Benson Germanium Fuzz Solar White

Benson Germanium Fuzz

Vintage Germanium Fuzz, Reimagined for Modern Players

The Benson Germanium Fuzz revives the soul of classic 1960s fuzz with innovative design and rock-solid consistency. Built around carefully matched 2N527 or 2N404 germanium transistors, this pedal delivers everything from rich overdrive to saturated vintage fuzz — all while maintaining stable tone in any environment.

Automatic Thermal Bias Technology

Benson’s pioneering Automatic Thermal Bias system gently warms the germanium transistors to their ideal operating point, ensuring consistent sound and feel no matter the temperature. When the LED glows orange, the circuit is stabilizing; when it turns green, the fuzz is ready to roar. This analog innovation eliminates the notorious temperature sensitivity of vintage germanium pedals.

Perfectly Tuned Input Circuit

The Germanium Fuzz features a class A input buffer feeding a passive pickup simulator to maintain your guitar’s natural character while enhancing compatibility with other pedals. An Impedance control recreates that “rolled-back volume” sparkle — tight, dynamic, and responsive — without needing to touch your guitar’s knobs.

Wide Gain Range and Musical Tone

From a warm clean boost to full-bodied fuzz with octave-like overtones, this pedal covers a wide tonal range. The Gain and Impedance controls are highly interactive, offering everything from classic rock crunch to lush, psychedelic textures. It’s designed to be a “pretty fuzz” — smooth, musical, and harmonically rich rather than spitty or harsh.

Reliable and Road-Ready

Powered via 9VDC Boss-style center negative supply, the Germanium Fuzz draws under 100mA and features Benson’s durable hand-built construction. Available in Solar White, this pedal is designed to perform flawlessly between freezing and 100°F.

Specifications

• 2N527 or 2N404 matched germanium transistors

• Automatic Thermal Bias circuit for tone stability

• Class A buffer with pickup simulator

• Controls: Gain, Impedance, Volume

• Power: 9VDC (center negative, <100mA)

• No battery operation

• Hand-built in the USA