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Best Harley Benton Distortion Pedals 2026

Premium Harley Benton distortion pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Punk For Grunge For Hard Rock For Alternative
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Harley Benton Binary - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton Binary

by Harley Benton
Rock Hard Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • May add unwanted noise

Harley Benton BinaryEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortion and analogue noise gateEffects can be used...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 522031
$76
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Harley Benton MiniStomp Green Tint - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton MiniStomp Green Tint

by Harley Benton
Hard Rock Punk Metal
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
  • • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

Harley Benton MiniStomp Green TintEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveVintage tube-like overdrive with warm and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 498312
$22
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Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop

by Harley Benton
Grunge Rock Alternative
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
  • • Adds sustain and compression
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad CopEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarAnalogue dual overdrive & bluesdriveEffects can be...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 521951
$65
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Extreme Metal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton Extreme Metal

by Harley Benton
Alternative Punk Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone

Harley Benton Extreme MetalEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarTrueTone SeriesDistortionControls: 1x level control1x boost...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 256822
$33
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Harley Benton Twoface - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton Twoface

by Harley Benton
Metal Grunge Punk
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
  • • Adds sustain and compression
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

Harley Benton TwofaceEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarAnalogue dual overdrive & tremoloEffects can be used...

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 522040
$65
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton AC TrueTone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton AC TrueTone

by Harley Benton
Grunge Punk Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

Harley Benton AC TrueToneEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveTrueTone SeriesSound control: LevelVoiceDrive3-Band...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 256818
$33
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Vintage Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton Vintage Overdrive

by Harley Benton
Hard Rock Rock Grunge
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
  • • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

Harley Benton Vintage OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveControl: DriveToneVolumeTrue BypassDimensions...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 256800
$33
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MiniStomp Fuzzy Logic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton MiniStomp Fuzzy Logic

by Harley Benton
Alternative Grunge Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • Battery drain in active pedals
  • • May add unwanted noise

Harley Benton MiniStomp Fuzzy LogicEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarVintage germanium transistor fuzzInspired by the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 498305
$22
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton California TrueTone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton California TrueTone

by Harley Benton
Grunge Hard Rock Punk
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock and metal tones
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

Harley Benton California TrueToneEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortionTrueTone seriesSound control:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 256820
$33
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton American TrueTone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton American TrueTone

by Harley Benton
Hard Rock Grunge Metal
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment
  • • May add unwanted noise

Harley Benton American TrueToneEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveTrueTone SeriesSound controls:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 256819
$33
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Ultimate Drive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton Ultimate Drive

by Harley Benton
Alternative Punk Grunge
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
  • • Adds sustain and compression
  • • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

Harley Benton Ultimate DriveEffect PedalFor electric guitarOverdriveControls: 1x gain control1x tone control1x level...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 256803
$33
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 Overdrive

by Harley Benton
Alternative Rock Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
  • • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

Harley Benton Custom Line OD-5 OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarClassic warm boutique-style overdriveGreat...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 348039
$43
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Crunch Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton Crunch Distortion

by Harley Benton
Rock Metal Grunge
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Requires careful EQ adjustment

Harley Benton Crunch DistortionEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortionControl: DriveToneVolumeTrue BypassDimensions...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 256804
$33
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MiniStomp True Grit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton MiniStomp True Grit

by Harley Benton
Punk Alternative Metal
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
  • • May add unwanted noise
  • • Battery drain in active pedals

Harley Benton MiniStomp True GritEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveReproduces the classic overdrive sound of a...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 498302
$22
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MiniStomp The Heat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton MiniStomp The Heat

by Harley Benton
Rock Grunge Metal
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of gain levels
  • • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
  • • Can mask guitar's natural tone
  • • Can cause feedback at high volumes

Harley Benton MiniStomp The HeatEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveAmp simulation and emulation of a classic tube...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 498309
$22
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Distortion Pedals

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced distortion pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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