{"title":"Benson Amps","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"benson-amps-preamp","title":"Benson Amps Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003ePreamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe call this our Preamp because it is! The circuit is based on the our Chimera 30 watt guitar amplifier, but substitutes FET transistors for the vacuum tubes. The result is an extremely amp-like and versatile clean boost\/overdrive\/fuzz pedal that imparts rich harmonics and a very musical EQ to your signal chain…truly a Chimera in a box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower requirements:\u003cbr\u003e9VDC Boss style adapter or battery 50ma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/Preamp_insert-copy_grande.jpg?v=1526622512\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qVi7PSQwWB4\" height=\"673\" width=\"1196\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12104817967220,"sku":"BEN003","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/benson_1.jpg?v=1526622540"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-preamp-coast-sonic-edition","title":"Benson Amps Preamp *Coast Sonic Edition*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003ePreamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e**Exclusive Coast Sonic Gold\/Oxblood Edition**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe call this our Preamp because it is! The circuit is based on the our Chimera 30 watt guitar amplifier, but substitutes FET transistors for the vacuum tubes. The result is an extremely amp-like and versatile clean boost\/overdrive\/fuzz pedal that imparts rich harmonics and a very musical EQ to your signal chain…truly a Chimera in a box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower requirements:\u003cbr\u003e9VDC Boss style adapter or battery 50ma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/Preamp_insert-copy_grande.jpg?v=1526622512\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19613400760418,"sku":"BEN005","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/Benson_gold.jpg?v=1570388232"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-germanium-fuzz-solar-white","title":"Benson Amps Germanium Fuzz *Snow White*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermanium Fuzz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE BASICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Germanium Fuzz is a fuzz pedal. The knobs change the sounds. IMPORTANT: after plugging it into power (9vdc only), it will take 2-3 minutes on average to sound correct. Good time to tune your guitar and grab a beverage. The color of the LED indicator light might change. Don’t turn the internal trimmer. THAT’S IT. Read on only if you want some excellent primary source material for an online fuzz thesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is designed around two germanium 2N527 OR 2N404 Germanium Transistors. They have been graded for gain and leakage and carefully matched to sound their best. They are set up in the ubiquitous 60’s circular fuzz topology, and tuned for good sound, and include some additional oddities aimed at solving the issues that prevent more widespread use of Germanium devices....detailed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE FIRST FUZZ PEDAL WITH AUTOMATIC THERMAL BIAS TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bias of the transistors in this pedal is automatically regulated by a circuit that GENTLY warms the transistors to a preset operating point using analog components, and ensures a consistent sound, no matter the external temperature. When the LED is orange, the transistors are warming up to increase their hFE (transistor gain) and to shift the bias point to the correct voltage. When the LED turns green, the warmer is off because the correct bias and hFE have been set. Expect the LED to toggle back and forth every so often while the pedal is on...that is how you know its working. The heaters will warm the transistors enough to still be effective on a sunny stage, but far cooler than anything that would harm the transistors. This pedal is designed to operate between freezing and 100 ̊F but might still sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ene outside this range. There are two colors: Studio Black is not meant for direct sunlight, Solar White is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ene with it. We have found there is a 20 ̊F difference between a black pedal and a white pedal in direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINPUT IMPEDANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe low input impedance of the classic two transistor germanium fuzz circuit is both a blessing and a curse....a bless- ing because it can yield a tight sparkly clean tone when guitar volume is rolled down, and a curse because it sounds nasty (in a bad way) if there are buffers or pedals before it in a signal chain. We went to some extremes to keep the blessing and lose the curse.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe installed a class A buffer in the very input of the Germanium Fuzz. This buffer feeds a pickup simulator circuit (an audio transformer set up as an inductor, a resistor, and a capacitor). These two additions make compatibility with other pedals possible without losing the desired sound. After the pickup simulator circuit, we have added an “Imped- ance” control, which simulates rolling down the guitar volume to get that tight sparkly sound...without adjusting your guitar volume....which you can still do and still sounds great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGAIN RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe circuit has been tuned to be used as a rich sounding clean boost, an overdrive, all the way up to an aggressive fuzz with some octave overtones. There are many colors of tone available with the impedance and gain controls...they are very interactive. This is meant as a “pretty” fuzz a la 60’s-70’s classic rock\/psychedeli rock. It is not a spitty, harsh experimental fuzz and more often sounds like an overdrive or distortion (unless it’s turned all the way up). We call it a fuzz because it has a fuzzy character but it is so much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINTERNAL TRIMMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon’t turn the internal trimmer. It is precisely set at our factory. Turning the trimmer voids the warranty. The correct trimmer position is marked in case you get one used where someone turned it. V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is for use only with a 9vdc Boss syle center negative power supply...There is no battery. Please do not subject this pedal to more than 9vdc or the pedal or power supply could be destroyed. This pedal only draws 70ma when the heater is engaged, and far less than that when it is off. It will pull those 70ma instantaneously, which most power supplies have no issue with. With substandard or non standard power supplies it is possible the pedal will start oscillating madly at the heater threshhold, where the LED changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWARRANTY INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 years excluding abuse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WZrROOfzkxs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7aDTsloBD-8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32103533838434,"sku":"BEN006","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/bensonfuzzwhite.jpg?v=1611958762"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-germanium-fuzz-studio-black","title":"Benson Amps Germanium Fuzz *Studio Black*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermanium Fuzz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BASICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Germanium Fuzz is a fuzz pedal. The knobs change the sounds. IMPORTANT: after plugging it into power (9vdc only), it will take 2-3 minutes on average to sound correct. Good time to tune your guitar and grab a beverage. The color of the LED indicator light might change. Don’t turn the internal trimmer. THAT’S IT. Read on only if you want some excellent primary source material for an online fuzz thesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is designed around two germanium 2N527 OR 2N404 Germanium Transistors. They have been graded for gain and leakage and carefully matched to sound their best. They are set up in the ubiquitous 60’s circular fuzz topology, and tuned for good sound, and include some additional oddities aimed at solving the issues that prevent more widespread use of Germanium devices....detailed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIRST FUZZ PEDAL WITH AUTOMATIC THERMAL BIAS TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bias of the transistors in this pedal is automatically regulated by a circuit that GENTLY warms the transistors to a preset operating point using