Benson Amps & The Beach Boys Surf's Up Reverb & Optical Tremolo

Introducing the Surf’s Up: a groundbreaking collaboration between The Beach Boys and Benson Amps. Immerse yourself in the iconic tones of the 60s with this all-tube spring reverb and optical tremolo unit, meticulously designed to capture the essence of Brian Wilson’s legendary production techniques. https://www.bensonamps.com/ At its heart lies a fusion of vintage inspiration and modern innovation. Two distinct spring tanks, a long 2-spring and a short 3-spring, blend seamlessly to create a lush, immersive reverb that evokes the sun-drenched shores of California. The optical tremolo, reminiscent of the mid-sixties combo amp sound, offers an extended range of speeds, ensuring you can dial in that perfect pulsating rhythm with ease. But the Surf’s Up isn’t just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it’s a leap forward in surf effects technology. Benson has gone above and beyond to enhance both functionality and tone, introducing features like trails when the reverb is switched off, consistent volume even when tremolo is engaged, and low source impedance to preserve every nuance of your sound. To combat noise issues common in spring reverbs, Benson incorporated a modern ground scheme borrowed from the world of hi-fi, eliminating pesky ground loops for pristine sound quality. Partnering with Soursound, they developed custom transformers—a power transformer with low flux density to banish hum from the reverb tanks, and a bespoke bifilar reverb driver transformer for optimal tank drive. But perhaps the most ingenious innovation lies in taming the infamous tremolo ticking sound. By ingeniously placing an electrostatic film between the neon lamp and the photoresistor in the LDR, Benson has virtually eliminated this unwanted artifact, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted tremolo experience. Operate the Surf’s Up effortlessly with the two-button LED footswitch, granting you instant access to both the reverb and tremolo effects. And with a retail price of $2,199, this limited production run is exclusively available through Sweetwater—your ticket to surf music paradise. Tubes: 12AT7, 3x 12AX7, 6V6. All backing tracks written, performed, mixed & mastered by Ryan Plewacki unless otherwise noted. Guitars: ‪@fender‬ AVRI Jaguar Grez Guitars Mendocino Bass: https://bit.ly/GREZGUITARS Amp: Benson Amps Monarch Reverb +: http://bit.ly/BENSONAMPS Recording Rig: Universal Audio Apollo X16 https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Manley Force https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Universal Audio 4-710d https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Golden Age Pre-73 https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Warm Audio EQP-WA https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Tech 21 SansAmp RBI https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/sa... Drawmer DL241 https://www.drawmer.com Vintage DBX 160A (pair) Yamaha HS7 Monitors https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Guitar Amp Mics: AKG C 414 XLS https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Cascade Fathead https://www.cascademicrophones.com Avantone CV-12 (room mic) https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... Vocal Mic: Sennheiser MKH 416 https://www.zzounds.com/a--3979288/it... 0:00 In the Mix 1:52 Specs & Features 5:06 Reverb Section 9:09 Tremolo Section 11:10 Closing Thoughts #demosinthedark #reverb #electricguitar