Benson Amps STÖRKN Fuzz vs Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation
The Benson Amps STÖRKN Fuzz and the Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation are both pedals sharing germanium. The Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation leans warm and dynamic. Current prices: $289 vs $275.
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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.44% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- germanium
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$289via Reverb
$275via 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 Crazy Tube Circuits Constellation is a germanium fuzz and booster from the Greek boutique manufacturer, using OC41 germanium transistors to produce rich, warm, organic fuzz with the harmonic complexity and dynamic response characteristic of premium germanium fuzz designs. Delivers the classic warm germanium fuzz character associated with 1960s Tone Bender and Rangemaster-style germanium circuits in a handmade boutique format. Made in Greece by Crazy Tube Circuits.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- Blues Rock
- Blues
- Ambient
- Rock
- warm
- dynamic
- harmonically rich