Benson Amps Germanium Boost Pedal - Temperature-Stable Clean Boost | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Benson Amps Germanium Boost Pedal delivers exceptional tonal enhancement through innovative temperature-stable germanium transistor technology. This professional-grade clean boost provides a uniquely musical signal enhancement that smooths and details your tone without unwanted artifacts. Perfect for discerning guitarists seeking transparent boost with the warmth of germanium.
Product Overview
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The Benson Germanium Boost features proprietary error correction circuitry housing a premium germanium transistor in a rugged, tour-ready enclosure with a sleek, minimalist design. The voltage-controlled biasing system ensures consistent performance regardless of environmental conditions, eliminating the temperature sensitivity and drift typically associated with germanium components.
The pedal's enhanced input headroom prevents unwanted distortion even with high-output pickups, while the specially designed input impedance preserves your instrument's natural bass response and dynamics. This results in a transparent yet musical boost that maintains your guitar's inherent character while enhancing its most desirable tonal qualities.
This innovative circuit takes approximately ten seconds after power-up to properly bias the germanium transistor, after which it delivers a clean, linear boost with a subtle compression-like quality that emphasizes the musical aspects of your signal while deemphasizing unwanted frequencies and artifacts.
Ideal For
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- Studio musicians seeking to add dimension and detail to guitar tracks without coloring the original tone
- Performing guitarists looking to push tube amplifiers into natural overdrive with authentic germanium warmth
- Bass players requiring clean, transparent boost with enhanced low-end response and clarity
- Acoustic guitarists wanting to make piezo pickups sound more natural and responsive
- Pedal enthusiasts who appreciate the sound of germanium but need consistent, temperature-stable performance
Key Features
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Temperature-Stable Germanium Circuit
The proprietary voltage-controlled error correction circuit eliminates the traditional problems of component drift, leakage, and temperature sensitivity typically associated with germanium transistors.
Enhanced Input Headroom
Specially designed input stage prevents unwanted distortion even with high-output pickups, allowing the full dynamic range of your instrument to shine through.
Optimized Input Impedance
Custom circuit design preserves low-frequency response and prevents negative interaction with preceding effects or your instrument's electronics.
Musical Signal Enhancement
Provides a uniquely transparent boost that simultaneously smooths and details your tone, emphasizing desirable frequencies while reducing unwanted artifacts.
Versatile Application
Excels with electric guitars, bass guitars, and acoustic instruments, providing each with a more musical, natural character even at unity gain.
What's Included
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- Benson Amps Germanium Boost Pedal
- User manual with setup suggestions
- 2-year warranty (excluding modification or damage)
Technical Specifications
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Specification | Details |
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Circuit Type | Proprietary temperature-stable germanium transistor boost |
Power Requirements | 9V DC center-negative (Boss-style) |
Current Draw | Low current draw (exact mA specification) |
Battery Option | 9V battery (activated when input jack is connected) |
Input Impedance | High input impedance for optimal signal integrity |
Output Impedance | Low output impedance for driving long cables and multiple pedals |
Bypass | True bypass switching |
Controls | Volume knob |
Indicators | Power LED |
Housing | Durable metal enclosure |
Dimensions | 4.5"x2.5"x1.25" |
Weight | 9.75 oz |
Experience This Premium Boost Pedal Today
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Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience the Benson Amps Germanium Boost Pedal firsthand. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate how this innovative pedal enhances your existing setup and tone. Contact us today to check availability or schedule a personalized demonstration.