Electro-Harmonix EHX Bender Royale Germanium Fuzz guitar Effect Pedal

Electro-Harmonix EHX Bender Royale Germanium Fuzz – Vintage MkIII Tone with Modern Upgrades | FAT Switch, CLIP & BIAS Controls, BLEND Knob, Latching/Momentary Footswitch & PSU Included

Description:

A New Chapter in the Storied History of 3-Transistor Fuzz.

The history of the 3-transistor fuzz is storied and colorful with many makers and iterations. EHX submits its chapter in the story as the Bender Royale fuzz! A take on the MkIII version of the vintage germanium-based circuit, the Bender Royale takes the splendidly saturated sound of the original and opens up a world of fuzz tones—from thick and smooth to brash and sputtery. If you're into trashy, ripping fuzz or big, fat saturated tones, the Bender Royale will get you there.

The original 3-knob control set can be found in the VOL, FUZZ, and BASS knobs. VOL controls output, FUZZ adjusts the input gain, and BASS acts as a passive bass frequency control—going from full wool to a tightened bass response. With these controls alone, you already have a massively versatile pedal great for huge rhythm tones and ripping leads.

Leading the outfit of modern upgrades is the massive FAT switch, which adds a massive bass and low-mids boost to your tone—the perfect thickening agent for your tonal stew. The CLIP switch changes the clipping structure of the final germanium transistor stage. Switching the transistor's biasing diode from Ge to LED makes for a rougher and rowdier edge to the tone, which really accentuates the unpolished vibe of earlier fuzz pedals. The BIAS control takes the fuzz from smooth to sputtery, adjusting the overall voltage of the circuit with the ability to create those addicting gated, rippy tones that tickle your fuzz bone. The TREBLE is an active treble shelving filter used to rein in high frequencies. Employ the BLEND knob to mix clean signal back into your sound to retain attack and clarity when using with other dirt sources, or keep your low-end clean and clear when shaping your bass tone.

The Bender Royale features mechanical true bypass switching with a soft footswitch that employs latching and momentary action. Click the footswitch for standard latching action, or hold the footswitch for more than half a second and it acts momentarily, switching back upon release—useful for a quick burst of fuzz or clean. The pedal comes equipped with a standard EHX 9 Volt power supply.

Key Features:

• EHX Feature-Rich Homage to the Tone Bender MkIII: A modern take on the legendary 3-transistor germanium fuzz circuit.

• Classic 3-Knob Control Set: VOL (output), FUZZ (input gain), and BASS (passive bass frequency) for massive versatility.

• FAT Switch: Adds a massive bass and low-mids boost for instant thickening.

• CLIP Switch: Changes the clipping structure from Ge (smoother) to LED (rougher, rowdier edge).

• BIAS Control: Adjusts circuit voltage to achieve everything from smooth sustain to gated, sputtery, ripping tones.

• TREBLE Control: Active treble shelving filter for taming high frequencies.

• BLEND Knob: Mixes dry signal back into your tone to retain attack, clarity, and low-end definition.

• Mechanical True Bypass: Preserves your signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged.

• Latching/Momentary Footswitch: Click for standard on/off, or press and hold for a temporary burst of fuzz.

• Power Supply Included: Comes complete with a standard EHX 9V power adapter.

• Versatile Application: Works equally well with guitar and bass.

Technical Specifications:

• Effect Type: Germanium Fuzz

• Circuit: Analog

• Controls: VOL, FUZZ, BASS, BIAS, TREBLE, BLEND

• Switches: FAT, CLIP (Ge/LED)

• Bypass: Mechanical True Bypass (Soft Footswitch with Latching/Momentary Action)

• Audio: Mono

• Input: 1 x ¼"

• Output: 1 x ¼"

• Power Supply: 9V power adapter included

• Country of Origin: USA