Benson Amps Preamp Pedal

£259.00

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Description

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The Benson Preamp Pedal captures the preamp of the Chimera 30 amplifier. It adds grit and thickness to your tone and will give you those fat Americana-guitar tones in seconds. It's a bluesy, gritty sounding distortion that still allows your guitars voice to shine through.

The preamp pedal substitutes the vacuum tubes for FET transistors. You can use the gain on-board to take you from mild boost to all-out driven grit but not really going to heavy metal extremes. It can go into fuzz territory when cranked though and this gives your guitar sound plenty of sustain.

Sparkle and Cut

You can use the on-board EQ to cut through the mix and add treble and sparkle to your sound or boost the bass for a fatter rhythm tone. Interestingly you can use the EQ to quickly switch between a distinctly American style distortion with scooped mids to a mid-heavy Brit tone for different options in your arsenal.

Specifications:

  • Gain
  • Volume
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Power requirements: 9v 

Brand

Benson Amps

Benson Amps is a boutique amplifier company based in Portland, Oregon, known for producing high-quality, hand-built amplifiers with a focus on tone and craftsmanship. Founded by Chris Benson, the company has gained a reputation for creating versatile, modern amps that combine vintage-inspired sounds with contemporary reliability. Benson amps are prized for their clarity, warmth, and dynamic range, often favoured by musicians who appreciate both vintage tones and the flexibility needed for modern playing styles.

Benson’s product line includes both guitar and bass amplifiers, as well as effect pedals, all designed with a commitment to quality components and attention to detail. Their amplifiers are known for offering a wide range of tones, from crisp and clean to rich, saturated overdrive, making them suitable for a variety of genres. With a focus on user-friendly controls and intuitive design, Benson Amps has become a popular choice among both professional musicians and audiophiles looking for bespoke sound equipment that provides exceptional tonal depth and character.

Category

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.