The Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 is an Electronic Audio Experiments overdrive pedal, currently around $249. Close alternatives include the Klon KTR and the Browne Amplification Carbon V2. It pairs well with the Friedman Dirty Shirley and the Ceriatone 2202H.
Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2
Electronic Audio Experiments · pedal
The Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd V2 is a genuine 2021 hardware redevelopment of the original Halberd discrete-transistor overdrive, shrinking the enclosure to a compact 125B format, replacing the original's NOS germanium transistor and its power-hungry switching with quiet CMOS-based electronic bypass (dropping current draw from 180mA to 50mA), and adding a 3-way Voice toggle (Clang/Standard/Deep) for broader tonal shaping. It retains the Post, Pre, Tone, and Low control layout, delivering the Halberd's transparent, textured overdrive character in a more pedalboard-friendly, reliable package.
- bypass
- transparent
- headroom
- electronic
- gain
- overdrive
- transistor
- germanium
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 is commonly used in
- Indie Rock
- Electronic
- Alternative Rock
- Post-Punk
- Rock
- Blues
Amps that pair well with the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
26% matchFriedman Dirty Shirley's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12
Carr
tonal matchRun Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some crunchy
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo brings the high gain it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Jose Arredondo
Friedman
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Jose Arredondo gives it high gain to fill it with
Blackstar Series One 45
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar Series One 45 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Pedals that stack with the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
26% matchBeetronics Nectar's fuzzy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive
Beetronics
25% matchInto a high headroom tone, Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive brings the crunchy it's missing
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Maestro
19% matchRun Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter after Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 in the signal chain, clear of Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2's own gain stage
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
17% matchLab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit leans toward low gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
11% matchKeep Binson Echorec Delay after Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 in the signal chain, clear of Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
10% matchMalekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay's modulated voice goes after Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchBoss OD-3 Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 gives it exactly that
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchElectro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
67Audio Libido
67audio
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, headroom, transparent
Keeley Oxblood Overdrive
Keeley
69% similarityShared character: true_bypass, headroom, transparent
Keeley Electronics Katana Boost
Keeley
67% similarityShared character: headroom, transparent
NuX Horseman Gold 2 in 1 Overdrive
Nux
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, headroom, transparent
Tru-Fi The Newton
Tru Fi
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Suhr Dual Boost (Original Blue Enclosure)
Suhr
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Klon KTR
Klon
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, headroom, transparent
Browne Amplification Carbon V2
Browne Amplification
70% similarityShared character: original, headroom, transparent
Suhr Shiba Mini Overdrive
Suhr
67% similarityShared character: true_bypass, gain, overdrive
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk II
Walrus Audio
67% similarityShared character: original, transparent
Spaceman Charon GE/SI Hybrid
Spaceman
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Spaceman Redstone
Spaceman
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2?+
The closest matches in character are the Klon KTR, the Browne Amplification Carbon V2, the Suhr Shiba Mini Overdrive. Budget picks: 67Audio Libido, Keeley Oxblood Overdrive, Keeley Electronics Katana Boost. Boutique upgrades: Klon Centaur, Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster.
What pairs well with the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Dirty Shirley, Ceriatone 2202H, Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12 — Friedman Dirty Shirley's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2 cost?+
Around $249 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).