The new WarmBender features two of the most iconic fuzz circuits from the Tone Bender sound, plus a third modern sound as an added bonus! The “Bender” sound is emblematic of the 60s and 70s, popularized by legendary artists such as Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Pete Townshend... The NOS 76 configuration provides a bright, forward sound, while the NOS 75 offers the Mark II sound. Professional-style Fuzz Bender, used by all the riff lords of the 60s and 70s. The Warm Bender is built with NOS germanium transistors. The third silicon circuit offers a modern, smoother sound that is closer to distortion. Finally, the SAG voltage-reduction control provides ten times more sonic textures. It can also be used to color a clean sound and create the illusion of an amp pushed to the limit, boost a saturated channel or an overdrive pedal for ferocious solos. By offering a wealth of options in a compact space, Warm Bender delivers the ultimate fuzz-bending experience.

Features:

• Three selectable circuits: for rich, responsive, and raw fuzz, take advantage of the authentic tone of not one, but TWO of the most iconic British Tone Bender fuzz pedals to dominate the UK. Like the original vintage two- and three-transistor pedals, Warm Bender offers all the raw and wild tones that put this style of fuzz on the map. In addition, Warm Bender features a third additional circuit using silicon transistors in a 3-transistor topology for a more modern take on this legendary fuzz flavor.
• Classic Tone Bender-style two-knob controls and more: Warm Bender has the classic “Level” and “Attack” controls of the NOS 75 and NOS 76 Tone Bender-style pedals.
• Level adjusts the pedal’s output volume. It controls the overall volume of the effect.
• The Attack control determines the fuzz’s distortion/sustain level.
• Additional controls include a rotary version switch to select the distinctive 100% analog Bender-style circuit and a rear-mounted SAG switch to starve the pedal of voltage.
• NOS germanium transistors: The first two positions of Warm Bender use NOS germanium transistors to authentically reproduce the intricate tones and unique separate circuits of vintage Tone Bender fuzz pedals. Position No. 1 is a two-transistor fuzz with a NOS OC76 transistor paired with a NOS SFT337. Position No. 2 is a three-transistor fuzz with NOS OC75 transistors (3X). Each Warm Bender transistor is hand-tested to strict tolerances for consistent performance.
• NOS 76 configuration - Cut through the mix: this OC76-based two-transistor fuzz version delivers bright, cutting, and forward tones that cannot be ignored. Like the original silver-and-black Tone Bender fuzz style, the NOS 76 configuration in Warm Bender offers aggressive fuzz with raw grit and sharp attack.
• NOS 75 configuration: get The Warm & Fuzzies: compared to the NOS 76 configuration, the NOS 75 configuration in Warm Bender features thundering lows with smooth, hairy, and thick tones. Like the original British 3-transistor fuzz pedal based on Professional MKII/OC75, the NOS 75 setting in Warm Bender reveals a saturated, rounded, and “darker” sound reminiscent of the British-made fuzz pedals most worthy of riffs.
• Silicon configuration: modern, controlled chaos: the silicon configuration in Warm Bender adopts a 3-transistor topology similar to the NOS 75 configuration but replaces the germanium transistors with modern silicon components. This configuration acts as a bridge between traditional Tone Bender fuzz and the more modern distortion-like tone it offers, providing smoother sustain, natural compression, and fuzz that sits well in the mix.
• Experience hungry circuit tones with SAG: the SAG switch in Warm Bender recreates the special and unique sound of original Tone Bender-style fuzz pedals when the batteries ran low or the power was cut. These tones are ultra-touch-sensitive, especially when the volume is turned down. The resulting playing experience is similar to that of tweed/mid-gain amps on the verge of breakup.
• Hand-tested in Austin, TX: like all Warm Audio gear, Warm Bender is meticulously hand-tested and inspected by trained technicians passionate about making music in Austin, TX, USA.
• Three-circuit selectable Fuzz pedal, NOS Bender transistor
• Precise recreation of two of the most iconic Tone Bender Fuzz pedals + an additional modern circuit
• Premium components, including fully NOS germanium transistors: (1X) OC76, (1X) SFT337, and (3X) OC75.
• Controls: Level, Attack, Version, SAG
• 100% through-hole construction
• True bypass switching
• 9-volt battery or 9 V regulated external DC adapter (center negative)
• Current draw: 6 mA (9 V)
• 1/4" input and output jacks