Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp
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Harley Benton
Custom Line Acoustic Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
420194
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line Acoustic Preamp
Category:
Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton preamp is a fantastic value for acoustic players needing a reliable DI and some basic effects. The build is surprisingly good for the price, and the DI output makes it gig-ready. It’s a solid choice for singer-songwriters or acoustic guitarists on a budget who want a simple, functional preamp solution.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp
- Professional Preamp / DI Box for Acoustic Guitar
- With reverb and chorus
- Volume
- bass
- treble
- gain
- shape
- phase controls
- Ground / lift
- Separate controls for reverb and chorus
- Status LEDs
- Instrument input with 510 kOhm
- Line input
- Outputs: jack / headphone / balanced DI XLR
- Power supply via 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included
- suitable power supply available under Art. #409939#)
- Power consumption: 110 mA
- Dimensions: 128 x 93 x 58 mm
- Weight: 435 g
PROS
- • Solid build quality for the price point, feels surprisingly robust.
- • Reverb and chorus offer usable, subtle enhancement for acoustic tones.
- • DI XLR output is a genuine pro feature for live performance.
- • Shape control adds unique tonal shaping beyond simple EQ adjustments.
CONS
- • The chorus effect can sound a little thin and digital at higher settings.
- • Power supply not included is a minor annoyance, impacting immediate usability.
- • Limited EQ flexibility compared to dedicated acoustic processors.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Acoustic Preamp with Reverb and Chorus
Controls
Volume, Bass, Treble, Gain, Shape, Phase, Reverb Level, Chorus Level
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Stereo
No
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Power Supply (not included)
Dimensions
128 x 93 x 58 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a digital reverb simulation; it's clean but lacks the organic feel of a spring reverb.
The Shape control subtly alters the harmonic content, adding a bit of warmth or brightness, offering a small tonal variation.
Absolutely, the 510 kOhm input impedance is well-suited for piezo pickups, preventing signal loss or unwanted tonal coloration.
