Tony Tender
The MG Music Tony Tender is a fuzz pedal that pays homage to the iconic Tone Bender MkII, a circuit that defined the gritty, sustain-rich tones of the 1960s British Invasion. Packed with three NOS (new old stock) germanium transistors, this pedal unleashes a walloping amount of gain and sustain, thanks to the high hFE (current gain) ratings of these vintage components. But the Tony Tender isn't just a mere clone - MG Music has put their own spin on the classic design. Oil-filled capacitors, a rarity in guitar pedals, lend a uniquely warm and organic character to the fuzz tone. The result is a touch more articulate and less compressed than the original Tone Bender, allowing your guitar's natural voice to shine through the wall of distortion. This pedal's pedigree is impeccable, too. The Tone Bender MkII was famously used by guitar gods like Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page in their tenures with The Yardbirds, and its thick, creamy fuzz is all over the first Led Zeppelin album. With the Tony Tender, you can conjure those legendary tones and add your own personal touch to classic rock riffs, scorching solos, and anything in between. If you're chasing that elusive "woman tone" or want to inject some vintage British grit into your sound, the Tony Tender is a must-try.
