Benson Amps Monarch Reverb Plus 1 x 12 Combo - Blue Tolex Wheat Grille

The Benson Monarch Reverb Plus: Touch-Sensitive Versatility with a Vintage Soul

Boutique Craftsmanship and Sonic Character

The Benson Monarch Reverb Plus takes the revered Monarch Reverb blueprint and evolves it into a truly expressive and dynamic amplifier. By incorporating the full Chimera tone stack in place of the traditional voice switch, this combo amp offers expanded tone-shaping capabilities and fine control over its sonic character. Designed for guitarists who demand responsiveness and warmth at any volume, the Monarch Reverb Plus excels in both studio and live environments. Its point-to-point handwired construction, featuring top-tier components like Mallory capacitors and Soursound transformers, ensures clarity and musicality in every note.

Power Scaling Redefined

What sets the Monarch Reverb Plus apart is its innovative tube-driven power scaling. By employing a 6L6 power tube as a voltage regulator, the amp retains harmonic richness and sag regardless of volume—a feat rarely achieved without a tube rectifier. You can seamlessly dial in wattage from ½ watt to a full 15 watts, making this amp equally suited for late-night sessions or full-band rehearsals. At the highest setting, the circuit bypasses the 6L6 for a solid-state rectifier experience, delivering a tighter and more immediate response. This flexible output architecture empowers guitarists to maintain tube feel and nuance at any level.

Classic Reverb with Modern Control

With a footswitchable onboard reverb powered by a JJ 12DW7 driver tube, the Monarch Reverb Plus delivers lush ambient depth without compromising clarity. Whether you're dialing in a subtle shimmer or soaking your tone in atmospheric decay, the reverb circuit remains articulate and musical. This classic feature, integrated into the amp’s versatile platform, adds an essential dimension for players of all styles—from ambient experimenters to vintage blues purists.

Handcrafted Tone Engineered to Inspire

From its solid dovetailed pine cabinet in striking blue tolex with a wheat grille to its Benson Custom Ceramic 12 inch speaker, every detail of the Monarch Reverb Plus is tailored to maximize tone, projection, and durability. This amp isn’t just another boutique build—it’s a working musician’s tone machine. With meticulous handwiring, no turret or eyelet boards, and components selected for tonal integrity, it offers the best of vintage response with modern versatility.

Compact, Road-Ready and Built to Last

Despite its impressive feature set, the Monarch Reverb Plus remains surprisingly portable. Weighing in at just 39 pounds and measuring under two feet wide, it’s compact enough for small stages and easy transport. With 1 x 8 ohm speaker output and rugged construction, it’s gig-ready and road-tested to deliver night after night.

Specifications

• Wattage: 0.5 to 15 watts with power scaling

• Power Tubes: 2 x JJ 6V6, 1 x JJ 6L6GC (for power scaling)

• Preamp Tubes: 2 x JJ 12AX7

• Reverb Tube: 1 x JJ 12DW7

• Speaker: 1 x 12 inch Benson Custom Ceramic

• Construction: Point-to-point on terminal strips

• Transformers: Custom Soursound

• Capacitors: Mallory 150M

• Cabinet: Dovetailed pine

• Controls: Full Chimera tone stack, power scaling

• Speaker Outputs: 1 x 8 ohm

• Reverb: Footswitchable

• Dimensions: 23.5 in W x 17.5 in H x 10 in D

• Weight: 39 lbs

• Included Accessories: Power cable

• Footswitch/Cover: Not included

This amplifier ships fully insured with signature required