Monarch
$3,399–$3,999
The amp that started it all….plus tube driven power scaling! “The Monarch was my first design, and largely what my other amps are based on. vintage · boutique
Specifications
| Maker | Benson |
|---|---|
| Instrument | guitar |
| Technology | tube |
| Output | 15 W |
| Preamp tubes | 2 x 12AX7 |
| Power tubes | 2 x 6V6 |
| Reverb | 12DW7 |
| Impedance | 8, 16 Ω |
| Country | USA |
| Production | current |
| Output detail | The Monarch Reverb Plus is just like the Monarch Reverb except….we’ve given it the full Chimera tone stack instead of the voice switch (basically makng the switch variable) AND we have incorporated into the design a novel tube driven power scaling circuit powered by a 6L6 power tube (set up like a voltage regulator). This approach allows plate resistance to still exist in the power supply (despite the lack of a tube rectifier) which leads to sag and harmonic richness at any volume. The maximum wattage setting (15 watts) bypasses the 6L6 in order to create an option for pure solid state rectification if desired. The power ranges from 1/2 a watt to 15 watts making this an incredibly versatile amplifier for studio or stage! |
Where to buy
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