The Harley Benton Classic Chorus is an analog chorus pedal for guitar, and Harley Benton notes it is also used by keyboard and bass players1. It is a two-knob pedal: Rate and Width are all you get, and the maker says that is enough to cover an enormous range of sounds, from pleasantly thickened guitar sounds to subtle, Police-style effects1.
What it does
Chorus thickens a sound by layering a slightly delayed, modulated copy of the signal over the original. Harley Benton positions the Classic Chorus as a pedal that "does everything from pleasantly thickened guitar sounds, to subtle, Police-style effects"1, meaning it can work as a gentle always-on thickener or as a more obvious, swirling modulation effect. The maker also calls it "the secret weapon of keyboard and bass players"1, so it is not limited to guitar rigs.
The controls
The pedal keeps things deliberately simple. Two knobs do all the work:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Rate | Sets the speed of the modulation |
| Width | Sets how deep or pronounced the effect is |
Harley Benton and the RockBoard PedalPedia entry both describe this as a strength of the pedal: "you need only two controls (Rate and Width) to cover an enormous range of sounds"12. There is no depth knob, tone control, or mode switch, which keeps the panel uncluttered but leaves less fine adjustment than some players want.
For comparison, the related Carl Martin Classic Chorus uses a Depth control that sweeps "from subtle shimmer to extreme modulation"3, and Harley Benton's own Classic Flanger carries four controls: Regen, delay time, width and speed4.
Power and bypass
The Classic Chorus runs on a 9V battery or a mains adapter, and Harley Benton states plainly that both are sold separately and not included1. The RockBoard PedalPedia entry lists a current draw of 14mA2, a light load that is easy on a shared pedalboard supply.
No battery or power supply comes in the box. Plan on adding a 9V battery or a 9V adapter before the pedal is usable1.
The pedal is true bypass1, so when it is switched off the signal passes through without buffering. Players who run long cable runs after it may still want a separate buffer elsewhere in the chain.
Size and build
Harley Benton lists the enclosure at 38 x 87 x 118 mm (H x W x D)1, the same footprint as the company's Classic Flanger4. That is a compact, standard-size box that fits easily on a small pedalboard.
Price and availability
In a May 2025 Gearnews roundup of chorus pedals, Julian Schmauch noted it was available at Thomann for 29.90 euros5, which places it firmly in budget territory for an analog chorus.
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Questions
Is the Harley Benton Classic Chorus true bypass?
Yes. Harley Benton lists true bypass among the pedal's features, so the signal passes through untouched when the effect is switched off. That suits players who leave the pedal on a board and want no tone loss when it is disengaged.
Does the Harley Benton Classic Chorus come with a battery or power supply?
No. The pedal runs on a 9V battery or a mains adapter, but Harley Benton states that both are sold separately and not included. You will need to add a battery or a 9V power supply before you can use it.
Is the Harley Benton Classic Chorus analog?
Yes. The RockBoard PedalPedia entry for the pedal lists its circuit type as analog. That puts it in the same analog chorus camp as pedals like the JOYO JF-05 Classic Chorus rather than digital modelers.
How much current does the Classic Chorus draw?
The RockBoard PedalPedia entry lists a current draw of 14mA. That is a light load, so the pedal is easy to power alongside others on a small pedalboard power supply.
What size is the Harley Benton Classic Chorus?
Harley Benton lists its dimensions as 38 x 87 x 118 mm (height x width x depth). That is a compact, standard pedalboard-friendly enclosure, the same size as the related Harley Benton Classic Flanger.
Sources (5)
- Classic Chorus, Harley Benton
- Classic Chorus by Harley Benton, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- Classic Chorus, Carl Martin, 2026
- Classic Flanger, Harley Benton
- Best Chorus Pedal: Endless Vibes, CE-1 Alternatives, and Budget Solutions, www.gearnews.com, 2025-05-26
