Benson Amps Jeez Germanium Fuzz & Overdrive
$ 279.00
Meet the Benson Jeez, a completely novel take on the classic germanium fuzz circuit. Instead of being beholden to historical designs, Benson has engineered a versatile powerhouse built around two 2N404 germanium transistors. Equipped with an improved, proprietary heating system that stabilizes transistor temperatures in just 30 seconds, the Jeez guarantees consistent, premium tone no matter the stage environment.
Thanks to high headroom input and output amplifiers, the Jeez offers unprecedented flexibility. It retains a high input impedance to play nicely anywhere in your signal chain while adding a low output impedance capable of driving 16 volts of peak-to-peak signal. From a transparent full-frequency clean boost to treble booster overdrive, cranked Plexi tones, and massive vintage fuzz, the Jeez handles it all without the fuss.
Key Features:
- Rapid Thermal Warming: Proprietary dual heating system readies the germanium transistors in just 30 seconds.
- Massive Gain Range: Sweep from clean boost (low noise), to vintage dirt (2-6), cranked Plexi (7), to full fuzz heaven.
- Pre-Gain Tone Control: Operates like a vintage amp, boosting or taming treble before it hits the transistors to smooth out harsh EQ.
- Dynamic Bias Sustain: Envelope-dependent bias excursion creates a unique, highly gratifying note sustain based on your pick attack.
- Interactive LED Lights: Multi-color LED indicator (Green, Aqua, Yellow, White) provides real-time visual status of the dual internal heaters toggling on and off.
Product Specifications:
- Transistors: Two GE 2N404 Transistors
- Impedance: High Input Z and Low Output Z
- Output: Drives up to 16 volts peak-to-peak signal
- Power Requirements: 9VDC Boss-style center-negative power supply ONLY (exceeding 9V will cause damage)
- Battery: No internal battery operation