Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale Germanium Fuzz Pedal

Set your fuzz tone on full tilt with the Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale! This dynamic blast from the past pays homage to the popular third-issue germanium-based fuzz circuit with additional tone controls that expand your favorite distorted, sustaining sound to new heights. Between isolated Bass and Treble dials and an array of tone-sculpting controls, you have a plethora of overdriven greatness at your fingertips, from classic, germanium-infused sweetness to diode-clipping, scratchy-sounding fuzz meltdown. Unlike fuzz boxes of yore, the Bender Royale features true bypass circuitry that keeps your signal flow consistent from guitar to amp. Add in a 2-in-1 latching/momentary footswitch to add bursts of distortion on demand, and the only thing clear about the Bender Royale is that it magnificently transforms your guitar sound into a distorted fuzz-force to be reckoned with.

Same great vibe, even greater control

Looking back at the single tone control from the original ‘60s fuzz circuit, you had your choice of bass or treble, but not both. With the Bender Royale, you get both frequencies at the ready. Want to tame your highs while also cutting lows? Not a problem. Looking for a warm yet tight response? You got it. Sweetwater’s guitar fuzz fanatics are quick to note the immense dynamic range housed in this single stompbox. Utilize the Bias control to explore the far-reaching sweep between smooth, vintage-style sustain and the choppiest gated fuzz imaginable. Flip the Fat and Clip switches to add weight and top-end snap. Finally, dial in the Blend knob to find your perfect clean-to-dirty signal ratio, ensuring the Bender Royale always stays within your control.

Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale Features:

• Designed with 3 transistors and a geranium-based circuit to pack a sonic wallop with an array of fuzz tones
• Separate Bass and Treble controls fine-tune your perfect tone
• Wide sweep of tones on tap from light overdrive to thick, gated, scratchy fuzz, adjustable via the Bias control
• Fat switch brings thick chord work to life
• Clip switch selects between a polished, warm vibe of germanium transistors vs. the gritty, bright tonality of silicon-based circuitry
• Mix dry signal back into your tone with the Blend knob, especially useful when combining dirt sources
• Engage momentary activation via the footswitch for quick fuzz bursts
• True bypass maintains the integrity of your signal chain when not in use

Tech Specs

• Pedal Type:Fuzz
• Analog/Digital:Analog
• Controls:Knobs: Volume, Treble, Blend, Fuzz, Bass, Bias; Switches: Clip, Fat
• Number of Footswitch Buttons:1
• Inputs:1 x 1/4"
• Outputs:1 x 1/4"
• True Bypass:Yes
• Power Source:9V DC power supply
• Height:2.1"
• Width:2.75"
• Depth:4.5"