Benson The Amp
A collaboration with Benson Amps that packs Chris Benson's Chimera/Monarch preamp voicing into Milkman's pedalboard-format amp platform.
About this amp
Benson The Amp puts a Benson-designed tube preamp, voiced after the Chimera and Monarch models, into Milkman’s grab-and-go pedal-format amplifier. It can drive a real speaker cabinet or run direct through a balanced XLR output with switchable cab simulation voiced by Chris Benson himself, plus a built-in headphone amp and a Room control that adds early-reflection ambience. Reverb and an internal 24dB boost circuit are both footswitchable. Hand-built in California.
Specs
| Wattage | 50W @ 16ohm / 100W @ 8ohm / 200W @ 4ohm |
|---|---|
| Footswitches | Reverb, Boost (24dB) |
| Dimensions | 8-1/2" W x 3" H x 6-1/2" D |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Benson The Amp cost?
- Milkman Sound lists it at $899 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Benson The Amp still available?
- Yes. Milkman Sound lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Benson The Amp?
- Milkman Sound. Where it's built: Made by hand in San Francisco, CA. It's listed here as a pedal amp amp.
- What warranty does Milkman Sound offer?
- One-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser, when bought direct or from an authorized dealer, with a receipt required for service. Tubes carry a 90-day warranty. After the first year, defects are handled case by case under Milkman's extended coverage. Second owners can buy a transferred warranty for $250, often with a factory inspection. Accidents, abuse, water damage, shipping costs and third-party repairs are not covered.