Harley Benton Crunch Distortion

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Harley Benton Crunch Distortion

Harley Benton

Crunch Distortion

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 256804
Model: Crunch Distortion
Price: $32.89

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This little Harley Benton Crunch is a genuine surprise. It delivers a surprisingly decent, warm, and usable crunch tone that’s perfect for rock, blues, and punk players who want a simple, affordable overdrive. Don't expect a huge range of sounds, but for the price, it's a solid contender.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Crunch Distortion
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Distortion
  • Control: Drive
  • Tone
  • Volume
  • True Bypass
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 38 x 64 x 118 mm
  • Operation with 9V battery (art. #417473#) or mains adapter (art. #409939#)
  • both not included
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust enclosure for the price point; feels sturdier than expected.
  • • Provides a usable, warm crunch – think early Marshall without the fizz.
  • • Simple controls allow for quick dialing-in of a solid rhythm tone.
  • • True bypass minimizes signal coloration when the effect is disengaged.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility; primarily a crunchy rhythm distortion.
  • • Budget components result in a slightly noisy signal at higher gain settings.
  • • Small size can be awkward for some players' pedalboard layouts.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Overdrive/Crunch Distortion
Controls Drive, Tone, Volume
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V battery or external 9V DC adapter (not included)
Connections Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions 38 x 64 x 118 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Harley Benton offers a thicker, more saturated crunch than the SD-1, which is known for a cleaner, more transparent overdrive. It’s a more aggressive sound overall.
At higher gain settings, you'll hear a bit more hiss than with more expensive pedals. It’s manageable with noise reduction, but not pristine.
Yes, it accepts a standard 2.1mm center-negative 9V DC power supply, although a battery provides a slightly cleaner signal.

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