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Description
Our Soul-Bender is based on the legendary Colorsound and Vox Series III ToneBenders made by Sola-Sound/England in the late '60's that was used by Beck and Page on much of their circa 1968-70 recordings.
Equipped with 3 gain-matched germanium transistor for a FAT, searing lead tone, I also made the Tone control response and range more usable and much less shrill sounding... Full clockwise is SMOOTH sounding.
The Soul-Bender cleans up when you back-off on the guitar's volume control. This pedal has tons of tonal character and even harmonics and of course, true bypass w/ LED is included with every one.
v2 is a huge improvement in the way the 3rd transistor is biased, making every single one consistently epic sounding!
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Overdrive/Distortion |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Bypass Switching | True Bypass |
| EQ | Tone Control |
| Power Source | 9V DC Center-Positive power supply (sold separately) |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 2.1" |
| Width | 2.5" |
| Depth | 4.5" |
| Weight | 1 lbs. |
FAQs
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What is the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 based on?
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The Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 is based on the legendary Colorsound and Vox Series III ToneBenders made by Sola-Sound/England in the late '60s, famously used by artists like Beck and Page.
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Does the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 work well with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 can be used with bass guitars, though it may emphasize higher frequencies due to its original design.
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What power supply does the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 require?
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The Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 requires a 9V DC center-positive power supply, which is sold separately, or it can be powered by a 9V battery.
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How does the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 differ from other fuzz pedals?
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The Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 offers a classic '60s fuzz tone with a tone control for added versatility, distinguishing it from other fuzz pedals that may have simpler controls.
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Is the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 true bypass?
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Yes, the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 features true bypass switching, ensuring that your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.
Videos
Chicago Music Exchange
Fulltone Soul Bender Fuzz | CME Gear Demo | Brian Westfall
Fulltone Soul Bender Fuzz | CME Gear Demo | Brian Westfall
Chicago Music Exchange
Fulltone Soul Bender SB-2 & 69 MK II Fuzz guitar effects pedal demo with strat
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Fulltone Soul Bender (V2) | Review & Demo
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PROS
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Authentic vintage Tone Bender sound with modern enhancements
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Responsive to playing dynamics and pick attack
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Solid, high-quality construction and components
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Wide range of fuzz tones via effective control knobs
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Real germanium transistors for classic fuzz tone
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Cleans up nicely when guitar volume is rolled back
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Exceptional build quality with attention to detail
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Highly praised by collectors and enthusiasts for its sound and responsiveness
CONS
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Requires isolated power supply and polarity reversal adapter for external powering
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Some users find the fuzz too "spitty" or "raspy" at lower levels or without strong attack
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Tone control sweep may be too exaggerated for some
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Unique power requirements (center-positive polarity) inconvenient for some pedalboards
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fulltone Soul-Bender v2.
Features and functionality
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The Soul-Bender v2 saturates similarly to a Russian muff without being scooped, ensuring it stands out in a band mix.
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The v2 maintains top-mounted jacks, unlike some other models, which users find advantageous for pedalboard organization.
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When paired with an EHX Soul Food, placing it after the Soul-Bender can act as a boost, potentially improving the fuzz's mix presence without altering its tonal character significantly.
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Mods and upgrades
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A modded version by Mike Fuller involves removing the germanium diode and biasing Q3 in a non-conventional way, enhancing sustain and harmonics.
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Utilizing a mid-hump overdrive pedal before or after the Soul-Bender can help it cut through dense mixes, addressing the common fuzz issue of getting lost amongst bass and cymbals.
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User experience
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Owners appreciate the v2's ability to clean up with the volume control, transitioning to a crunchy overdrive, although not as cleanly as the '69.
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Comparisons
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Compared to the NKT Sunface, the Soul-Bender v2 offers more gain and punch, especially noticeable with clean Fender amps.
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The volume drop issue in mixes is a common trait shared with other fuzz pedals like the Big Muff, due to their lack of mid frequency emphasis, which can be mitigated with EQ adjustments.
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Setup and maintenance
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Positioning the Soul-Bender before any buffered pedals like tuners can prevent volume drop issues, as these fuzz pedals typically prefer direct connection to the guitar.
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Based on 1 Review and 10 Ratings
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another tonebender mk3, I had a theme going
I tried this around the time I got my MJM britbender 3. I slightly preferred the britbender at the time but the soulbender was also excellent. Apples and apples between the 2, neither was as raspy or spitty as the buzzaround could get. All that is component selection. All 3 untis were the same tonebender mk3 circuit. If you must have a tone control on your fuzz the soulbender is an excellent option.
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On the Fulltone website, Eric is said to use the Soul Bender fuzz pedal. Source URL replaced by WaybackMachine counterpart, since the Fulltone website has meanwhile been changed.
Stone Gossard is listed on Fulltone's website as an artist using the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 fuzz effects pedal.
In this interview with Guitar Player, Robin Trower says "Sometimes I use his Soul-Bender fuzz."
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What amps and pedals do you currently use? "Traynor, Bogner and Koch amps. Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive, Source Audio Multiwave Distortion, Lovepedal Eternity, Fulltone Soul Bender…"
In these photos, Lincoln's board has a Fulltone Soul Bender, Full Drive 2, OCD, Supa-Trem, Clyde Wah, a Line 6 DL4, a Boss TU-2 and an NS-2, an Ernie Ball Volume pedal, and a Vox channel switcher.
In this 2018 interview with Delicious Audio, Caroline Rose talks about their Loner album. A picture of Rose's pedalboard shows a Fulltone Soul Bender.
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Warren Defever is seen preparing for a tour with the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2, as highlighted in an Instagram post by xoxowar, featuring hashtags related to His Name is Alive and various fuzz pedals.
Steve Hunter is listed on Fulltone's website as an artist who uses the Fulltone Soul-Bender v2 fuzz pedal.
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Used on all the guitars on the album “FIVE” with The Franklins.
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This pedal was used on all the guitars for the album "FIVE" with The Franklins.
Album Usage
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