Hello Sailor Vox‑Bender – Hand‑Wired Germanium Tone Bender Fuzz

Description

Hand-crafted from scratch with a tag‑board layout and premium components, the Vox‑Bender channels the spirit of the iconic Vox Tone Bender fuzz. Each pedal is individually built in the UK, featuring genuine NOS NKT germanium transistors from the 1970s. Drawing on my Royal Navy background, this isn’t just a fuzz pedal—it’s a nautical tribute dressed in vintage aesthetics and storytelling charm.

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Key Features

New Old Stock NKT germanium transistors for authentic vintage character

Hand‑wired tag‑board construction using premium components for clarity and warmth

External bias control lets you dial in anything from smooth, sustained fuzz to spitty, broken-up textures

True‑bypass switching and classic 9 V battery operation

Repurposed naval materials & vintage aesthetic, echoing maritime heritage

Individualised builds: casing finishes vary and each pedal is one‑off

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Sound & Performance
Expect rich, harmonically laden fuzz with a smooth, glassy sustain that sings with touch sensitivity. The NOS NKT germanium transistors deliver warm, vintage tone—responsive to your guitar’s volume knob and playing dynamics. With the added bias control, you can push the circuit into slightly rougher, more gated territory or pull it back for classic full-bodied fuzz. The tag‑board wiring ensures precise signal flow and preserves nuance, while the true‑bypass keeps your tone clean when off.

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Testimonials

“Incredible build by Joe at Hello Sailor! Unused Condition! Loaded with NKT 12 and 2 military spec CV7351 Transistors. An absolute monster!” (reverb.com, reverb.com)

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The Vox‑Bender isn’t just a classic circuit reborn—it’s a fuzz pedal with a mission. Built with care, purpose, and a Royal Navy spirit, it brings vintage tone to modern decks with all the character and story of a well-travelled ship.