Vrad - BB preamp?

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Vrad,

Now that you've been using the BB preamp for awhile what are your thoughts about it? What do you use it for ...volume boost or gain boost...or whatever?

I'm starting to think I might want one. :lol: :LOL:
 
not to hijack, if you do decided to get one ill sell you mine. Ive barely used it. I bought it when i was on this huge andy timmons kick and I will never play like him ive realized so Im looking to let it go. Its in mint condition w/the original box and I have a power supply for it. Im thinkin like 140 + shipping? Let me know. Id also trade for a OCD if you have one, ver 2 or higher.


erik.
 
Well, it's not the BB, but my bro got me the AC Booster for x-mas, and I've been using that to boost the front end of a Marshall JCM900 recently. Talk about thick. I have the volume dimed, the bass at noon, treble at 2:00, and the gain just BARELY cracked open. It thickens things up a good bit, and to my ears, things sound a bit more defined. I want to grab a BB for some mid gain push, and to just screw around with. This pedal has stayed on since it went into my rack, and it will continue to do so. Quiet too...very quiet.


A little OT..but yea...there ya go on the AC
 
I've had it for I guess about a year now and I think it's a superb boost pedal. It's very very transparent. I can set to a point where you can't tell it's on or off. Then I just adjust the volume, gain, eq. I can easily run my SL cleanish and hit the BB and get a ton of dirt. Sounds like Andy Timmons Resolution...
 
I had one and sold it after a few months. I prefer the Menatone stuff over the BB. Its a great pedal and it may be just what you need.
 
Vrad":8urekr1t said:
... I can easily run my SL cleanish and hit the BB and get a ton of dirt. Sounds like Andy Timmons Resolution...

Dat's what I'm after...except I'm using my XTC.

I'm starting get the itch for a BB. :lol: :LOL:
 
hail and kill":12z9hflc said:
not to hijack, if you do decided to get one ill sell you mine. Ive barely used it. I bought it when i was on this huge andy timmons kick and I will never play like him ive realized so Im looking to let it go. Its in mint condition w/the original box and I have a power supply for it. Im thinkin like 140 + shipping? Let me know. Id also trade for a OCD if you have one, ver 2 or higher.


erik.

Thanks for the offer but I dig getting new gear...personal perference. :)
 
amiller":yjzrvwbz said:
Vrad":yjzrvwbz said:
... I can easily run my SL cleanish and hit the BB and get a ton of dirt. Sounds like Andy Timmons Resolution...

Dat's what I'm after...except I'm using my XTC.

I'm starting get the itch for a BB. :lol: :LOL:
It sounds great with the XTC as well. Blue channel Boost 2 off. Use the BB instead.
 
I own way too many OD's (actually I can't get enough of them). The BB is great, but for transparency and a tube amp feel the Barber Direct Drive can't be beat. I'm also digging the Brown Rabbit in volume boost mode. Bottom line, if your looking for great dynamics, transparency tube like feel I would recommend the Barber DD. It also adds thickness. If you're just looking to boost the upper mids other pedals will do that better, but in general the BDD is a great pedal. Here's what I've compared it too (all through Suhr Badger amp):
Keeley DSL seeing eye mod
Keeley time machine boost
HBE Power Screamer
Lovepedal Eternity
Exotic BB Preamp
Exotic RC Booster
Keeley Baked TS9
Brown Rabbit (I'm digg'n this pedal right now)
OCD ver 1
Keeley Rat
MI Audio Crunchbox
MI Audio Tube Zone
Zvek box of rocks
Keeley SD-1
Catalinabread Supercharger
Some are not fair comparisons, but my point is the Barber DD kicks ass and would be one of the last pedals I would part with.
 
bobbtoz":3ot5b8pl said:
I own way too many OD's (actually I can't get enough of them). The BB is great, but for transparency and a tube amp feel the Barber Direct Drive can't be beat. I'm also digging the Brown Rabbit in volume boost mode. Bottom line, if your looking for great dynamics, transparency tube like feel I would recommend the Barber DD. It also adds thickness. If you're just looking to boost the upper mids other pedals will do that better, but in general the BDD is a great pedal. Here's what I've compared it too (all through Suhr Badger amp):
Keeley DSL seeing eye mod
Keeley time machine boost
HBE Power Screamer
Lovepedal Eternity
Exotic BB Preamp
Exotic RC Booster
Keeley Baked TS9
Brown Rabbit (I'm digg'n this pedal right now)
OCD ver 1
Keeley Rat
MI Audio Crunchbox
MI Audio Tube Zone
Zvek box of rocks
Keeley SD-1
Catalinabread Supercharger
Some are not fair comparisons, but my point is the Barber DD kicks ass and would be one of the last pedals I would part with.

