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

Amps that pair well with the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2

Pedals that stack with the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd v2

Beetronics Nectar

Beetronics

26% match
$199via Reverb

Beetronics Nectar's fuzzy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own

Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive

Beetronics

25% match
$189via Reverb

Into a high headroom tone, Beetronics Fatbee JFET Overdrive brings the crunchy it's missing

Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter

Maestro

19% match
$180via Reverb

Run 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% match
$29.99via Reverb

Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit leans toward low gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Binson Echorec Delay

Binson

11% match

Keep 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% match

Malekko 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 match
$103.97via Reverb

Boss 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 match

Electro-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

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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).

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