ThroBak Stone Bender MKII Pro – "Smooth & Warm" Modified Voicing Pack
Description:
This premium 4-capture Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) tone pack delivers the highly sought-after, legendary 3-transistor Germanium fuzz tones of the classic Sola Sound Tone Bender MKII layout, but with a highly versatile, studio-friendly twist.
While maintaining the familiar and intuitive Level and Attack control configuration, every model in this pack was captured utilizing ThroBak's custom hardware switch modifications: the Pre-Gain switch is engaged and the Tone Color switch is set to the Up position. This specific configuration tames the aggressive, ice-pick frequencies of a standard vintage MKII, transforming the pedal into a wonderfully smooth, warm, and exceptionally dynamic voicing. The engaged pre-gain tightens the low end and adds incredible low-note clarity, making these profiles pair seamlessly with both single-coils and high-output humbuckers without muddying your digital signal chain or introducing harsh, unstable noise artifacts.
All profiles feature precision hardware calibration metadata baked right into the files (Send: +14 dBu / Return: +3 dBu) to guarantee seamless level matching, accurate gain behavior, and plug-and-play consistency across any audio interface.
Included Captures & Technical Stats:
• Capture 1 (L1 / A10): Level at 1:00, Attack at 10:00. Dynamic, low-gain overdrive territory with pristine clarity. (Full ESR: 0.0029 | Lite: 0.0128)
• Capture 2 (L1 / A12): Level at 1:00, Attack at 12:00 (Noon). The sweet spot for touch-responsive, crunchier classic rock rhythm. (Full ESR: 0.0042 | Lite: 0.0186)
• Capture 3 (L12 / A2): Level at 12:00, Attack at 2:00. Thicker, singing saturation with excellent note separation. (Full ESR: 0.0058 | Lite: 0.0239)
• Capture 4 (L12 / A3): Level at 12:00, Attack at 3:00. Heavy, sustained vintage fuzz sustaining beautifully into leads. (Full ESR: 0.0098 | Lite: 0.0411)
Recommended Artists & Sonic Flavors:
• Led Zeppelin (Jimmy Page): The absolute definitive Tone Bender MKII user. This pack perfectly embodies the iconic riffs and soaring, smooth violin-like lead sustain found on Led Zeppelin II.
• The Jeff Beck Group / Early Jeff Beck: Jeff Beck was one of the earliest champions of the MKII circuit. The warm toggle setting captures that singing, vocal-like quality of his early solo and Yardbirds-era tracks.
• Mick Ronson (David Bowie / Ziggy Stardust era): Ronson famously used a Tone Bender to get those jagged, mid-forward, yet smooth and sustaining glam-rock leads.
• The Who (Pete Townshend): Excellent for dialing in that aggressive, rich, power-chord crunch that cleans up beautifully when you roll back your guitar volume or pick lighter.
• Cream-era Eric Clapton: While Clapton famously used a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face or a turned-up Marshall for his "woman tone," the smooth treble-reduction profile in this pack does an incredible job mimicking that exact thick, woody, and warm lead sustain.
I like to use this in front of a Fender Twin.
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