WARM AUDIO / Warm Bender

The Warm Audio Warm Bender is a revolutionary fuzz pedal with a circuit that reproduces two of Tone Bender's signature fuzz tones in a single stomp box. You can choose between the NOS 76 setting for strumming and presence, the NOS 75 setting for the Mark II professional-style Bender fuzz tone, or a silicon 3-transistor topology circuit for a more modern take on this legendary fuzz.

■Features
1. 3 circuits: For rich, responsive, ludicrous fuzz, take advantage of not one but two authentic tones from one of the UK's leading Tone Bender fuzz pedals. Like the original two-transistor and three-transistor vintage pedals, the Warm Bender offers all of the raw tones that put this fuzz style on the map. In addition, the Warm Bender has a bonus third circuit that uses silicon transistors in a three-transistor topology for a more modern take on this legendary fuzz.

2. classic 2-knob Tone Bender-style controls + more: The Warm Bender has the classic NOS 75 & NOS 76 Tone Bender-style "Level" and "Attack" controls. Level adjusts the pedal's output volume, and the Attack control determines the level of fuzz distortion/sustain. A rotary version switch selects 100% analog Bender-style circuitry, and the pedal has a SAG switch on the rear to shut off the pedal's voltage.

3. NOS Germanium Transistors The first two positions on the Warm Bender use NOS Germanium transistors to faithfully reproduce the complex tones and unique separate circuitry of vintage Tone Bender fuzz pedals. Position #1 is a two-transistor fuzz that combines an NOS OC76 transistor and an NOS SFT337. Position #2 is a 3-transistor fuzz using (3X) NOS OC75 transistors. Each Warm Bender transistor is hand-tested to tight tolerances for consistent performance.

4. NOS 76 Setting—Cut Through The Mix: This fuzz has two OC76 transistors and boasts a bright, edgy, strumming tone. Like the original silver and black Tone Bender style, the Warm Bender's NOS 76 Setting delivers an aggressive fuzz with raw grit and sharp attack.

5. NOS 75 Setting - Get Warm & Fuzzy: Compared to the NOS 76 setting, Warm Bender's NOS 75 setting boasts smooth, woolly, fat fuzz tones and booming bass. Like the original 3-transistor, Professional MKII / OC75-based British fuzz pedals, Warm Bender's NOS 75 setting delivers a sound reminiscent of the most riff-worthy British fuzz pedals.

6. Silicon setting—Modern and controlled, Warm Bender's silicon setting uses the same three-transistor topology as the NOS 75 setting but replaces the germanium transistors with modern silicon components. This setting acts as a middle ground between the traditional Tone Bender fuzz and a more modern distortion-like tone, with smoother sustain, natural compression, and a fuzz that plays nicely in the mix.

7. experience starved circuit tones with SAG: Warm Bender's SAG switch recreates the special and unique sounds of the original Tone Bender-style fuzz pedals when the batteries run out or the power goes out. These tones are super sensitive to the touch, especially when the volume is turned down. The result is a tweed/mid-gain amp-like playing experience on the verge of breakup.

8. hand-tested in Austin, Texas: As with all Warm Audio products, the Warm Bender is meticulously hand-tested and inspected in Austin, Texas, USA, by trained technicians who are passionate about music production.

■Specifications
Selectable 3-circuit, NOS transistor Bender-style fuzz pedal
Accurate reproduction of two of the most iconic Tone Bender fuzz pedals + has bonus modern circuitry
Premium components including all NOS germanium transistors: (1x) OC76, (1x) SFT337, (3x) OC75
Controls Level, Attack, Version, SAG
100% through-hole construction
True bypass switching
9 V battery or external 9 V stabilized DC adapter (center-minus)
Current consumption: 6 mA (9V)
Custom enclosure with durable hammered metal powder-coat finish
1/4" input and output jacks
Dimensions: approx. 15 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm
Weight: approx. 680 g

*There is a volume difference depending on the mode, but this is a specification.