analog components, and ensures a consistent sound, no matter the external temperature. When the LED is orange, the transistors are warming up to increase their hFE (transistor gain) and to shift the bias point to the correct voltage. When the LED turns green, the warmer is off because the correct bias and hFE have been set. Expect the LED to toggle back and forth every so often while the pedal is on...that is how you know its working. The heaters will warm the transistors enough to still be effective on a sunny stage, but far cooler than anything that would harm the transistors. This pedal is designed to operate between freezing and 100 ̊F but might still sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ene outside this range. There are two colors: Studio Black is not meant for direct sunlight, Solar White is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ene with it. We have found there is a 20 ̊F difference between a black pedal and a white pedal in direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUT IMPEDANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe low input impedance of the classic two transistor germanium fuzz circuit is both a blessing and a curse....a bless- ing because it can yield a tight sparkly clean tone when guitar volume is rolled down, and a curse because it sounds nasty (in a bad way) if there are buffers or pedals before it in a signal chain. We went to some extremes to keep the blessing and lose the curse.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe installed a class A buffer in the very input of the Germanium Fuzz. This buffer feeds a pickup simulator circuit (an audio transformer set up as an inductor, a resistor, and a capacitor). These two additions make compatibility with other pedals possible without losing the desired sound. After the pickup simulator circuit, we have added an “Imped- ance” control, which simulates rolling down the guitar volume to get that tight sparkly sound...without adjusting your guitar volume....which you can still do and still sounds great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAIN RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe circuit has been tuned to be used as a rich sounding clean boost, an overdrive, all the way up to an aggressive fuzz with some octave overtones. There are many colors of tone available with the impedance and gain controls...they are very interactive. This is meant as a “pretty” fuzz a la 60’s-70’s classic rock\/psychedeli rock. It is not a spitty, harsh experimental fuzz and more often sounds like an overdrive or distortion (unless it’s turned all the way up). We call it a fuzz because it has a fuzzy character but it is so much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERNAL TRIMMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon’t turn the internal trimmer. It is precisely set at our factory. Turning the trimmer voids the warranty. The correct trimmer position is marked in case you get one used where someone turned it. V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is for use only with a 9vdc Boss syle center negative power supply...There is no battery. Please do not subject this pedal to more than 9vdc or the pedal or power supply could be destroyed. This pedal only draws 70ma when the heater is engaged, and far less than that when it is off. It will pull those 70ma instantaneously, which most power supplies have no issue with. With substandard or non standard power supplies it is possible the pedal will start oscillating madly at the heater threshhold, where the LED changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 years excluding abuse. Visit www.bensonamps.com for more information.\u003ciframe width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7aDTsloBD-8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32103551402082,"sku":"BEN006B","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/bensonfuzzblack.jpg?v=1611959040"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-germanium-boost","title":"Benson Amps Germanium Boost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermanium Boost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen designing the temperature controlled fuzz, we tried some weird approaches. One of the things we tried was utilizing a voltage controlled error correcting circuit to bias a single germanium transistor. It ultimately didn’t work for the fuzz, since that circuit is comically sensitive to transistor gain attributes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe did find a place for it though.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt turns out it was PERFECT for achieving a germanium clean boost that, (like our fuzz) is impervious to component drift, leakage, and temperature....moreso in fact. We also fixed a couple other issues preventing the germanium transistor from being used as a convincing linear boost...we increased the input headroom (even a normal guitar signal will drive a germanium transistor into unwanted input distortion without some tweaks) and increased the input impedance (a BJT transistor would normally thin out bass frequencies and interact neg- atively with whatever flows into it).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe result is a germanium clean boost where you can utilize a germanium transistor WITH- OUT the weird artifacts that were previously accepted as part of the deal...temperature sen- sitivity, drift, and suboptimal input impedance and headroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt takes about 10 seconds when the boost is first powered up for the error correction circuit to bias the germanium transistor. After that it gets interesting....we can hear how it makes guitar signals sound more musical...even when set at the same volume as the bypassed tone. It seems to bring out the attack of the guitar while simultaneously smoothing out notes, like a compressor but different. It’s hard to describe. It appears to cut the bad parts of a signal and enhance the good. It’s killer on bass. It helps acoustic guitar pickups sound more natu- ral. And of course it’ll push your amp into a frenzy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe hope you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is for use only with a 9vdc Boss syle center negative power supply. There is space for a battery which is activated when a cable is plugged into the input, and there is no power supply plugged into the DC jack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease do not subject this pedal to more than 9vdc or the pedal or power supply could be destroyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWARRANTY INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 years excluding modification or damage. Visit www.bensonamps.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kp0f4N9VQo8\" height=\"532\" width=\"946\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39427060138082,"sku":"BEN007","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/bensonboost.jpg?v=1632859354"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-germanium-boost-coast-sonic-edition","title":"Benson Amps Germanium Boost *Coast Sonic edition*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermanium Boost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e*Coast Sonic exclusive gold \u0026amp; oxblood edition*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen designing the temperature controlled fuzz, we tried some weird approaches. One of the things we tried was utilizing a voltage controlled error correcting circuit to bias a single germanium transistor. It ultimately didn’t work for the fuzz, since that circuit is comically sensitive to transistor gain attributes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe did find a place for it though.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt turns out it was PERFECT for achieving a germanium clean boost that, (like our fuzz) is impervious to component drift, leakage, and temperature....moreso in fact. We also fixed a couple other issues preventing the germanium transistor from being used as a convincing linear boost...we increased the input headroom (even a normal guitar signal will drive a germanium transistor into unwanted input distortion without some tweaks) and increased the input impedance (a BJT transistor would normally thin out bass frequencies and interact neg- atively with whatever flows into it).