Detail 01
Bias control
Adjusts circuit voltage for smooth or gated, sputtering fuzz textures.
Product detailSKU #1500000471554
Electro-HarmonixBender Royale Germanium Fuzz Effects Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bender Royale is a three-germanium-transistor fuzz pedal with six controls for shaping output, gain, bass, treble, bias, and clean/fuzz blend. The Fat switch boosts low end and low mids, while the Clip switch changes the final transistor stage between germanium and LED clipping. Bias control moves the response from smooth toward gated, sputtering textures; Blend brings clean signal back into the effect. Its soft-action true-bypass footswitch supports both latching and momentary operation for sustained or brief fuzz passages.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pedalboards that need clean signal blended with fuzz to retain clarity and low-end content.
- Players switching between germanium and LED clipping from the pedal’s Clip control.
- Performances using momentary fuzz bursts as well as standard latching operation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Blend control
Mixes clean signal back into the fuzz sound.
Detail 03
Fat switch
Boosts low-end and low-mid response.
Detail 04
Clip switch
Changes the final germanium transistor stage between germanium and LED clipping.
Detail 05
Mechanical true bypass with latching and momentary operation
Use the footswitch for normal on/off operation or temporary activation while held.
Detail 06
9V DC center-negative power requirement
The pedal uses a 9V center-negative DC supply; a power supply is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal uses 1/4-inch instrument input and output connections.
- 02A battery option is listed.
- 03Its dimensions are 4.5 by 2.75 by 2.1 inches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the Bender Royale blend clean signal with fuzz?
Yes. Its Blend knob mixes clean signal into the fuzz sound.
02What does the Clip switch do?
It changes the final germanium transistor stage between smoother germanium clipping and LED clipping.
03Is a power supply included?
Yes. A power supply is included, and the pedal requires 9V DC center-negative power.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitches
- True bypass with latching and momentary operation
- Switches
- Fat switch, Clip switch
- Control Knobs
- Vol, Fuzz, Bass, Bias, Treble, Blend
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Body Finish
- Silver with black labeling
- Finish
- Silver with black labeling
6 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- None
- Battery Option
- Y
- Output
- 1/4 inch output
- Input
- 1/4 inch instrument input
- MIDI
- None
- Power Requirement
- 9V DC center-negative
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.1
- Dimensions
- 4.5 inch x 2.75 inch x 2.1 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Power Supply Included
- Y
5 detailsOther
- Knobs
- Six control knobs and two toggle switches
- Bypass Type
- Mechanical true bypass
- Product Type
- Guitar effects pedal
- Enclosure
- Metal chassis
- Series
- Bender Royale
