The British Pedal Company Special Edition Britsound MKIII is based on the 1968 style MKIII Tone Bender fuzz and features three gain-matched OC75 transistors as well as controls for Volume, Fuzz and Treble. The MKIII style pedal was produced in circa 1968 for various brands including UK string manufacturer Rotosound, Vox Amplification and Park Amplification. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, previously a user of the 2-knob Professional MKII Tone Bender, can be seen using the then new 3-knob MKIII style fuzz throughout 1969 with the band including performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Fuzz effects pedal
- Based on the 1968 style MKIII Tone Bender fuzz
- Authentic transistor configuration (3x gain-matched OC75 transistors)
- Original circuit design
- More user-friendly effect than previous Tone Bender versions
- Warm, saturated fuzz tone
- Limited production
- Hardwire true bypass
- Controls for Volume, Fuzz, Treble
- Bypass footswitch
- Stamped aluminum casing
- Silver hammerite finish
- 6.3 mm mono in / output jacks
- Power supply only via 9V battery (battery is included in the delivery)
- Current draw ca. 6 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 260 x 125 x 71 mm / 10.2" x 4.9" x 2.8"
- Weight 720 g / 1.59 lbs
- Incl. certificate of authenticity