American TrueTone : Good and cheap preamp for direct recording of guitar and bass

10 years ago

I bought this pedal primarily as back-up for live situations when my amp fails (it happened before), so I can run my pedalboard directly into this pedal and then to the soundboard. It works excellent in this role, and it led to another very useful purpose: direct recording in home studio.

I just finished recorded an entire album (8 songs) using Harley Benton American TrueTone as the pre-amp for all guitars and bass, and it worked really well, especially considering the fact that I did not have the time or space to properly mike guitar amps.

I just wish they made it smaller, like those mini pedals.

Image Harley Benton American TrueTone

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2011
  • Average price : $32
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