Creation of an Overdrive

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I've known David Barber of Barber Electronics fame for a few years now and I'm often struck by how well he can explain how an overdrive pedal works. Since we've been working on an overdrive together for the past six months I thought the best way to talk about that was to have David walk us through how he thinks about designing a pedal, where the ideas come from and where it goes in the end.
We'll also be announcing the release of the new pedal and I'm very excited to share this "most music from the least gear" overdrive.
Come and join us.
Keith

[@andrewjensen8642]

So, the Buss is sold out already according to the link. Will there be more?

[@matthewmuziani1961]

No one makes a better overdrive than barber electronics. I have had an LTD since 2007 and if I want more grit I hit the front end with a compressor. The most musical overdrive I’ve ever heard

[@michael_caz_nyc]

John Cordy mesmerizes me with his Tone & Playing = guy is a Beast. He showcased the BUSS to the nth-degree.

[@98Vols]

I have to say the clip with Jeff and the Strat tones sold me on this pedal. How am I liking it after a week? This is absolutely stunning in every tone it gives. Amazing Dave, AMAZING!!!!!

[@artneville5994]

I have had a Barber Direct Drive for 15 years. Overall the best overdrive I’ve ever played

[@vonRabenfels]

tried a lot of overdrives, then found a barber LTD, never changed

[@thaddeusfields4360]

Barber Pedals (compressor, Burn Unit & Gain Changer) are a fundamental element of my tone and have been for over ten years. Not only do they sound great, but knowing Dave’s character and spirit I’m proud to have three of his pedals always on my board. Keith, thank you so much for getting this interview. Dave is not a spotlight chaser which is endearing but I love hearing him talk shop. I’ll have to get a 5w BUSS soon. Thanks to both of you for all you do for the music community.

[@matthewbeebe344]

I loved that he referenced Star Trek Voyagers final rip off.

[@ToneCraftFX]

:35 Bless you!

[@Indyrunner03]

David is a hell of a builder and a hell of a guy. I’ve had multiple Gain Changers on several boards for over a decade.

[@marlonharvey278]

IT REMINDSCH ME SOMUCH OF THE BARBER GAIN CHANGER I WONDER IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN THE PRICE . I LIKE IT A BIT MORE THAN THE GREER LIGHT-SPEED HANDS DOWN JUST COMPARE AN SEE THE DIFFERENCE. . THY BOOTH ARE VERY GOOD

[@augustusbetucius2931]

Dave Barber is one of the premiere pedal makers of the last twenty years or so. Boutique pedals started off being made by guys who really knew electronics, had grown up learning how to do this stuff. Around 2007 or so, guys started showing up who were new to it, and were only then learning how electronic circuits worked. I recall seeing Wampler and Josh Scott showing up at Freestomp Boxes, DIY Stomp boxes asking tons of questions, and learning just enough to know how to manipulate circuits in order to produce things to sell they could claim were theirs, when reality was they were simply peddling modified Marshall Guvnors, tube screamers and others. Dave Barber, and others like him, really know and understand electronics at a much deeper level, and can start from scratch, coming up with circuits to fit a purpose or function, not just modifying something existing. I've gone through Wampler, Greer and other pedals, and sold them. I still have all but one or two of the Barber Pedals I've purchased. He knows how to make great sounding devices that are just more of the same old same old, or modified same old same old.

[@TrevorrNourse]

I am late in seeing this video but WOW, amazing pedal. Placing an order. David and Keith, thank you

[@augustusbetucius2931]

I love Dave's stuff. I have his Small Fry, Direct Drive and Tone Press. I've seen his BUSS listed on his page, but hadn't given it much thought. Now I'll have to look into it. It's on my list along with his 1/2 Gainer and Burn Unit.

[@matthewgurlitz3514]

I have the early editions of the Tone Pump and Burn Unit with the stickers, purchased at Rudy's Music in NYC in the late '90s. They are still two of the most beautifully tuned pedals I have heard.

[@MadeOnTape]

I love Jeff's playing: very authentic and dynamic 🙌

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Dave Barber is so Tuned-in. I purchased a Gain Changer SR and it's honestly the most Phenomenal Overdrive I have ever played. He is also a great-guy to do business with. oNe LovE from NYC

[@derekgenre8057]

Fascinating!!!! I’ve got a few of his pedals …ALL are incredible….. my absolute favorite that has lived on my board since the day I purchased it (The Dirty Bomb) thank you so much for making incredibly musical pedals !!!!

[@caesarsrevenge8945]

I've got a big box tone pump, an original burn unit and the LTD SR. All great pedals.

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

Jeffs playing and David's engineering just magic ❤