@mymodel6]

But what have you been fanatically advocating..? The fact that is sounds the same as 99% of all other drive pedals..

[@anscari]

@@mymodel6 for a fraction of the stupid prices that hype drives.

[@iguanaanalog6562]

So good to have you and the team back, Josh! Thanks for all that you do to preserve the history and punch holes in bad thinking.

[@kangaroofoot]

Wow. Josh really shot the Bad Monkey up against his own pedal to challenge it. This guy is a marketing genius and above all he’s a cool dude.

[@brucehayes7251]

Cool and unbiased. Comes from knowing the circuits and components. Certainly the most believable pedal comparisons and reviews

[@guitarthink]

And a great player........................

[@kangaroofoot]

@@shuster1921 AND he’s a marketing genius, let’s give him props where it’s due lol

[@bigted1953]

He's a bad monkey...

[@SolamenteVees]

All this video did for me was confirm how fantastic Telecasters sound.

[@danilolimas]

teles r the best for me.

[@sirspongadoodle]

thats purely placebo, guitars dont sound different from one another...

[@spike4403]

@@sirspongadoodlebait?

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@spike4403 ahh yes because anything challenging the echochamber is bait, no glenn frickers done videos proving pickups dont change the sound tone wood doesnt either atleast in terms of electric the only thing making the sound is the cabinet and speaker…

[@spike4403]

@ wood doesn’t change the sound, however I have multiple guitars, each with different pick ups, that sound different

[@imacmadman22]

Josh Scott proving, once again proving that the gear matters less than most people realize and you can get great tones regardless of what pedals you have.

[@jnvo666]

Phil X used the bad monkey a lot in his fretted americana demos and he always sounded great!

[@kevinvezina6535]

He still does...

[@ryansumawan1865]

I bought mine years ago because of him

[@McDoinky]

Exactly

[@Johnnywime]

Me 2

[@henriquesteffen4196]

And Gary Moore

[@shakaslo-fi]

I just love the way Josh looks at the camera when he knows he's changing the pedals and knows that there's no diference... he he he...perfect!

[@jhspedals]

hahahaha

[@80TheMadLord08]

That was perfect. haha

[@vyacheslavkhristolyubov413]

I love the fact that Josh is a passionate collector with pedals that cost thousands and he’s not afraid to bust all the myths 😂

[@TheOnlyGuitarFather]

Hell also promote other companies pedals.

[@stefromfortworth]

Probably devaluing his own pedals in the process 🤣

[@KingTabor]

@@stefromfortworth he must be very rich from the craddle

[@TheBedroomRocker1]

This the best pedal show on KZbin! There's content, history, sarcasm, eccentricity, and even some good music!

[@bsmith8166]

All Josh is doing with these videos is convincing me that I don't need as many pedals as I thought.

[@DanielDangerTME]

you need more.

[@maxonmendel5757]

this is a commercial for the switchback

[@suede__]

You need at least six Bad Monkeys

[@adamscottv]

Need != want. I still want. =D

[@davemish4163]

Maybe he's just using the Kemper. It's happened before...

[@tom.esteves]

Here in 2024 to confirm that Bad Monkey prices have now returned to normal

[@xuxuang8574]

What's normal?

[@RyeRyeShnatBat]

@@xuxuang8574$110-$190ish

[@HAHb-zc2dp]

$800usd is normal???

[@tom.esteves]

@@HAHb-zc2dp I don't know where you're looking but I can't find anything even half of that.

[@ronj9448]

@@tom.esteves Transaction History Date Condition Final Price September 4, 2024 Very Good $99 September 2, 2024 Very Good $122.55 September 2, 2024 Good $105 September 1, 2024 Very Good $81 August 28, 2024 Very Good $85 August 27, 2024 Excellent $88 August 26, 2024 Very Good $90

[@wickrider]

Zen Drive sounded the best IMO. It sounded about 5$ better. I got rid of my Bad Monkey to get a TS9DX -which is still the one I use. Which is still the best OD pedal out there for quality of tones and versatility.Great stuff! Cheers, MC

[@rocknrollchicago345]

Totally agree the zen drive was the only pedal that sounded different in a good/appreciable way.

