The Menatone Law Bender Deluxe is a fuzz pedal built on the circuit of the Menatone Law, which the maker describes as going "from light overdrive to full blown nastiness." The Deluxe version keeps that circuit but adds a PORK control for more gain and makes both germanium and silicon transistors switchable in both gain stages, so the player can choose the transistor type at each stage rather than being locked into one flavor of fuzz1.
What the PORK control does
The PORK control is the Deluxe's main addition over the standard Law. Menatone explains that it "turns the first gain stage from a unity gain buffer, to a 12db exrtra boost stage similar to a MKii fuzz PORK"1. In other words, the first stage of the circuit normally passes the signal through at its original level, and the PORK switch turns that stage into an extra boost of 12 dB, pushing the fuzz harder.
Germanium and silicon in one pedal
Fuzz pedals are traditionally built around either germanium or silicon transistors, and the two types behave differently. The Law Bender Deluxe combines both into one unit: the Deluxe version has both silicon and germanium transistors switchable in both stages1. Menatone describes the difference in character this way: "The Silicon has more gain on tap and a tigher response"1. The germanium setting gives the other side of the circuit's character.
| Setting | What Menatone says about it |
|---|---|
| Silicon | More gain on tap and a tighter response1 |
| Germanium | The other side of the circuit's character1 |
The pedal is built with "1/2 Watt Carbon resistors and rolled poly caps" throughout, according to the maker1.
How it compares to the standard Law
The Deluxe is based on the same circuit as the standard Menatone Law fuzz, "but with the added 'PORK' control for more gain"1. It also adds the switchable germanium and silicon transistor stages, which the standard Law does not have1. Menatone also offers the Menatone The Law Mini in its range. For more on the effect type itself, see the site's guide to Fuzz Pedals.
| Standard Law | Law Bender Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit | Menatone Law | Same Menatone Law circuit1 |
| PORK control | No | Yes, adds more gain1 |
| Transistors | One type | Germanium and silicon, switchable in both stages1 |
Buying and build time
The Law Bender Deluxe is sold directly by Menatone at $259 USD12. Because the pedals are built to order, Menatone lists the build time as approximately 3 to 6 weeks1. A manual is linked from the product page, and the maker lists demos as coming soon1.
The Law Bender Deluxe is built to order, with Menatone listing an approximate build time of 3 to 6 weeks1.
Videos
John Caban
Questions
Does the Menatone Law Bender Deluxe use germanium or silicon transistors?
Both. The Deluxe version has germanium and silicon transistors switchable in both gain stages, so the player can choose between the two transistor types at each stage. Menatone describes the silicon setting as having more gain on tap and a tighter response, while the germanium setting offers the softer, more vintage-flavored side of the circuit.
How is the Law Bender Deluxe different from the standard Menatone Law?
The Deluxe is based on the same circuit as the Menatone Law fuzz but adds the PORK control for more gain, and it adds switchable germanium and silicon transistors in both stages. The standard Law does not have these features.
How long does it take Menatone to build a Law Bender Deluxe?
Menatone lists the build time as approximately 3 to 6 weeks, since the pedals are built to order.
How much does the Menatone Law Bender Deluxe cost?
The Law Bender Deluxe is listed at $259 USD on Menatone's own product pages, as of October 2026.
What does the boost switch do on the Law Bender Deluxe?
The PORK control turns the first gain stage from a unity gain buffer into a 12 dB extra boost stage, similar to a MKii fuzz PORK. In practice it adds more gain on top of the fuzz.
Sources (2)
- The Law Bender Deluxe, menatone.com
- The Law Bender Deluxe, Menatone
