The grandaddy one of their most beloved circuits. This EAE Halberd may be a V1, but it's still sharp as a...well...Halberd!
Originally released in 2019, the V1 features NOS germanium transistors. The Halberd is a discrete transistor overdrive circuit designed for the greatest possible dynamic range and note clarity. It fills a special niche our family of drive pedals—a medium-gain device with the harmonic fullness and grind of a much higher-gain pedal, one that stands apart from both the brazen buzz of op amp distortion and the smooth breakup of JFET amp emulations alike.
The Halberd’s character comes from over a dozen transistors working in harmony. It is familiar but unique, sitting somewhere between blown-up tweed and an overloaded console. Rather than resigning itself to transparency, it imparts its character in a collaborative fashion, responding in unique ways to different instruments and amplifiers but not without leaving its distinct fingerprints. And of course, it is equally at home on guitar, bass, and synthesizer.
This pedal is lightly used and will ship out wicked safe and wicked free in its original box! Give us a call at the shop with any additional questions you may have!