Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop
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Harley Benton
Good Cop/Bad Cop
Product Info
Article Number:
521951
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Good Cop/Bad Cop
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$64.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop is a seriously clever little pedal. It gives you two distinct overdrive flavors, letting you stack them for a thick, saturated tone or use them individually for a cleaner boost. Perfect for blues, rock, and anyone wanting a versatile overdrive solution on a budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Analogue dual overdrive & bluesdrive
- Effects can be used simultaneously or individually and in any order
- Effect A: Overdrive with wide dynamic range and tube-like drive tone
- High-peak/low-peak mode
- Effect A controls: Volume
- Tone
- Drive
- On/Off footswitch with LED indicator
- Effect B: Overdrive with classic British blues tone
- Effect B knob: Level
- Tone
- Gain
- 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: 100 mA
- True bypass design
- Dimensions: 120 x 95 x 37 mm
- Weight: 0.32 kg
Note: Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Dual overdrive design offers surprisingly flexible tonal shaping.
- • Effect A's 'tube-like' drive convincingly emulates classic amp tones.
- • Effect B delivers a focused, articulate British blues character.
- • True bypass preserves signal integrity when the pedal isn't engaged.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels a bit flimsy compared to metal alternatives.
- • Lack of battery operation limits portability and convenience.
- • Limited control range might restrict advanced tone sculpting.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Dual Analog Overdrive (Bluesdrive & Wide Dynamic Range)
Controls
Volume, Tone, Drive (Effect A); Level, Tone, Gain (Effect B); 3-Way Effect Order/Solo Mode Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (Not Included)
Connections
Standard 1/4" Input, Output, and DC Power Jack
Dimensions
120 x 95 x 37 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It lets you run Effect A into B, B into A, or use each effect independently, drastically changing the overall character.
It's not a perfect emulation, but Effect A does capture some of the warmth and harmonic complexity you'd expect from a tube preamp stage.
The wider dynamic range on Effect A and the focused blues character of Effect B set it apart, offering more distinct tonal options than many competitors.
