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Published on 03/26/12 at 06:43Analog overdrive, powered 9V, wider than a Boss (format electo harmonix about). Solid box, a red Foil Gold beautifully.
4 buttons: the drive, volume, tone, and the "dynamic", that is indeed an integrated compressor (well seen, I will have to resell mine!)
A small switch that is supposed to change according dynmaique three positions, the difference seems negligible anyway.
4 internal knobs: bass, mid, "shape notes" presence. Personally I do not mind making adjustments internally directly on the circuit, but finally we could say it's not so easy, especially for the set.
The button "shape notes" is supposed to change a typing modern / vintage say (his "round" or more "precise"): nice.
True bypass
Handmade pedal from Barber, "confirmed" by a mention inside the case.
To insert the battery you must remove the four screws fully open the pedal. and there is no real compartment. I personally feeds externally, so I do not care, but still it is a shame for the price.
UTILIZATION
The config is not so easy and the settings should look a little (ie including the pedal open, connected and returned to settle internal knobs.
The manual is an A4 sheet (me I'm fine, I read it anyway), especially with interest to propose adjustments to be tested (nice).
SOUND QUALITY
Clearly one of the best overdrive I've ever tested.
I compare it to what for me remains the benchmark the Vox Big Ben. In fact I'll keep both.
Vox is the most transparent, ideal for light crunch.
The Barber is doing much better against by the precision of a good punchy drive arrangements.
I confirm that it is very addictive in its character, its clarity and versatility. The burn is a means to an almost crunch distortion. The compressor is included absolutely excellent and allows a game effectively.
The sound can effectively manage an effect "type lamp" namely the crunch vary depending on the input level.
A little breath, but this is normal for this kind of effect.
She will rest a moment on my pedalboard!
OVERALL OPINION
Already a few days, it will have a prominent place on my pedalboard.
What I like most is the sound and versatility.
Least, perhaps having to make some adjustments directly on the circuit
4 buttons: the drive, volume, tone, and the "dynamic", that is indeed an integrated compressor (well seen, I will have to resell mine!)
A small switch that is supposed to change according dynmaique three positions, the difference seems negligible anyway.
4 internal knobs: bass, mid, "shape notes" presence. Personally I do not mind making adjustments internally directly on the circuit, but finally we could say it's not so easy, especially for the set.
The button "shape notes" is supposed to change a typing modern / vintage say (his "round" or more "precise"): nice.
True bypass
Handmade pedal from Barber, "confirmed" by a mention inside the case.
To insert the battery you must remove the four screws fully open the pedal. and there is no real compartment. I personally feeds externally, so I do not care, but still it is a shame for the price.
UTILIZATION
The config is not so easy and the settings should look a little (ie including the pedal open, connected and returned to settle internal knobs.
The manual is an A4 sheet (me I'm fine, I read it anyway), especially with interest to propose adjustments to be tested (nice).
SOUND QUALITY
Clearly one of the best overdrive I've ever tested.
I compare it to what for me remains the benchmark the Vox Big Ben. In fact I'll keep both.
Vox is the most transparent, ideal for light crunch.
The Barber is doing much better against by the precision of a good punchy drive arrangements.
I confirm that it is very addictive in its character, its clarity and versatility. The burn is a means to an almost crunch distortion. The compressor is included absolutely excellent and allows a game effectively.
The sound can effectively manage an effect "type lamp" namely the crunch vary depending on the input level.
A little breath, but this is normal for this kind of effect.
She will rest a moment on my pedalboard!
OVERALL OPINION
Already a few days, it will have a prominent place on my pedalboard.
What I like most is the sound and versatility.
Least, perhaps having to make some adjustments directly on the circuit