H.B.E Homebrew Electronics Power Screamer Overdrive

[tatsandteles]

The tube screamer type drives work best hitting the front end of an already pushed amp. You aren't going to get the sustain you are complaining about without some volume/compression. These are designed to push an amp into a more fluid ovedrive sound. People say the TS808 doesn't have enough gain. I hit the front of my JTM45 or DSL50 with it and I get PLENTY OF GAIN!

[MrVitoguido]

I gotta ts808, Homebrew Power Screamer, And a Fulltone OCD... Love em all but if I could only have 1 it be the power screamer.... Very nice overdrive Sparkly sound, Great Clarity...... I dig Mine

[riktok]

i´ve had one of this a long time ago. switched to a fulldrive mosfet , went back to the ibanez ts, currently using an old fulldrive non mosfet ... this is a pretty awesome, ts like pedal , i miss mine :)

[vela75]

@riktok I had an older Fulltone Non-Mosfet back in about 2001-2002. I really loved it, but I really couldn't get as much overdrive out of it as I wanted. It had a great sound though.

[Fendermadlewis]

Do you think it sounds better than a tubescreamer? I have a ts808 and don't like it. It has no real sustain, and colours the tone horribly!

[vela75]

Well, I've never owned a tubescreamer, so I can't really say. I can tell you that I absolutely love my Homebrew, and it has got a lot of versatility with the 3-way diode switch and tone knob. I have had this pedal for quite a few years now, and I still love it. I can't imagine having any other overdrive.

[AncientItalianSecret]

Poor tuner.....its probably crying, "SLOW DOWN!"

[vela75]

It's even funnier if you mute the sound and watch it. Maybe I'm a little bored. LOL

[leozingy]

Yeah, I'm selling one... and can't seem to sell it at all! Guess that jazzmaster is going to have to wait for 3 extra months :(

[bossmxr1]

Awesome tone!! what amp are u using??

[vela75]

I think I was actually going direct on this video!

[Aretoile]

hi

I have one Power Screamer since wile i have fat boost option, it's a grate pedal.

What is your favorite setting on it?

[vela75]

I usually keep the toggle switch on the first setting (left), and the gain at about 12:00-3:00. Of course, I have other favorite settings, but that's what I usually keep it at. It is an awesome pedal!

[overdriveIII]

What guitar are you using and on what setting? Thanks.

[vela75]

I was using my 1996 Fender Lonestar Stratocaster. I can't remember what settings I was using. Sorry.

[Relayer1968]

love this overdrive - very interesting fuzzy tones! Also love the tu-12!!!!!!!

[vela75]

There are so many overdrives available. I remember when I was in the market, I listened to a million sound bytes and read a million review on various overdrives. I am so gald I made the choice that I did. This pedal is so awesome! It is incredibly versatile. I can't imagine not having it!!

Thanks!

:)

[LesPaulXXX]

You are a wonderful player but need to drop the other effects when doing demo's. I appreciate this and other postings you've done!

[Relayer1968]

who cares - make your own demo then if this one isnt to your exact standards

[emil2800]

what does the boost? i couldn't really hear the effect. does it ad volume?

[vela75]

Yes. The boost adds 10 db to the gain. I wish it added a few more, but it's noticeable when playing live. It's hard to hear the difference on the video though.

[vela75]

Actually, I was just going direct. I think I used a little reverb from the Alesis NanoVerb, but other than that, it was just... right out into the computer. I would love to use my amp for these recordings, but when I mike the amp, it picks up the shhhhh sound, so I find it's way quieter just going direct.

Thanks for the compliments! Yes, I really love the sound of the Power Screamer. It gives you a ton of different sounds! I love it!!!!

[yeptwasme]

hey there, what amp are you playing thru... the power screamers pretty awesome, huh? sounds great!