Benson

USA, est. 2010s · 4 products across 1 categories

4
Total Products
1
Categories
$365
Avg Price
$343
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About Benson

Benson Electronics has quietly established itself as a purveyor of high-quality, vintage-voiced effects pedals and preamps, catering to players seeking nuanced and characterful tones. Their designs often draw inspiration from classic circuits, but with subtle modern refinements. Benson’s reputation rests on meticulous build quality and a commitment to recreating the warmth and responsiveness of sought-after vintage gear.

Founded
2010s
Country
USA
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Benson is ideal for guitarists and bassists who appreciate vintage-inspired tone
Known For
Germanium-based circuits Warm, responsive preamps Unique fuzz tones Combination Fuzz/Echo pedals Recreation of classic vintage sounds
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and component selection
  • • Authentic vintage-inspired tones
  • • Unique and interesting sonic palette
  • • Creative combination of effects
  • • Excellent value for the performance offered
CONS
  • • Limited product range
  • • Can be perceived as niche appeal
  • • May not suit players seeking extreme distortion
  • • Relatively new brand – less historical data
  • • Design aesthetic is understated, some find it bland

Benson Products

Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo - Distortion Pedals

Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

Distortion Pedals

$348
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Jessica Dobson's signature sound in a box, The fuzz...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Benson Preamp - Distortion Pedals

Benson Preamp

Distortion Pedals

$343
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Preamp, With FET transistor that produces everything from clean boost...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Benson Delay - Delay/Echo Pedals

Benson Delay

Delay/Echo Pedals

$406
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Delay, Creative design and excellent sound quality, With PT2399-Chip,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Benson Germanium Preamp - Distortion Pedals

Benson Germanium Preamp

Distortion Pedals

$362
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Amp-in-a-box preamp with germanium gain stage, The...
4.5 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Benson

Benson pedals are designed in the USA and manufactured in China, utilizing high-quality components sourced globally to maintain their signature sound and build quality.

Yes, all Benson pedals feature true bypass switching to ensure a clean signal when the effect is disengaged, preserving the integrity of your instrument's tone.

The Germanium Fuzz offers a more traditional, smoother fuzz tone, while the Deep Sea Diver combines a fuzz circuit with a built-in echo for a more complex and textural sound.

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