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My review on the HB Acoustic Pre.
I needed something to raise the volume on my newly installed passive inexpensive shadow double piezo pickups on all my Gypsy Jazz guitars for a seamless non-intrusive no mod amplification solution for these instruments. Also I wanted it in pedal form for my portable pedalboard.
Piezos are generally very quiet, my Headrush pedalboard has some amplification at the input but it was not enough.
I decided to go for the HB Pre since it packs all the features I would need such as Gain, Tone, Volume plus DI balanced out and it has chorus and verb, which I won't be using much but is nice to have.
The quality of the pedal is good, the knobs feel very good, they have a bit of resistance when you move them. The box itself is metal, very sturdy pedal, as any other from Boss etc...
The sound quality is very good. Only if you raise the High tone all the way up you hear some noticeable hiss, but at 3/4 or less is silent (I have it at 3 o clock)
The unit's signal (tested with studio headphones) is very clean, is certainly usable. Every Pre amp in general will introduce a tad of hiss and I would say this unit is certainly clean enough to use Live and even in the studio.
The verb sound is not "the best" but it can be a fun FX if you're creative. Would work wonders in reggae since is kinda grainy.
The Chorus is VERY usable. Quite cool to use with an acoustic when set slow and almost not there.
The phase switch works, is just a phase switch.
I like you can switch everything in and out of the signal, in that way you can be sure the sound is clean and unprocessed if you need.
So, there you go. Give it a try if you are wondering. I will keep mine.
Piezos are generally very quiet, my Headrush pedalboard has some amplification at the input but it was not enough.
I decided to go for the HB Pre since it packs all the features I would need such as Gain, Tone, Volume plus DI balanced out and it has chorus and verb, which I won't be using much but is nice to have.
The quality of the pedal is good, the knobs feel very good, they have a bit of resistance when you move them. The box itself is metal, very sturdy pedal, as any other from Boss etc...
The sound quality is very good. Only if you raise the High tone all the way up you hear some noticeable hiss, but at 3/4 or less is silent (I have it at 3 o clock)
The unit's signal (tested with studio headphones) is very clean, is certainly usable. Every Pre amp in general will introduce a tad of hiss and I would say this unit is certainly clean enough to use Live and even in the studio.
The verb sound is not "the best" but it can be a fun FX if you're creative. Would work wonders in reggae since is kinda grainy.
The Chorus is VERY usable. Quite cool to use with an acoustic when set slow and almost not there.
The phase switch works, is just a phase switch.
I like you can switch everything in and out of the signal, in that way you can be sure the sound is clean and unprocessed if you need.
So, there you go. Give it a try if you are wondering. I will keep mine.
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S
Great little preamp!
I bought this as I have decided to do a few acoustic live sets. It’s really cool and great value. I love the lush tones you can get out of this little box. Not a big issue, but a battery option would be useful!
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S
Great value pedal.
The range of features are adequately listed on theses pages. I have recently switched back to soundhole pickups. This pedal works very well with the sound of an LR Baggs M1 on a Martin HJ28. Reverb & Chorus are available simultaneously, EQ is very effective. There is an audible reduction on feedback threat on shifting phase switch, when tested on my equipment. The pedal can hardly be faulted let alone at such a bargain price. It has a handy earphones port to check sounds off stage. The ONLY thing I might mention is that battery changing involves screwing off the base plate. The pedal looks professional and new 'HB' logo is cool! Well done Thomman.
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LS
Very satisfied
This thing worked for allmost 2 yrs on stage and still delivers great tone and is on my pedalboard forever, including playing on my electric guitar, as last one in pedalboard
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RR
Good product
It's a good preamp. Sounds great and does everything I expected of it. Nice and strong case.
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PB
Geweldige klank, ideaal op een podium
Gaat rechtstreeks in de PA, je kan zelf je geluidskwaliteit regelen.
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J
Nice pedal!
I'm satisfied with my purchase. I use it for small gigs and at home. It does what's made for, and it sounds good. It is also well made and robust. Would recommend!
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JH
Really nice product for my acoustic parts in a live setting. The reverb on this is very good
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R
Great bit of gear
I wanted something to hook my acoustic guitar up to at gigs and have a bit more control over the sound I send to front of house or P.A.
I am very happy with this pre amp/DI box.
Pros: Great tone control, solid build, the ability to kick on some reverb and/or chorus is a nice touch, and great value for money
Cons: None
This is always in my gig bag now, even if an amp is provided at the gig.
Five stars from me
I am very happy with this pre amp/DI box.
Pros: Great tone control, solid build, the ability to kick on some reverb and/or chorus is a nice touch, and great value for money
Cons: None
This is always in my gig bag now, even if an amp is provided at the gig.
Five stars from me
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The Acoustic Preamp that Impresses
I was looking for a preamp to amplify a passive piezo in my modified Squier Strat. I wasn't too sure if the Harley Benton Custom Line Acoustic Preamp would work as other pedals I have tried just did not produce the sound and volume I was looking for.
When I used this pedal, I was immediately impressed by the tone and volume. Easy to use, very nice reverb and chorus that helps embellish the songs played.
Thanks Thomann for this product, priced affordably but with features that give more expensive pedals a run for their money!!
When I used this pedal, I was immediately impressed by the tone and volume. Easy to use, very nice reverb and chorus that helps embellish the songs played.
Thanks Thomann for this product, priced affordably but with features that give more expensive pedals a run for their money!!
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