Benson Portable Distortion 424 MKII

Intro

The Portable Distortion 424 MKII Guitar Preamp With Bypassable Buffer captures the raw, grimy texture of a classic cassette 4-track preamp and puts it in a compact pedal. Its bypassable buffer dramatically shifts gain and character, allowing your guitar’s high-impedance signal to breathe. Expect everything from clean boosts with subtle EQ to treble lift, warm/dark textures, and explosive, chaotic grind.

List of Features

• Bypassable buffer dramatically shifts gain and character, unlocking new tonal personalities from snappy cleans to gritty overdrive.
• High-impedance guitar compatibility, preserving instrument clarity by feeding signal through the buffer path before the preamp.
• Cassette 4-track-inspired texture and broad EQ control for tonal sculpting from bite to body.
• Versatile array of tones: clean boost with subtle EQ, treble boost, warm/dark textures, and chaotic grind.
• Bypass mode preserves the original guitar tone, letting you compare the pedal’s character against an unplugged signal.

Final Thoughts

With the 424 MKII, you gain a compact preamp that delivers a wide spectrum of distortion textures while preserving your guitar's core voice. The bypassable buffer adds real tonal flexibility, making it a compelling choice for stage and studio. Add it to your pedalboard and sculpt your signature bite today.