JHS AT Mini: Andy Timmons' Signature Drive Shrinks Down

Tone chasers and pedalboard minimalists have a new reason to celebrate. JHS Pedals has officially announced the release of the JHS Pedals AT Mini, a compact and streamlined version of the beloved Andy Timmons signature overdrive. Delivering the authentic sound of a roaring British stack at a fraction of the size and cost, the AT Mini is poised to become a staple for guitarists everywhere.

The Evolution of the "@" Pedal

To understand the hype around the new AT Mini, you have to look back at the pedal’s storied history. In 2013, renowned guitar virtuoso Andy Timmons purchased a JHS Angry Charlie and quickly made it his main lead channel, famously choosing it over the built-in distortion of his own boutique amplifiers.

Following a fateful meeting at the NAMM show, Timmons and JHS collaborated to create a personalized version of that circuit. The result was the 2016 release of the original Andy Timmons signature overdrive—affectionately dubbed the "AT" or the "@" by the guitar community.

What Makes the JHS AT Mini Different?

The AT Mini delivers the exact same legendary V1 AT circuit, but with a highly requested twist: a smaller enclosure and a simpler interface.

To save valuable pedalboard real estate, JHS removed the variable-wattage toggle switch from the larger models. Instead, the AT Mini is permanently locked into Andy Timmons’ personal favorite setting: the 100-watt mode.

This fixed voicing offers an open, loud, and less-compressed tone, providing the ultimate amp-like crunch and maximum volume. It is designed to perfectly replicate the visceral punch, saturation, and unmistakable feeling of standing right in front of a stack of loud British amplifiers.

Familiar Controls, Massive Tones

Despite its micro-sized footprint (measuring just 1.96" x 3.93" x 1.21"), the AT Mini retains the exact same four-knob control layout that made the original a massive hit:

• VOLUME: Dictates the overall output level.
• DRIVE: Adjusts the gain from a sweet, high-gain blues crunch to thunderous, aggressive distortion.
• EQ: A high-pass filter that naturally shapes the pedal's overall brightness (Right is brighter, left is darker).
• AIR: Operating like the presence knob on a traditional tube amp, this control lets players dial in the perfect amount of high-end frequencies to ensure compatibility with any amplifier.

JHS AT Mini vs. AT+

JHS is quick to note that the AT Mini isn't a replacement for the current JHS AT+. If you require the versatility of 25-watt and 50-watt voicings, or need an independent foot-switchable boost channel, the AT+ remains in the JHS catalog for $219.

However, if you want Andy Timmons’ exact core tone, locked into his preferred setting, and packed into a much smaller box, the AT Mini is the definitive choice. Coming in at an incredibly accessible $129, the AT Mini offers boutique, Kansas City-assembled tone on a budget.

Technical Specifications

• Circuit: Original V1 AT Circuit (Fixed 100-watt voicing)
• Switching: True bypass
• Power Requirements: Safely runs on 9VDC to 18VDC (center negative)
• Current Draw: Ultra-low 10mA consumption
• Dimensions: 1.96" x 3.93" x 1.21"
• Jacks: 1/4" Input (Right), 1/4" Output (Left)

The JHS Pedals AT Mini Andy Timmons Overdrive is available now. For more information, visit the official JHS Pedals website.