Fairfield Circuitry - THE CLUB

[Tim_Mofunk]

How does the Barbershop work stacked after other pedals. I really like the sound samples of it alone. I'm also looking for a mild OD to put after some higher gain pedals to smooth them out.

liveburning, I see you've got the Swollen Pickle before it. How's that sound?

Thanks,
Jeremy

It stacks really well. I use it as an always on for an aggressive attack type drive. I kick in a VMT before it (in the signal flow) for increased growl

 

[FretNoMore]

Yep, just did. Waiting for a reply.
Thanks for asking.
best

Interested in the reply, mine has quite scratchy pots too.

 

[cnltb]

Things are changing from this, but the Unpleasant Surprise will remain.

What's in the top left corner?
The layout seems the same as on the zeibek submarine "Designer"...

 

[p0k]

Mine does have scratchy pots as well...I don't really see myself every adjusting while playing, so no big deal, but it is a little strange.

 

[depalm]

Mine does have scratchy pots as well...I don't really see myself every adjusting while playing, so no big deal, but it is a little strange.

Yep, dusty and scratchy pots right out of the box? Really lame. This is what I call a bad QC.

Check it out:
http://youtu.be/gL-Ahazq2BI

 

[Tim_Mofunk]

Yep, dusty and scratchy pots just right out of the box? Really lame. This is what I call a bad QC.

Check it out:
http://youtu.be/gL-Ahazq2BI

I might be wrong but with some circuits scratchy pots are normal. It's just the type of circuit. I remember reading about another pedal that had this 'issue'

Anywho IMHO it isn't really a problem as the pots are quite 'sticky' and won't move accidentally once set.

 

[depalm]

I might be wrong but with some circuits scratchy pots are normal. It's just the type of circuit. I remember reading about another pedal that had this 'issue'

Anywho IMHO it isn't really a problem as the pots are quite 'sticky' and won't move accidentally once set.

In my opinion pots should be dead silence.

Lets suppose I want to record a strumming guitar track with the SAG knob being turned all the way down, or up? It wouldn't be possible.

I'll probably get rid of it.

 

[eeyorebass]

I might be wrong but with some circuits scratchy pots are normal. It's just the type of circuit. I remember reading about another pedal that had this 'issue'

Yep. For example, from the Fulltone website, description of the Fat Boost 3:

"You‘ll notice that the “Drive” knob makes a slight scraping noise when you turn it...not to worry... that is totally normal, and is simply the sound of the Bias changing and settling on the FET MuAmp."

 

[johnk_10]

In my opinion pots should be dead silence..................

well, that's just not possible with the way that some circuits work. if you require bias pots to be dead silent on every pedal, then IMO, you're ruling out some of cooler sounding pedals out there.

 

[depalm]

well, that's just not possible with the way that some circuits work. if you require bias pots to be dead silent on every pedal, then IMO, you're ruling out some of cooler sounding pedals out there.

Thanks for your input, John.
But did you had a chance to watch the video I posted?
Do you think that it is a regular working pot in your opinion?
Does your BS pedal sounds noisy like mine?
I appreciate any help.
Best.

 

[johnk_10]

Thanks for your input, John.
But did you had a chance to watch the video I posted?
Do you think that it is a regular working pot in your opinion?
Does your BS pedal sounds noisy like mine?
I appreciate any help.
Best.

post the link and i'll check it out.

 

[depalm]

post the link and i'll check it out.

Here

 

[johnk_10]

yep. that's the way that my original and both of my clones are. there's DC voltage on the pot and it has to be that way in order to sound the way that it does.

 

[depalm]

yep. that's the way that my original and both of my clones are. there's DC voltage on the pot and it has to be that way in order to sound the way that it does.

Really? Hum…So it just doesn't work the way I want.
I basically bought it to record a bass track with the SAG knob being gradually turned up and down.
This just can't be done due this noise… I'll try something else.

Hey John, thanks for your help.
I always learn something from you.
My best.
D

 

[johnk_10]

I have no idea why you'd want to turn the sag control up and down while you're playing, but I guess there's a first for everything.

 

[Tim_Mofunk]

I have no idea why you'd want to turn the sag control up and down while you're playing, but I guess there's a first for everything.

If you do intend to adjust the sag while playing then I suppose this isn't the pedal for you. Of course I applaud your creativity in wanting to do so. (And your skills in managing to have three hands)

 

[depalm]

If you do intend to adjust the sag while playing then I suppose this isn't the pedal for you. Of course I applaud your creativity in wanting to do so. (And your skills in managing to have three hands)

Haha! Yeah, I guess I spent my money on the wrong pedal for my needs.
No problem, it sound really nice anyway.
My idea was to put down the bass track and then "reamp" it through the pedal, adjusting the SAG control while the bass line is playing by the computer.
I just need my two hands to do that.
I've done that many times with other effects.

 

[Tim_Mofunk]

Haha! Yeah, I guess I spent my money on the wrong pedal for my needs.
No problem, it sound really nice anyway.
My idea was to put down the bass track and then "reamp" it through the pedal, adjusting the SAG control while the bass line is playing by the computer.
I just need my two hands to do that.
I already did that many times with other effects.

This technique might sound good with an Iron Ether Frantabit. You could adjust the bit depth on the fly.

 

[depalm]

This technique might sound good with an Iron Ether Frantabit. You could adjust the bit depth on the fly.

Thanks for the tip, Tim. But I guess it would sound a bit different from what I wanted.
I might take a shot with Iron Ether sometime.
Best.

 

[Tim_Mofunk]

Just for a bit of fun I threw together a Review of the Barbershop. I don't claim to be an expert when it comes to pedals so it's just based on my own opinion.

http://timmymofo.blogspot.com.au/

The video is a bit average as I was just learning how to record on my iPad.