Barber
Burn Unit Effects Pedal Reviews
Barber Burn Unit Effects Pedal Review
Effects Pedals / Processors
5 out of 5!
Ken Nelson
nedstimply@yahoo.com
Monday, August 21, 2000
10:43:39 AM
Purchased used at Makin Music in Chicago.
The unit lists at around $190, I worked out a trade for a vintage effects
pedal.
I was looking for a subtle distortion to replace an old tube screamer that
would retain the tone of my guitar and amplifier, plus the reviews I have
read suggest that it will come very close to replicating a Dumble
amplifier.
The Burn Unit has four knobs - volume, tone, dynamics, and burn. The
dynamics and burn controls are interactive, providing a wide range of
tonal possibilities. It also has an internal trim pot to adjust the bass.
The simple manual has suggested settings for tweed, blackface, Marshall
plexi, Dumble, etc. I found the tone to be very smooth and
compressed, rich in harmonics, a very unique tone.
The unit does not give me the transparent tone I was looking for - The
difference between the clean sound of the amplifier and the sound with the
effect on is very obvious, but in a good way.
The box is very solid, well built with an external power jack and
extremely smooth on-off button. The boutique effects are expensive, but
this one is worth the cost for me.
The Burn Unit provides a number distinct sounds that are very useful. It
may not be for everyone but I like what it does. Mine came without
it's manual, I contacted the builder Dave Barber by email and he replied
immediately with an online instruction sheet - very prompt and friendly
service.
Barber Burn Unit Effects Pedal Review
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