Electronic Audio Experiments x Benson Halberd + Germanium Boost Pedal

The EAE x Benson Halberd + Germanium Boost Pedal: Dual Engine Drive Meets Germanium Sparkle

Boutique Drive Pedal with Integrated Germanium Boost

Born from a collaboration between Electronic Audio Experiments and Benson Amps, the Halberd + Germanium Boost is a unique pairing that marries modern op-amp based distortion with the warm, responsive character of a vintage-style germanium boost. This limited-run dual pedal captures the essence of each builder’s sonic philosophy and presents them in a no-compromise format that’s as practical as it is powerful. Whether you’re pushing your amp into overdrive, sculpting a dense distortion tone, or addding harmonic lift to solos, this pedal delivers.

Halberd Engine, Op-Amp Distortion with Voice and Cut

The Halberd side of the circuit brings the EAE approach to distortion: clear, wide-range, and loaded with character. Its pre-gain low-pass filter (Cut) lets you tame high-end harshness before the signal hits the clipping stage, while the post-gain high-pass filter (Voice) restores clarity and presence. With just Gain, Volume, Voice, and Cut controls, the Halberd is deceptively simple but finely tunable for a broad range of applications, from thick riffing to sharp, modern crunch.

Germanium Boost, Class A Single Transistor Magic

On the flip side, the Benson Germanium Boost brings the nuance of a well-tuned single-transistor gain stage, biased specifically for tonal sweetness. It’s a frequency and dynamics shaper that’s equally at home waking up a dark amp or adding three-dimensional sparkle to a clean tone. Its placement before the Halberd makes it an ideal front-end enhancer, but it can also drive other pedals or amps beautifully on its own.

Studio-Grade Build and Unique Circuit Integration

This pedal isn’t just two effects bolted together. The Halberd + Germanium Boost was designed as a single integrated unit, with internal voicing and headroom considerations carefully mapped to make sure both engines complement each other. Top-mounted jacks and a single 9V input (center negative, 100mA recommended) ensure easy integration into your pedalboard.

Built for Players Who Push Boundaries

Whether you’re dialing in edge-of-breakup complexity or stacking for thick lead tones, this dual engine format gives you room to explore. From the subtle color of a vintage boost to the hard-edged punch of a full-range drive, the Halberd + Germanium Boost expands your sonic palette in ways most pedals can’t touch.

Specifications:

• Volume, Gain, Voice, and Cut controls (Halberd)

• Volume control (Germanium Boost)

• Top-mounted jacks

• True bypass switching

• 9V DC, center negative power (100mA minimum)

• Includes original box

• Power supply not included