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Post by helmi on Dec 25, 2019 8:03:30 GMT -7
I know several of you guys like the Gain changer. I'm looking for something just for solo's or adding a little girth in parts. 90% of my main sound comes from my amps, and that's how I like it. I really like the demo's I've seen of the gain changer, but I REALLY, REALLY like the demos of the newest model of the Direct drive. I'm leaning that way. any body have/had/tried both, and what are your opinions?
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Dec 25, 2019 8:08:18 GMT -7
I think you're leaning in the right direction--the slightly increased fatness & gain of the DD is probably better suited for what you're describing than the GC. In its classic gain-switch mode, he GC is more often suited to low-gain/rhythm. The DD on the other hand is more for leads or higher gain.
The good news, too, is that Barber pedals respond very well to lowering the volume on your guitar. So, you could even set up the DD for higher-gain and/or fatness in your solos, and then simply dial back the guitar volume for rhythm stuff.
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Post by nicholas on Dec 25, 2019 9:34:28 GMT -7
I use a pedal in the same way Helmi. The DD is a great pedal. I'd say it can be used like an amp in a box pedal, or dialed back to be more like a light overdrive. Which is how you'd probably use it. I pull it out once in a while. It's a good one for sure. I agree w/ Mark and go DD over GC for what you mentioned. I've had both. Still have the DD.
Not to de-rail, but If your not dead set on something from Barber, you might want to look into the Suhr Koko Boost reloaded as well. That's what I'm currently using and really like it. It's a dual function pedal and can be used as a clean boost OR mid boost. I use the mid boost side. Works great for lead solo tone, or always on tone. It won't do the amp in a box thing. More like adding a "secret sauce" to a tone your already happy with.
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