Bringing together features like the organic warmth of onboard vacuum tubes, hand-wired construction, and a streamlined gain/volume/two-band EQ interface, the Benson Preamp Overdrive/Distortion is a do-it-all dirt box that adds premium grit to your rig.
Benson's much-loved Chimera 30W amp has earned the acclaim of players like Ryan Adams. This new Preamp pedal is based off of that same circuit, offering the same effortless ability to dial in pristine boost, bluesy overdrive, and even toe the line of throwback fuzz and distortion. It's a no-nonsense approach to a staple effect, using the finest ingredients.
Be sure to check out Andy's full demo above for a better idea of what this pedal can contribute to your own signal chain, and click here to get yours exclusively through Reverb.
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- Amps: Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb RI
- Guitars: Redtail Brownie and Custom T, Reverend Airwave 12-String, Gibson Custom CME Les Paul Standard
- Recording Gear: Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD, Royer R-121, Sennheiser E609
- Strings: Ernie Ball Ernie Ball 2720 Slinky Cobalt .011 - .048
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