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Fairfield Circuitry Barbershop Question....?

Nope...it's uber-bass friendly
So my Barbershop arrived yesterday. Gave it a run out last night. It is indeed very transparent. No bottom end loss at all. Initially I was a little underwhelmed. Not really noticing much difference in my instrument at all. However, after having messed around with it I think i have found it out. I have drive set to max and sag at about 12 o'clock. Plays really smooth until I dig in, then I get my break up. Very nice. I shall keep experimenting with settings. I use a G&L passive jazz bass, pickups not very hot at all. I am boosting my overall signal now with the BS volume knob. Plugged in to my Vintage Microtubes I'm getting some great results. It's definitely an always on pedal
 
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It's fun indeed.
There are not too many videos on YouTube for the BS on bass guitar. One I did watch compared it with the Blueberry. My BS pedal sounds nothing like the BS in the video. He has a lot more break up, even fuzz!! I'm assuming he is using a pre amp or active bass
...or just a hotter bass?
I too saw that video.
Does yours have the internal trimpots yet?
 
Quick question for the Fairfield users:

I've heard there are people running the Barbershop at 18v, which will change the tone; is this true?

Does anyone know if the Modele B can also be run at 18v?