Benson Monarch Reverb Plus-Black Tolex

Description

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The Benson Monarch Reverb Plus takes everything players already love about the standard Monarch platform and expands it into an even more flexible, studio-and-stage-ready amplifier. While the original Monarch earned its reputation for rich harmonic content, touch sensitivity, and its unique blend of American and British-inspired voicings, the Reverb Plus adds a full Chimera-style tone stack and an exceptionally musical power scaling circuit that makes the amp feel alive at virtually any volume.


This particular Monarch Reverb Plus in Black Tolex (Serial #060424C) delivers the refined, dimensional feel Benson amplifiers have become known for. Clean tones are warm, expansive, and harmonically rich, while pushed sounds retain clarity and articulation without becoming harsh or overly compressed. The onboard tube-driven spring reverb sits beautifully within the amp’s voice, adding depth and ambience without overpowering the natural character of the circuit.


One of the defining features of the Monarch Reverb Plus is its tube-powered voltage regulation and variable power scaling, allowing the amp to move from full 15-watt output down to roughly half a watt while still preserving the feel, sag, and responsiveness of a fully driven tube amplifier. It’s equally inspiring at home, in the studio, or on stage.


Like all Benson amplifiers, the build quality is exceptional throughout. Handwired construction, custom transformers, premium components, and a lightweight dovetailed pine cabinet all contribute to an amplifier that feels incredibly alive and responsive in use.


Specifications


Model: Benson Monarch Reverb Plus
Serial Number: 060424C
Finish: Black Tolex


Amplifier Type: Handwired All-Tube Combo Amplifier
Output Power: Variable Power Scaling (Approx. 0.5W–15W)
Channels: Single Channel


Tube Complement:



  • 2 x JJ 6V6 Power Tubes

  • 2 x JJ 12AX7 Preamp Tubes

  • 1 x JJ 12DW7 Reverb Driver

  • 1 x JJ 6L6GC Voltage Regulator Tube


Speaker:



  • 1 x 12" Benson Custom Ceramic Speaker


Controls:



  • Volume

  • Treble

  • Bass

  • Reverb

  • Power Scaling


Features:



  • Tube-Driven Spring Reverb

  • Footswitchable Reverb

  • Full Chimera Tone Stack

  • Variable Tube-Driven Power Scaling

  • Point-to-Point Construction on Terminal Strips

  • Custom Soursound Transformers

  • Mallory Capacitors

  • Dovetailed Pine Cabinet


Outputs:



  • 1 x 8 Ohm Speaker Output


Dimensions:



  • 23.5” Width

  • 17.5” Height

  • 10” Depth


Weight:



  • Approx. 39 lbs.