Benson Amps Nathan Jr Combo amp with Night Moves and Wheat Grill

The Benson Nathan Jr - Small Amp, Huge Soul

Handcrafted Tube Tone in a Compact Combo

The Benson Nathan Jr may be small in stature, but it delivers big on touch sensitivity, dynamic feel, and vintage-inspired voice. Built entirely in-house in Portland, Oregon, this 5-watt combo packs the same bespoke build quality as Benson’s larger models. With its single EL84 power tube and no master volume, Nathan Jr delivers immediate tone — loud, clear, and harmonically rich. Its Night Moves finish with Wheat grill cloth gives it a classy yet understated vibe that hints at the amp’s refined tonal character.

Classic EL84 Chime with Personality

Loaded with a single 10-inch Celestion Greenback speaker, this amp punches above its weight. The Greenback complements the Nathan Jr’s raw yet articulate voice, giving you mid-forward crunch, smooth saturation, and that singing sustain EL84s are known for. It responds to your guitar’s volume knob like a vintage amp should — clean when you roll it down, and thick when you dig in.

Straightforward Controls, Studio-Ready Sound

A minimalist control panel keeps the focus on tone and touch. Volume and tone controls are all you need to dial in expressive textures from sparkly cleans to thick breakup. At just 5 watts, it’s an ideal amp for studio recording, apartment jamming, or mic’d up stage work where you want tube tone without excessive volume.

Boutique Build, Inside and Out

Everything about this amp speaks to Benson’s handbuilt ethos — turret board construction, handwired circuitry, and custom-wound transformers made to spec. Its aesthetics are no afterthought either: the Night Moves finish and Wheat grill cloth pair up for a look that’s both vintage-inspired and uniquely Benson.

Built for Guitarists Who Crave Authentic Feel

The Nathan Jr isn’t trying to be everything to everyone — it’s made for players who value nuance, dynamic response, and simplicity. Whether you’re playing blues, indie rock, or Americana, this little combo delivers inspiring tones that feel alive under your fingers.

Specifications:

• Output: 5 watts

• Configuration: Combo

• Speaker: 1 × 10" Celestion Greenback

• Controls: Volume, Tone

• Power Tubes: 1 × EL84

• Preamp Tubes: 2 × 12AX7

• Construction: Handwired turret board

• Dimensions: 16.5 inches wide × 14 inches tall × 8 inches deep

• Weight: 29 pounds

• Included: Power cable

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This combo amplifier ships fully insured with signature required.