Top 10 bensonamps.com Competitors

badcatamps.com

The Bad Cat Era 30 is not just an amplifier—it’s a bridge between the past and the future of guitar tone. Designed by the legendary Mark Sampson, whose groundbreaking creations have shaped the sound of countless records, the Era 30 marks his triumphant return to Bad Cat after nearly two decades. Inspired by his iconic designs and refined through thirty-five years of engineering and artistic vision, this amp is a celebration of tone, versatility, and raw power. Every component—from the custom transformers to the hand-wired circuitry—has been meticulously crafted to deliver an unmatched playing experience. What makes the Era 30 a true masterpiece? Let’s start with its two fully independent channels, each designed to bring out the best in your playing, no matter your style. Channel one, powered by the iconic EF86 tube, delivers the kind of harmonically rich, three-dimensional tones that tube enthusiasts dream of. This isn’t your typical EQ: the stepped six position depth control sculpts low-end frequencies with precision, while the Treble control acts as a masterful tone-shaping tool.  Channel two shifts gears with a 12AX7-based preamp for a tighter, punchier tone. Its linear bass and treble controls offer intuitive shaping for everything from vintage chime to earthy, woody textures. Both channels feature independent gain and pre-phase inverter volume controls, giving you complete authority over your sound.  Want the best of both worlds? The included two-button footswitch makes it effortless to switch between channels or combine them together. Current lead time: ~6 weeks Specifications: Mark Sampson Design True Point to Point Hand-wired Construction Made in Costa Mesa California, USA Custom Bad Cat Transformer Set by Pacific Transformers DC Filament Heaters in Preamp 30 Watts of Power 4 x EL84 Power Tubes 1 x EF86 Preamp Tube 3 x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes 1 x 5AR4 Rectifier Tube 2 Switchable or Mixable Channels  Independent Gain and Pre-Phase Inverter Volume Control per Chan

toneking.com

The Royalist Tube Preamp Pedal captures the soul of Tone King’s beloved Royalist MKIII amplifier - the company’s most authentic take on the golden age of British tone. From the sweet, singing JTM45, through the unmistakable Plexi crunch, to the searing drive of the Super Lead, this high-voltage tri-tube preamp pedal delivers the full spectrum of British rock attitude in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.

zvex.com

Hand painted pedals feature a lifetime warranty. Colors and details may vary.

guitarcenter.com

guitar center is the world's largest musical instruments retailer. shop guitars, bass, drums, amps, dj, keyboards, pro-audio and more. most orders ship free!

sweetwater.com

Sweetwater is one of the largest pro audio dealers in the world, offering a huge selection of music instruments and audio gear. They've got free shipping, free tech support, easy payment plans, and the most knowledgable sales staff in the industry.

reverb.com

join millions of music makers all over the world on reverb. find your next favorite new, used, or vintage instrument—or sell one of your own.

milkmansound.com

Milkman Sound Hand Wired Tube Amplifiers for Electric Guitar and Pedal Steel. Made in San Francisco, CA USA

ksramps.com

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zillacabs.com

Our goal at Zilla Cabs is to make the best guitar and bass speaker cabinets possible. We take great pride in our name and put love and experience into every custom speaker cabinet we make.