British Pedal Company Compact Series MkI Tone Bender

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British Pedal Company Compact Series MkI Tone Bender

British Pedal Company

Compact Series MkI Tone Bender

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547415
Model: Compact Series MkI Tone Bender
Price: $229.90

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This BPC Tone Bender MkI nails that raw, vintage fuzz vibe. It’s got a real aggressive edge – think early Sabbath or Hawkwind – but surprisingly maintains some clarity. If you're chasing that classic British fuzz tone and don’t need a million tweakable knobs, this is a seriously good option.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Compact Series MkI Tone Bender
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Fuzz
  • Compact
  • modern replica of the original Metal Case Tone Bender pedal from 1965
  • Germanium PNP transistors
  • 'Growly'
  • aggressive sound
  • Maintains clarity in the signal while providing incredible sustain
  • Hardwire true bypass
  • Controls for level
  • attack
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Die-cast housing
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply: 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (2.1 mm x 5.5 mm hollow plug
  • polarity (-) inside
  • power supply not included)
  • Power consumption: approx. 6 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 112 x 68 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 229 g
  • Colour: Gold Hammerite
  • Incl. battery and certificate of authenticity

*Note:* All pedals of the BPC Compact Series require their own isolated 9V power supply. This is due to the nature of the PNP transistors, which cannot be used with a daisy-chain power supply.

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Gold Hammerite finish adds vintage charm and durability.
  • • Germanium PNP transistors deliver classic, asymmetrical fuzz tones.
  • • True bypass preserves signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
  • • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly without sacrificing tone.
CONS
  • • Limited control set might restrict sculpting specific fuzz textures.
  • • Requires isolated power supply, adding to the overall cost and complexity.
  • • Aggressive, 'growly' nature isn't suitable for subtle or clean tones.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Fuzz (Tone Bender style)
Controls Level, Attack
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V battery or 9V DC (isolated required)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input/Output
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 50 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a well-executed recreation using Germanium transistors, capturing the core sonic character but with modern reliability and build quality; expect similar quirks but improved consistency.
It primarily shapes the initial transient of the fuzz, impacting the 'growl' and how it responds to picking dynamics – it's not a simple gain reduction.
The Germanium transistors are sensitive to voltage fluctuations, and an isolated supply ensures consistent performance and prevents unwanted noise or instability.

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