Wow, that's an impressive list. I have to do some research on the BDD.
 
I use mine on my Guytron's gain channel (sort of a cross between the XTC blue and red channels, with EL84 chime, if you want a comparison) with the gain at about 12:00. Sometimes I forget that it's on, it's so transparent. It has a huge amount of gain if you want it, as well as a very responsive eq. I've played around with a lot of wild settings, and haven't found anything that hurts my ears. Though you will get noise if you dime the gain and volume. I'd say it has a softer gain to it than, say, a Digitech Bad Monkey.
 
Variable":uqoy74j7 said:
I use mine on my Guytron's gain channel (sort of a cross between the XTC blue and red channels, with EL84 chime, if you want a comparison) with the gain at about 12:00. Sometimes I forget that it's on, it's so transparent. It has a huge amount of gain if you want it, as well as a very responsive eq. I've played around with a lot of wild settings, and haven't found anything that hurts my ears. Though you will get noise if you dime the gain and volume. I'd say it has a softer gain to it than, say, a Digitech Bad Monkey.

Transparent is what I'm after...thanks for the "input." :thumbsup:
 
bobbtoz":200zr8kk said:
I own way too many OD's (actually I can't get enough of them). The BB is great, but for transparency and a tube amp feel the Barber Direct Drive can't be beat. I'm also digging the Brown Rabbit in volume boost mode. Bottom line, if your looking for great dynamics, transparency tube like feel I would recommend the Barber DD. It also adds thickness. If you're just looking to boost the upper mids other pedals will do that better, but in general the BDD is a great pedal. Here's what I've compared it too (all through Suhr Badger amp):
Keeley DSL seeing eye mod
Keeley time machine boost
HBE Power Screamer
Lovepedal Eternity
Exotic BB Preamp
Exotic RC Booster
Keeley Baked TS9
Brown Rabbit (I'm digg'n this pedal right now)
OCD ver 1
Keeley Rat
MI Audio Crunchbox
MI Audio Tube Zone
Zvek box of rocks
Keeley SD-1
Catalinabread Supercharger
Some are not fair comparisons, but my point is the Barber DD kicks ass and would be one of the last pedals I would part with.
I use the Exotic RC Booster. Could you compare the Barber to it for me?
 
amiller":h161pnol said:
Variable":h161pnol said:
I use mine on my Guytron's gain channel (sort of a cross between the XTC blue and red channels, with EL84 chime, if you want a comparison) with the gain at about 12:00. Sometimes I forget that it's on, it's so transparent. It has a huge amount of gain if you want it, as well as a very responsive eq. I've played around with a lot of wild settings, and haven't found anything that hurts my ears. Though you will get noise if you dime the gain and volume. I'd say it has a softer gain to it than, say, a Digitech Bad Monkey.

Transparent is what I'm after...thanks for the "input." :thumbsup:

Hey amiller, I was at Vrad's place over the Christmas holiday and got to play around with his BB-> Super Lead setup. You roll the volume down on the guitar, it seems completely transparent as opposed to not having it on; cleans up VERY well. As you roll the gain up on the pedal, more than anything it seems to add compression as I would describe it (sorry if my terminology is somewhat off). Had a great time with the pedal, the setup, and hanging with V-money.
 
I use the Exotic RC Booster. Could you compare the Barber to it for me?[/quote]

The RC Booster is not an OD like the Barber Direct Drive. If you just need to goose your amp the RC is probably one of the best boosters I've used. I used the RC w/ my Splawn and it was great. The RC is more transparent than the Barber and retains the feel of your amp, but adds dynamics. The eq on the Xotic pedals are great.

The Barber will take you from light/ med OD to almost that of the OCD ver 1. I like the way the Barber DD feels and how it interacts w/ my amp. The RC and Barber do a great job at retaing that tubey feel while adding to the dynamics. The Barber seams to add girth/ thickness to the amp. I consider both of these pedals as a must have.

