Who invented the Tone Bender?

Gary Hurst
”The first Tone Bender is essentially a modified Maestro FZ-1 [Fuzz-Tone] and was designed by Gary Hurst in 1965,” says David Main.

Who used the Tone Bender?

Its rank in the sonic pantheon in the sky is assured by its use on seminal recordings by a plethora of legendary guitarists from the British scene in the mid-to-late 1960s. Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Mick Ronson, and Pete Townshend were among the many users who deployed the Tone Bender to devastating aural effect.

Is the tone Bender germanium?

It’s a three transistor circuit with a germanium diode, that came in several different enclosures and is closely related to the Burns Baldwin Buzzaround. It was available under different names and brands. Most MKIII Tone Benders are branded as Vox.

What songs did Jimmy Page use a tone bender?

Jimmy used his Professional MK II Tone Bender extensively during his stint with the Yardbirds and in the early days of Led Zeppelin. This pedal can be heard on “Dazed and Confused”, “How Many More Times”, and “You Shook Me” all from the first Led Zeppelin album.

What is a Vox Tone Bender?

It’s a three transistor circuit with a germanium diode, that came in several different enclosures and is closely related to the Burns Baldwin Buzzaround. It was available under different names and brands. Most MKIII Tone Benders are branded as Vox. The Sola Sound version is scarce.

”The first Tone Bender is essentially a modified Maestro FZ-1 [Fuzz-Tone] and was designed by Gary Hurst in 1965,” says David Main. “When the Fuzz-Tone came out in ’62, they weren’t selling, but when (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction came out in ’65, everybody wanted a fuzz pedal .

When was Vox Tone Bender 5035 made?

A Vox Tone Bender has been seen with an inspection tag for Vox V828 #5035, dated “13 November 1967”. The enclosure was similar to the Sola Sound Mk1.5/MKII case, in silver hammerite finish with a black logo panel. Later production changed to a black enclosure with silver panel.

What is the difference between Sola Sound and Vox Tone Benders?

Most MKIII Tone Benders are branded as Vox. The Sola Sound version is scarce. The Park Fuzz Sound and Rotosound Fuzz Box were also available with this circuit. By 1969 the same circuit was sold in a smaller updated case as the Sola Sound Tone Bender MKIV.