Fairfield Circuitry The Barbershop Overdrive
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Fairfield Circuitry
The Barbershop Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
450560
Brand:
Fairfield Circuitry
Model:
The Barbershop Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Barbershop is a beautifully voiced overdrive, perfect for players chasing that classic, slightly broken-in amp tone. It's especially effective with darker-sounding pickups, adding warmth and sustain without getting harsh. If you're looking for a transparent, musical overdrive that responds to your playing dynamics, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Fairfield Circuitry The Barbershop Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Slider for Volume
- Drive and Sag
- Input and output 6.3 mm jack
- Connection for 9 V power supply with hollow plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm and negative pole inside (power supply not included)
- Power consumption: 40 mA
- True bypass
- Dimensions: 66 x 110 x 47 mm
- Weight: 228 g
- Made in Quebec Canada
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Warm, responsive overdrive emulates vintage tube amp saturation beautifully.
- • The Sag control is a unique feature, simulating speaker interaction and touch sensitivity.
- • Robust enclosure and high-quality components ensure long-term reliability.
- • True bypass preserves your signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
CONS
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels at overdrive, not extreme distortion.
- • Lack of battery operation makes it less convenient for gigging.
- • Relatively premium-priced compared to some other overdrive pedals.
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Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive with tube-like saturation and speaker interaction simulation
Controls
Volume, Drive, Sag
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 5.5 x 2.1 mm center negative
Connections
6.3 mm mono input/output jacks, 9V DC power input
Dimensions
66 x 110 x 47 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sag simulates speaker interaction; lower settings create a compressed, 'sagging' feel under higher volume, while higher settings maintain a tighter response.
While it can add a touch of warmth, it's primarily designed for overdrive. It’s best suited for blues, classic rock, and lighter genres; it won't deliver high-gain distortion.
It’s designed to emulate the characteristics of a vintage tube amp, particularly Fender and Marshall circuits, delivering a warm, slightly compressed tone.
