FUZZ BENDER

Articulation & Aggression / The Pinnacle of British Fuzz

1. Design Philosophy

"The original Tonebender circuits defined the sound of a generation, but our goal wasn’t to build a simple nostalgic replica. We wanted to capture that untameable ferocity and full-bodied tone while simultaneously solving the historical issues with low-frequency definition. By applying our precision engineering to the legendary three-transistor topology, we have achieved tight lows and mids that cut through the mix like a scalpel, creating a wild yet absolutely controllable fuzz." — Antonio Martos, CEO & Lead Designer

2. General Description

The Fuzz Bender is the definitive evolution for the musician who loves the character of classic 1960s British fuzz but is frustrated by its lack of articulation. This pedal has been redesigned to eliminate the dreaded "muddy" bass effect and offer a firm, punchy midrange presence.

The result is an incredibly versatile tool that can deliver the visceral, raspy rawness of the Mark I, or be configured to unleash the massive, saturated sound of the Mark II. Its astonishing articulation allows complex chords to remain distinguishable even under cascades of gain. Thanks to its extreme touch sensitivity, rolling back your guitar’s volume instantly transforms it into a top-tier aggressive overdrive.

3. Key Features

• Evolution of a Classic Circuit: A meticulously tuned design that extracts the best of the MKI and MKII topologies. It stands out for its tightly controlled low end, ultra-fast attack, and a presence designed to excel in any live or studio environment.

• Handcrafted Hybrid Construction: Assembled with the finest vintage-style components selected for their exact values, mounted on a high-quality PCB, and finished with meticulous hand-wiring.

• Interactive Dynamics: Responds to your pick attack with surgical precision. Shift from a dense, sustained roar to a rhythmic, cutting sound solely through your playing dynamics.

• Exclusive Craftsmanship: Every unit is hand-built, wired, and calibrated, ensuring that sonic quality and reliability exceed the expectations of the most demanding tours.

4. Intuitive Controls

• VOLUME: Controls the master output level. With a massive volume reserve, it is perfect for pushing and punishing your amplifier’s input stage, adding natural harmonics to the saturation.

• ATTACK (Fuzz/Gain): Regulates the intensity of the saturation. At lower levels, it delivers a raspy, defined tone reminiscent of the MKI; at its maximum, it unleashes the dense compression and creamy sustain characteristic of a MKII at full tilt.

• TONE (Presence / Top): A highly interactive EQ control that governs the high frequencies and the pedal’s "bite." Open it up for a bright, percussive attack, or roll it back for a thick, dark, and melodic tone ideal for soaring solos.

5. Technical Specifications

• Circuit Type: Analog Fuzz.

• Construction: Vintage-style components on PCB with hand-wiring.

• Power Supply: 9V DC Center Negative (Standard) or internal 9V battery.

• Switching: Silent True Bypass to maintain maximum signal purity.

• Assembly: Built and calibrated by hand in Spain.

• Warranty & Support: Lifetime Warranty.