BearFoot FX brings you the BJFe Arctic White Fuzz 4-Knob…limited availability!

Designed and built by Sweden’s Björn Juhl!

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BearFoot FX brings you the famed BJFe Baby Pink Booster…limited to ONE unit, available NOW! BPB includes an excellent buffer!

Designed and built by Sweden’s Björn Juhl!

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BearFoot FX brings you a few VERY limited edition BJFe Payphone Green Overdrive Distortion…the official BJFe 10th  anniversary pedal!

Designed and built by Sweden’s Björn Juhl, of course!

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BearFoot FX presents the BJFe Dyna Blue Hot Distortion 5-Knob from Björn Juhl of Sweden! Only ONE available!

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BearFoot FX introduces the BJFe Mighty Mint Green Wonder…a “deluxified” version of the Little Green Wonder!

Sweden’s Björn Juhl added a Treble knob to the Little Green Wonder 3-Knob and a Boost section (Bright and Boost knobs) to the Mighty Mint Green Wonder…only ONE available!

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BearFoot FX brings you the famed BJFe Baby Pink Booster…limited to ONE unit, available NOW as the Copper Booster! Includes an excellent buffer!

Designed and built by Sweden’s Björn Juhl!

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BearFoot FX introduces the NEW Bone Bender MKI Fuzz (3-Knob)!

The first ever Tone Bender, designed by one Gary Hurst in London, came about after he modified a Maestro FZ-1 for more sustain. When he did that, he opened up the floodgates for fuzz enthusiasts everywhere. From that initial opening comes the BearFoot Bone Bender MK1.

Using two NOS AC127 transistors, the Bone Bender combines the old with the new, delivering an extremely vintage-sounding fuzz that does just the trick for searing leads and roaring amps.

The newest iteration of the Bone Bender MK1 has a Bias knob, which keeps the transistors sounding fresh depending on the operating temperature. Yes, the rumors are true—hot or cold rooms can play tricks on your germanium stuff. The Bias keeps things under control. Or, if you’d just like a flavor selector for your fuzz, the Bias knob does the trick there, too.

The original Tone Bender is based on an old Maestro unit, and this is the sound of the MK1…it’s an extremely smooth fuzz where the zippery tone of the FZ-1 meets English engineering. The sound is unmistakably classic rock and solo-focused. The MK1 has also been engineered to stack well, giving it a modern versatility that the old units just can’t match.

From the Sept. 1, 2017 Tone Report, Issue 195…

Now Play This // Buzzworthy Gear

A word from Donner about the NEW Bone Bender MKI Fuzz…

“Bone Bender ~~~~ yes this is a unique one and different from our usual feel.
This should probably just have 2 knobs and did at first.
There is an internal bias trim pot AND the external bias knob.
If the internal trimpot is moved or bumped in transport it will be diminished overall.
So turn the fuzz up all the way and find the sweet spot on the bias knob and if its not peeling paint then take a mini screw driver to the internal trim.

But both the internal and external bias knobs are just ‘sweet spot selectors’ usually

The BearFoot fuzzes as a whole are tweeked for optimal performance in a bandmix – so they may not have they bloomy billowy bottom that sounds great by itself but gets muddy in a bandmix – they are eqd to sound right with a bass/drum/vocal/second guitar set up….

I use it with fuzz full up and the sweet spots selected and then roll off guitar and tone knobs for variation.” ~ Don Rusk

Reviews from TGP BearFoot FX Tourbox Participants

As a Mk 1 fanboy/afficianado, this one is the reason I signed up for the tour, as I’ve owned the other three. (Also, liking Benders in general, why I angled, unsuccessfully, for DonneR to throw a Mk 2 in as well…) The Mk 1 is one of the earliest fuzz circuits, three trannies arranged in a pair + 1. On the traditional 2-knob setup, the first knob is for level/volume and the second is actually a bias knob for the +1 tranny, more open CW and more gated CCW.

