Benson Germanium Preamp Pedal

£269.00

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Benson Germanium Preamp Pedal This pedal is based on Benson’s now famous amp-in-a-box Preamp Pedal! There only one small tweak made – The replacement of the first FET transistor with a germanium gain stage! The result is a slightly lower gain, but richer sounding and feeling of that inspiring overdrive/boost/fuzz […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Benson Germanium Preamp Pedal

This pedal is based on Benson’s now famous amp-in-a-box Preamp Pedal! There only one small tweak made – The replacement of the first FET transistor with a germanium gain stage! The result is a slightly lower gain, but richer sounding and feeling of that inspiring overdrive/boost/fuzz you have always dreamed about!

Key Features

  • Cut through the Mix – With the distortion also containing boost, you can be sure your riffs will be heard, and deservingly so!
  • Simple Interface – Dial in the exact tone needed with the simple-to-use interface so you have more time to show off your incredible Distortion.
  • Top Jacks – With the Jack Inputs on the top of the pedal, you will have more space on your pedalboard.
  • Road-Worthy Chassis – With the outer shell being made from a rugged aluminium, this pedal is built to survive even the longest worldwide tours.

Benson have literally taken their Germanium Gain Stage from their own servo-biased Germanium Boost pedal, and fused it with Benson quality controls. The result is an alternate universe! Marvel at the combination of the incomparable feel of germanium with the careful equalization and tone controls of the preamp pedal.

Controls

  • Controls: Gain (distortion), Treble (low pass filter), Bass (high pass filter), Volume

Specifications

  • Power requirements: 9VDC adapter or battery 50ma

Brand

Benson

Category

Guitar Pedals

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals,

Tags

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals