Shaping The Aerosmith Tone: Why The Warm Bender & Jet Phaser Live On Joe Perry’s Pedalboard
Joe Perry, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Aerosmith, recently sat down with Guitar World Magazine to break down the gear behind his iconic tone, and we’re honored to see not one, but two Warm Audio pedals live on his pedalboard.
In the latest Guitar World feature, Perry walks through his full rig. Right there in the mix are the Warm Audio Jet Phaser and Warm Audio Warm Bender Fuzz, both called out as part of his permanent setup.
“I have a real Tone Bender fuzz, but I’ve been using the Warm Audio Warm Bender Fuzz with true bypass.” - Joe Perry
For a player like Joe Perry, gear is all about response, reliability, and feel.
Why the Warm Bender?
Image credit: Guitar World, April 2026 (print edition)
Fuzz sits at the core of Perry’s sound. It shapes the attack, harmonics, and literally how the guitar reacts under his hands.
The fact that there are a plethora of Bender-style fuzz pedals on the market (he even owns a vintage Tone Bender!), but opts to use our switchable, three-circuit Warm Bender fuzz pedal, says everything.
It delivers the classic, vintage-inspired fuzz response players expect, but in a format that’s versatile, reliable, and has the dialed-in responsiveness that modern players demand.
Why the Jet Phaser?
The Jet Phaser is another standout on Perry’s board, and it plays a much bigger role than a typical modulation pedal.
“I always have the Jet Phaser on my board. It has a flange and a fuzz built in. I might put a clean boost right after it. I might hit the boost pedal when I hit the Jet Phaser.” - Joe Perry
Image credit: Guitar World, April 2026 (print edition)
The way Perry incorporates our Jet Phaser isn’t just an effect you kick on for texture. It’s part of the gain structure. Part of the voice.
With its combination of fuzz and sweeping phase-style modulation, the Jet Phaser adds movement, depth, and attitude that cuts through a mix.
And in Perry’s rig, the Jet Phaser has earned a permanent spot to make his tone that much more unique.
One thing that stands out about Perry’s rig is its practicality.
He’s not chasing rare gear for the sake of it. He’s choosing tools that respond & inspire his playing.
Fuzz that reacts to your touch
Modulation that adds dimension and movement
Pedals that integrate seamlessly into a live setup
Joe Perry’s tone has always been about attitude, feel, and unpredictability, and in his latest Guitar World feature, it’s great to see our FX pedals front & center to his approach.
We’re honored that the Warm Bender Fuzz and Jet Phaser are part of that signal chain, helping shape the sound of one of rock’s most iconic guitarists!