Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

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Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

Benson

Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

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Product Info

Article Number: 613696
Brand: Benson
Model: Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo
Price: $328.90

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The Benson Deep Sea Diver is a seriously cool, character-packed fuzz pedal. It's built for players who want a thick, vintage fuzz sound with a splash of self-modulated echo – think psychedelic rock, shoegaze, or anything needing that extra layer of sonic texture. This is a niche pedal, but in its lane, it delivers a unique vibe.

Product Description

  • Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Jessica Dobson's signature sound in a box
  • The fuzz is inspired by a three-transistor bender circuit and has been optimised to work seamlessly with its PT2399 delay counterpart
  • which is connected in series
  • Echo volume at 0 fades out the delay and lets the fuzz speak for itself
  • The order
  • Fuzz > Echo or Echo > Fuzz
  • can be easily changed by holding down the footswitch when plugging in the power cable
  • Controls: Bias
  • Gate
  • Echo
  • Volume
  • Feedback
  • Rate
  • LED: Effect on
  • Footswitch: Effect bypass
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • centre negative
  • Power consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply with a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
  • suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939#)
  • Handmade in USA
PROS
  • • Jessica Dobson's signature tone captured well; thick, saturated fuzz character.
  • • Integrated PT2399 delay adds unique textural possibilities beyond standard fuzz.
  • • Flexible order switching (Fuzz > Echo or Echo > Fuzz) expands sonic options.
  • • Bias control allows for fine-tuning of the fuzz's clipping characteristics.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific, saturated fuzz territory.
  • • Power consumption (100mA) might be restrictive for some power supply setups.
  • • The delay's PT2399 chip can introduce some noise at higher feedback settings.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Three-transistor bender fuzz with integrated PT2399 analog delay
Controls Bias, Gate, Echo Volume, Volume, Feedback, Rate
Bypass Type True bypass footswitch
Power Supply 9V DC adapter or 9V battery (not included)
Connections 6.3mm mono jack (Input/Output), 5.5mm barrel connector (Power)
Dimensions Approximately 130mm x 95mm x 30mm (estimated based on standard pedalboard size)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gate primarily tames unwanted oscillation and cleans up the low-end when using higher gain settings, offering more controlled sustain.
No, the delay time is intrinsically linked to the 'Rate' control, offering a modulated, rather than precisely adjustable, echo effect.
Unlike many which offer digital delays, the Deep Sea Diver uses an analog PT2399, providing a warmer, more vintage-flavored echo, but with less precise timing control.

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