With the **Bender Royale**, Electro-Harmonix presents its interpretation of the legendary **MkIII germanium transistor fuzz**. Heir to a long sonic tradition, this pedal combines the saturated and velvety character of the vintage circuit with a wide palette of nuances, ranging from thick and round saturation to the most abrasive and shredded textures. A true creative tool for guitarists seeking **vintage fuzz** but with expanded possibilities.
The three-transistor fuzz is one of the most iconic circuits in the history of the electric guitar. Used since the late 60s, it shaped the sound of psychedelic rock and emerging hard rock. With the **Bender Royale**, EHX offers a modern reinterpretation that respects the original spirit while providing an **extended range of settings** to suit today’s musicians.
The **germanium core** of the Bender Royale delivers a rich, organic, and always musical saturation. Depending on your settings, you can achieve:
This versatility makes it a formidable weapon both for fans of **garage rock** and sonic explorers.
The great strength of the Bender Royale lies in its **massive tonal control** that allows you to precisely shape the fuzz character. Unlike many limited vintage circuits, this model allows fine adjustment from dark and saturated registers to bright and biting tones. By simply adjusting your settings, you open the door to a variety of fuzz colors unmatched in this category.
The Bender Royale combines the spirit of the **MkIII germanium fuzz** with a modern design made for today’s guitarists.
With the **Bender Royale**, EHX offers a modern version of a **timeless classic**. Whether you’re looking for the warm, saturated grain of germanium or a wilder, more aggressive fuzz, this pedal is designed to **inspire creative guitarists**.