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe result is a germanium clean boost where you can utilize a germanium transistor WITH- OUT the weird artifacts that were previously accepted as part of the deal...temperature sen- sitivity, drift, and suboptimal input impedance and headroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt takes about 10 seconds when the boost is first powered up for the error correction circuit to bias the germanium transistor. After that it gets interesting....we can hear how it makes guitar signals sound more musical...even when set at the same volume as the bypassed tone. It seems to bring out the attack of the guitar while simultaneously smoothing out notes, like a compressor but different. It’s hard to describe. It appears to cut the bad parts of a signal and enhance the good. It’s killer on bass. It helps acoustic guitar pickups sound more natu- ral. And of course it’ll push your amp into a frenzy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe hope you like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is for use only with a 9vdc Boss syle center negative power supply. There is space for a battery which is activated when a cable is plugged into the input, and there is no power supply plugged into the DC jack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease do not subject this pedal to more than 9vdc or the pedal or power supply could be destroyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWARRANTY INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 years excluding modification or damage. Visit www.bensonamps.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kp0f4N9VQo8\" height=\"532\" width=\"946\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39830704029794,"sku":"BEN007cs","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/BensonGermaniumBoostCS.jpg?v=1655849381"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-stonk-box-fuzz","title":"Benson Amps Stonk Box Fuzz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eStonk Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stonk Box is our second Automatic Thermally Bias fuzz pedal, so after plugging it into power (9vdc only), it will take 2-3 minutes on average to sound correct. The color of the LED indicator light might change. Don’t turn the internal trimmer. THAT’S IT. Read on if you would like to...there’s some good stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSUMMARY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the Germanium Fuzz before it, the Stonk Box attempts to take a classic 1960’s fuzz design, and bring the sound into the modern world without bringing any along the flaws and inconsistencies of the original. In this case, we set our eyes on the MK1 fuzz (which is itself a modified version of the very first fuzz ever). We kept the original controls (FILTER and VOLUME), and added a TONE control and a TRIM control to expand the palette of sounds available. Buffer and pedal order friendly (but with no pickup simulation, we had to tweak the output circuit this time). The original circuit is considered one of the hardest of the classic fuzzes to get right because of the difficulty in transistor selec- tion...with our patented technology we can do it easily and consistently...for the first time ever!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAUTOMATIC THERMAL BIAS TECHNOLOGY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bias of the transistors in this pedal is automatically regulated by a circuit that GENTLY warms the Germanium transistors (2N404 OR 2N527) to a preset operating point using analog components, and ensures a consistent sound, no matter the external temperature. When the LED is amber, the transistors are warming up to increase their hFE (transistor gain) and to shift the bias point to the correct voltage. When the LED turns green, the warmer is off because the correct bias and hFE have been set. Expect the LED to toggle back and forth every so often while the pedal is on...that is how you know its working. The heaters will warm the transistors enough to still be effective on a summer stage, but far cooler than anything that would harm the transistors. This pedal is designed to operate between freezing and 100F but might still sound fine outside this range....up to about 120F where we’ve found germanium straight up ceases to function...which can happen if it’s left in the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTROLS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRIM is a gain control right before the two amplifying germanium transistors...turned all the way up is how the stock design is all the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFILTER manipulates both the gain and the bias point of the first gain stage. When turned down it will take away gain, bass frequency response, and will bring in to a gentle dynamic expander type effect (where quiet notes will be quieter than normal, the opposite of a compressor) TRIM and FILTER are interactive and there are many different flavors of fuzz and distortion to dial in. This pedal will not clean all the way up, even at low trim volumes there will be some distortion (in a nice way).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTONE is a low pass filter at the end of the circuit, carefully designed to act almost like a tilt EQ to balance the bright attack and full body of the sound, made possible by the original circuit being WAY brighter than the bypassed guitar signal...we think we’ve struck a good balance here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVOLUME is the output level...which we’ve increased many orders of magnitude from the original. We took the training wheels off so you can push the front end of your amp into sonic madness (if you want). NOTE: this user-beware approch can also lead to settings with a high noise floor. Please remember, this is a crazy and primitive fuzz at its heart...not a piece of pristine recording equipment. Let’s just say there were good reasons for the next four historic revisions of this particular product. If you are concerning people with a high level of hiss and noise, that’s a feature not a bug. It’s fuzz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINTERNAL TRIMMER\u003cbr\u003ePlease don’t turn the internal trimmer. It is precisely set at our factory. Turning the trimmer voids the warranty. The correct trimmer position is marked in case you get one used where a tone lord hath already turnt it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003cbr\u003eThis pedal is for use only with a 9vdc Boss syle center negative power supply...There is no battery. Please do not subject this pedal to more than 9vdc or the pedal or power supply could be destroyed. This pedal draws less than 100ma when the heater is engaged, and far less than that when it is off. It will pull those 100ma instantaneously, which most power supplies have no issue with. With substandard or non standard power supplies it is possible the pedal will start oscillat- ing madly at the heater threshhold, where the LED changes, in which case may we suggest using a current doubler cable, or switching to a higher rated power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ghv57YFbHes\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345337233506,"sku":"BEN012","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/Bensonstonkbox.jpg?v=1684176898"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-preamp-special-run-complicated","title":"Benson Amps Preamp special run \"complicated\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003ePreamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe call this our Preamp because it is! The circuit is based on the our Chimera 30 watt guitar amplifier, but substitutes FET transistors for the vacuum tubes. The result is an extremely amp-like and versatile clean boost\/overdrive\/fuzz pedal that imparts rich harmonics and a very musical EQ to your signal chain…truly a Chimera in a box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower requirements:\u003cbr\u003e9VDC Boss style adapter or battery 50ma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/Preamp_insert-copy_grande.jpg?v=1526622512\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qVi7PSQwWB4\" height=\"673\" width=\"1196\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40464068149346,"sku":"BEN003cp","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/bensonpreampmessy.jpg?v=1695752893"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-delay","title":"Benson Amps Delay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe design process was characteristically obsessive and often dysfunctional, so we’ll spare you most of it. Lots of bright people in the industry left their mark in one way or another. Special shout outs to Jack Deville, Bryan Sours and John Snyder. Lessee...after dutifully slogging through the modern bucket brigade scene for a while, we found our paradise in the form of the ubiquitous PT2399. Turns out, when you treat it well, you can get a massive and great sounding delay range out of it. We utilized a combination of gooey compander chip, analog filtering, and extremely careful gain staging (amp designers are decent at that). We hope you love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE MENU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo access LFO waveform and tap division menu, hold down BYPASS for two seconds, then tap TAP\/ HOLD once. BYPASS switch toggles between SINE, SQUARE and RANDOM waveforms, which will blink 1, 2 or 3 times respectively. TAP\/HOLD switch toggles through QUARTER, DOTTED EIGHTH, and EIGHTH note tap divisions, and the LED will blink 1, 2 or 3 times (respectively). Hold down BYPASS for two seconds to exit MENU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith our history in tape and bucket brigade echo servicing, we were obviously going to go with the floaty and colorful repeats with a chaotic yet musical degradation. That’s the heart of the thing, the whole point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRANGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benson Delay goes fast enough to do chorus and vibrato and slap, and slow enough to create blurred and haunted soundscapes, with a whole range of warbly musical sounds in between. 