Deluxe is the new Black

"For over a decade, this was the exclusive heart of the Benado Pro touring rig. The RB Deluxe Plus — Richard Bennett's signature board — is not a product you order. It is a commission you earn a slot for."

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. 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.

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. I 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 my 2026 build calendar. It "jumps" you into the active production queue ahead of the standard interest-only list.
The Advantage: Your retainer allows me 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 I WORK THIS WAY

35 Years of Expertise takes time.
Every Benado unit is a high-complexity project. I 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 my studio-ready standard, I limit the number of active builds at any time.

Communication Policy: To keep me at the bench and away from the administrative grind, I 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: Tremolo (Analog Tremolo), Echo-Zen (Analog Sound Delay), Nutradrive

Routing Ins & Outs: Fuse, Fuse Spare, Input, Dry Line Out, 2 × 9VDC, Loop, 2 dedicated Outputs, DI Out/Volume (Standard Deluxe Black only)

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; I recommend the Truetone (formerly Visual Sound) 1 Spot; for 12VDC, use a Jameco Electronics 12VDC 1500mA (Part # 203036)
• Dimensions: Length 15.25″ (387.35 mm), Width 5.57″ (146.05 mm), Height 2.75″ (69.85 mm)
• Weight: 5 lbs. (2.26 Kg)

Individual Effect Pedal Descriptions coming soon!