Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp

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Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp

Harley Benton

MA-5 Miniamp

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 412390
Model: MA-5 Miniamp
Price: $18.59

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

Look, this thing is a novelty, but a surprisingly functional one. It's perfect for absolute beginners, kids, or anyone needing a truly portable practice amp. Don't expect it to replace your main rig, but it's an amazing value for what it is.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp
  • Mini Guitar Combo
  • Power: 5 W peak
  • Equipment: 3" loudspeaker
  • Clean and distortion mode
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Jack input
  • 6.3 mm output for headphones or line-out
  • With clip for attaching to belt or guitar strap
  • Power supply via 9 V battery (not included - art. 417473) or 9 V DC mains adapter (not included - Article no. #409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 125 x 70 x 130 mm
  • Weight: 0.4 kg
PROS
  • • Incredibly portable and lightweight, ideal for practice or travel.
  • • Clean channel offers surprisingly usable, warm tones for its size.
  • • Distortion channel provides a crunchy, basic overdrive for simple riffs.
  • • Belt clip is genuinely useful for standing practice or casual jamming.
CONS
  • • 3-inch speaker severely limits low-end response and overall volume.
  • • Tone controls are basic, offering limited sculpting capabilities.
  • • Battery operation makes it less convenient for extended playing sessions.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 5 peak
Speaker 3 inch
Channels 2 (Clean, Distortion)
Effects None
EQ Basic Volume and Tone controls
Weight 0.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The distortion is a basic, crunchy overdrive – think early amp distortion. It’s fun for simple riffs, but won't handle complex metal tones.
Yes, there's a 6.3mm headphone/line-out jack for silent practice, which is a nice bonus for apartment living.
You'll need a standard 9V DC power adapter with a 2.1mm center-positive plug, commonly used for pedals.

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