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Description
Introducing the Keeley Fuzz Bender, a modern, 5-knob, 3-transistor fuzz marvel, designed for the passionate musician seeking to carve out a distinct sound. Utilizing a blend of high-gain silicon and velvety germanium, this pedal offers a unique tonal palette. The game changer? Its Active EQ. Equipped with two gyrators, the active EQ allows you to craft substantial fuzz tones beyond the capacity of regular square-wave boxes. With over 20dB of boost/cut at 100Hz and 10K Hz, prepare to level up your amp game. This Fuzz Bender is designed around vintage Japanese germanium to deliver its colossal fuzz tones.
Key Features:
- 5-knob, 3-transistor modern fuzz with high-gain silicon and germanium
- Active EQ with two gyrators for creating massive fuzz tones
- Over 20dB of boost/cut at 100Hz and 10K Hz
- Built around vintage Japanese germanium for monumental fuzz tones
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Transistor Fuzz |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Bypass Switching | True Bypass |
| Power Source | 9V DC Isolated power supply (sold separately) |
| Power Usage | 15mA |
| Height | 1.96" |
| Width | 4.33" |
| Depth | 3.74" |
| Weight | 0.99 lbs. |
FAQs
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Is the Keeley Fuzz Bender suitable for both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Keeley Fuzz Bender is designed to work well with both guitar and bass, offering versatile fuzz tones for a range of musical styles.
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What kind of power supply does the Keeley Fuzz Bender require?
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The Keeley Fuzz Bender requires a 9V DC isolated power supply and consumes 15mA of power. It does not support battery operation.
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Does the Keeley Fuzz Bender have true bypass switching?
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Yes, the Keeley Fuzz Bender features true bypass switching, ensuring that your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged.
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How does the bias control on the Keeley Fuzz Bender affect the sound?
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The bias control on the Keeley Fuzz Bender allows you to adjust the attack of the fuzz, providing a range of tones from smooth to glitchy, velcro-like textures.
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What are the input and output options on the Keeley Fuzz Bender?
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The Keeley Fuzz Bender features a single 1/4" input and a single 1/4" output, making it compatible with standard guitar and bass setups.
Videos
Rabea Massaad
A NEW LEVEL OF FILTH | Keeley Electronics Fuzz Bender
A NEW LEVEL OF FILTH | Keeley Electronics Fuzz Bender
Rabea Massaad
Keeley Fuzz Bender Pedal Demo
Sweetwater
Keeley Fuzz Bender
Mike Hermans
Keeley Electronics - Robert Keeley talks about the Fuzz Bender Hybrid Fuzz
Keeley Electronics
MONSTEROUS FUZZ! KEELEY FUZZ BENDER
Pete Thorn
Keeley Fuzz Bender | My New Favorite Fuzz
Pedalboard of the Day
Keeley Fuzz Bender | CME Quick Riffs | Phil Hunger
Chicago Music Exchange
Keeley Fuzz Bender
Jack Fossett
Keeley FUZZ BENDER - Demo by A. Barrero
Alberto Barrero
Reviews
PROS
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Highly versatile with a wide range of fuzz tones
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Active EQ section allows for significant tone shaping
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Bias knob offers unique sound customization, from buzzy to full-blown
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Compatible with other effects for enhanced sound exploration
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Quality build and professional internal construction
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Offers both Germanium and Silicon transistor tones
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Encourages creative sound experimentation
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Can replace multiple pedals, saving space and money
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Responsive to tweaking, providing a variety of fuzz tones
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Works well with both rhythm and solo playing
CONS
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Some may find it lacks a distinct character or standout sound
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Learning curve can be extensive for optimal use
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Might be overwhelming for those preferring plug-and-play simplicity
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Possible "dead" spot in the fuzz dial affecting sound consistency
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May not integrate well with certain overdrive/distortion pedals
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Requires isolated power supply to avoid background hum
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Keeley Fuzz Bender.
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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Some users prefer the Analogman Sun Face for more tweakability, especially in regard to bias control and pre-gain flexibility.
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The Keeley Fuzz Bender offers a more extreme tonal range compared to the Hoof Reaper, which is described as more traditional and straightforward for Tone Bender sounds.
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The Fuzz Bender is compared to an MKIII circuit, whereas some users mistakenly seek MKII tones, highlighting the importance of understanding its design lineage.
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Setup and maintenance
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Owners report that the Keeley Fuzz Bender requires patience to dial in, as it can be noisy at high settings and needs careful tweaking to clean up the sound.
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To achieve full sustain, keep the bias knob fully to the left; higher bias settings reduce sustain, causing notes to die quickly.
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User experience
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Multiple reports indicate the pedal's splattery sound when the bias knob is adjusted, which may not suit all musical styles.
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Owners commonly report that the Fuzz Bender's EQ provides a wider range of tones beyond typical Tone Bender circuits, making it highly versatile.
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Owners who enjoy amp destruction sounds often run the pedal maxed out, highlighting its capability for extreme tonal output without losing quality.
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Build quality
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There were instances of the pedal breaking within 24 hours of use, though this may not be representative of the overall build quality.
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Use cases and applications
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Many users recommend running the pedal into an amp set to break up, as this enhances its tonal capabilities and allows for better sound tweaking.
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While not ideal for replicating Led Zeppelin tones through a clean setup, pairing it with a Marshall-in-a-box (MIAB) pedal can better simulate that iconic sound.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 7 Ratings
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Great sounding Fuzz with a variety of tones on tap
Goes from smooth fuzz to glitchy crackly noise machine and any blend of those at a simple twist of the Bias knob. Depending on your needs this Fuzz can deliver some amazing tones. I really like both sides and the blends. It also has a fully active EQ meaning you can really boost the Bass and Treble significantly (I think it says 20dB is on tap).
Well worth trying if you're looking for a versatile fuzz.
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Cool looking, badass Fuzz
This Fuzz needs attention at first. But after understanding it delivers a lot of sounds and a lot of fun. You can dial in sounds from the 60s and 70s modern Whisky-Blues solos up to Synth-like Saw-Sounds. Amazing!
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In an Imgur upload titled "SK gear," Carrie Brownstein is shown using a Keeley Fuzz Bender, located at the bottom right of her kit.
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Sarah Lipstate shared her excitement on Instagram about receiving the Keeley Fuzz Bender from Keeley Electronics, expressing her eagerness to start using it on her pedalboard.
In an image posted to the Keeley Sound Check - Open Guitar Effects Forum, the Keeley Fuzz Bender ‘Tuxedo’ Custom Shop Edition is visible on a board crafted for studio use, assembled by Sean Spears of Keeley Electronics, confirming its use by guitarist Elliot Easton.
Josh can be seen using this at the end of the music video Inhaler - My Honest Face (Live From Somewhere) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVp8_r2s3Pk. This can be seen at 3:48.
A photograph shared by a fan on Reddit reveals Andrew Aged's use of the Keeley Fuzz Bender, as it is visibly present on his pedalboard during a live setup.
In the image of Gürhan Öğütücü's pedalboard, it is evident that he uses the Keeley Fuzz Bender pedal.
The two boards on the righthand side are his - the guitar and boards have also been used live by him, so we know for a fact that it is his. Used the Fuzz Bender in studio.
In a photo from Milliarden's last show in Cologne, Jakob Betke is clearly seen using the Keeley Fuzz Bender on his pedalboard, as evidenced by this image.
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