The Keeley Fuzz Bender is a Keeley fuzz pedal, currently around $126. Close alternatives include the DOD Carcosa and the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion. It pairs well with the Orange Matamp and the Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head.
Keeley Fuzz Bender
Keeley · pedal
The Keeley Fuzz Bender is a hybrid fuzz pedal from Keeley Electronics combining two classic fuzz circuit topologies: a silicon transistor Fuzz Face-type stage and a Tone Bender-inspired stage, providing a broader range of fuzz character than either circuit alone. The dual-circuit hybrid approach allows blending between the two fuzz voices, producing a versatile fuzz tool that covers both the warm, organic silicon Fuzz Face end and the more aggressive, cutting Tone Bender end of the fuzz spectrum.
- hybrid
- organic
- cutting
- fuzz
- aggressive
- consistent
- american
- tone bender character
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Keeley Fuzz Bender is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Blues
- Classic Rock
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Keeley Fuzz Bender
Orange Matamp
Orange
29% matchOrange Matamp's smooth balances out the bright tone
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
25% matchRun Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
tonal matchDumble Steel String Singer leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
tonal matchFender Prosonic leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchRun Gibson GA-50 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchOrange Terror Bass's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchOrange Little Bass Thing leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Keeley Fuzz Bender
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
17% matchPut Walrus Audio Julia after Keeley Fuzz Bender in the signal chain, clear of Keeley Fuzz Bender's own gain stage
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
15% matchMXR Micro Amp stacks clean boost on top of the fuzzy already here
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
15% matchWhere this leans bright, Xotic BB Preamp answers back smooth
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
13% matchAshdown Velvet Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
11% matchPut Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Keeley Fuzz Bender in the signal chain, clear of Keeley Fuzz Bender's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
11% matchKeep Keeley Fuzz Bender's bright voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay goes after Keeley Fuzz Bender in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Buxom Boost is voiced for a high-gain amp's front end — Keeley Fuzz Bender gives it exactly that
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo answers back warm
Cheaper alternatives
Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion
Boss
68% similarityShared character: versatility, ability, aggressive_playing
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: fuzz, blues_players
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
66% similarityShared character: versatility, warm, blues_players
MXR Hybrid Fuzz
MXR
61% similarityShared character: fuzz
Wampler Phenom Distortion
Wampler
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Caroline Guitar Company Crom
Caroline Guitar Company
69% similarityShared character: versatility, aggressive_playing, fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
67% similarityShared character: fuzz, classic_rock, warm
Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3
Cusack Music
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss FZ-1w
Boss
92% similaritysimilar tone character
DryBell The Engine
Drybell
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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DOD Carcosa
Dod
67% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, fuzz, stage
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
66% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, fuzz
Zvex Fuzz Factory P025
Zvex
66% similarityShared character: fuzz
Empress Effects Drive Analog Overdrive
Empress
93% similaritysimilar tone character
JHS Pedals JHS Hare Drive
JHS Pedals
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Keeley Fuzz Bender?+
The closest matches in character are the DOD Carcosa, the Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion, the Zvex Fuzz Factory P025. Budget picks: Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI- Made, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver. Boutique upgrades: Caroline Guitar Company Crom, EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3.
What pairs well with the Keeley Fuzz Bender?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Matamp, Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head, Dumble Steel String Singer — Orange Matamp's smooth balances out the bright tone.
How much does the Keeley Fuzz Bender cost?+
Around $126 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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