Harley Benton Tag Team
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Harley Benton
Tag Team
Product Info
Article Number:
521980
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Tag Team
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$64.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton Tag Team is a surprisingly capable little pedal, offering two distinct overdrive flavors in a compact package. It's a great option for guitarists wanting a versatile, affordable boost or mild distortion for blues, rock, and even some heavier styles – especially if you're on a tight budget and need a dual-mode solution.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Tag Team
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Dual Plexi Drive and Overdrive
- Effects can be used simultaneously or individually and in any order
- Effect A: a variant of the original Japanese green OD circuit with gentle gain and pronounced mid-hump characteristics.
- Level/Tone/Gain control
- On/Off footswitch with LED indicator
- Effect B: Overdrive with classic British blues tone
- Warm/Hot switch
- Level/tone/drive control
- On/Off footswitch with LED indicator
- 3-Way switch for effect order and single-effect-only mode
- True bypass
- Powered by a 9 V DC power supply unit (not included - suitable power supply unit: art. #409939#)
- Power consumption 100 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 95 x 37 mm
- Weight: 0.32 kg
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Dual circuits offer surprisingly versatile gain options, from mild OD to crunchy drive.
- • The 'green OD' circuit convincingly emulates a classic Japanese overdrive tone.
- • 3-way switch provides flexible signal routing and single-effect operation.
- • True bypass ensures signal integrity when the pedal is disengaged.
CONS
- • The metal enclosure feels a little thin; might not withstand heavy gigging.
- • Limited control options compared to more complex, higher-end distortion pedals.
- • No battery operation restricts power source options, requiring a separate supply.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Dual Plexi Drive & Overdrive (Japanese Green OD variant + British Blues Overdrive)
Controls
Effect A: Level, Tone, Gain; Effect B: Level, Tone, Drive, Warm/Hot Switch; 3-Way Effect Order/Single Mode Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC (not included, 100mA consumption)
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's a reasonable approximation, capturing the mid-hump and gentle overdrive, but lacks the SD-1's subtle compression and tightness.
Absolutely, but be mindful of potential signal stacking and muddiness; experiment with the effect order switch to find the best combination.
The footswitch is functional, but the build quality isn't premium, so it may not withstand constant stomping like a more expensive pedal.