I would consider the Barber DD as the more versatile pedal since it will go from low/ med OD to high OD. It also has a push pull tone pot which really adds to the dynamics.
 
grooveHT":6nrpdksl said:
amiller":6nrpdksl said:
Variable":6nrpdksl said:
I use mine on my Guytron's gain channel (sort of a cross between the XTC blue and red channels, with EL84 chime, if you want a comparison) with the gain at about 12:00. Sometimes I forget that it's on, it's so transparent. It has a huge amount of gain if you want it, as well as a very responsive eq. I've played around with a lot of wild settings, and haven't found anything that hurts my ears. Though you will get noise if you dime the gain and volume. I'd say it has a softer gain to it than, say, a Digitech Bad Monkey.

Transparent is what I'm after...thanks for the "input." :thumbsup:

Hey amiller, I was at Vrad's place over the Christmas holiday and got to play around with his BB-> Super Lead setup. You roll the volume down on the guitar, it seems completely transparent as opposed to not having it on; cleans up VERY well. As you roll the gain up on the pedal, more than anything it seems to add compression as I would describe it (sorry if my terminology is somewhat off). Had a great time with the pedal, the setup, and hanging with V-money.

Thanks for the input. The more I hear the more I'm gassing! :rock:

Hmmm...my birthday is in February...maybe I can convince my wife to get me an early birthday present. :D
 
bobbtoz":28nevozj said:
I use the Exotic RC Booster. Could you compare the Barber to it for me?

The RC Booster is not an OD like the Barber Direct Drive. If you just need to goose your amp the RC is probably one of the best boosters I've used. I used the RC w/ my Splawn and it was great. The RC is more transparent than the Barber and retains the feel of your amp, but adds dynamics. The eq on the Xotic pedals are great.

The Barber will take you from light/ med OD to almost that of the OCD ver 1. I like the way the Barber DD feels and how it interacts w/ my amp. The RC and Barber do a great job at retaing that tubey feel while adding to the dynamics. The Barber seams to add girth/ thickness to the amp. I consider both of these pedals as a must have.

I would consider the Barber DD as the more versatile pedal since it will go from low/ med OD to high OD. It also has a push pull tone pot which really adds to the dynamics.[/quote]

Right now I'm using a Maxon OD9Pro+. It sounds pretty good but still colors the original tone just a bit. I know that Vrad used a Maxon for awhile...wonder how he would compare it to the BB. :confused:
 
bobbtoz":1rmisrs9 said:
The RC Booster is not an OD like the Barber Direct Drive. If you just need to goose your amp the RC is probably one of the best boosters I've used. I used the RC w/ my Splawn and it was great. The RC is more transparent than the Barber and retains the feel of your amp, but adds dynamics. The eq on the Xotic pedals are great.

The Barber will take you from light/ med OD to almost that of the OCD ver 1. I like the way the Barber DD feels and how it interacts w/ my amp. The RC and Barber do a great job at retaing that tubey feel while adding to the dynamics. The Barber seams to add girth/ thickness to the amp. I consider both of these pedals as a must have.

I would consider the Barber DD as the more versatile pedal since it will go from low/ med OD to high OD. It also has a push pull tone pot which really adds to the dynamics.

Cool thanks for the comparison. I have so many overdrives and boost pedals, but I always like to know what the ones I haven't played sound like. I use the RC Booster with a JCM 800, and love what it does.
 
Cool thanks for the comparison. I have so many overdrives and boost pedals, but I always like to know what the ones I haven't played sound like. I use the RC Booster with a JCM 800, and love what it does.[/quote]

I think the Barber DD would sound incredible w/ a JCM 800. Definetly worht investigating, plus the Baber pedals are priced very reasonably. Barber abd MI Audio get a huge :thumbsup: for excellent pedals at better than average prices.
 
bobbtoz":134fopos said:
I think the Barber DD would sound incredible w/ a JCM 800. Definetly worht investigating, plus the Baber pedals are priced very reasonably. Barber abd MI Audio get a huge :thumbsup: for excellent pedals at better than average prices.
Great, another pedal I need to try. :doh: However I am pretty happy with either my OCD or Keely TS-9. But you think the DD would be so much better I should check it out?
 
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