Warm Audio WarmBender Tone Bender-Style Fuzz Pedal 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.
Classic Two-Knob Controls and More
WarmBender has the classic Level and Attack controls of the NOS 75 and NOS 76 Tone-Bender-style pedals. Level adjusts the output volume of the pedal and regulates the overall loudness of the effect.
The Attack control determines the level of distortion and sustain of the fuzz. Added controls include a rotary Version switch to choose the distinct 100% analog bender-style circuit and a rear-mounted SAG switch to starve the pedal of voltage.
NOS Germanium Transistors
The first two positions on WarmBender 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 three NOS OC75 transistors. Each transistor in WarmBender is hand-tested with tight tolerances for consistent performance.
Experience Starved-Circuit Tones with SAG
The SAG switch on WarmBender 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 or mid-gain amps at the edge of breakup.
Three Distinct Circuit Choices
NOS 76 Setting: Cutting 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 WarmBender delivers aggressive fuzz with raw grit and sharp attack.
NOS 75 Setting: Get the Warm and Fuzzies
Compared to the NOS 76 setting, the NOS 75 setting on WarmBender 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 WarmBender reveals a saturated, round, and darker sound reminiscent of the most riff-worthy British-made fuzz pedals.
Silicon Setting: Modern, Controlled Chaos
The silicon setting on WarmBender 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 distortionlike tone, delivering smoother sustain, natural compression, and fuzz that plays nicely in the mix.
What's in the box
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