Being a fan, I’ve played a fair number of them. I have a Fuzzfaceless built by Tim way back in the day that has fended off all comers over many years. This one is unique in that it also has 2 additional/concentric knobs on the side that are bias pots for the other 2 trannies. Not only can you get pretty much any type of Mk 1 sound out of it with the 3 bias knobs, but the complex character is juicy and addictive. (I haven’t opened it up in a while, but it has tropical fish caps and 3 bastard/mutt ge NOS trannies of uncertain parentage…sounds completely awesome…)

I was curious about Bjorn’s foray into “clones” of Tonebender circuits, based on his history of originality, assumed they wouldn’t be just straight up, but…?

So, surprise, how ’bout actual volume knob cleanup – IN A MK 1 – WHATT?!?!?!

That, my friends, is a holy grail that I have always assumed was impossible, but…

In the early going, just on tone, I had things going to the Fuzzfaceless in a TKO…then thought, maybe a late-round TKO…then, hm…maybe a decision…later, after discovering the cleanup factor, could it possibly be a contested decision?!

For base tone, the BB has more bass, more output (not surprising, most modern Mk 1’s go well beyond the FFL in that department), and is on the more “muscular” side of the Mk 1 spectrum. The FFL has more of that shaved low end, a bit more complexity in harmonic content, and a seems like more bacon/crackle/sizzle available.

The bias knob on the BB is totally off full CCW, then hitch it up just a bit and between 7-8:00-ish gives wide open end of things. As you move more CW, you’re adding more gating, which also adds more of that nastiness/additional brightness/exploding harmonics Mk 1 tone that I know and love.

Best balance for where I like to typically run a Mk 1 seemed to be with the bias in the ~10:00 range. You’d run the fuzz knob up full for this to compensate. There are other cool tones to explore further CW as well that do give some range that may be nearly as much as the FFL, haven’t fully determined that yet.

The magical Mk 1 cleanup is available with the bias more in that wide open range. You then have the full sweep of the fuzz knob available to find the right spot for using your volume knob to go from “clean” to fuzz. With the Mirari, I found running it at about 2:30 gave a great balance for backing off the volume knob and switching to single coils and then cranking up/switching to HB’s. For just HB’s alone, worked well for me in the 12:30-1:00 range, although the foilbuckers are not “typical” HB’s. Generally, Mk 1’s just get skritchier when you dial down the volume knob (can be some cool uses there from time to time, but rarely do so). The Mk 1 motto has always been, “Cleanup? Cleanup?! We don’t need no steenkeeng cleanup!!!”

But…what if you could? Would you?

I would! I can’t wait to play the BB in a band context and employ the cleanup factor. If it works, this is a killer development in Mk 1 history!!

Since I bought my own, no one can stop me from opening it up and checking it out. There were some surprises here, too. A matched pair of ge AC-type trannies are used for the pair, but a silicon tranny for the +1 – interesting and would not have guessed! I’m assuming the bias pot works simultaneously on both trannies in the pair, but who knows.”  (USA, 2017)

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BearFoot FX presents the NEW BJFe Baby Pink Booster II…adds variable gain (and also includes a buffer) to the original Baby Pink!

Very limited availability!

Designed and built by Sweden’s Björn Juhl!

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BearFoot FX brings you the NEW BJFe Silver Lawn…limited to ONE unit, available NOW!

Designed and built by Sweden’s Björn Juhl!

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BearFoot FX presents the BJFe Model V…muff-style fuzz made by Sweden’s Björn Juhl!

Very limited availability…hurry!

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BearFoot FX presents the BJFe Bone Bender MKI 3-Knob…added Bias knob! Limited availability…hurry!

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BearFoot FX presents the Limited Edition Holiday Green Bone Bender MKI Fuzz (3-Knob)!

Available in very limited quantities, and sold ONLY on our site!  IN STOCK and shipping NOW!

Click here for further details, reviews, and a demo!

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BearFoot FX presents the Limited Edition Holiday Red Cracklesparkle Bone Bender MKI Fuzz (3-Knob)!

Available in very limited quantities, and sold ONLY on our site!  IN STOCK and shipping NOW!

Click here for further details, reviews, and a demo!