30ms - 1250ms!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALIENS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold down the tap knob to boost feedback for some self oscillation! Perfect for holding notes out, and especially for making alien invasion noises in tandem with the time knob (within a toe’s reach). Works when the feedback knob is up a bit. Does not introduce unwanted clicking sounds into the signal path. Adjustable via internal trim pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARBLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Low Frequency Oscillator has a tremendous range of both speed and depth, as well as sine, square and random waveforms. Does warble, seasick, flutter, all the good sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benson Delay has the most accurate tap tempo ever applied to the PT2399 thanks to Bontempo, an open source technology concocted by Antoine Ricoux at Electric Canary, which was then refined and implemented by film colorist Octave Zangs (two geniuses). Each pedal CALIBRATES ITSELF IT’S SO COOL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMOOTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted to avoid the more modern issues of delay design; like the digital jaggedness that can come from adjusting the time control on a digitally clocked device, whether analog or a fully digital simula- tion (ever notice that?). In other words, let’s not assume the aforementioned aliens have glitchy space- ships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Negative 9VDC power supply, 100ma current draw. 2 years warranty excluding modification or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IhSaLa1cK_8?si=0gMXKDpxU8Hlj9cN\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40480594002018,"sku":"BEN020","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonDelay.jpg?v=1696888519"},{"product_id":"benson-monarch-reverb-with-tube-power-scaling-blonde","title":"Benson Monarch Reverb+ with tube power scaling (blonde)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonarch Reverb+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Monarch was my first design, and largely what my other amps are based on.  When I worked at Verellen Amps in the late 2000s, several amps would come in for repair every week….high powered vintage monsters all the way to low powered newer boutique amps. Here’s an annoying thing I did….instead of working hard like I should have, I took them apart and studied their circuit designs. If I liked a particular aspect of an amp I would try to figure out what it was. This eventually grew into an understanding of how harmonics are built up, how a circuit is filtered and gain staged, what components sound like, what engineers were trying to achieve, and how they succeeded and failed. It was also an education in what fails on the road and how to make something that is easily repairable. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI had a donor metal chassis sitting under my bench at the time….an old Bogen PA head….that I would incrementally build snippets of circuits I was particularly interested in…it probably went through hundreds of permutations. Often I would tack solder circuits together, often while it was powered up, (Which I don’t recommend). One day all the pieces fell into place, and I got a euphonic clean tone that transitioned into an aggressive harmonic distortion and I about fell over. I showed it to my bandmate and we freaked out.. That design became the Monarch” -Chris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Monarch Reverb Plus is just like the Monarch Reverb except….we’ve given it the full Chimera tone stack instead of the voice switch (basically makng the switch variable) AND we have incorporated into the design a novel tube driven power scaling circuit powered by a 6L6 power tube (set up like a voltage regulator). This approach allows plate resistance to still exist in the power supply (despite the lack of a tube rectifier) which leads to sag and harmonic richness at any volume. The maximum wattage setting (15 watts) bypasses the 6L6 in order to create an option for pure solid state rectification if desired. The power ranges from 1\/2 a watt to 15 watts making this an incredibly versatile amplifier for studio or stage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e2 x JJ 6V6 power tubes, 2 x JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ 12DW7 reverb driver and a JJ 6L6GC set up as a voltage regulator for power scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eFoot switchable reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eCustom Soursound transfomers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150M capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eDovetailed pine cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eBenson Custom Ceramic Speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e23.5”W 17.5”H 10”D 39 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sYGw4olHI-I?si=0ts7BkBs4GWGwr13\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40543716737122,"sku":"BENMON003","price":3509.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonMonarch_blonde1.jpg?v=1699304322"},{"product_id":"benson-nathan-junior-combo-amp-brown-wheat","title":"Benson Nathan Junior Combo Amp brown\/wheat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eNathan Junior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNathan Junior is our long time demo guitarist, a veteran of Portland indie rock, and now a non-profit organizer. Part of the proceeds for every Nathan Junior is going directly to Musical Independence - a non-profit organization in the small town of Independence OR whose mission is to provide much needed music lessons to citizens of all walks of life. Nathan has a building, a plan, and years of both teaching and music business experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe wanted to hit a different price point with the Nathan Junior amp…instead of our usual Mercury transformers\/Jupiter capacitors combination we found some domestically produced components that sound fantastic and fit the form factor better. For 5 watts in a tiny package, it sounds shockingly big. We think it’s the perfect grab and go recording\/ small gig combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1 x JJ 6V6 power tube, 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12DW7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e5 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eVolume, Treble, Bass, Reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\/weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e15.75”W 15.25”H 8.75”D 24 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150 capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBaltic Birch speaker cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e10” Celestion Greenback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6ySrG14_Ewo?si=3Daxs_PYpGowZ7wh\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40645815566434,"sku":"BEN030brn","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonNathanJrbrown1.jpg?v=1704311171"},{"product_id":"benson-germanium-preamp","title":"Benson Germanium Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:  \u003c\/strong\u003eGermanium Preamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is based on our now famous amp-in-a-box Preamp Pedal with one important tweak: the replace- ment of the first FET transistor with a germanium gain stage (stolen from our servo-biased Germanium Boost pedal). The result is an alternate universe take on our flagship pedal that marries the incomparable feel of germanium with the careful equalization and tone controls of the preamp pedal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe result is a slightly lower gain, but richer sounding and feeling overdrive\/boost\/fuzz\/whatever we really, really dig. We hope you like it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeware: Germanium stops passing music at 120 Degrees Farenheit (like a very hot stage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePower