Fender The Bends Compressor Pedal
Fender The Bends Compressor Pedal is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
At Reidy's Home Of Music, we understand how important it is for you to receive your order in a timely and efficient manner. That's why we have put together this delivery information to provide you with all the details you need to know about our shipping process.
Shipping Options:
We offer a variety of shipping options to cater to your specific needs. Whether you need your guitar delivered quickly or prefer a more cost-effective option, we have you covered. Our shipping options include:
- Our Standard Shipping: This is our most affordable shipping option, with delivery by express courier taking 1-3 business days , normally via DPD or DHL parcel. Currently FREE on orders of £399 or over and £6.95 for orders under £399
- Next working day Shipping: If you need your guitar in a hurry, our Next Working Day shipping option means next working day delivery if you order before 2pm. Currently £12.99. (please note, working day means Monday-Friday , excluding bank holidays - Orders placed before 2pm Friday will be delivered Monday. Orders placed after 2pm Friday would shipped on Monday, delivered Tuesday.) * Please Note: Next Working Day option is not available on some items , check delivery options at the checkout.
- Shipping to Northern Ireland - can take 48 hours to arrive , and please note we can't send very heavy items such as pianos to Northern Ireland due to courier restrictions. £19.99
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs will vary depending on the shipping option you choose and your location. During the checkout process, you will be able to see the shipping costs associated with your order before making a payment.
Tracking Your Order:
Once your order has been shipped, we will provide you with a tracking number. This allows you to easily track the progress of your delivery and know exactly when to expect your new guitar.
Delivery Timeframes:
The standard delivery timeframes mentioned above are estimates and may vary depending on factors such as your location and any unforeseen circumstances. However, we strive to ensure that your order is delivered to you as quickly as possible.
Customer Support:
Got Questions ? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help!
Thank you for choosing Reidy's Home Of Music. We look forward to delivering your new guitar to you soon!
Fender The Bends Compressor Pedal
Description
Description
This second hand guitar effects pedal is in great condition
Does have velcro on the underside
Fender’s The Bends is a VCA‑based compressor designed to behave more like a studio rack unit than a classic stompbox. It focuses on smooth gain reduction, low noise, and a wide usable range rather than a single “signature” sound.
It’s one of the most underrated compressors of the last decade partly because it doesn’t shout about itself.
Tone & Behaviour
The Bends doesn’t colour your tone. No added brightness (CS‑3), no mid‑thickening (Dyna Comp), no vintage squash.
Instead, you get:
- Smooth, evened‑out picking
- Natural sustain without obvious pumping
- Zero harshness
- Very low noise floor
Controls
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Drive , Sets how hard the compressor clamps down.
Low = subtle levelling.
High = thick sustain without the vintage squash. -
Recovery , Release time.
Short = punchy, articulate.
Long = smooth, blooming sustain. -
Blend , Parallel compression.
Essential for keeping your attack natural. -
Level , Output volume.
Plenty of headroom for boosting into drives.
Real‑World Use
Clean tones
- Perfect for funk, pop, country, worship, ambient
- Adds clarity and consistency without sounding “compressed”
Edge‑of‑breakup
- Tightens the front end
- Adds sustain without pushing the amp into mush
High‑gain
- Works well as a pre‑gain leveller
- Keeps palm‑mutes consistent
- Doesn’t add hiss (a big win over CS‑3)
Bass
- Surprisingly good
- Transparent, punchy, and quiet
- Blend control makes it very bass‑friendly
Build Quality
Fender’s modern pedals are seriously overbuilt:
- Heavy aluminium enclosure
- Magnetic battery door
- LED‑lit knobs
- Solid footswitch
- Top‑mounted jacks
The Fender The Bends is a quiet, transparent, flexible, studio‑grade compressor that suits players who want polish and control without sacrificing feel.
If your board needs subtle levelling, better sustain, and a more professional clean tone, this pedal absolutely delivers.
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