Harley Benton American TrueTone
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Harley Benton
American TrueTone
Product Info
Article Number:
256819
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
American TrueTone
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$32.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The American TrueTone is a seriously impressive budget overdrive. It delivers a usable range of tones, from a mild boost to a crunchy rhythm sound, and the EQ section helps tailor it to your specific guitar and amp. It’s a fantastic starting point for players exploring overdrive or those needing an affordable backup.
Product Description
- Harley Benton American TrueTone
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- TrueTone Series
- Sound controls: Level
- Voice
- Drive
- 3-Band EQ controls: Low
- high
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 38 x 87 x 118 mm
- Operation with 9 V battery: Article number #417473# (not included) or mains adapter: Article number #409939# (not included)
PROS
- • Surprisingly robust enclosure; feels more substantial than the price suggests.
- • Voice control offers a useful range from transparent to quite aggressive overdrive.
- • 3-band EQ provides decent tonal shaping, mitigating harshness or muddiness.
- • True bypass minimizes signal loss when the effect is disengaged.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels a bit cheap, prone to scratching and potential cracking.
- • Power supply limitations; 9V battery life will be short with frequent use.
- • Limited versatility; excels at overdrive, less suited for heavier distortion tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion
Controls
Level, Voice, Drive, Low, Mid, High EQ
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (not included)
Connections
1/4 in Input, 1/4 in Output, DC 9V Input
Dimensions
38 x 87 x 118 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Voice control subtly shifts the EQ profile, moving from a darker, more transparent overdrive to a brighter, more aggressive distortion.
While it can get crunchy, it's primarily an overdrive. It won't deliver the high-gain distortion needed for modern metal, but works well for classic rock and blues.
You’ll need a standard 9V DC negative-center power adapter with a 2.1mm barrel connector; ensure it provides a regulated 9V output for best results.
