The last addition to the Tone Bender saga was the MKIII. It was introduced in 1968. Again, it featured a newly designed circuit. It presented a tone control to allow a wide variety of sounds ranging from a psychedelic mosquito squeal to a fat mamooth growl.
The MKIII is a softer fuzz than its predecessor, the MKII, and has a sound texture all its own. Manlay Sound’s MKIII is loaded with 3 selected germanium transistors and a germanium diode, all of which contribute to the unique fuzz sound. All its quality components are hand wired and soldered using point to point technique; not even an original had such pedigree. The MKIII was used by famous players of the era like Jimmy Page who used the Rotosound-branded version of the MKIII. NOS germanium transistors are carefully selected and tested for the best possible performance. Fully handmade process.
Characteristics:
- Handmade, point to point soldering technique on perforated board
- Selected Germanium transistors
- Germanium diode
- High quality components
- Alpha pots
- Gain, tone and output level adjustments
- 9 volt battery, a brand new one is included
- True bypass switch
- Bronze hammertone finish
- Dimensions: 4.72" x 3.74" x 2.17"