1. Sarrera
This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and effective use of your Benson Amps PREAMP Aurreamp Pedal. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device and retain it for future reference.
The Benson Amps PREAMP pedal is a versatile FET-based preamp, overdrive, boost, and fuzz pedal designed to deliver a wide range of tones, from clean enhancement to saturated drive. It features a 2-band EQ for tone shaping.
2. Segurtasun informazioa
- Elikatze-iturria: Use only a 9-volt DC power supply with a center-negative polarity. Incorrect power supplies can damage the unit and void the warranty.
- Ingurumena: Do not expose the pedal to extreme temperatures, humidity, water, or direct sunlight.
- Garbiketa: Clean only with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners.
- Zerbitzua: Ez saiatu unitatea zeuk konpontzen. Konponketa guztiak zerbitzu-langile kualifikatuei eskatu.
- Lekua: Place the pedal on a stable surface to prevent accidental falls.
3. Paketearen edukia
Egiaztatu zure paketeak elementu hauek dituela:
- Benson Amps PREAMP Aurreamp Pedalea
- Erabiltzailearen eskuliburua (dokumentu hau)
- (Power supply not typically included, sold separately)
4. Kontrolak eta Ezaugarriak
The Benson Amps PREAMP pedal features several controls to shape your tone:

1. irudia: Aurrealdea view of the Benson Amps PREAMP Aurreamp Pedal, showing the control layout.
- Irabazteko botoia: Pre-kopurua kontrolatzen duamp gain, ranging from clean boost to saturated overdrive and fuzz.
- Bolumen-eskulekua: Adjusts the overall output level of the pedal.
- Treble botoia: A 2-band EQ control for adjusting high frequencies.
- Baxua: A 2-band EQ control for adjusting low frequencies.
- Oinen etengailua: Efektua aktibatzen edo saihesten du.
- Sarrera Jack: Connect your instrument (guitar, bass, etc.) here.
- Irteerako Jack: Konektatu zure amplifizer edo seinale-kateko hurrengo pedala.
- DC Sarrera: For connecting a 9V DC center-negative power supply.
5. Konfigurazioa
- Potentzia-konexioa: Connect a 9V DC center-negative power supply (not included) to the DC Input jack on the pedal.
- Tresnaren konexioa: Connect your instrument to the Input Jack of the pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
- AmpLider Konexioa: Connect the Output Jack of the pedal to your amplifijatzailearen sarrera edo zure seinale-kateko hurrengo pedala 1/4 hazbeteko instrumentu-kable estandar bat erabiliz.
- Hasierako ezarpenak: Before powering on, set all knobs (Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass) to their middle positions (12 o'clock) for a neutral starting point.
- Piztu: Ziurtatu zure amplifier is on and at a low volume. Then, power on the pedal.

2. irudia: Aldea view of the Benson Amps PREAMP Aurreamp Pedal, illustrating input and output connections.
6. Pedalen erabilera
6.1 Oinarrizko funtzionamendua
- Engaging/Bypassing: Press the footswitch to toggle the effect on or off. When the effect is on, the LED indicator will illuminate.
- Bolumenaren doikuntza: Use the Volume knob to match the output level of the pedal to your amplifier's input, or to boost your signal.
6.2 Tonuaren moldaketa
- Gain Control:
- Low Gain (7-10 o'clock): Provides a clean boost or subtle tube-like enhancement. Ideal for pushing an already overdriven amp or adding clarity.
- Mid Gain (10-2 o'clock): Introduces breakup, offering mild to moderate overdrive tones. Suitable for classic rock and blues.
- High Gain (2-5 o'clock): Delivers saturated distortion and fuzz-like textures. Experiment for heavier tones.
- EQ Controls (Treble & Bass): Adjust these knobs to fine-tune the frequency response.
- Altxorrak: Increase for brighter tones, decrease for warmer, darker sounds.
- Baxua: Increase for fuller, thicker tones, decrease to tighten up the low end.
6.3 Using with Different Ampigogailuak
PREAMP pedal is designed to interact dynamically with your amplifier. For best results, experiment with its placement in your signal chain and how it drives your amp's input. It can be used as a standalone overdrive/fuzz or as a preamp to drive the power section of an amplifier, potentially bypassing the amp's own preamp via an effects loop return.
7. Mantentzea
- Garbiketa: Wipe the pedal with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
- Biltegiratzea: When not in use for extended periods, store the pedal in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Kableen ikuskapena: Periodically check all cables for signs of wear or damage. Replace faulty cables immediately.
8. Arazoak
| Arazoa | Kausa posiblea | Irtenbidea |
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| Ez dago soinurik pedala sakatuta dagoenean. |
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| Soinu ahula edo distortsionatua. |
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| Zarata edo burrunba gehiegi. |
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9. Zehaztapenak
| Ezaugarri | Xehetasuna |
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| Eredua | PREAMP |
| Marka | Tonu osoa |
| Elementuaren pisua | 12.6 ontza |
| Produktuaren neurriak | 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 hazbete |
| Energia iturria | Battery Powered (9V DC, center-negative adapter recommended) |
| liburukiatage | 9 Volt |
| Irteera Wattage | 30 Watts (referring to the amp it emulates, not the pedal's output) |
| Material Mota | Metala, Plastikoa |
| Seinalearen formatua | Analogikoa |
| Konektore mota | 6.35 mm-ko jaka |
| Gailu bateragarriak | Gitarra |
10. Bermea eta Laguntza
Bermeari buruzko informazioa eta laguntza teknikoa lortzeko, jo fabrikatzailearen webgune ofizialera. webwebgunera edo jarri harremanetan bezeroarentzako arreta-zerbitzuarekin. Gorde erosketa-agiria erosketaren frogagiri gisa.
Manufacturer: Fulltone
Model: PREAMP





