Shinko Music THE EFFECTOR BOOK Vol.53〈Shinko Music Mook〉

This issue's feature is the Tone Bender, a fuzz pedal that was born in the mid-1960s.
As basic knowledge for effects enthusiasts, everyone knows the name, but very few people have actually played the actual unit, making this model synonymous with an extremely rare fuzz.
In particular, the early production models were produced in small numbers, and it is well known that they are even described as phantom items, as they are difficult to come across even no matter how hard a well-known collector searches.
This time, we succeeded in capturing a number of premium models, including one that is believed to be the only one of its kind in Japan.
This exhibition features the entire Tone Bender family and derivative models, from MK I to MK III, manufactured from the mid- to late 1960s. The combined market value of all these models is a staggering several million yen. You'll likely never see such a large collection of vintage Tone Benders in one place again.
Using this extremely awesome instrument as a foothold, we will delve into the mysterious world of the Tone Bender.
The world of ultra-nerdy vintage fuzz is not open to casual listeners, and even just taking a peek into it requires a great deal of courage. Please check your savings balance before reading!

[CONTENTS]
[Feature 1] TONE BENDER
Are you ready to dive into the fuzz swamp?

■[History] Looking back at the evolution of the Tone Bender through vintage models■[History] Unraveling its complex and intricate evolutionary lineage■[History] Checking out the evolutionary process from MK 1.5 to MK II■[History] The lineage of another British fuzz, the Supa Fuzz■[Interview] Shinichi Ikugata plays the Tone Bender in one go!!
■ [Analysis] The four engineers who achieved the pinnacle of reissues ■ [Interview] Organic Sounds
■ [Analysis] Testing out current Tone Bender-type fuzz pedals ■ [Tutorial] The Tone Bender's operating principle ■ [Tutorial] The true nature of the Tone Bender as seen through waveforms ■ [Column] Unraveling the mystery surrounding Jimmy Page and the Tone Bender ■ [Column] The Tone Bender's role as a driving force behind British rock ■ [Column] An invitation to dive into the Tone Bender swamp ■ [Column] The sound of fuzz has spurred the evolution of rock ■ [Tutorial] An experiment into the compatibility of 60's fuzz with modern equipment ■ [Tutorial] The entrance to the Tone Bender swamp ■ [Setting Guide] The relationship between the Tone Bender and amplifiers ■ [Setting Guide] Yoshiyuki Murata talks about the Tone Bender's test of strength

[Feature 2] Ovaltone
The changing trajectory of the ellipse after 10 years

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[Interview] Builder's Voice
FREE THE TONE
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