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BearFoot FX presents the NEW Bone Bender MKI Fuzz (3-Knob) in Green Cracklesparkle!

See our standard Bone Bender for a demo, reviews and further details!

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BearFoot FX presents the NEW Bone Bender MKI Fuzz (3-Knob) in Red Cracklesparkle!

See our standard Bone Bender for a demo, reviews and further details!

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BearFoot FX brings you the NEW 4-Knob SBEQ!

“Its like having a Neve on your pedalboard…” ~ Eric “Roscoe” Ambel

The SBEQ4K is a clear, warm, tube-like, treble/bass/mids booster. The EQ controls do go +/- and it is built in such a way that if pushed hard, it will distort in a pleasant way much like an expensive tube EQ would. It also has an overall warming clarity that improves the fidelity of all distortions…even non-BearFoot ones! ; )

See our original Sea Blue EQ for more details, demos and reviews!

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BearFoot FX Pale Green Compressor V4 ‘Glow in the Dark’ is HERE!

The PGC captures the natural feel of your amp and speakers compressing as they are pushed. The PGC really shines in a live situation with a band where the heavier-handed compressors (that sound good at home in a room) often sound thick and lifeless against other real instruments. The PGC is already famous for its nearly transparent compression and dead quiet operation. You will also wonder if it’s on at all…until you turn it off to make sure, and then turn it back on as quickly as possible.

We’ve replaced the middle EQ knob with separate Treble and Bass controls that adjust the EQ both pre- and post-compression. The more Bass you add, the more of the classic Dyna/Ross comp (treble cut/bass boost) feel you get. Increase the Treble knob and get more highs and sparkle without adding noise or hiss. And with the comp knob off, it is a booster/enhancer/EQ. Especially tasty into the Honey Bee and other BearFoot drives!

DEMO

Sean Gibson

Reviews from TGP BearFoot FX Tourbox Participants 

• This was a surprise, because much like [fellow TGPer], I’m not into compressors. HOWEVER, the added Bass and Treble knobs lend a better grip on EQ and I found myself really enjoying the sparkle and tightness it imparted on my clean channel. I play a Les Paul (dark sounding guitar) into a Budda Superdrive 18 (dark amp). It’s difficult to coax a “great” clean sound out of the rhythm/clean channel of my amp because of the shared EQ, so with my amp drive settings, the first channel ends up sounding a bit dull and flabby. THe PGCv4 tightens it up and adds this nice sheen over it. (I’m trying to avoid saying sparkle, but honestly that’s pretty accurate.) It makes it a bit more inspiring to play. This was honestly my 2nd favorite pedal in the tourbox. I could see how this would be a compressor for folks who don’t like compressors. For giggles, I left the settings where I liked them on the clean channel and switched to my dirty channel and it didn’t really change the fundamental sound I was getting, it just sort of added in the EQ, which again, was pleasing and inspiring to play, so one could surmise that you could leave this on all the time. I would buy this one.  (USA, April 2017)

• My favorite PGC! I’ve tried/owned V1 and V3, think I might have tour boxed a BJF way way back….or not. I’m getting old, memory is shot
  Anyways, the EQ knob again sat exactly where I would have wanted. Plenty of clarity, as PGC is known for. I spent the week stacking it with everything, often COT-PGC-another drive. I don’t normally have a compressor on the board, and overall am unsure whether I will ever really need one. Haven’t determined if it’s an always-on or on-off…and if it is an always-on, does it really make a big difference for me? My week with the PGC didn’t quite answer that question, but I’m leaning towards buying one anyways and further exploring.
  Played a gig after the tourbox went out the door, and I really didn’t miss it, but my playing these days is going cleaner and cleaner, and I could see using this pedal much more going forward, for recording or live.
  Again would definitely go with this over the V3, and can’t see passing on it for the original V1 either.  (USA, May 2017)

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BearFoot FX presents the ALL NEW Model H 3-Knob…just in time for our 6th anniversary!

See our original Model H for details, demos and reviews!

