Harley Benton AC TrueTone
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Harley Benton
AC TrueTone
Product Info
Article Number:
256818
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
AC TrueTone
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$32.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton AC TrueTone is a seriously impressive budget overdrive. It delivers a surprisingly musical and warm sound, perfect for blues, rock, and country players looking for a subtle to moderate drive boost without spending a fortune. Don't expect a high-gain monster, but it's a great value for what it is.
Product Description
- Harley Benton AC TrueTone
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- TrueTone Series
- Sound control: Level
- Voice
- Drive
- 3-Band EQ control: Low
- High
- Size (HxWxD): 38 x 87 x 118 mm
- Operates with 9V battery (Article Nr. #132579#) or power supply (Article Nr. #409939#) - both not included
PROS
- • Surprisingly warm overdrive tones, avoiding harsh digital fizz
- • Voice control offers subtle character shaping, from clean boost to grit
- • 3-band EQ provides decent tonal sculpting for various amps
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for smaller setups
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels noticeably cheap and less robust
- • True bypass implementation might introduce slight noise in certain setups
- • Limited gain range; won't cover heavy metal or high-gain genres
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion
Controls
Level, Voice, Drive, Low, Mid, High
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or external 9V DC power supply (not included)
Connections
1/4 in mono instrument input, 1/4 in mono output, DC 9V power jack
Dimensions
38 x 87 x 118 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Voice control subtly alters the EQ and harmonic content, offering a cleaner, more transparent boost or a slightly more aggressive, mid-focused overdrive tone.
The plastic enclosure is a cost-saving measure; it’s functional, but handle it with care and don’t expect it to withstand heavy stomping or gig bag abuse.
It's a bit warmer and less mid-focused than an SD-1, and doesn't have the same upper-midrange 'bite' as a Tube Screamer. It's a different flavor, but similarly versatile for classic overdrive tones.
