The Accidental Workshop Legend.

For almost a decade, this circuit has been the final gatekeeper for every guitar that leaves my bench. What started as a simple way to verify repairs turned into a cosmic fluke... a 1/4-watt amp that actually sounds like a seriously good amplifier!

• The Tone: This is all about that perfect edge-of-breakup response and a sweet, natural overdrive.

• Low Volume Grit: 1/4 watt output that delivers real harmonic texture without the volume of a traditional stack.

• Refined Design: Uses a JFET front-end (J201s) for a punchy, responsive feel that even bass players have loved!

• Workshop Proven: This circuit has hundreds of hours of use. Almost every customer who comes through the workshop plugs into it, whether they are playing electric, acoustic, or bass, and I’ve had players asking me to build these for them for years.

Digital Download Includes:

• High-resolution schematic of my personal Benck MKIV Amp that I use in the workshop

• Accurate component values and technical notes.