[@rodrigo5632]

I already feel how the price of Bad Monkey goes up

[@ZetaCarinae]

about $92 on reverb right now...maybe fun to watch the effect

[@MrLanceDaily]

ANY pedal mentioned on JHS goes up in price. I can’t tell you how many times he’s done a video on a cool pedal and I can no longer afford it after his video

[@michaelpacinus242]

@@MrLanceDaily a pedal you, for some reason, thought was cool and affordable but didn’t buy/possibly even know about

[@j.r.g3548]

@@ZetaCarinae dude what? There are only 5 non-modded Bad Monkey's on Reverb right now (whole world), the cheapest is $72 and was listed 3 days ago, and while it did sell as I'm writing this, the most recent sale for one was for $50 4 days ago. Stop making stuff up.

[@chrisegg7936]

the point is that you don’t need a klon, zen drive, OR a bad monkey.

[@danieldeveau]

Honest, funny, self-effacing and informative. As an amp builder, I love your pedals. As a guitar player, I love your pedals. As a human, I think the whole crew there are amazing. Keep it up. I still have my 15 year old Monkey on my board. Love it.

[@timmungenast]

I was just about to say all those things! Great minds think alike, or something like that?

[@martyshwaartz971]

Really goes to show how much more important your EQ and SPEAKER are compared to the actual pieces of gear that come before that.

[@DarrenTK128]

Have you seen the Jim Lill videos on Tone?

[@stuartchapman5171]

Indeed. I was looking at one of these recently, to rrpksce my budget Ashton. Tube Screamer clone. It's a good pedal but ghe footprint is massive, and thd Monkey has better eq shaping options than a TS. I'll let the market settle again first. I'm in no hurry.

[@brainsplosion3000]

nah, right?

[@justingoers]

The most important thing is just to tweak what YOU HAVE until you find a great setting that works for you. Enjoy that sound. Write a song. And quit obsessing over stuff you don’t need or can’t afford. This is a personal note to myself.

[@GlennJimenez]

A broken in speaker will do wonders

[@michelefrogan7150]

You set the house on fire. Absolutely pleasurable to watch this video. We are back to square one, where, in the end, what matters is the man, his curiosity and especially his musicality. And the latter cannot be bought in a supermarket. Sad for many. Wonderful for so many others... And now people? There is no holy grail. There is only you, your fingers and your soul. And maybe - or not - you have a story to tell. Thanks JHS.

[@ericsanders5270]

I’m by d❤ Annan ja

[@Mrsclped]

Hey bud, I stumbled upon the “why I made the bad monkey episode” and then I went to the original episode here. I love it! You’re a trip dude this was freaking awesome,and the bad monkey sounds just as good is every other pedal in the shootout! Thanks man that was awesome. I may have to subscribe to your channel now. Peace out, bro.

[@billgreen4592]

Thanks to Tom Cram and you for the Billy Clements reference. Billy was one of my favorite people at DOD/Digi. We had a weekly golf game where he consistently beat me. He is also an incredible guitarist, and has an ear for tone that is second to none. He wrote a bunch of the best patches on the Digi processors. BTY the bad monkey is a kick ass pedal, and likely the most underrated pedal we ever made.

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

So basically we need a Bad Monkey Reissue!!!

[@gcensing6351]

Wampler Triumph!

[@rmontesalvarez]

​@@gcensing6351 I will not pay any less than $300 for my new Bad Monkey Jungle edition

[@sim0n17]

the Johnny Chimpo Limited edition 😉

[@asherplatts6253]

It's literally a TS clone. Every other tubescreamer clone already is a bad monkey reissue.

[@paulvanheuklom6439]

So basically I have a dozen or so Bad Monkeys with aliases.

[@vmountain]

Morale of the story...All those pedals are so good that they can replicate even the Bad Monkey sound!!!! Amazing!!!

[@99problemstoysaint1]

You sir are a gentleman & a scholar

[@bryanhegarty]

Love that this single video is now guitar media outlet news. It’s just a man who really loves pedals. Do a whole series on joyo guitar pedals sir

[@odgeUK]

Like a lot of people, I bought a Bad Monkey after Phil X regularly used one for the Fretted Americana videos. You could pick them up, used, for £30 all day. It's an absolute workhorse and the BM EQ makes it super versatile. Guess these might go up in value now.. Phew, for once I already own a pedal which is about to get some Internet-fuelled inflation!

[@Mr_Rouge]

Same here ! 🤘 (bought one brand new in 2015 for 30€...)

