Build Your Own: 3-in-1 Tone Bender MKII / Tone Bender MK1.5 / Ge Boost

$159.00

Build your own premium 3-in-1 Fuzz / Boost kit. Now shipping with vintage caps, carbon comps, and new old stock germanium transistors.

A tri-germanium fuzz that takes advantage of the shared topology of the 3 transistor MKII Tone Bender and 2 transistor MK1.5 Tone Bender. The fuzz side is a true germanium MK1.5 with an external bias knob that unlocks a range of classic and eccentric fuzz tones. The boost is based on the input stage of the MKII and features an EQ switch to select from three shades of treble boost. The boost can be used as a standalone or stacked with your favorite overdrive for some added color / warmth. Stack both sides for a true MKII Tone Bender.

No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is tuned with an amp / breadboard and shipped with the same eyelet board construction and components as our custom pedals. Kits include an in-depth build document with diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and build photos. There is also a supplemental overview of modifications for those looking to mod and further tune their pedal. This section includes mods lifted from vintage and boutique variations like the MK1.5 Tone Bender and Diaz Texas Ranger, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these circuits.


Included in kit:

  • Instructions to build a 1966 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / 1965 Rangemaster boost circuit

  • Germanium transistors: now shipping with new old stock Mullards and 70's Soviet UFO's

  • Vintage polyester film capacitors and carbon comp resistors

  • Pre-drilled / powder coated enclosure

  • Alpha pots

  • Vintage style jacks

  • FK footswitches and toggle switch

  • Eyelet board

  • LED / metal bezel

  • Your choice of knobs and enclosure color

  • 9V power jack or internal battery power options available

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or considerations for a custom build. More than happy to accommodate requests regarding transistor options, component selection, graphics, enclosure color / type, and more.

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Build your own premium 3-in-1 Fuzz / Boost kit. Now shipping with vintage caps, carbon comps, and new old stock germanium transistors.

A tri-germanium fuzz that takes advantage of the shared topology of the 3 transistor MKII Tone Bender and 2 transistor MK1.5 Tone Bender. The fuzz side is a true germanium MK1.5 with an external bias knob that unlocks a range of classic and eccentric fuzz tones. The boost is based on the input stage of the MKII and features an EQ switch to select from three shades of treble boost. The boost can be used as a standalone or stacked with your favorite overdrive for some added color / warmth. Stack both sides for a true MKII Tone Bender.

No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is tuned with an amp / breadboard and shipped with the same eyelet board construction and components as our custom pedals. Kits include an in-depth build document with diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and build photos. There is also a supplemental overview of modifications for those looking to mod and further tune their pedal. This section includes mods lifted from vintage and boutique variations like the MK1.5 Tone Bender and Diaz Texas Ranger, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these circuits.


Included in kit:

  • Instructions to build a 1966 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / 1965 Rangemaster boost circuit

  • Germanium transistors: now shipping with new old stock Mullards and 70's Soviet UFO's

  • Vintage polyester film capacitors and carbon comp resistors

  • Pre-drilled / powder coated enclosure

  • Alpha pots

  • Vintage style jacks

  • FK footswitches and toggle switch

  • Eyelet board

  • LED / metal bezel

  • Your choice of knobs and enclosure color

  • 9V power jack or internal battery power options available

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or considerations for a custom build. More than happy to accommodate requests regarding transistor options, component selection, graphics, enclosure color / type, and more.