British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz

British Pedal Company

Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547320
Model: Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz
Price: $273.90

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This MKI.5 Fuzz is a seriously impressive recreation of a legendary pedal. It's got that raw, woolly British fuzz vibe, especially sweet with single-coil guitars, and the dynamic response is surprisingly good. If you're chasing that authentic 60s fuzz tone and appreciate a vintage aesthetic, this is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Limited Edition
  • Fuzz
  • Faithful replica of the original MKI.5 Tone Bender pedal from 1966
  • as used by the Beatles and many more
  • Authentic transistor configuration: 2x OC75
  • More low end and lower mids than the MKI version
  • Smoother sound
  • Perfect for guitars with single coil pickups
  • Nice clean-up and dynamic response to the guitar's volume control
  • Controls for level and attack
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Cast aluminium body
  • Hardwire true bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Power supply via 9 V battery (included in delivery)
  • Power consumption: approx. 6 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 213 x 110 x 77 mm
  • Weight: 866 g
  • Colour: Silver/Grey Hammerite
  • Incl. certificate of authenticity

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

PROS
  • • Authentic OC75 transistors deliver that classic, saturated fuzz tone.
  • • Hammerite finish provides a robust, vintage aesthetic and protects the enclosure.
  • • Excellent dynamic response; cleans up beautifully with volume knob adjustments.
  • • Enhanced low-mids offer a thicker, more powerful sound than earlier Tone Bender versions.
CONS
  • • The substantial weight (866g) makes it less travel-friendly.
  • • Limited control set; tweaking beyond level and attack is impossible.
  • • The vintage voicing might not suit modern, high-gain amp setups.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Fuzz (MKI.5 Tone Bender Replica)
Controls Level, Attack
Bypass Type Hardwire True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (center negative, not included)
Connections 6.3 mm Mono Input, 6.3 mm Mono Output
Dimensions 213 x 110 x 77 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The British Pedal Company's version focuses on an exceptionally accurate component recreation and Hammerite finish, often setting it apart from cheaper, more generalized clones.
While optimized for single coils, it can still work with humbuckers, but the thicker sound might need some amp EQ tweaking to avoid muddiness.
Hammerite is a very durable coating, but like any finish, it's not impervious. Careful handling will prevent chipping and maintain the vintage look.

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