Harley Benton Double Down
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Harley Benton
Double Down
Product Info
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The Harley Benton Double Down is a genuinely surprising value. It's a compact unit offering a usable compressor and a fairly decent polyphonic octave generator – perfect for bassists wanting to experiment with sub-bass frequencies or add some subtle thickening without spending a fortune. Just be aware of the plasticky feel and the need for a separate power supply.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Double Down
- Effect Pedal For Electric Bass
- Digital/analogue dual bass octave & compressor
- Effects can be used simultaneously or individually and in any order
- Effect A: Analogue optical compressor
- Volume/EQ/Comp control
- On/off footswitch with LED indicator
- Effect B: polyphonic octave generator with 11 presets
- Sub/overtone and dry level controls
- On/off footswitch with LED indicator
- 3-Way switch for effect order and effect-only mode
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included - suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
- Power consumption: 200 mA
- True bypass design
- Dimensions: 120 x 95 x 37 mm
- Weight: 0.32 kg
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Optical compressor delivers smooth, transparent gain reduction.
- • Polyphonic octave generator offers surprisingly usable and musical tones.
- • Flexible effect order switch allows for diverse sonic configurations.
- • True bypass ensures signal integrity when effects are disengaged.
CONS
- • Construction feels plasticky; not the most robust build quality.
- • Limited control over the compressor's attack/release times.
- • Lacks battery operation, requiring a dedicated power supply.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Digital/analogue dual bass octave & compressor
Controls
Compressor: Volume/EQ/Comp; Octave: Sub/overtone, Dry Level
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V DC mains adapter (Art.#409939# - not included)
Connections
Standard 1/4" mono instrument input/output jacks
Dimensions
120 x 95 x 37 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a good entry point to compression, but lacks the nuanced control and finesse of higher-end compressors – expect a more 'one-size-fits-all' feel.
Absolutely! With careful dry/wet blending, the octaves can add subtle depth to rock, funk, or even clean basslines, though extreme settings might sound cartoonish.
While not as robust as metal, it's surprisingly sturdy for the price point; handle with reasonable care and it should hold up well for gigging.
