EAE x Benson – Halberd + Gemanium Boost

Halberd + Germanium Boost: Limited Edition Collaboration Pedal

A Historic Boutique Alliance
Celebrating Benson Fest 2024, this exclusive 2-in-1 merges two legendary circuits into a single powerhouse unit. Handcrafted for players who demand both vintage mojo and modern flexibility.

⚔️ The Halberd Overdrive

• Transistor-Driven Magic: Three distinct voices via mechanical switch:
  → Clang: Aggressive upper-mid punch (perfect for cutting through mixes)
  → Standard: The iconic V1 tone with gentle mid push
  → Deep: Woolly, full-range saturation bordering on fuzz
• Interactive EQ Controls:
  • Depth: Low-frequency gain sculpting
  • Tone: High-shelf cut for harshness taming

💎 Germanium Boost Alchemy

• Self-Biasing Circuit: Automatically optimizes any germanium transistor (even «inferior» vintage ones)
• Instant Character: Single unlabeled knob delivers anything from:
  → Clean volume boost (+6dB)
  → Harmonic enhancer
  → Full-on gain stage
• 10-20 Second Warmup: Like a fine tube amp, it rewards patience with tonal perfection

Unparalleled Signal Routing
✔ Default: Boost → Halberd (ideal for solo boosts)
✔ Breakout I/O: Insert other pedals between circuits
✔ Order Reversal: Halberd → Boost for compressed crunch
✔ Parallel Processing: Run both circuits independently in dual-mono

Collector’s Edition Art
Bryan Aiken’s medieval floral reinterpretation of Benson’s iconic tolex – a visual testament to this collaboration. Each unit numbered.

Technical Specifications
▸ True Bypass with silent relay switching
▸ Impedance: 500kΩ (Boost engaged) / 1MΩ (bypassed)
▸ Power: 9V DC (center-negative, 85mA draw)
▸ Dimensions: 145×121×39mm (fits standard pedalboards)

Sound Design Toolkit
◉ Blues: Standard voice + subtle Boost
◉ Post-Rock: Deep voice + max Boost → reverb
◉ Studio Secret: Process drum buses through Boost alone

Warning: This pedal may cause:

• Uncontrollable grin during solos
• Obsessive tweaking of Depth/Tone interactions
• Bandmates asking to «try that Benson thing»