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Musical Instruments, Effects - Processors and Pedals
There are few Fender products with as much "indie cred" as the Fender Blender. Once thought of as an overly harsh fuzz pedal, the Blender, thanks to players like Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins and Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine, is now a coveted, and rare, vintage pedal. Original Blender pedals routinely sell on ebay for between $300-400. Like they have done with guitars and amps, Fender is reissuing this pedal to satisfy the demand that has surged past the supply on the vintage market. The beauty of this pedal is that it does not sound like anything else on the market. It has a totally unique voice. This is a pedal made for players who want to create instead of copy. With a bit of experimentation, a player can get countless sounds out of this pedal, some that were intended and some that were not. The Blender can be used for leads by metal players looking for an ultra-aggressive tone. This will replace other Octave/Fuzz pedals on pedalboards throughout the land.
Good, but not great.
By The King Cheetah
from Santa Monica CA on 10/6/2008
from Santa Monica CA on 10/6/2008
Pros:
Looks cool
Cons:
Limited Selection Of Effects
Best Uses:
Amateur Recording, Performances, Professional Recording
Describe Yourself:
Professional Musician
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments about FENDER Fender Blender- Guitar Pedal:
The Fender Blender covers similar ground to the Danelectro French Toast at about four times the price. Personally I prefer the sound of the Danno cheapie (even if the Fender Blender does have a lot more 'cred').