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Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp

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Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp
£77
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just not for me
marianviolin 16.06.2024
i tried to use it as a premamp for my violin but did not get good results. Dont think is a good option for bow players.
finishing is amazing the handling also proper,
soundwise it did not gave me enough range for equalizing, and its gain and volume knobs are 1000 times weaker then just the Fishman's Platinum Stage volume knob
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fair for the money
miguel mike 27.01.2022
silent pedal with a fair and balanced equalization but with a very poor quality chorus and distorts the sound when used. the reverb works ok but with a low quality sound. a very good construction pedal with good extras included. I use this pedal with an acoustic guitar and the reverb too connecting later to the front house using DI
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Basic Acoustic Processor with Limited Headroom and Control
amavel pinto 20.03.2026
This is a discreet unit that does its job in a very straightforward and understated way. However, it requires careful handling. Once the gain goes past around 4, the signal starts to distort, while the output level itself isn’t particularly strong. You often need to push the output close to maximum just to match the mixer’s gain, which leads to an overload in the high frequencies.

At that point, the sound becomes harsh and brittle, almost as if the guitar strings were hitting the fretboard.

It’s also important to note that this processor lacks a mid-frequency control, which is crucial for properly shaping the tone of an acoustic guitar. Without it, achieving a balanced and natural sound becomes much more difficult.

The chorus effect in mono is nearly useless and has very limited practical application, while the reverb does its job in a simple but acceptable way.

Considering the price, it may still be worth it—but this is clearly a processor aimed more at home use than professional environments. It’s not particularly suitable even for rehearsals, as it remains very basic and somewhat ineffective overall.
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Bobby Sixkiller 01.11.2019
Pros: small, nice, easy to operate, robust
Cons: easily overloaded

good product for home usage with acoustic guitar
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Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp