The Pro — Benado Effects Pedalboard

Read below for commission details and pricing before joining the waitlist.


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All the Essentials. One Board.

"The Pro is not a shortcut. It is the result of years of listening — to players, to stages, to the demands of the road — distilled into one handcrafted board."

The Pro was born from a simple truth: musicians need more, but not at the cost of tone. After years of feedback from working players, Sage Benado designed The Pro to deliver a Compressor, low and high gain Overdrive, Delay, Reverb, and a Peterson Strobostomp Classic Tuner — all in one handcrafted enclosure. An on-board patch bay lets you integrate your favorite standalone pedals without compromise. The Pro is the board for players who refuse to settle.


The Benado Standard: Built for the Pro

Each Benado unit is a handcrafted work of art, hand-wired and tested one-by-one to the same rigorous standards required by my professional touring and recording clientele. Because I refuse to compromise on the high-grade components necessary for elite signal integrity, lead times are subject to parts availability. By choosing Benado, you are prioritizing uncompromising tone and the "Feel Factor" over mass-production speed.


2026 BENADO COMMISSION POLICY

1. The Standard Waiting List (Free)

Best for: Players who are not in a rush and want to secure a spot without financial commitment.
The Process: Join the list for free. We will contact you when your position reaches the bench.
Payment: Full payment is required only when your unit is 1–2 weeks from completion.

2. The Priority Commission Slot ($350 Non-Refundable Retainer)

Best for: Professionals and serious enthusiasts who want to lock in a specific production month and protect their price.
The Process: This retainer secures your dedicated slot in Sage Benado's 2026 build calendar. It "jumps" you into the active production queue ahead of the standard interest-only list.
The Advantage: Your retainer allows us to immediately secure boutique, hand-selected components and lock in your price before projected tariff increases.
Payment: The $350 retainer is credited toward your final total. The remaining balance is due when hand-tuning begins.


THE ARTISAN PACE: WHY WE WORK THIS WAY

35 Years of Expertise takes time.
Every Benado unit is a high-complexity project. We do not use mass-production assembly lines. From meticulous internal wiring to precision hand-tuning, every connection is made by hand with care and love.

Meticulous Tone requires focus.
To ensure each unit meets our studio-ready standard, we limit the number of active builds at any time.

Communication Policy: To keep Sage at the bench and away from the administrative grind, we do not provide daily shipping updates.

Final Assurance: You will receive a tracking number and final testing confirmation once your unit is signed and ready to leave the bench.


LEGAL DISCLOSURE (RETAINER POLICY)

The Priority Commission Retainer is a non-refundable fee paid in consideration of Benado Effects forgoing the booking of other clients for that specific production slot. Cancellation results in an economic loss of opportunity and sunk preparatory labor; therefore, the retainer is retained as liquidated damages and is not a "down payment" for retail goods.


EFFECTS & ROUTING

Effects: Peterson Strobo Classic Tuner, Compressor, Solburner Pro, Nutraclean, Echo-Zen (Analog Sound Delay), Adverb (Spring Style Reverb)

Routing Ins & Outs: (Buffer) Input or Output, Input, Fuse, Fuse Spare, 2 × 9VDC, Patch Bay (w/ Dry Buffer Out), Depth, Speed, Loop, Unbalanced DI Out, 2 dedicated Outputs, Dry Signal Switch, DI Volume

Manual Coming Soon!


TECHNICAL SPECS

  • True Bypass
  • High quality components, carefully sorted & checked by Sage Benado
  • 16 gauge Steel Enclosure w/ glossy powder coat finish
  • 9VDC (up to 12VDC for extra headroom); Dual Parallel dedicated Power In/Out jacks (center pin negative)
  • 90mA current draw
  • Power Supply Not Included! Any 9VDC–12VDC center pin negative will work. Recommend 500mA or above.
  • Dimensions: Length 23.25″ (590.55 mm), Width 5.57″ (146.05 mm), Height 2.75″ (69.85 mm)
  • Weight: 8 lbs. (3.62 Kg)
  • Built like a tank. Made in the U.S.A.

Individual Effect Pedal Descriptions coming soon!

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