Reviews from TGP BearFoot FX Tourbox Participants

• Good lawd! The bass response on this thing is a juggernaut! Balls for days. It is exactly how I imagine a big, burly Hiwatt sounds. I admit that I gravitate toward the dirtier sounds, but this thing sounded great at low gain, too. Honestly, you know what it reminded me of?–The Crowther Hotcake, but more refined and less fizz/fuzzy overtones. If I was playing through a Deluxe Reverb or just backlining somewhere, I could easily use this pedal as my base tone. I way say this though, through the rhythm/clean channel of my Budda Superdrive 18, the bass response was a bit much. The amp inherently is bassy. My bass knob is nearly off and it’s still pretty beefy. I spent the least time with this one and I intend to spend some more time with it to really gather my opinion completely, but if I had to say anything in simplified speech about its character, I’d say, “Hey, it’s the best Hiwatt in a box you’ll ever play through.”  (USA, April 2017)

• Hmmmmmmm
  Is this my favorite one?
  Hadn’t tried any version prior. Did quite a bit of messing with this one, definitely got the most attention from me.
  First off, want to say I was surprised how full and clean this sounded at reasonable gain settings. Very common for me to stack a couple dirt boxes all set low-gain high-output. I spent a few comparing the H to an Archer Ikon, both set low gain and to boost, and they could get very close, in enough of a way that I wouldn’t prefer one over the other.
  Of course the H does medium gain quite well also, and that’s mostly where I left it. Old-School big amp crunch. The low end especially is full, but not too much.
  Didn’t give it a ton of time in direct use with/vs my Hiwatt head, because I don’t use that amp a lot anymore. Did give it a few minutes tho, and was impressed. Couldn’t ask much more of a pedal. It’s not a modeler, it’s not an amp… Personally I never use amp-in-a-box pedals as on/off options. Wouldn’t have a Hiwatt vs Supro/whatever-style to use as “different amps” for different songs, just am trying to settle in on “my” overall sounds. So in other words, I’d be using this pedal as a building block (probably lower gain) or as a dedicated medium crunch option, whether stacked or alone. But I was impressed that the H could handle plenty of different choices.
  Great Pedal!!!  (USA, May 2017)

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BearFoot FX Pale Green Compressor V4 is HERE!

The PGC captures the natural feel of your amp and speakers compressing as they are pushed. The PGC really shines in a live situation with a band where the heavier-handed compressors (that sound good at home in a room) often sound thick and lifeless against other real instruments. The PGC is already famous for its nearly transparent compression and dead quiet operation. You will also wonder if it’s on at all…until you turn it off to make sure, and then turn it back on as quickly as possible.

We’ve replaced the middle EQ knob with separate Treble and Bass controls that adjust the EQ both pre- and post-compression. The more Bass you add, the more of the classic Dyna/Ross comp (treble cut/bass boost) feel you get. Increase the Treble knob and get more highs and sparkle without adding noise or hiss. And with the comp knob off, it is a booster/enhancer/EQ. Especially tasty into the Honey Bee and other BearFoot drives!

DEMO

Sean Gibson

Reviews from TGP BearFoot FX Tourbox Participants 

• This was a surprise, because much like [fellow TGPer], I’m not into compressors. HOWEVER, the added Bass and Treble knobs lend a better grip on EQ and I found myself really enjoying the sparkle and tightness it imparted on my clean channel. I play a Les Paul (dark sounding guitar) into a Budda Superdrive 18 (dark amp). It’s difficult to coax a “great” clean sound out of the rhythm/clean channel of my amp because of the shared EQ, so with my amp drive settings, the first channel ends up sounding a bit dull and flabby. THe PGCv4 tightens it up and adds this nice sheen over it. (I’m trying to avoid saying sparkle, but honestly that’s pretty accurate.) It makes it a bit more inspiring to play. This was honestly my 2nd favorite pedal in the tourbox. I could see how this would be a compressor for folks who don’t like compressors. For giggles, I left the settings where I liked them on the clean channel and switched to my dirty channel and it didn’t really change the fundamental sound I was getting, it just sort of added in the EQ, which again, was pleasing and inspiring to play, so one could surmise that you could leave this on all the time. I would buy this one.  (USA, April 2017)

