Members natepink Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 I've done a search & there's a few old threads where some people were pretty enthusiastic, comparing it to the Klon and getting all kinds of excited about sparkly clean boosted tones. But the search also threw up a few of those same people selling it at a later date. There's not many demos on utube but in most it sounds pretty interesting. [video=youtube;ly_3Ph5zXsQ] So, just curious if any or many people are using one? Or maybe you're getting a similar sound from something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 I think IRG had one but sold. IIRC he liked it. I think the demos are great for a low to mid gain OD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members |\|\|\ Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 why in god's holy name do i see so many distortion/od demos with the distortion/od ALL THE WAY DOWN for most of the video? WHO ARE THE AD WIZARDS WHO CAME UP WITH THAT ONE?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 (AMP SET CLEAN) *chords played through an overdriven amp* ENHANCE CLEAN TONE *chords played louder through an overdriven amp* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nomenclature Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 I'm considering a barbershop for a second OD (this thread) as I've heard a lot of good things about it and Fairfield makes awesome stuff, but I haven't see a demo yet that sells me on it. Like above, the "clean" in the posted demo isn't clean at all, it doesn't help me year what it really sounds like through something as clean as a twin like I'd be using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 I did have one, and sold it (I eventually sell everything). It was pretty cool, more low gain is correct. It has a lot of bottom end to it, not flubby, but definitely not like a TS type pedal. Stacks well with other stuff too, which I think is it's strength. I'm not sure I would use it as my only dirt box, but it depends on the amp too I guess and what you like to play. Overall a pretty cool overdrive and if you like the clips, definitely give it a shot. Not sure about the Klon thing, never owned one. I've heard the comparison isn't really accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 I have 2 on my board ... but yeah i would consider it to be a mid to low gain OD. I absolutly love it, but the lack of a tone control could be frustrating to some. You can change the tone of the pedal by using the different controls to interact with each other so its a pedal that players should really learn how to use and how it interacts. It stacks super well with fuzzes and other dirts which is why i love it. I usually have it on all the time and use the second OD or my soulbender for various fuzz tones. GREAT pedal though. Very Underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members f_p Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 I did have one, and sold it (I eventually sell everything). It was pretty cool, more low gain is correct. It has a lot of bottom end to it, not flubby, but definitely not like a TS type pedal. Stacks well with other stuff too, which I think is it's strength. I'm not sure I would use it as my only dirt box, but it depends on the amp too I guess and what you like to play. Overall a pretty cool overdrive and if you like the clips, definitely give it a shot. Not sure about the Klon thing, never owned one. I've heard the comparison isn't really accurate. +1, one big problem to me was that the it was really missing a tone knob. At low gain it sounds really really similar to a Xotic BB (I tried both side by side) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted June 10, 2012 Members Share Posted June 10, 2012 The tone thing is kinda rough, but its much like an amp... the volume and sag really affect the low end and everything depending on how you set it which allows for different tone options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4nd3h Posted June 11, 2012 Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 My friend has one and he LOVES it compared to, say, the Timmy, for low-gain OD. It certainly has a lot of character to it. The sag knob gets you into really trashy-sounding distortions with lo-fi ish bottom end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted June 11, 2012 Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 There are a lot of different tones for a pedal so simple. Makes a great straight over drive. It can also be used as a clean boost or to add a little grit and girth! You can get some awesome lofi sounds and fuzzy dying kind of sounds. As you can tell i'm a big fan haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted June 11, 2012 Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 A similar pedal to the Barbershop in a way is the EHX Germanium OD. I still have this one, and what irks me is the lack of a volume knob. It has a gain control, so the more you turn it up, you control both gain and volume with it. And it has the volts and bias thing too, so you can make it somewhat glitchy if you want it to, kinda like the Barbershop. But it does need a volume control independent of the gain. For some though, this won't be that big of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triviani Posted June 11, 2012 Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 I had one, liked it, ended up going away quickly though. You can get a lot of crunch tones out of it, what makes it different are the sag knob and how it adds a different, very "sharp" feeling to your playing. The name "barbershop" couldn't be a better description. An interesting pedal indeed, wouldn't mind to have it again. I should have give it more playing time, kinda feels that you need to learn how it reacts to your playing/guitar/amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted June 11, 2012 Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've done a search & there's a few old threads where some people were pretty enthusiastic, comparing it to the Klon and getting all kinds of excited about sparkly clean boosted tones. But the search also threw up a few of those same people selling it at a later date. Yay, you've figured out how the forum works already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted June 11, 2012 Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've got it and love it. It definitely brightens up your sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members natepink Posted June 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 11, 2012 Yay, you've figured out how the forum works already. Ha. It seems so. I guess the Fairfield Circuitry demo shows how the pedal works best. [video=youtube;hRItWS9zj1Y] I'll probably look out for a pre-owned one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clean Channel Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I've got it and love it. Fantastic low/mid OD, stacks very well, and the sag feature coughs up a nice range of distinct lo-fi sounds. Really a unique, easy to use, and versatile design. I've got a few other light/mid ODs kicking around (including a Tim), but this is the one I keep on my board. Personally, I'm glad there's no tone knob on it. I find adding a tone circuit to an OD just means the pedal is always screwing with your fundamental tone. I want to hear my guitar and my amp, and I want the pedal to give me OD and compression; that's what this pedal does beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 bhz got one i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotveryevilTobi Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I think the F%ck by SS/BS can give you Barbershop sounds (and more!) when dialed in right.Totally love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BHz_econo Posted June 16, 2012 Members Share Posted June 16, 2012 bhz got one i think Indeed. It might actually ship some day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BHz_econo Posted June 20, 2012 Members Share Posted June 20, 2012 Barbershop finally came today! Played it for about an hour and it's a very cool pedal. The controls are dependent on one another in a very interesting way. So far it makes a really great clean to slightly dirty boost for me and is very responsive to the volume knob. I'm check back in when I've had more time to play it. All in in it was a great way to spend $90! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clean Channel Posted June 21, 2012 Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 Barbershop finally came today! Played it for about an hour and it's a very cool pedal. The controls are dependent on one another in a very interesting way. So far it makes a really great clean to slightly dirty boost for me and is very responsive to the volume knob. I'm check back in when I've had more time to play it. All in in it was a great way to spend $90! Awesome you're diggin' it! $90 is a great price too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stopinterview Posted June 24, 2012 Members Share Posted June 24, 2012 Try it AFTER all your dirt. It lives up to it's name and cleaves your tone just right. Always enjoy using the word "cleave". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clean Channel Posted June 24, 2012 Members Share Posted June 24, 2012 Try it AFTER all your dirt. It lives up to it's name and cleaves your tone just right. Always enjoy using the word "cleave". Agreed, sounds awesome at the end of dirt chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted June 24, 2012 Members Share Posted June 24, 2012 Yeah the barbershop is the last thing i have in my chain before delay.. sounds great! Glad youre diggin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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