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Description

Elevate your acoustic guitar sound with the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp. This versatile tool is designed to give your performances the professional edge, whether on stage or in the studio. Packed with essential features and intuitive controls, it’s a must-have for acoustic musicians looking to add richness and depth to their sound.

A standout feature of this preamp is its dedicated reverb and chorus controls, allowing you to shape your sound with precision and creativity. Tweak your audio with ease using the volume, bass, treble, gain, shape, and phase controls. The preamp also comes with a ground/lift switch to tackle those pesky hums that can interrupt your performance.

With an instrument input rated at 510 kOhm and a line input, this preamp ensures your guitar’s natural tone is preserved while enhancing its output. Outputs include jack, headphone, and balanced DI XLR, offering flexibility for different setups. The preamp is powered by either a 9V battery or a 9V DC power supply, making it convenient for both portable and stationary use.

The Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp is not just about functionality; it adds a layer of reliability to your gear arsenal. With status LEDs to keep you informed at a glance, this preamp is built to support your musical journey, one note at a time.

Key Features:

  • Reverb and chorus effects with separate controls
  • Volume, bass, treble, gain, shape, phase controls
  • Ground/lift switch
  • Instrument input: 510 kOhm, Line input
  • Outputs: Jack, headphone, balanced DI XLR
  • Status LEDs
  • Power supply: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included)
  • Power consumption: 110 mA

Owner's manual

Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp User Manual

Product specs

Available since January 2018
Chorus Yes
Flanger No
Phaser No
Battery Operation 1
Headphone Output 1
input/output configuration Mono in / mono out

FAQs

What features does the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp offer?

The Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp includes a chorus effect, mono input/output configuration, and a headphone output. It does not feature flanger or phaser effects.

Is the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp is designed to boost and shape the tone of an acoustic guitar, making it suitable for live performances by enhancing signal strength and clarity.

Can the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp be used with headphones?

Yes, the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp includes a headphone output, allowing you to practice silently or monitor your sound directly.

Does the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp require an external power source?

The Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp can operate on battery power, providing flexibility for use in various settings without needing an external power source.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Compact pedal form ideal for portable setups

  • Sturdy metal construction with quality knob resistance

  • Versatile features including Gain, Tone, Volume, DI balanced out

  • Clean signal quality suitable for live and studio use

  • Phase switch allows for sound customization

  • Versatile chorus effect for acoustic guitars

CONS

  • Reverb and chorus effects are low quality and often unusable

  • Knobs may feel cheap and move too freely

  • High-pitched hum noticeable during use

  • Limited equalization range for certain instruments

  • Distortion occurs when using chorus effect

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