The Barbershop Millenium OD just arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I did bring back the original for the photo op and to A/B them.
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...and you'll post your honest and unbiased review once done. Right?The Barbershop Millenium OD just arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I did bring back the original for the photo op and to A/B them.
The Barbershop Millenium OD just arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I did bring back the original for the photo op and to A/B them.
Looking forward!!
Is the new case about the size of the "tiny bit larger than an MXR case" pedals like Darkglass and Iron Ether? I hope so, as it's a much more agreeable form factor.
The only reason I didn't have a Barbershop on my board as an always-on, low gain OD was because of the size and shape. This would get it back to the land of possibility for me.
The only reason I didn't have a Barbershop on my board as an always-on, low gain OD was because of the size and shape. This would get it back to the land of possibility for me.
...and you'll post your honest and unbiased review once done. Right?
Here's a quick review: Excellent!
Some more details:
The pedal is much smaller than the original and about 1/4" smaller length and width than a standard BOSS pedal.
Using a Lakland DJ5 bass with Nordstrand pickups, DR Sunbeams, and my "chubby sounding" fingers:
It basically sounds exactly like the original Barbershop pedal with a little more overdrive possible and the high cut switch available.
Checking the pedal through the computer/headphones/visual EQ, it's the same "no low end loss". It was great to see the frequencies remain basically unchanged.
Through headphones I thought I heard a slightly softer top end than the original pedal, but I didn't hear that difference through an amp.
The subtle high cut switch is like rolling the tone knob about 50% on a Jazz bass. The extreme high cut setting seemed a bit much for me. A guitarist or a bass player who uses a pick might be alright with that setting though.
Summary: I don't think you can go wrong with the either Barbershop pedal if you want uncolored clean boost/OD, but that's just my opinion based on my testing, hands, and gear.
Edit: Forgot to add that I couldn't get it to make that slight "popping" noise through the amp that the original occasionally did. That never bothered me, but just pointing it out.
Cheers!
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Thanks for that review. Sounds promising. I don't know that I'd use the high cut or the extended gain range, and I kinda like the aesthetics of the original a bit better. So If I get another one I'll probably look for v1.
ok already. Thanx for being patient. For my active Pedulla it sounds awesome. It doesn't have crazy drive which I don't mind. It is transparent and adds a little sizzle to your tone. I can't compare it to the original because I never played through one. It is a keeper. Enhances my tone in a recording environment as well as live. It will be an always on pedal for me for sure. I have one question for someone who might be able to answer it. When the pedal is at unity gain with my amp, turning the drive down decreases my overall volume and conversely turning up the drive knob increases the overall volume. Is this normal?
Thanx Quinn for the fast reply. I'm also going to be checking out the Grizzly even though there are some on this forum that think I'm a troller looking to start trouble. I was probably one of the first to follow the Grizzly news from it's inception. Just produce the pedal and I'll gladly pay for it. Take my money as they say but don't lead me on for well over a year. I hope it will be a success for Creation Audio Labs.
Ha!
Thanks!
What exactly does the dip switch thingy do...as in how extreme is the treble cut and how many positions are there?
Ho does it behave in terms of noise?
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The toggle has three positions. center is with no change to the high end. The other two will take out some of the high end. The pedal is quiet in the chain. Also stomping on and off there is no popping sound. It sounds great in the mix. Makes my pedulla get that soft dirty sound that was on a lot of the recordings in the 70's. It will always be on.
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