[@jmccaintx]

Yep, got mine for the same reason. I have one of the 80 lb (not £) ones.

[@davidfewtrell3479]

Same here! think mine was £30 new when I got it

[@hiroprotagonitis]

its all fucked now lmao

[@LeedeMora]

Yeah, I blame Phil X for my one.

[@Polyphemus.]

5:00 - Not sure how true this is, but I heard from a sales rep when I worked in a guitar store that the initial few batches of everything Digitech produced were from the USA facility and they would wait for any faults to emerge from regular gigging use and then once they were satisfied that the design was solid and would hold up in the wild, they'd send the specs to the Chinese facility and the rest would come from there.

[@crammojophilter]

This is true.

[@josephriddlestone4684]

It doesn’t get said enough, Josh is a very good guitarist and these guys are all great players. Even the grooves and chord progressions make great songs. A lot of what makes a great guitarist is a ear for how to tune an amp. Great stuff. 👌

[@j_c_93]

It doesn't get said enough? This is every other comment on every video.

[@anthonychilds8193]

You can tuna fish, but you can't tune an amp. Wait...I may have that backward. Hold on, hold on: you can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish. Not sure what happened to the amp. Sorry, sorry. Googling. Will get back to you about the amp. I'm sure it's here somewhere.

[@patrickhoglund192]

made me appreciate my Bad Monkey pedal even more. Also reinforces the brilliant deft touch with the pedals Josh has! The ability to dial in matching tones is simply awesome and inspiring!

[@edwinmiller1532]

I love this because it inspires me to use the random old pedals I have and find whatever cool tones I can. If Josh has fought me anything, it’s that you don’t need the fanciest toy, you need to make stuff you like

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

A friend on mine sells about £20k of guitars and gear to one customer: he’s chasing a dream, but he needs to learn to play 😂 This is extremely infuriating, if only bc it proves that you don’t always get what you pay for, and blindly following a trend often leads to bankruptcy 😂 I use a GT100 board, in part bc I swap between 12/6 string acoustic & a Tele so it does the job - especially powered of a small battery when busking!!

[@jameskwak7101]

Ok. That switcher. Is incredible. Never a glitch in the sound. Amazing.

[@mykelc205]

Because he never switched. It's b.s.

[@CS-ru4xd]

@@mykelc205 I agree! I think there's some trickery going on here! lol

[@hanswurst9120]

@@mykelc205 Entirely missing the point. But sure, keep believing those dentist pedals' sounds really are worth their price tags.

[@Deathrape2001]

​@@mykelc205 I wouldn't B surprised it's a $cam, same as his 'been using the Kemper so long' betrayal =)) U never know if Josh is really playing what he says.

[@benrobson4041]

@@mykelc205 I do think it would be really funny if every single sound in the video was from the Bad Monkey.

[@MikeFoerster]

I bought my bad monkey about 6 years ago for $20 Canadian. I've used it countless times on countless recordings. Love it.

[@FrikoSounds]

and it sounds better as it ages

[@whssy]

I got mine for free because the battery connector was defective and the guy I bought it from insisted on giving me a full refund and wouldn't even take it back.

[@jayathey5715]

Lucky monkey

[@briansisco5925]

The differences are subtle - I see your point. Great video - Nice playing as well. Thank you!

[@thibautlecarpentier5051]

The BAD MONKEY is a CLASSIC! I Have'd one on my board for the last 10 YEARS influenced by PHIL X back in the day when he used to do demos for FRETTED AMERICANA. It's basically a TUBE SCREAMER with a BASS CONTROL, VERY TWEAKABLE , a bit more noisy but normal for the price . Thank you Phil, one of the Firsts on youtube to teach about guitars and gear while playing wild on amazing vintage guitars for Making me a geek!

[@jacobbrown1690]

Same lol

[@chunkuswumpus3515]

listened to this through my focusrite 4i4 into my sennheiser HD600 headphones. I literally could not tell a difference until it came to the zen drive and ODR1. even when it came to those 2 it was SUCH a minimal difference that having one light on in the room would cover that difference up.

[@Dovinia]

I agree. Listening through Focusrite 2i2 and AKG K100 headphones. The TS-10 has maybe a tiny bit tighter lower mids whereas the Bad Monkey is a bit more open. And same goes for the zen drive. I've used many of the pedals in this demonstration in live settings and while the Bad Monkey was very good, the switch broke eventually - so I settled on a Boss OD-3 for longevity instead.