requirements: 9VDC Boss style adapter or battery 50ma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eControls: Gain (distortion), Treble (low pass filter), Bass (high pass filter), Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nNwEl6YWUUI?si=cp3AZCoDtE1gWKb1\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40790457909346,"sku":"BEN022","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonGermaniumPreamp.jpg?v=1709245547"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-bellringer-1x12-35-watt-combo-amp-1","title":"Benson Amps Bellringer 1x12 35 watt Combo Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eBellringer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.4;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNear Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMeet the Bellringer, our fresh take on the Chimera circuit with the notable addition being the Power Scaling circuit. We use 6L6 as a variable voltage regulator which allows you to dial the amp from the full 35 watt capacity down to 1 watt and introduces the sag and harmonic richness of a cranked amp at lower volumes… not to mention extra saturation and subtle fuzz at lower volumes. The Bellringer is powered by a pair of EL34 tubes as opposed to the Chimera’s quad 6V6 setup. Available in 1x12 or 2x12 configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2 X JJ EL34, 2 X JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ 12DW7 reverb driver, and JJ 6L6GC set up as voltage regulator for power scaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e35 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1x12 8 ohm, 2x12 16 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFoot switchable reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\/weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1x12 combo: 23.5”W 17.5”H 10”D, 39 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet, or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCustom Sours transformer set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150 Capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDovetailed pine speaker cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBenson Custom 30 Ceramic speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41529800753250,"sku":"BEN027","price":3899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonBellringer-1.jpg?v=1728585332"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-delay-coast-sonic-edition","title":"Benson Amps Delay *Coast Sonic Edition*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe design process was characteristically obsessive and often dysfunctional, so we’ll spare you most of it. Lots of bright people in the industry left their mark in one way or another. Special shout outs to Jack Deville, Bryan Sours and John Snyder. Lessee...after dutifully slogging through the modern bucket brigade scene for a while, we found our paradise in the form of the ubiquitous PT2399. Turns out, when you treat it well, you can get a massive and great sounding delay range out of it. We utilized a combination of gooey compander chip, analog filtering, and extremely careful gain staging (amp designers are decent at that). We hope you love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE MENU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo access LFO waveform and tap division menu, hold down BYPASS for two seconds, then tap TAP\/ HOLD once. BYPASS switch toggles between SINE, SQUARE and RANDOM waveforms, which will blink 1, 2 or 3 times respectively. TAP\/HOLD switch toggles through QUARTER, DOTTED EIGHTH, and EIGHTH note tap divisions, and the LED will blink 1, 2 or 3 times (respectively). Hold down BYPASS for two seconds to exit MENU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith our history in tape and bucket brigade echo servicing, we were obviously going to go with the floaty and colorful repeats with a chaotic yet musical degradation. That’s the heart of the thing, the whole point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRANGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benson Delay goes fast enough to do chorus and vibrato and slap, and slow enough to create blurred and haunted soundscapes, with a whole range of warbly musical sounds in between. 30ms - 1250ms!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALIENS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold down the tap knob to boost feedback for some self oscillation! Perfect for holding notes out, and especially for making alien invasion noises in tandem with the time knob (within a toe’s reach). Works when the feedback knob is up a bit. Does not introduce unwanted clicking sounds into the signal path. Adjustable via internal trim pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARBLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Low Frequency Oscillator has a tremendous range of both speed and depth, as well as sine, square and random waveforms. Does warble, seasick, flutter, all the good sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benson Delay has the most accurate tap tempo ever applied to the PT2399 thanks to Bontempo, an open source technology concocted by Antoine Ricoux at Electric Canary, which was then refined and implemented by film colorist Octave Zangs (two geniuses). Each pedal CALIBRATES ITSELF IT’S SO COOL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMOOTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted to avoid the more modern issues of delay design; like the digital jaggedness that can come from adjusting the time control on a digitally clocked device, whether analog or a fully digital simula- tion (ever notice that?). In other words, let’s not assume the aforementioned aliens have glitchy space- ships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Negative 9VDC power supply, 100ma current draw. 2 years warranty excluding modification or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IhSaLa1cK_8?si=0gMXKDpxU8Hlj9cN\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41588830437474,"sku":"BEN020G","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonPedal.jpg?v=1731969970"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-florist-dynamic-modulator-yellow","title":"Benson Amps Florist Dynamic Modulator - Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlorist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn late 2023 we met Dave Jordan of Non-Human Audio at a pedal event in OKC. We were drooling over his unique Slow Loris modulated slap back effect and very excited to meet him. Chris and Dave were chatting about the Loris and Chris wound up offering to help him get the effect in a different and possibly more controllable way…mostly because it sounded fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFast forward a couple swapped schematics and a few wild tangents and the Florist was born. We were both so inspired with the possibilities of the new approach that Dave suggested we keep pushing it into new territory and release it as a collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhile the Florist starts with the core idea of the Slow Loris, it is something else entirely and is not a revision or modification of the original. For instance, the delay range on the Florist is way faster than the original. We also redesigned the signal path for higher fidelity, and use a compressor type detector circuit for controlling the delay speed. We add a second delay channel using its own different detector to try to achieve some through-zero flanging and tri-chorus sounds. The two wet signals and the dry signal have independent volume control (DRY, WET A, and WET B) to blend the signals together. The two wet signals have independent intensity controls (INTENSITY A and INTENSITY B) corresponding to the respective volume controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinally, we add a latching footswitch feature called GHOSTS which creates feedback right on the verge of oscillation in both of the delay lines, leading to some very odd sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe result is a versatile effects box that yields both borderline conventional sounds (it can sound great as a chorus or slapback) and a vast array of weirder sounds that defy categories... flanging, modulated reverb, notes flying everywhere in unpredictable ways, swirling high frequency sighs etc. It’s so weird and unique that it creates a scene whenever people try it out for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe are especially excited to see how people apply it to music production...vocals and drums and synths...the possibilities seem wild and endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MrQSWdFCACk?si=p1T74NEtSnZdpp9Y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41723878309986,"sku":"BEN028Y","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/FloristYellow.jpg?v=1738359097"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-bellringer-1x12-35-watt-combo-amp-black","title":"Benson