Keeley Fuzz Bender Hybrid Fuzz Pedal

Germanium & Silicon Hybrid Power with Active EQ Control

The Keeley Fuzz Bender is a modern 3-transistor hybrid fuzz pedal that bridges the gap between classic vintage fuzz warmth and heavy modern sonic flexibility. Engineered by Robert Keeley, the Fuzz Bender pairs a Japanese Germanium transistor with high-gain Silicon transistors, combining the sweet, organic dynamic touch of vintage Germanium with the aggressive bite, massive sustain, and temperature stability of modern Silicon.

Unlike traditional vintage fuzz circuits that suffer from limited tone control, the Fuzz Bender features a powerful active 3-band EQ providing up to 20dB of boost or cut at 100Hz (Bass), 1kHz (Mids), and 10kHz (Treble). This allows you to sculpt your fuzz tone precisely for any amplifier platform—whether boosting low-end cabinet thump, pushing mid-range punch to cut through a dense mix, or smoothing out high-end bite.

A dedicated Bias control lets you sweep the circuit's voltage for an incredible range of textures—from smooth, singing 1970s sustain when turned up, to extreme velcro-like gated stutter and spitting fuzz tones when backed off. Housed in a durable chassis with soft-touch switching, true bypass operation, and top-mounted jacks, the Fuzz Bender is one of the most versatile fuzz stompboxes ever created.

Key Specifications & Technical Features:

• Circuit Topology: 3-Transistor Hybrid Design (1 x Vintage Japanese Germanium + 2 x High-Gain Silicon)
• Active EQ Engine: 3-Band Active EQ (+/- 20dB Boost/Cut at Bass 100Hz, Mid 1kHz, Treble 10kHz)
• Bias Control: Sweeps circuit gating from smooth singing sustain to aggressive velcro/spitting fuzz
• Controls: Level, Fuzz, Bias, Bass, Mid, Treble
• Bypass: True Bypass Switching
• Jacks: Top-Mounted Input, Output, and Power Jacks
• Power Requirements: 9VDC Center-Negative (Standard Power Supply, ~20mA Draw)
• Origin: Hand-Crafted in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA