The JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz is a JHS Pedals fuzz pedal, currently around $229. Close alternatives include the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII and the JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender. It pairs well with the Fender Vibrolux 6G11 and the Magnatone 280.
JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Legends of Fuzz Tone Bender is part of JHS Pedals Legends of Fuzz series, a collection of carefully researched reproductions of historically significant vintage fuzz circuits. This edition recreates the Sola Sound Tone Bender circuit, one of the foundational fuzz designs from mid-1960s Britain that influenced guitarists including Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Mick Ronson. The reproduction targets the specific character of the original Tone Bender, which delivers a thick, harmonically complex fuzz with smooth sustain and a slightly woolly upper-octave presence. JHS assembled the Legends Tone Bender with vintage-matched germanium transistors and period-accurate circuit values to reproduce the original unit as authentically as possible. It suits players who want historically accurate vintage fuzz character for classic rock, blues, and psychedelic styles.
- germanium
- transistor
- vintage
- impedance
- woolly
- sustain
- smooth
- original tone
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz is commonly used in
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Alternative Rock
- Glam Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz
Fender Vibrolux 6G11
amplifier
22% matchPut Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
21% matchMagnatone 280 layers modulated onto an already fuzzy signal
Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp stacks modulated on top of the fuzzy already here
Pedals that stack with the JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz
Cordovox FL-8
Cordovox
23% matchPut Cordovox FL-8 after JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz's own gain stage
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
19% matchCatalinbread Giygas stacks octave on top of the fuzzy already here
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
19% matchZ.Vex Super Hard On stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Strymon OB.1 Bass
Strymon
14% matchStrymon OB.1 Bass leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Pigtronix Echolution
Pigtronix
13% matchPut Pigtronix Echolution after JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black
Walrus Audio
13% matchRun Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise Black after JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
SolidGoldFX Oblivion
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchPut SolidGoldFX Oblivion in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward octave
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
tonal matchPut Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, sensitivity, classic_rock
Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box
Warm Audio
68% similarityShared character: original_circuit, one_octave, thickness
MXR Mdu JHM8
MXR
94% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz
JHS Pedals
94% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Erupter
EarthQuaker Devices
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Benson Amps Germanium Boost
Benson Amps
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
71% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, sensitivity, thickness
JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender
JHS Pedals
69% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, sensitivity, one_octave
Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top
Dunlop
68% similarityShared character: smooth, alternative, sustain
Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion
Fuzz Face
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, classic_rock, alternative
Díaz Texas Ranger
Diaz
68% similarityShared character: 8_impedance, middle, vintage_charm
JAM Pedals Octaurus GRN
Jam Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII, the JHS Pedals JHS 1966 Italy Tone Bender, the Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top. Budget picks: Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium, Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box, MXR Mdu JHM8. Boutique upgrades: Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster.
What pairs well with the JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Vibrolux 6G11, Magnatone 280, Gibson Les Paul LP-1 Preamp — Put Fender Vibrolux 6G11 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the JHS Legends of Fuzz Bender 1973 London Fuzz cost?+
Around $229 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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