Benson Amps STÖRKN Fuzz vs Benson Amps Stonk Box (Studio Black)
The Benson Amps STÖRKN Fuzz and the Benson Amps Stonk Box (Studio Black) are both pedals sharing germanium, analog warmth.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.50% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- germanium
- analog warmth
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$245via Reverb
The Benson Amps STÖRKN B0kš is a limited-edition oscillating germanium fuzz pedal created in collaboration with guitarist and composer David Torn. An augmented version of the Benson Stonk Box, the STÖRKN adds more bass frequency content and a diode network in an oscillation path that produces sub tones, synthy filter sounds, and what Benson describes as the ability to ruin a perfectly good set with the press of a button. Uses NOS 2N404 or 2N527 germanium transistors with automatic thermal bias that gently warms the germanium to a preset operating point using analog components. Requires 2-3 minutes after power-on to sound correct. 9V DC only, no battery. 250 units worldwide. $289.
The Benson Stonk Box in Studio Black is a colorway variant of Benson's automatic-thermal-bias germanium fuzz, sharing the identical circuit and controls (Filter, Volume, Tone, Trim) as other Stonk Box finishes, with germanium transistors held at a consistent operating temperature via automatic analog thermal regulation. The black finish offers a more understated, universally compatible aesthetic than the Solar White option, with no change to tone or functionality.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- Classic Rock
- Rock