HomeBrew Electronics

Also known as: HBE, H.B.E., Home Brew Electronics

HomeBrew Electronics is a boutique guitar effects pedal company based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2001 by Joel Weaver. What began as a garage operation grew into a small but respected pedal builder, with Weaver, his wife, and a handful of employees handcrafting each unit one at a time using quality components. The company emphasizes that its products are "handmade" rather than mass-produced...

23 Products · Used by 20 Artists

HomeBrew Electronics HBE Power Screamer Overdrive Effects Pedals

$128.00

1 available store

4.5 (3)

8 artists using

Homebrew Electronics HBE THC Three Hound Chorus Chorus Effects Pedals

$159.00

1 available store

5.0 (1)

3 artists using

Homebrew Electronics HBE Mimic Mock II Delay Effects Pedals

$67.67 - $250.00

2 available stores

5.0 (1)

2 artists using

HomeBrew Electronics HBE Frost Bite Flanger Flanger Effects Pedals

$1,295.00

1 available store

4.0 (1)

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HomeBrew Electronics Full Metal Jacket Distortion Distortion Effects Pedals

$114.42

1 available store

HomeBrew Electronics Skull Crusher Distortion Effects Pedals

HomeBrew Electronics Mimic Delay I Delay Effects Pedals

$251.47

1 available store

HomeBrew Electronics Detox EQ Equalizer Effects Pedals

$143.69

1 available store

HomeBrew Electronics HBE Homebrew electronics psilocybe phaser Phaser Effects Pedals

$145.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Homebrew Electronics HBE CPR Compressor Retro Compressor Effects Pedals

$90.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Homebrew Electronics HBE Uno Mos Boost Effects Pedals

$108.67

1 available store

1 artist using

Homebrew Electronics HBE UFO Ultimate Fuzz Octave Fuzz Effects Pedals

5.0 (3)

7 artists using

HomeBrew Electronics Cremolo Analog Tremolo Tremolo Effects Pedals

$148.46

1 available store

HomeBrew Electronics signature Doomsday Device Overdrive Effects Pedals

$329.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Homebrew Electronics HBE CPR Compressor Compressor Effects Pedals

$79.99

1 available store

1 artist using

Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature Equalizer Effects Pedals

4.0 (1)

2 artists using

Homebrew Electronics HBE Germania 44 Boost Effects Pedals

1 artist using

HomeBrew Electronics HBE Homebrew Electronics Medicine Bawl wah Wah Pedals

1 artist using

HomeBrew Electronics HBE Paradrive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$149.99

1 available store

Homebrew Electronics HBE Bajo Mos Overdrive Effects Pedals

1 artist using

HomeBrew Electronics Lorba Fuzz Fuzz Effects Pedals

HomeBrew Electronics HBE Jekeko Wah Wah Pedals

HomeBrew Electronics TKD Two Knob Distortion Distortion Effects Pedals

The HBE lineup spans a wide range of effects categories. The Power Screamer overdrive, built around the JRC4558 op amp, is among their most recognized pedals. Other notable models include the Big D overdrive/distortion, Full Metal Jacket distortion, Germania 44 boost, UFO (Ultimate Fuzz Octave), Psilocybe phaser, THC chorus, Compressor Retro, ParaDrive dual overdrive/boost, Frostbite analog flanger, Mimic analog delay, Medicine Bawl wah, Detox EQ, and the Skull Crusher — a signature overdrive/distortion pedal designed in collaboration with guitarist Gary Hoey. The company also produces bass-specific effects like the Bajo Mos overdrive.

HBE pedals have found their way onto the pedalboards of professional touring musicians, including Steve Lukather, Carlos Santana, Rick Nielsen, and Richie Sambora. Despite competing against major manufacturers, HomeBrew Electronics has carved out a niche by delivering hand-built, roadworthy pedals at accessible price points.

HomeBrew Electronics has 23 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Overdrive Effects Pedals, Distortion Effects Pedals, and Compressor Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 20 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Folk, World, & Country. Notable users include Gary Holt, Paul Gilbert, and Jonny Buckland. Most HomeBrew Electronics products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.