[@kidkique]

Did you take into account the amount of compression KZbin puts on the audio before you started cork sniffing about audiophile lingo?

[@kristiannordeide7175]

@@kidkique maybe check your internet connection before making assumptions about compression? A video with this many views will play back at the highest quality. And the above mentioned listening environments are among the most common and has nothing to do with cork sniffing or "audiophile lingo" as you call it.

[@SamVersusSix]

I listened to all the demos with my eyes closed and heard no differences at all.

[@michaelsnydermusic]

I gotta say Josh, you got real lucky when you hired this crew. I know at least a couple were hired to build pedals way back when but man do they have some incredible creative talent in front of and behind the camera. P.S. I need a bloopers for this episode.

[@jeffoberg772]

Pretty sure this was the bloopers reel

[@michaelsnydermusic]

@@jeffoberg772 hey man, we got our comments read on Josh’s follow up video! Felt pretty cool. 😊

[@gregrodrigueziii8075]

Josh is the equivalent of Art curator, He makes every pedal he reviews way more expensive 🤣

[@edcataldo8312]

Absolutely hilarious, informative, and mind blowing as usual. Rhett should get a Bad Monkey since there is no difference between it, the Klon or Tube Screamer. It may help him get a better slide tone than Josh 😂

[@RyanLongP]

This was such a great video, demonstrative of the fact that it's more important to be able to dial in a tone than it is to get the right gear.

[@Jagersdad70]

Phil X inspired me to get one years ago. Still have mine. It’s great and got it for $49 at the time. Keep up the great work Josh🤙🏾

[@garywillacey9979]

After this, I sold my Bad Monkey for some very nice dollar$! It is an amazing underrated pedal, at least prior to this video. Digitech have produced some amazing pedals & I own several, the Phaser, Flanger, etc, they produce unbelievable sounds for guitars & bass guitars. Great video guys, you all play & sound superb!! Bless

[@drew2dee2]

thanks for posting this, now theres a ton of them on reverb listed in the last couple days that are 6x more expensive than they were before the video! love that

[@c.shanekey]

The one that I did hear a difference was the ZenDrive… it had a bit more pick attack and bass girth. Awesome episode, as usual!!!

[@JosephGallagher]

Only one I heard any difference too

[@alainchanyuhon6004]

So do I

[@jamiewentworth887]

You guys are a hoot. The JHS Morning Glory had a fuller, warmer tone.

[@highernoon]

"I've lied to you, all the sounds in that video came from an SP5 Slam Punk pedal from the Ibanez Soundtank series".

[@waldyeti3744]

Using a Bad Monkey now for over 10 years, used it for my black metal phase back in the early 2010s and now use it for my more indie rock stuff. Great pedal, and solid built. Probably never going to replace it.

[@6Nicolas]

never bought one, but now slowly regretting it.

[@CS-ru4xd]

I'll give you like...9k for it!! lol

[@telecasterman18]

I already have a Ceriatone Klone. Have been wanting to build a super simple board with a Morning Glory and a Fulltone Fulldrive and now I’m super happy I watched this. I listened to the whole video with my IEMs and cannot hear anything. It’s all about dialing in your sounds and the players fingers. Great video Josh. Also hilarious. 😂

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I’ve told many a guitar buddy that I’m not an audiophile in the least. As I was working and not paying attention to the video, I didn’t know when it was switched from one pedal to another. On a totally unrelated note; I’ve learned to use the morning glory in such a different way that I normally use. I crank the gain and push it with a blues driver. It does those Bon Scott era AC/DC riffs perfectly in my book.

[@EddieVanHeusen]

The secret weapon of the bad monkey is when you dime the bas and treble (and pull the level down) the ts mid hump disappears and you get a very transparent overdrive, which can be a clean boost at the lowest gain settings. Way more boost on tap than a tube screamer. Also, the mixer output sounds very good direct. A super practical pedal

[@FFGG22E]

You know what has clean boost? Eq

[@50tradesofgray]

during my college years I was obsessed with tone. I had two pedals that everyone questioned. the danelectro compressor surf and turf and the bad monkey. one thing I love about pedals is that they are subjective.

[@aaronpfahler9134]

The Bad Monkey was the first pedal I ever bought, probably 12 years ago. Still love it and use it!

