1966 Series Bender

The JHS 1966 Series Bender is a germanium fuzz stompbox, inspired by the rare two-transistor circuit from early 1966 known as the MK1.5 Tone Bender. This effects pedal features a hand-matched pair of germanium transistors, carbon composition resistors, and oversized capacitors, staying close to the original vintage fuzz design. The circuit utilizes vintage positive ground voltage and true bypass switching. Each batch is produced with carefully sourced vintage components that may introduce subtle variations. The pedal is powered via a standard isolated power supply or battery snap. Note that signal input impedance requires this fuzz pedal to be placed first in the signal chain. **Features:** - Germanium fuzz effects pedal based on the MK1.5 Tone Bender circuit - True bypass switching - Hand-matched germanium transistors and carbon composition resistors - Positive ground voltage (do not daisy chain power) - Compatible with battery or isolated standard power supply - Individual batch variations due to vintage components Category keywords: vintage fuzz pedal, germanium fuzz stompbox, JHS effects pedal, true bypass, 1966 Bender.