Harley Benton Ultimate Drive
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Harley Benton
Ultimate Drive
Product Info
Article Number:
256803
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Ultimate Drive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$32.89
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton Ultimate Drive is a surprisingly capable little overdrive pedal. It's perfect for players needing a simple, affordable boost or a mild to moderate overdrive tone, especially for rock, blues, and classic rock styles – it's a real workhorse for the money.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Ultimate Drive
- Effect Pedal
- For electric guitar
- Overdrive
- Controls: 1x gain control
- 1x tone control
- 1x level control
- Switch for low and high peak
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 38 x 64 x 118 mm
- Operation with 9V battery (#417473#) or mains adapter (#409939#)
- both not included
PROS
- • Surprisingly warm overdrive tones, avoiding harsh digital clipping.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for cramped pedalboards and travel.
- • Simple controls allow for quick dialing-in of usable overdrive sounds.
- • Solid build quality for the price point; feels more robust than expected.
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility; best suited for straightforward overdrive needs.
- • True bypass is absent, introducing a slight coloration even when disengaged.
- • Basic plastic enclosure feels a bit cheap compared to premium pedals.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion (tube-emulation)
Controls
Gain, Tone, Level, Low Peak/High Peak switch
Bypass Type
Buffered Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (center negative, 2.1mm jack)
Connections
1x Input, 1x Output, 1x DC 9V power jack
Dimensions
38mm x 64mm x 118mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ultimate Drive offers a warmer, less aggressive tone than the SD-1, with a slightly less focused character, but it’s still a solid contender for similar applications.
Because it utilizes a buffered bypass, you’ll notice a subtle change in your tone even when the pedal is off – not a dealbreaker, but something to be aware of.
While it can get fairly crunchy with the gain cranked, it’s primarily an overdrive pedal; don’t expect heavy metal distortion tones from this unit.