[@TheBhannah]

Fantastic playing from the JHS band !

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

My favorite JHS video ever. It caused so much drama, I almost ran out of popcorn sittin' back enjoying it all. I think I'm ready for the next time Josh indirectly hypes a pedal that was cheap as hell. I got all the "cheap as hell" pedals. I was a po' boy growing up. I'm ready to make bank on this junk I couldn't give away last week. Make me rich Josh! Wanna be president? We'll vote for you.

[@eddiecarter9831]

I have owned 2 Bad Monkeys, one which I still have and use. LOVE this pedal! One thing you didn't share is the Mixer output that enables the pedal to be used as an amp-in-a-box. I've used it this way myself directly into mixing board for recording. It's awesome! Also, I heard no distinguishable difference in any of these shoot outs. Now I've got to find this movie! Awesome video, Josh! Thanks for giving the due credit this great pedal deserves!

[@gtrdave]

That Mixer Out is the main reason I bought the Bad Monkey so long ago. It was a very affordable way to run direct/quiet stage and not sound like a typical guitar run through a headphone out jack. It's kind of the sleeper feature of the Bad Monkey (and a couple other Digi pedals).

[@backlogbuddies]

Can you explain this more? I have some Digitech pedals and have no idea what the mixer output is for.

[@ab8817]

this just sent reverb prices up by $80

[@eddiecarter9831]

@@backlogbuddies you just send your signal via cable into mixer, whether for recording or live. No amp needed. I've only used it this way in a recording situation, but I've watched a few videos on KZbin where guys actually ran it direct live when an amp was not available. The mixer out has a 'cab sim,' and it works even when off for better clean tones than just direct.

[@dreamscuba]

Epic pedal myth busting. I love it! I cannot hear the differences.

[@Smurfman256]

I think what this goes to show is that people don't love the sound of the Klon, they love the myth of the Klon.

[@umarustrings]

I never liked the Klon. Ever!

[@ronj9448]

Ever hear of the marketing saying "You sell the sizzle and not the steak"

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Josh is single-handedly causing price spikes in the pedal market we didn't know we needed to have!

[@oz4689]

No he really is, these were like $60-$80 on eBay a week ago and now people are asking $100-$300

[@Bassguitarist1985]

@@oz4689 thats a lot of influence and power in the market. Manufacturers beware! At the same time he also exposes how the pedal market charges big dollars for a tone circuit that can be copied for very cheap with great results. So I'd say he is more of a disrupter than an influencer, but in a good way!

[@CannabisChrist]

I promise that's not a good thing. Some of us would still like some gear to remain obtainable. These videos are cool don't get me wrong, but I'd like to able to buy gear without shelling out almost all of my money

[@Bassguitarist1985]

@@CannabisChrist agreed its a double edged sword. Props to him exposing the hype/high cost of "boutique" pedals and tears them down with a budget pedal. Goes to show that the effect pedal industy is ALL HYPE. What's in it for Josh and JHS? KZbin Ad revenue, promotion of their channel/business, and I'm sure some sort of kickback deal (not all but most) from the manufacturer's featuring their pedals.

[@dsan3516]

@@CannabisChrist wait a week or two and you can get that bad monkey pedal for the 50$ it was originally. With reverb being down right anyway, the market may correct itself even faster.

[@therainmansuite]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the twin 12. I know it's terrible, sucks, and should never be used...but I did our whole new record with it. The record also sucks.❤

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

I’m sure it doesn’t… we always judge our own stuff more harshly than any audience…

[@therainmansuite]

@@JamesThomas-zl9er 😄

[@scottsoucy6186]

I really love your videos on so many levels! You're entertaining to watch and listen to, you have a wealth of knowledge on the subject and you can really play your butt off! I love your self-deprecating sense of humor!

[@mattbertrand9496]

I just love that Josh loves promoting other companies and pedals besides his own.

[@Sh4dowFawx]

Passion

[@jasonweidner3274]

​@@Sh4dowFawxclever marketing.

[@baldyhead]

Yup. Clever marketing and also he increases the value of his collection when the prices of everything he shows blows up. Thankfully I have had a Bad Monkey on one of my boards for years.

[@SlyHikari03]

The box w/ Chinese variants was a great moment. 9:46 Loved seeing the grunge pedals fly across the screen.

