British Pedal Company Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz

British Pedal Company

Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547332
Model: Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz
Price: $262.90

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This OC81D fuzz nails the vintage Tone Bender vibe – think Jimmy Page, but in a more manageable package. It's a beautifully built, authentic recreation that delivers that thick, creamy fuzz perfect for classic rock, blues, and stoner tones. If you're chasing that specific 1960s fuzz character, this is a seriously compelling option.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Limited Edition
  • Fuzz
  • Faithful replica of the original Professional MKII Tone Bender from 1966
  • as used by Jimmy Page and many more
  • Authentic transistor configuration: 3x OC81D
  • Richer
  • less aggressive sound than the MKI version
  • Less emphasis in the low end than the MKI.5 version
  • Perfect fuzz with a smooth sustain for humbucker and single coil guitars
  • Controls for level and attack
  • Bypass footswitch
  • Cast aluminium housing
  • 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: 907 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 OC81D transistor circuit delivers classic '60s fuzz tones.
  • • Hammerite finish provides a robust, vintage aesthetic and durability.
  • • Attack control offers nuanced dynamic shaping beyond simple volume swells.
  • • True bypass preserves signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
CONS
  • • The heavy cast aluminum enclosure makes it noticeably weighty on a pedalboard.
  • • Limited control set restricts versatility for modern, extreme distortion sounds.
  • • OC81D transistors can be prone to microphonic behavior, requiring careful placement.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type Fuzz (specifically a Tone Bender MKII replica)
Controls Level (Output Volume) and Attack (Input Gain/Sustain)
Bypass Type Hardwire True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Power Adapter (center negative, 2.1mm jack)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input and Output Jacks
Dimensions 213mm x 110mm x 77mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many clones exist, but British Pedal Company's focus on authentic component choices and the Hammerite finish set it apart, offering a closer reproduction of the original MKII.
No, it's more nuanced than a simple gain knob; it affects the initial transient of the fuzz, shaping sustain and responsiveness significantly.
While OC81Ds *can* exhibit microphonics, British Pedal Company selects transistors and builds the circuit to minimize this; careful pedalboard placement is still recommended.

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