Harley Benton British TrueTone

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Harley Benton British TrueTone

Harley Benton

British TrueTone

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 256821
Model: British TrueTone
Price: $32.89

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This little Harley Benton is a seriously impressive budget overdrive. It nails that warm, slightly compressed British amp tone, perfect for classic rock, blues, or adding a bit of grit to your clean channel. It's a steal if you want that Marshall vibe without the Marshall price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton British TrueTone Effect Pedal
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive
  • TrueTone Series
  • Sound controls: Level
  • Voice
  • Drive
  • 3-Band EQ controls: Low
  • high
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 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 warm British overdrive tone, reminiscent of a classic Marshall amp.
  • • The Voice control offers subtle tonal shaping, preventing muddiness.
  • • 3-band EQ allows for significant tonal customization, compensating for amp limitations.
  • • Robust metal enclosure feels surprisingly sturdy for the price point.
CONS
  • • Plastic stompbox casing feels cheap, lacks the premium feel of higher-end pedals.
  • • Limited headroom; excels at crunch, less effective for transparent overdrive.
  • • 9V battery operation isn't ideal for stage use; adapter is highly recommended.

Product Video

Key Features

Distortion Type British Overdrive/Distortion
Controls Level, Voice, Drive, Low, Mid, High EQ
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (center negative)
Connections 1 x Input, 1 x Output, 1 x DC 9V
Dimensions 38 x 87 x 118 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Voice control subtly adjusts the mid-range frequencies, offering a darker, more scooped tone or a brighter, more aggressive response.
Absolutely, the 3-band EQ gives you a good level of control to shape the tone and ensure you’re audible in a band setting.
While it can provide a slight boost, its primary function is overdrive; it's not designed to be a transparent clean boost.

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