[@alicevitoriano]

I remember when Phil X used to demo vintage guitars with the Bad Monkey as a boost! I love this pedal

[@bobbyjarvisjr9818]

Yes! Why is no one else mentioning this!

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

Dude yes! Maaaan those videos are the best

[@metalskinn460]

I used this pedal with my Blackstar HT-60 back in the early 2010's as a boost in front to get more gain. It was a great pedal then I bought for like $30 USD. I'm glad you brought this into the public consciousness. Too bad it's not a budget option anymore like it had been for me when I was aware of it..

[@paulbordeaux4001]

This is the epitome of why I watch Josh’s vids. Josh to pop some myth bubbles and Brian W to explain what goes on under the hood.

[@otherfish]

I love this video on a lot of levels. I also have a heavy bad monkey. it's oddly heavy for a pedal. thanks josh - you are the goat of pedal land!!!

[@bryandavidking1019]

I’ve been using one of these for 15 years! Amazing and versatile pedal. Put it in front of a wah and sweep it slowly for some cool atmospheric sounds, sounds great on a bass, can even get pretty heavy with high output humbuckers. Also, the “mixer” output sounds surprisingly good. May I suggest you artificially inflate the price of the Hot Head next? That one was my other favourite from that line.

[@wadefaulkner73]

Not enough can be said about Addison's tone and playing. Just hearing him on bass automatically makes the video better.

[@jahnbon]

I ain't blowin' smoke at you, but the only one not matched by the Bad Monkey was the Morning Glory. The MG sounded tighter and more defined. Every other comparison: not much difference. I have the MG and OD-1 on my board, and have owned or tried all the rest. Never had a Non-Clone Klon, but I was lucky enough to get a loaner, and sit with it for months. (Didn't DARE gig with it!) Really good, but not 'down payment on a car' good! I just drive my old Klone around town on errands. As always, fun video. I'll pick one of these up in a few months. Loved your line on IG. (I paraphrase): “Thousands of them were out there for decades, and you didn't care then.” True for me. Thanks for the tip!

[@o0Donuts0o]

Josh, your feel on the guitar is extremely good. Your style is neither flashy or obscene but yet conveys exactly what you are trying to get out of a pedal demonstration.

[@zenhunter9400]

Found my Bad Monkey at a pawn shop! After hours of negotiating with them they finally took my 4 Klons and $20,000 for it! Best deal ever!!

[@jhspedals]

oh man!

[@timmungenast]

"You're witnessing.... the beauty of nature... on this show..." (LOL) Scott, you and your mighty crew heal my tortured soul with your blend of deadpan insanity, useful information, and killer jams! As far as differences between pedals, I heard none except maybe the Zen Drive, which sounded a bit more zaftig.

[@jarihankiala3871]

Great Scott! I think we need a JHS version called Cheeky Monkey! Dibs on the first one!

[@brettborman1200]

Great stuff guys! You always crush it with the content. The only possible difference that I could hear is that the Zen drive might have a little more volume than the Bad Monkey, but it' almost negligible.

[@ΤεσταροΤηφαση]

Josh you are a f*g genius. I've been tricking my ears for years, recreating Blackmores 70s live sound using a Behringer guitar and amp and a boss distortion pedal. Unfortunately when this pedal came into my hands, JHS didn't exist yet (we are almost at the same age) otherwise I would have preferred one of your creations! I love your approach, you are brilliant! I have been watching this channel for quite some time now precisely because it stands out for the passion and love you give on this subject. I have learned so many new things and got inspired!! My second pedal will be a JHS. Simply because the magnitude of your craftsmanship is equal to the magnitude of your honesty. Love to you and all of the JHS crew from Greece!

[@RedbeardMaximus]

So glad that I hung onto my old Bad Monkey after all these years. Such a great buy and even though I've gathered more gear over the years it's nice to know that this little green lad I got for $70AUD way back when really does hold its own.

[@johnvcougar]

Yeah mate, 70 bucks from Cashies about 2 years ago. Great pedal, especially for that price!

[@Sir_Racha]

Insane how the price tripled for this pedal in 1 day of this video coming out!