• My favorite PGC! I’ve tried/owned V1 and V3, think I might have tour boxed a BJF way way back….or not. I’m getting old, memory is shot
  Anyways, the EQ knob again sat exactly where I would have wanted. Plenty of clarity, as PGC is known for. I spent the week stacking it with everything, often COT-PGC-another drive. I don’t normally have a compressor on the board, and overall am unsure whether I will ever really need one. Haven’t determined if it’s an always-on or on-off…and if it is an always-on, does it really make a big difference for me? My week with the PGC didn’t quite answer that question, but I’m leaning towards buying one anyways and further exploring.
  Played a gig after the tourbox went out the door, and I really didn’t miss it, but my playing these days is going cleaner and cleaner, and I could see using this pedal much more going forward, for recording or live.
  Again would definitely go with this over the V3, and can’t see passing on it for the original V1 either.  (USA, May 2017)

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BearFoot FX introduces the NEW Pink Purple Fuzz 4-Knob!

Take all the fuzz tones from the ’60s and ’70s…(the crazier octaves, gates and spitty chainsaw tones are in the Candy Apple Fuzz and Candiru).

The PPF houses all the useful daily fuzz tones that you will immediately know what to do with…Jimi to Neil to Trower to Montrose…and then it also blurs the line between fuzz, distortion and overdrive all the way down to just barely gritty, edgy tones.

The PPF is very high gain and very low noise. The new separate EQ controls (Bass and Treble) replace our original 3-knob PPF’s EQ knob and release more gain for added fuzz!!!

High gain…low noise…LED…regular 9V adapter…unaffected by pedals around it…does not give a rat’s ass where it is in the chain unlike most fuzzes!

Reviews from TGP BearFoot FX Tourbox Participants 

• This was the first one I plugged in, and the one I spent the most time with (which is why the time for the others was cut short). It’s also my favorite, so far! Nice amount of bass on tap for some chugga chugga if you need it. Fuzz range is pretty wide. It can go from a light, almost fuzz face-ish sound to a heavier, not quite Colorsound Overdrive impression. Cleans up exceptionally well! No reason to not max this thing out and fiddle with the guitar volume knob Now, the interesting/fun part…. I fiddled with this one the most because I got lost fiddling. There are always those fuzz pedals that “sound best” or “only sound good” through an amp that’s already cooking. The gain channel is hot rod levels of awful on my amp! But, the master volume is very useful…. So, after playing around with the master high and the volume low, I decided to max out the volume and tame the volume with the master. Completely different beast! With a really clean amp, the sound was thin. Not thin in a bad way, but more of a hollow, reedy, biting fuzz. With the volume cranked….. This thing thickened up. A lot. Really booming fuzz. Not really into muff territory from a gain standpoint, but still had some authority to it.  (USA, April 2017)

• Actually, this one was lost in the mail… errrr…. stolen…. I mean, my dog ate it…. Just kidding. But seriously, you can’t have it back. In all seriousness, the Pink Purple Fuzz is amazing. As soon as I kicked it on, I knew it was special. Now, I’m not a big fuzz guy, but this seems to be an overdrive type fuzz or fuzz type overdrive. It’s thick, but not too thick. It’s got sustain, but not that “unnatural” kind you get from some fuzzes (does that make sense?). It can be smooth and dark or you can get it to be brighter and amp-like. Honestly, I’ve never played a Tube Driver, but I’ve owned a Dover Drive and I’ve listened to Andy Timmons relentlessly for the past 2 years and I think it sounds like a Tube Driver. There, I said it. This one, I will be purchasing. It’s my favorite in the box. The coolest part for me was how it reacted with my amp’s overdrive channel. I put the volume at noon, fuzz just below 9:00, the Bass off, and the treble all the way up, hit my channel switcher to the overdrive channel and MAS TEQUILA!!!!! THAT IS AMAZING! HAVE to have it! (USA, April 2017)

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