Fairfield Circuitry Barbershop Question....?

dregsfan

dregsfan

*Spay And Neuter*
Supporting Member
Sep 13, 2006
887
530
4,896
66
Texas
#1
Actually I'm considering, and think I would prefer the Modele B (always on model). So I'm curious how close to the bypassed clean signal can you get. How does it sound at it's lowest setting?

I ask because, again the Modele B unit has no on/off switch.

Thanks
 
#3
I just tinkered with this going through a DI, tho on the millennium edition one. With zero sag dialed in and the drive minimized its pretty damn transparent. I can detect the slightest breakup, but it's very very minimal.

I'd be curious to see if there are any noticeable differences when done through an amp/speaker.

Based on this very quick and unscientific test, I could do that and be happy with that as my "bypassed" tone. That said, clicking a foot switch is way easier, so unless you have other requirements that require the modele b, I'd recommend the standard version.
 
#4
Coughdrops,

Thanks for that. That really helps.
I think I'll probably use it as a always on. Just trying to get a clean amp to sound a little tubey-er.
Even though I want the influence of the Fairfield, I was hoping I could dial up from nearly no detection to just where it improves the sound my amp and leave it.

If it were too much distortion at it's lowest level, I would just use it as an "overdrive pedal", and want the bypass button.
Gee, I hope that makes sense.

Thanks Again.

(I know, maybe I should get one of each :thumbsup:.)
 
#5
No problem. I mean, it's nearly entirely clean at that setting so I really think it would work as you're hoping. I'll try it through an amp tomorrow just to see if that same finding holds true.
 
#6
One question would be if you're playing passive or active basses. The barbershop circuit does well with passive, but some higher output basses give it troubles in terms of things getting a little honky or kazoo-like...

Dig the Dregs handle by the way. I'm seeing them here in April. :thumbsup:
 
  • Like
Reactions: Fuzzbass
#7
Always passive, I'm pretty old school.
I think it's going to work well for me.

Yeah, The Dregs .......... well, and The Allman Brothers are my favorites. Of course, there's always YES...........&...Steely:D.
 
#11
dregsfan said:
If it were too much distortion at it's lowest level, I would just use it as an "overdrive pedal", and want the bypass button.
Click to expand...

Even at more extreme settings it's not exactly raging distortion. It's an excellent low gain overdrive and should do exactly what you want very well.

It's a touch sensitive pedal as well, so lightening up will clean it up and digging in will give you more break up.
 
#14
cnltb said:
Q 1: Very.
Q 2: depends on the bass you run through it.
Click to expand...

Seconded. And yes, it really depends on the output of the instrument you plug into it. I got a guitar that hardly makes the BS break up unless you have the drive somewhere in the last quarter.
I recently rebought the BS after living without one for a year and honestly think it's my favorite overdrive of all that I played (Beta, Grizzly, Pork Loin, the Darkglass Ones, Blueberry, you name it). But I still wanted the option to turn it off, so I got the ME again.
 
  • Like
Reactions: dregsfan, Coughdrops and petrus61
#17
Funny, I had just reached the point of disgust with researching what mild overdrive to replace my Tech 21 SansAmp GT2, (which I really got for guitar), and then the next day these highly complimentary post fell in front of me (well....search function) about the BarberShop. One guy said, you gotta love this, "It doesn't sound like a pedal, it's sounds like you just added more tubes to your amp." And there were a few other strong statements/posts as well, so.................I said, where do I sign!:thumbsup::D

Thanks for everyones input.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back