British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI Fuzz

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI Fuzz

British Pedal Company

Vintage Series MKI Fuzz

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Product Info

Article Number: 547314
Model: Vintage Series MKI Fuzz
Price: $383.90

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This British Pedal Company MKI Fuzz nails the vibe of a classic 1960s Tone Bender. It’s got that raw, aggressive fuzz that Jeff Beck and Pete Townshend used to get their signature sounds. If you're chasing that vintage, 'growly' fuzz tone for rock, blues, or garage rock, and appreciate a hefty, well-built pedal, this is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI Fuzz
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Limited Edition
  • Fuzz
  • Faithful replica of the original Metal Case Tone Bender pedal from 1965
  • as used by Jeff Beck
  • Mick Ronson
  • Pete Townshend and many more
  • Authentic transistor configuration: 1x OC75 and 2x 2G381
  • Unique tone and 'growly' aggressive sound
  • Aggressive sound
  • Maintains clarity in the signal while providing incredible sustain
  • Level and attack controls
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Folded metal body
  • Hardwire true bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Power supply via 9 V battery (included)
  • Power consumption: approx. 6 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 210 x 103 x 78 mm
  • Weight: 940 g
  • Colour: Gold Hammerite
  • Incl. certificate of authenticity

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

PROS
  • • Gold Hammerite finish offers a unique, vintage aesthetic and durability
  • • OC75 transistor delivers that characteristic 'growly' and aggressive fuzz tone
  • • True bypass preserves your signal when the pedal is disengaged
  • • Robust folded metal enclosure provides exceptional protection and substantial feel
CONS
  • • The MKI's aggressive tone isn't universally appealing – lacks versatility for cleaner sounds
  • • Its weight (940g) makes it less ideal for pedalboards with space constraints
  • • The vintage-accurate circuit can be susceptible to noise if your rig isn’t well-shielded

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Fuzz (specifically, a Tone Bender MKI replica)
Controls Level and Attack
Bypass Type Hardwire True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (center negative)
Connections 6.3 mm Mono Input & Output Jacks
Dimensions 210 x 103 x 78 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

British Pedal Company has painstakingly recreated the circuit and component selection to closely mirror the original, including the critical OC75 transistor.
While it can, be mindful of the MKI's aggressive nature; it’s best paired with amps that have a more vintage or cleaner voicing to avoid muddiness.
Hammerite is quite durable, but it's not impervious; careful handling and a pedalboard protector will help maintain its appearance.

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