Direct Drive SS (Super Sport)
The Barber Direct Drive SS (Super Sport) is a true heavyweight in the world of overdrive pedals. This unassuming little box packs a serious punch, delivering a rich, harmonically-complex overdrive that can push your amp into glorious, tube-like saturation. What sets the SS apart is its expertly-voiced circuitry, which manages to retain all the touch-sensitivity and dynamic response of a classic overdrive, while still providing ample gain on tap. Crank the drive knob and you'll be rewarded with a thick, creamy distortion that seamlessly transitions from sparkling clean tones to full-on high-gain mayhem. But the SS is no one-trick pony - the tone control allows you to shape your sound, from smooth and warm to cutting and aggressive. This pedal has found its way onto the pedalboards of many renowned guitarists, including Wilco's Nels Cline and Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis, who have both used the SS to achieve their signature overdriven tones. Its versatility and musicality make it a must-have for any player seeking to expand their sonic palette, whether you're a blues purist, a heavy riff-monger, or a sonic explorer. The Barber Direct Drive SS is a pedal that truly delivers on its "Super Sport" moniker - a true heavyweight champion of overdrive.