[@budc6246]

I think your next shirt should say something form one of your comments from the time. "You had 19 years and you never cared! -Bad Monkey"

[@SlowToe]

Beck Hanson did the music for Scott Pilgrim and it's awesome. The fuzz tones 🥰

[@revjeffg]

Oh my god, from the intro to the Scott Pilgrim Record Time and all the chaos and throwing of things in between (along with a series of astonishing A/B shootouts) this might be the greatest (or at least my favorite) JHS Show yet! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@777Brad]

I just stumbled on this video. I have a Bad Monkey that I had forgotten about. Now I can't use it without decreasing it's value.

[@tgrimesify]

I love that part of Scott Pilgrim so much. I mean, I love the whole movie, but that part makes me want to jump up and down and play guitar loudly. I always wondered what pedal that was. Also, answers the question "Does it work on bass?" (The answer: hell yeah). Also, hilarious that you referred to Scott Pilgrim as an "old movie."

[@catsven1973]

this show shows what a good mix is!!! beautiful sounding trio....and at 13:00 vs ODR-1 the bassist gives a good lesson of how a good bass player would be..thanks guys for the positive vibes

[@jhspedals]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@rockhead69]

I really dig your videos, dude...no difference whatsoever ! Thanks

[@reginaldperiwinkle]

I really like these kinds of videos where Josh matches the tone of an expensive pedal on something much less expensive.

[@francio81]

Now it's not so much less expensive😂😂😂😂

[@fisiosaiter]

I knew this day would come and the bad monkey would become fancy soon after a JHS episode. Glad I bought mine cheap and modified it. Prices skyrocketing in 3, 2, 1…

[@jaminjimlp]

The link to the mods would be great..... I may mod mine!

[@fisiosaiter]

@@jaminjimlp alchemy audio does the mod. they did mine.

[@BKandtheUnderstanding]

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is one of my favorite movies! So many great lines! I never noticed the Bad Monkey pedal. Great catch. Funny enough, Beck was behind that soundtrack comp and the realization of the Sex Bob-omb songs, and after this video, a Honda advert featuring Beck’s "E-Pro" played!

[@jhspedals]

i didn't know that! that's cool.

[@peterlarsson691]

Back in 2006 I bought a bad monkey, my plan was to learn playing. That never happend, now Im older and have more time and have started process of learning again. I found the bad monkey untouched a month ago. So this brilliant episode gave me mixed feelings, I love pedals so much even if I cant play. And now it seems like I allready have a good OD, But I want to buy more OD pedals 😂 Thanks Josh and the crew. Its entertainment on a stellar level ❤

[@jhspedals]

Oh nice! That's incredible!

[@RogueA.I.]

It’s never too late.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Glad you’re picking it up again. As previously mentioned it’s never too late. I started at 27, which people told me was too late. I have a friend who started at 67 and he’s fallen in love with it.

[@KennethDonnellyStargazer21]

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr I started at 25 in 1975, got a fender mustang, big muff, fender Princeton amp and a vox wa.. still have them all but mostly use DigiTech rp 350, 360 and tons of loopers 🎃

[@joshdraken1]

The bad monkey is great as a boost pedal too if you get another OD

[@kurtisdesautels1605]

Definitely a Digitech DOD fanboy here 🙋🏼‍♂️I have the Bad Monkey, DOD Carcosa, Trio and Jamman Solo XT. These videos are so needed. Great video Josh…..and no…I couldn’t hear a damn bit of difference. 🍻

[@jaywigard6785]

Carcosa is a really great and super cheap pedal for how awesome it is

[@Navelfuzz]

I keep coming to this video over the months just to enjoy the expression on Josh's face while AB switching between the Monkey and the Klon

[@NStuffGuitars]

This was my favorite video I've seen in years does anybody else want them to just keep playing? They are so good! Oh and I didn't hear difference at all

[@BlareWolfgang]

I’m still waiting for the JHS show to drop an LP. They sound amazing

[@ParabolicDavid]

The look in Josh's eyes the first time he switches to the Klon is priceless..4:10

[@Bagledog5000]

Just popping back to say thank you for introducing me to the Bad Monkey! It's been great and I'm enjoying it very much. Also unlike the pedal, the book is still reasonably priced! 😁

[@juanmarino4593]

"they cost 59$ new and you can find them used at the same price" until today lads

[@TheBigburcie]

Yup. I'm seeing anywhere from $89 to $200

[@stuartchapman5171]

I was looking recently to replace my TS clone with a Bad Monkey az it's smaller and has the expanded eq. They were about 70-90£. I'll let the market settle for a while now.