Warm Audio WarmBender Tone Bender-Style Fuzz Pedal
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Delivering not one but two selectable circuits from the iconic British Tone Bender fuzz pedals, the WarmBender from Warm Audio sports the simple controls and Germanium transistors of the original, plus a third silicon circuit for modern fuzz tone. Ideal for driving clean amps, this pedal lets your guitar cut through the mix like butter.
Each circuit offers different characters, from biting edge to warm presence. The new voltage SAG control allows you to recreate the starved voltage effect that comes from underpowering the classic Tone Benders. True bypass ensures no loss of tone from switching the effect off or integrating the WarmBender into large pedalboards and long cable runs. Power options include either an external 9V power adapter or a 9V battery for versatility. And with a custom enclosure sporting a hammered metal powder coat finish, this distinctive pedal evokes the look of its inspiration while remaining tough enough for the rigors of the road.
- Three Selectable Circuits: For rich, responsive, and rude fuzz, harness the authentic tone of not one but TWO of the most iconic British Tone Bender fuzz pedals to take the UK by storm. Like the original two-transistor and three-transistor vintage pedals, Warm Bender delivers all of the raw unhinged tones that put this style of fuzz on the map. Additionally, Warm Bender features a bonus third circuit using silicon transistors in the 3-transistor topology for a more modern take on this legendary flavor of fuzz.
- Classic Two-Knob Tone Bender-Style Controls + More: Warm Bender has the classic ‘Level’ and ‘Attack’ controls of the NOS 75 & NOS 76 Tone Bender-style pedals. Level adjusts the output volume of the pedal. It regulates the overall loudness of the effect. The Attack control determines the level of distortion/sustain of the fuzz. Added controls include a rotary Version switch to choose the distinct, 100% analog bender-style circuit and a SAG switch rear-mounted to starve the pedal of voltage.
- NOS Germanium Transistors: The first two positions on Warm Bender use NOS germanium transistors to authentically reproduce the intricate tones and unique separate circuits of vintage Tone Bender fuzz pedals. Position #1 is a two-transistor fuzz with an NOS OC76 transistor paired with an NOS SFT337. Position #2 is a three-transistor fuzz with (3X) NOS OC75 transistors. Each transistor in Warm Bender is hand-tested with tight tolerances for consistent performance.
- NOS 76 Setting - Cut Through The Mix: This two-transistor, OC76-based flavor of fuzz boasts bright, edgy, cutting tones that can’t be ignored. Like the original silver and black Tone Bender style of fuzz, the NOS 76 setting on Warm Bender delivers aggressive fuzz with raw grit and sharp attack.
- NOS 75 Setting - Get The Warm & Fuzzies: Compared to the NOS 76 setting, the NOS 75 setting on Warm Bender boasts thunderous bass with smooth, wooly, and fat fuzz tones. Like the original 3-transistor, Professional MKII / OC75-based British fuzz pedal, the NOS 75 setting on Warm Bender reveals a saturated, round, “darker” sound reminiscent of the most riff-worthy British-made fuzz pedals.
- Silicon Setting - Modern, Controlled Chaos: The silicon setting on Warm Bender takes the 3-transistor topology similar to the NOS 75 setting but replaces the Germanium transistors with modern, silicon components. This setting acts as a bridge between traditional Tone Bender fuzz and more modern distortion-like tone delivering smoother sustain, natural compression, and fuzz that plays nice in the mix.
- Experience Starved-Circuit Tones With SAG: The SAG switch on Warm Bender recreates the special and unique sound of the original Tone Bender-style fuzz pedals when the batteries would die or the power was starved. These tones are ultra touch-sensitive, especially when rolling the volume off. The resulting playing experience is similar to tweed/mid-gain amps at the edge of breakup.
- Hand-Tested In Austin, TX: Like all Warm Audio gear, the Warm Bender is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians with a passion for making music in Austin, TX USA.
Tech Specs
- Selectable Three-Circuit, NOS Transistor Bender-Style Fuzz Pedal
- Accurately Recreating Two Of The Most Iconic Tone Bender Fuzz Pedals + A Bonus Modern Circuit
- Premium Components, Including All-NOS Germanium transistors: (1X) OC76, (1X) SFT337, & (3X) OC75, carbon resistors & film capacitors
- Controls: Level, Attack, Version, SAG
- 100% Through-Hole Construction
- True-Bypass Switching
- 9-Volt Battery Or External 9V Regulated DC Adapter (center-negative)
- Current Draw: 6 mA (9V)
- Custom Enclosure With A Durable Hammered Metal Powder Coat Finish
- 1/4" Input And Output Jacks
- Dimensions: 6” x 2.25” x 3.5”
- Weight: 1.5lbs
Popular Uses
- Direct into clean amps with volume rolled off for “edge of breakup” amp-like tone
- In front of OD/boost for saturated, touch-sensitive riffs & solos
- Unhinged gain tones for BIG amp feedback and microphonic pickup noise
Artists
- Jimmy Page
- Jeff Beck
- Pete Townshend
- Dave Davies
- Marc Bolan
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