Amps Bellringer 1x12 35 watt Combo Amp - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eBellringer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMeet the Bellringer, our fresh take on the Chimera circuit with the notable addition being the Power Scaling circuit. We use 6L6 as a variable voltage regulator which allows you to dial the amp from the full 35 watt capacity down to 1 watt and introduces the sag and harmonic richness of a cranked amp at lower volumes… not to mention extra saturation and subtle fuzz at lower volumes. The Bellringer is powered by a pair of EL34 tubes as opposed to the Chimera’s quad 6V6 setup. Available in 1x12 or 2x12 configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2 X JJ EL34, 2 X JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ 12DW7 reverb driver, and JJ 6L6GC set up as voltage regulator for power scaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e35 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1x12 8 ohm, 2x12 16 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFoot switchable reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\/weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1x12 combo: 23.5”W 17.5”H 10”D, 39 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet, or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCustom Sours transformer set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150 Capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDovetailed pine speaker cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBenson Custom 30 Ceramic speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41750190751842,"sku":"BEN025BLK-A","price":3899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BellringerBlack_1_d5d61281-3437-4792-9004-0d14d03d7a98.jpg?v=1739566069"},{"product_id":"benson-monarch-reverb-with-tube-power-scaling-navy","title":"Benson Monarch Reverb+ with tube power scaling (Navy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonarch Reverb+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The Monarch was my first design, and largely what my other amps are based on.  When I worked at Verellen Amps in the late 2000s, several amps would come in for repair every week….high powered vintage monsters all the way to low powered newer boutique amps. Here’s an annoying thing I did….instead of working hard like I should have, I took them apart and studied their circuit designs. If I liked a particular aspect of an amp I would try to figure out what it was. This eventually grew into an understanding of how harmonics are built up, how a circuit is filtered and gain staged, what components sound like, what engineers were trying to achieve, and how they succeeded and failed. It was also an education in what fails on the road and how to make something that is easily repairable. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI had a donor metal chassis sitting under my bench at the time….an old Bogen PA head….that I would incrementally build snippets of circuits I was particularly interested in…it probably went through hundreds of permutations. Often I would tack solder circuits together, often while it was powered up, (Which I don’t recommend). One day all the pieces fell into place, and I got a euphonic clean tone that transitioned into an aggressive harmonic distortion and I about fell over. I showed it to my bandmate and we freaked out.. That design became the Monarch” -Chris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Monarch Reverb Plus is just like the Monarch Reverb except….we’ve given it the full Chimera tone stack instead of the voice switch (basically makng the switch variable) AND we have incorporated into the design a novel tube driven power scaling circuit powered by a 6L6 power tube (set up like a voltage regulator). This approach allows plate resistance to still exist in the power supply (despite the lack of a tube rectifier) which leads to sag and harmonic richness at any volume. The maximum wattage setting (15 watts) bypasses the 6L6 in order to create an option for pure solid state rectification if desired. The power ranges from 1\/2 a watt to 15 watts making this an incredibly versatile amplifier for studio or stage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e2 x JJ 6V6 power tubes, 2 x JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ 12DW7 reverb driver and a JJ 6L6GC set up as a voltage regulator for power scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eFoot switchable reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eCustom Soursound transfomers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150M capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eDovetailed pine cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eBenson Custom Ceramic Speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e23.5”W 17.5”H 10”D 39 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sYGw4olHI-I?si=0ts7BkBs4GWGwr13\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41750267396194,"sku":"BENO34","price":3509.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/MonarchReverbNavy_1.jpg?v=1739566752"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-florist-dynamic-modulator-yellow-copy","title":"Benson Amps Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA WORD FROM JESSICA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u2028“When Benson first asked me what I wanted out of a pedal, I asked if he could smash together my favorite fuzz tones and vintage echos. One of my favorite pedal configurations has always been running my echos \u0026amp; delays before my dirt pedals to get unorthodox sounds. So, we started there and it morphed into a pedal than became bigger and wider than what we initially had imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTo call this simply a ‘gated fuzz pedal with an echo feature’ would be an injustice to its essence! Beyond the splatty gated sounds, I wanted a fuzz that could get wooly and straight forward, or shake hands with my favorite gauzy My Bloody Valentine textures. I wanted it to clean up nice and work as a treble booster for my guitar solos, or sound like a foreign landscape of oscillation and interrupting textures. Simply put, it has become the most interesting and versatile pedal on my board.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRONG FLAVORS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u2028Over the last 3 (!) years, we’ve been working with our long time friend and associate Jessica Dobson from the Seattle band Deep Sea Diver to take her signature sound (fuzz and delay) and put it into one box. We started with a silicon three-transistor fuzz variant (kind of a deranged mashup of mk1.5 and mk2) and tweaked it into oblivion. Its two main controls (bias and gate) cover a wide range of sounds from aggressive treble booster to thick, dark textured fuzz to the gated skronky sounds often found in the Deep Sea Diver discography. These controls are interactive and change the EQ and distortion profile with even small tweaks...a lot of fun to be had!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe echo is from a tweaked data-sheet PT2399 that is perfectly tuned to the fuzz side and has the standard time, feedback and level (echo) controls. Holding down the footswitch will send the echo into sustained feedback at some settings, which, in conjunction with a short delay time, is a sound that can be found all over DSD records. We recommend holding this down....whenever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOne unique feature of the Fuzz-Echo is the ability to change the fuzz and echo orders...this is done by powering the pedal on while the footswitch is depressed. The LED will be green if fuzz is before echo, and orange if echo is before fuzz (this is our favorite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Fuzz-Echo does not care where it is in the signal chain, or what guitar (or bass! or synth!) is used. It will have a small amount of hiss, even on “cleaner” settings. If you find yourself thinking about the hiss, our advice is to play a guitar solo instead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWER SUPPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u2028This pedal is for use only with a 9vdc Boss style center negative power supply...There is no battery. Please do not subject this pedal to more than 9vdc or the pedal or power supply could be destroyed. This pedal draws less than 100ma and will work well with most supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e2 years excluding modification or damage. We still offer service after the warranty expires. Visit our pedal warranty page for more information.