As we close the books on another year and look toward 2026, I wanted to take a moment to personally thank everyone who has been a part of the Benado Effects journey.
Running a boutique business means that every unit I build—from a custom Pro board to the new Nutra—receives my full focus and a piece of my 35-year journey in this industry. Your support allows me to keep the bench active and continue the 'art of knowing your equipment' in a way that remains truly analog and truly personal.
2025 was a year of growth and essential refinement. Looking ahead to 2026, I am excited to share more of that expertise through my new 'Benado: YouChoose-I-Build' service and my upcoming book.
Wishing you all a year filled with inspiration, clear goals, and, of course, incredible tone. Let’s make 2026 a masterpiece together.
Happy New Year,
Sage Benado.
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The Lazar was constructed in memory of my late father, who was a Sea Captain. Constantly working with sea wave currents and tides, I decided to built an all modulated board, as modulation is based on different waveforms.
The Lazar features 5 amazing modulation pedals (Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo), including dual Parallel Delays with a blend option! This unit is a great compliment to your favorite overdrive pedals, which can be implemented via the on-board patch bay. There is much more to the Lazar than meets the eye. You will be amazed how versatile this unit is. Click on the Effects/Routing and Specs sub-tabs to view detailed information about the intense features of each modulation unit.
***This is a pre-order. All units are handmade and assembled as orders are received . Please allow 4-8 weeks at minimum to complete your unit.
***Individual Effect Pedal Descriptions coming soon!
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The Pro is a design that I have been working on for years; a that has all the "essentials" for musicians seeking "multi-" in a box. Easier said than done, considering the plethora of effects that musicians use today. After much feedback, the Pro was created.
This unit features a Compressor, a low and high gain Overdrive, Delay, Reverb, and Tuner (Peterson Strobostomp Classic). The unit is a great compliment to your favorite stand alone pedals that you just can't live without, which can be implemented via the on-board patch bay. Click on the Effects/Routing and Specs sub-tabs to view detailed information about the intense features of each effect unit.
***This is a pre-paid order. All units are handmade and assembled as orders are received. Please allow at least 8-14 weeks to complete your unit.
***Individual Effect Pedal Descriptions coming soon!
Due to lingering supply chain challenges, parts availability has experienced delays, which may cause order completion to take longer than usual. Please be patient as I am building units according to the waiting list and prepaid order queue as components arrive at the shop. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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December 2025
After a lengthy and unexpected three-year hiatus, things are finally looking up! I am excited to announce that the latest version of the PF Steel Dream II, is now available for pre-order. The second batch of this new item has already sold out. Due to lingering supply chain challenges, order completion may take longer than usual. Units are being built according to the waiting list and prepaid order queue as components arrive. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please use the drop-down option and choose your version accordingly.
The original PF Steel Dream was developed with Paul Franklin 12 years ago. Paul was introduced to the product in late 2011 and requested a designed unit for Pedal Steel players. I was curious about the effects they would require, and after several discussions, Paul narrowed it down to a medium-gain Overdrive, Delay, and Reverb. Thus, the PF Steel Dream was created. Since its release in 2012, Paul Franklin has been using it exclusively in the studio and live performances. In recent years, I have been working on upgrading the original Steel Dream by adding some features that would enhance its usability. Paul Franklin agreed to the changes and gave the green light to implement them. Say hello to the new "PF Steel Dream II."
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For those who love the legendary sound of 1960s Vibrato amps—whether you've always wished you owned one or find yours too heavy to transport from gig to gig—look no further. Endorsed by Richard Bennett, the RB Deluxe Plus was designed to deliver authentic Vibrato amp tone, such as the legendary Fender amps, through an easy plug-and-play board with maximum portability. It features a medium-gain overdrive, tremolo, and delay. Click on the Effects/Routing and Specs sub-tabs to view detailed information about the versatile features of each effect unit. In addition, you can also order the standard Deluxe Black (listed in the dropdown above), which features the same overdrive and tremolo but replaces the delay with the Adverb reverb.
***This is a pre-order item. Each unit is handmade and hand-assembled as orders are received. Please allow 8-14 weeks for completion.
Production has resumed following supply chain delays. Units are being built according to the waiting list and prepaid order queue as components become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
***Individual Effect Pedal Descriptions coming soon!
SoundCloud Audio Clips coming soon!