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Effects Layouts Krokie Kenobi (Benson Preamp)

Started by Aleph Null, September 20, 2023, 04:39:00 PM

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Aleph Null

I decided to try my hand at surface mount and this was one of the few projects I could find. It's a faithful recreation of the Benson Preamp. The circuit is pretty ugly proof, but it also doesn't have that much personality—at least not in my rig. I understand it's based on the preamp section of a Benson amp and I could see how the circuit would work well as a fairly neutral pedal platform amp. As an overdrive, it just doesn't have much personality. I word of caution; with this wide layout, the jacks are too close together to accommodate pancake jacks. 







All in all it was fun to experiment with SMD. This is a nice circuit, it just isn't what I'm looking for in an overdrive right now.

nzCdog

That looks grest! Love the colours and theme, minty fresh! :)

mjg

"it just isn't what I'm looking for" ... I see what you did there. 😄

Nice colour scheme though, you've got the graphics, knobs and colour matched up really well. 

Aleph Null

Thanks, guys! I think I got all the parts form Tayda for this build. The green indicator knobs caught my attention, and I've always been a sucker for pastels.

WonkoTheSane

That which burns twice as bright, burns half as long.

jessenator

Superb. Loke Corey said, looking nice and minty fresh.

Haven't experimented much with preamp pedals, but might have to now.
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