Harley Benton MA-5 Miniamp
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Harley Benton
MA-5 Miniamp
Product Info
Article Number:
412390
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MA-5 Miniamp
Category:
Solid-State Guitar Combos
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.
