Benson Amps Limited Edition Storkn Boks Oscillating Fuzz Effect Pedal

Like many popular Benson creations, the Benson Amps Storkn Boks was born out of a wild, new idea between friends. The Storkn Boks, or STRKN B0k, is a limited edition Benson piece designed in collaboration with experimental guitarist and composer David Torn the name coming from a “vaguely Nordic” mashup of “Stonk Box” and “Torn”. For followers of the Benson school of dirt design, this piece is sure to inspire some daydreaming on technical and musical levels.

The Storkn Boks began its life as a modified version of the Benson Amps Stonk Box. Their version of an original “Bender” fuzz circuit, the Stonk Box dialed in sizzling fuzzes reminiscent of classic, vintage circuits. When designing the Stonk, Benson connected with Torn for advice, Torn being among the most famous and discerning users of the original ’60s Bender circuit. Torn’s preferred Stonk design sought out more bass response on tap than what was initially offered fast forward past more design collaboration and the Storkn Boks is born.

Seeking out a Bender fuzz circuit with a greater bass response, Benson and Torn added in a variable bass control. This addition allowed for a wider spectrum of bass control, effectively rolling between the more concentrated bass response of the original Stonk Box and the more expansive sound of ’60s Benders. Clocking in to deliver a more gnarly and gated fuzz tone than the Stonk Box, this limited piece from Benson easily makes a name for itself.

This brilliant box of fuzz goes even further in its design with the addition of a positive feedback switch. Another contribution from Torn and his unconventional styles of playing, Benson worked in a diode network in the oscillation path to produce crazy sub tones and synth-like filter sounds. Full disclosure, this neighborhood of sounds gets strange, but instead of asking, “Why?”, we prefer to ask, “Why not?”.

The Storkn Boks operates with an automatic thermal bias technology through which the bias of the transistors is automatically regulated by a circuit gently warming the Germanium transistors to a preset operating point. Using analog components, this system ensures a consistent sound no matter the external temperature. This system’s status is denoted by the pedal’s LED light as it glows amber for its warming status and green for its ready status. The Storkn Boks is designed to endure temperatures between freezing and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, exposure to any temperature outside of this range can result in malfunction of the Germanium transistors which is possible if the pedal is left in the sun.

A product of a true meeting of the minds, the Benson Amp Storkn Boks dials in knockout Bender-style fuzz voices. Perfect for fans of Benson and the avant-garde guitarist in us all, this limited edition pedal from some of Portland’s finest amplification experts is a fuzzy masterwork in real time.

Benson Amps strongly advises against adjustment of the Storkn Boks internal trimmer. Adjusting the internal trimmer will void the Benson Amps warranty. Benson Amps strongly advises against the use of power supplies over 9 Volt as this could damage the pedal and/or power supply.

• Collaborative design with David Torn based on Benson Amps Stonk Box fuzz
• Expanded bass response via variable bass control
• Onboard positive feedback “Oscillation” switch
• Designed with automatic thermal bias technology and Germanium transistors
• Standard 9 Volt DC center negative power operation