\u003ciframe title=\"Deep Sea Diver Fuzz-Echo Pedal by Benson Amps\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3VlgZRvn3CY\" height=\"720\" width=\"960\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41794424504418,"sku":"BEN031","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/Bensondeepseadiver.jpg?v=1741379113"},{"product_id":"benson-chimera-30-watt-head-1x12-cab-aunt-gertie","title":"Benson Chimera 30 watt Head \u0026 1X12 Cab Aunt Gertie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: Benson Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eChimera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1703885894889_19021\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Custom shop Aunt Gertie lacquered fabric covering**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-4ec65da64b2edfecd844\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1708978603641_624\" class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1708978603641_623\" class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1703791693570_187920\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis 30 watt head and companion speaker cabinet is for players who love the unique tone and bread-and-butter simplicity of the Monarch, but need it in a louder package for the big stage. Like other Bensons, it is fully hand-wired point to point on terminal strips using premium components and transformers.  Instead of the British-American switch, the Chimera has a bass control that takes the differences between the voices of the Monarch and makes them variable.  The tone controls are musical and versatile… it is hard to find a harsh sound!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1456301945390_42582\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e4 x JJ 6V6, 2 x JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, 5AR4 rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e30 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohmm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHead 18.5”W 8”H 8”D 22 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCabinet 18.5”W 34”H 10”D 35 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips *no circuit, eyelet or turret board*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCustom Soursound output transformer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150 capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDovetailed pine speaker cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBaltic birch head cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBenson Custom Ceramic Speakers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ts2kBoU0CU8?si=bUs4-MjtazWwY1Uq\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41848294342754,"sku":"BENCHAG01","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BensonGertieChimera1.jpg?v=1743710318"},{"product_id":"benson-vinny-reverb-combo-amp-desert-gertie","title":"Benson Vinny Reverb Combo Amp \"Desert Gertie\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinny Reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e***Stock photo - pattern may vary***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe took the basic beloved Vinny circuit, and we added a tone control, Tall Bird style spring reverb, and power scaling which is uniquely driven by a tube, not a silicon MOSFET! Perfect for rocking out during Covid times without getting evicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x JJ 6V6 power tube (as a voltage regulator), 1 x JJ EL84 power tube, 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12DW7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariable 1\/4 watt to 5 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume, Tone, Reverb, Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\/weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15.75”W 15.25”H 8.75”D 20 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMallory 150 capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom Triad power and output transformers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBaltic Birch speaker cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10” Celestion Greenback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kUPRwjY5_Cc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42083748708450,"sku":"BEN025dg","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/VRDESERTGERTIE-1.jpg?v=1753827798"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-portable-distortion-424-mkii","title":"Benson Amps Portable Distortion 424 MKII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003ePortable Distortion 424 MKII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 424 MKII Preamp takes it’s inspiration from the raw and grimy distortion texture and broad EQ control from a classic cassette 4-track recorder preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe’ve expanded the versatility of this circuit by adding a bypassable buffer that drastically changes the gain and character of the pedal. This helps the pedal play well with high-impedance guitar signal, making it capable of all kinds of sounds…clean boosting with subtle EQ, a treble boost, warm and dark textures, and all-out chaotic grind. Bypass the buffer hear the faithful recreation of the sound of plugging an electric guitar directly into the original.\u003ciframe width=\"542\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o_Vk7wSbAlQ\" title=\"Bensayin'  Episode 5: 424 MKII Preamp - We made one, too...sorta.\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42310687981666,"sku":"BEN032","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/424_38340c2c-a114-48da-9a8a-f9b87b8552a3.jpg?v=1763060102"},{"product_id":"benson-tall-bird-plus-tube-driven-reverb-and-tremolo-brown-tolex","title":"Benson Tall Bird Plus Tube-Driven Reverb and Tremolo - Brown Tolex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eTall Bird Plus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-4ec65da64b2edfecd844\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1708978603641_624\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1708978603641_623\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1456301945390_42582\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBack in 2023 we were approached by The Beach Boys to create a limited edition reverb-tremolo unit called the Surf’s Up, based on the classic Fender circuits with some upgrades, which was exciting because it allowed us to slay some dragons in the form of abiding tech problems with that type of circuit. The Surf’s Up project ended but the journey was far from over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAfter the dust settled, we realized the dragons could be deader, threw out the 60s schematics and performed a ground up redesign of how WE would achieve the classic sounds with even more versatility and lower noise…and also have regular AND harmonic tremolo in one unit. After trying a few things out we settled on a path that eventually led to the Tall Bird Plus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHighlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Wet\/Dry Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dry path can push into wide-open, console-style distortion; the wet path can slam anything downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Inspired by the Chimera amp’s bass knob, it goes from cavernous to vintage-tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverb Section\u003c\/strong\u003e — EL84-powered, feeding a spring tank capable of classy shimmer to wild chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTremolo Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Harmonic or Conventional tremolo modes, hand-tuned LDRs, and an ultra-wide sweep via a custom 3-pole oscillator. Possibly the only tube powered optically driven harmonic tremolo on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Noise \u003c\/strong\u003eThe gain staging has been carefully implemented for low self noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eEvery parameter is designed to go to extremes—the Tall Bird Plus is capable of a huge range of classic spring reverb and tremolo sounds, as well as boundary pushing settings to satisfy the most curious of players and sound creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfortunately not available in Europe due to EU materials regulations (the optical cells contain cadmium). We will have a reverb alternative that is EU friendly within the next year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpecs: 3x12AX7 1xEL84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions: 22”x13”x12”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWeight: 17lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIncludes Two Button LED footswitch and Benson TRS cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42656288735330,"sku":"BENTBBRWN","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/BTB-1.jpg?v=1774474924"},{"product_id":"benson-amps-florist-dynamic-modulator-grape","title":"Benson Amps Florist Dynamic Modulator - \"Grape\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlorist - Grape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn late 2023 we met Dave Jordan of Non-Human Audio at a pedal event in OKC. We were drooling over his unique Slow Loris modulated slap back effect and very excited to meet him. Chris and Dave were chatting about the Loris and Chris wound up offering to help him get the effect in a different and possibly more controllable way…mostly because it sounded fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFast forward a couple swapped schematics and a few wild tangents and the Florist was born. We were both so inspired with the possibilities of the new approach that Dave suggested we keep pushing it into new territory and release it as a collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhile the Florist starts with the core idea of the Slow Loris, it is something else entirely and is not a revision or modification of the original. For instance, the delay range on the Florist is way faster than the original. We also redesigned the signal path for higher fidelity, and use a compressor type detector circuit for controlling the delay speed. We add a second delay channel using its own different detector to try to achieve some through-zero flanging and tri-chorus sounds. The two wet signals and the dry signal have independent volume control (DRY, WET A, and WET B) to blend the signals together. The two wet signals have independent intensity controls (INTENSITY A and INTENSITY B) corresponding to the respective volume controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinally, we add a latching footswitch feature called GHOSTS which creates feedback right on the verge of oscillation in both of the delay lines, leading to some very odd sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe result is a versatile effects box that yields both borderline conventional sounds (it can sound great as a chorus or slapback) and a vast array of weirder sounds that defy categories... flanging, modulated reverb, notes flying everywhere in unpredictable ways, swirling high frequency sighs etc. It’s so weird and unique that it creates a scene whenever people try it out for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe are especially excited to see how people apply it to music production...vocals and drums and synths...the possibilities seem wild and endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MrQSWdFCACk?si=p1T74NEtSnZdpp9Y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925032308834,"sku":"BEN028GRP","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/grape.jpg?v=1778782816"},{"product_id":"benson-earhart-reverb-15-watt-combo-amp","title":"Benson Earhart Reverb+ 15 watt Combo Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: Benson Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarheart Reverb Plus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 15 watt Earhart is our side hug to the top boost style of amplifier.  Not being into the whole clone thing, we took part of the tone stack from the original 60s design, modified it, and dovetailed into the Monarch platform retaining some of the trickery that contribute to that platform’s touch sensitivity and harmonic characteristics.  The Earhart also utilizes EL84 power tubes biased into class A.  The result is a dream come true for those seeking a top boost type sound with better clarity, harmonics and a three dimensional feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Earhart features Volume, Tone, and a Normal\/Top Boost switch that adds to the versatility of the circuit.  Normal takes away the chime and make the Earhart behave as a well balanced very good sounding amp much like the Monarch design.  The top boost setting adds the chime on top.  In both modes the tone knob control controls the balance between bass and treble frequencies…utilizing that in tandem with the volume can control the “tilt” of the frequencies allowing for many different sounds from a two knob amplifier.  The midrange is very slightly scooped, but not as scooped as the original top boost style amps lending a satisfying sweetness to the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2 x JJ EL84 power tubes, 2 x JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, 5AR4 rectifier(default)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e13-18 watts (depending on rectifier)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm, 1 x 16 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1x12 Cabinet 17”W 18.5”H 10”D 20-23 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCustom Soursound output transformer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCarbon Comp resistors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150M capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDovetailed pine \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBenson Custom Ceramic Speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oUdDID3unW8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43042853421154,"sku":"BEN011PLUS","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/EHR_-1.jpg?v=1781810780"},{"product_id":"benson-vinny-reverb-combo-amp-blue","title":"Benson Vinny Reverb Combo Amp - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinny Reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe took the basic beloved Vinny circuit, and we added a tone control, Tall Bird style spring reverb, and power scaling which is uniquely driven by a tube, not a silicon MOSFET! Perfect for rocking out during Covid times without getting evicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x JJ 6V6 power tube (as a voltage regulator), 1 x JJ EL84 power tube, 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12DW7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariable 1\/4 watt to 5 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume, Tone, Reverb, Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions\/weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15.75”W 15.25”H 8.75”D 20 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMallory 150 capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom Triad power and output transformers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBaltic Birch speaker cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10” Celestion Greenback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kUPRwjY5_Cc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121209278562,"sku":"BEN025BLUE","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/VIN-1.jpg?v=1784136850"},{"product_id":"benson-nathan-junior-combo-amp-blonde","title":"Benson Nathan Junior Combo Amp - Blonde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenson Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eNathan Junior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNathan Junior is our long time demo guitarist, a veteran of Portland indie rock, and now a non-profit organizer. Part of the proceeds for every Nathan Junior is going directly to Musical Independence - a non-profit organization in the small town of Independence OR whose mission is to provide much needed music lessons to citizens of all walks of life. Nathan has a building, a plan, and years of both teaching and music business experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe wanted to hit a different price point with the Nathan Junior amp…instead of our usual Mercury transformers\/Jupiter capacitors combination we found some domestically produced components that sound fantastic and fit the form factor better. For 5 watts in a tiny package, it sounds shockingly big. We think it’s the perfect grab and go recording\/ small gig combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1 x JJ 6V6 power tube, 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12DW7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e5 watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSpeaker outputs: 1 x 8 ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eVolume, Treble, Bass, Reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\/weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e15.75”W 15.25”H 8.75”D 24 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePoint to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet or turret board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMallory 150 capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBaltic Birch speaker cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e10” Celestion Greenback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6ySrG14_Ewo?si=3Daxs_PYpGowZ7wh\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121210327138,"sku":"BEN030BLONDE","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/NJR-1.jpg?v=1784136909"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/collections\/s_benson.jpg?v=1609800811","url":"https:\/\/coastsonic.com\/collections\/benson-amps.oembed?page=2","provider":"Coast Sonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}