Description

Hand built in England- JMI Tone Bender Fuzz MKII, $499!

A faithful recreation of the legendary 1960s fuzz pedal, the modern JMI Tone Bender MkII delivers vintage germanium-driven fuzz with hand-wired craftsmanship and period-accurate components.

Type
Fuzz Pedal

Model
Tone Bender MkII

Manufacturer
JMI (Jennings Musical Industries)

Country of Manufacture
UK

Year of Introduction
2000s (contemporary reissue)

Controls
Level, Attack

Input
1× 1/4″ mono instrument jack

Output
1× 1/4″ mono output jack

Power Supply
9V battery only (no DC jack, vintage-correct design)

Notable Features

  • Transistors: Loaded with NOS germanium transistors, often OC75 or similar

  • Circuit: Based on the original Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII Professional

  • Construction: Hand-wired turret board in a vintage-style folded steel enclosure

  • Tone: Smooth yet aggressive fuzz with long sustain and rich overtones

  • Use Case: Ideal for vintage fuzz purists seeking authentic late-‘60s rock tones with responsive feel and retro character