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kp8 · March 15th, 2005, 06:48 PM

I need a compressor. I'd like one that is clean and has TBP. I am really impressed with the other Barber pedals i have heard. Anyone try the Barber Tone Press? Seems like the blender would be a cool thing to have.... I just wonder beyond features if this is a qulity box, or of there are alternatives to consider for quality clean compression, that won't break the bank. I have an old DOD and and ampex pedal. Both are truly garbage and it is time for an upgrade!

-kp8--

Deacon Blues · March 16th, 2005, 12:09 PM

Although I no longer use a compressor, the Tone Press was the best I ever used. The "blend" feature is what makes this compressor so useful. You can dial in the amount of compression you like with the clean tone. You can also use the TP like a boost.

Jim.Collins · March 16th, 2005, 12:45 PM

I have two compressor pedals -- a Tone Press and a Maxon pedal. The Tone Press is the more transparent of the two. You don't really know it is on until you turn it off. The blend feature is excellent. It really helps retain the true tone of the guitar and amp.

The Maxon pedal has its own charm, but it is hardly transparent. In fact, when I plug a Tele into it, and play clean, it cannot help but give me a Hellecasters sound. Now, that can be pretty cool, but it certainly does color the sound.

telel6s · March 16th, 2005, 01:28 PM

The Tone Press is on my current radar screen, also. I have a question for those with some experience with it.

When you turn the Blend knob up or down, does it change the overall output level or does the output remain constant and just the ratio (direct vs. compressed) change? Or maybe this changes based on how the other two knobs are set?

Also, in comparisons with the Guyatone ST2 (which has just fixed switch for bringing the direct signal in or out). Buying used, the Guyatone is typically less than half the price of the Barber.

Thanks.

Jim.Collins · March 16th, 2005, 02:17 PM

I don't recall that changing the blend had an appreciable effect on the output leve, but there is an output level control on the pedal.

FUMoney · March 16th, 2005, 06:48 PM

Also take a look at the "Glory, Glory Jangle-lujah!" thread on this board. It's about the Janglebox and the soundbytes are pretty cool!

Ed

kp8 · March 16th, 2005, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUMoney

Also take a look at the "Glory, Glory Jangle-lujah!" thread on this board. It's about the Janglebox and the soundbytes are pretty cool!

Ed

yeah, but that puppy has got to be doing more than just compression no?

FUMoney · March 16th, 2005, 11:55 PM

It has some sort of EQ switch on it. I'd like to fool around with one and check it out.

Ringo · March 17th, 2005, 12:22 AM

I've got one of the Guyatone mini pedal compressors, ST2 I think it's called, it has a clean blend feature like the Barber, not adustable though.
For the money it's a great pedal IMO, used around $40-50.
The Tonepress is a great unit albeit a bit subtle, too subtle for my tastes, YMMV.

MANX · March 18th, 2005, 12:04 PM

The blend control is great:

It is like a level control for the amount of compression versus your plain signal. All the way to the left, no compression, all plain signal. All the way to the right, All compressor, no plain signal. Plus you have a volume and compression knob just like every other compressor. Hence, the pedal can be used as a boost pedal as well! Great product, buy it.

March 15th, 2005, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 3,377	Barber Tone Press I need a compressor. I'd like one that is clean and has TBP. I am really impressed with the other Barber pedals i have heard. Anyone try the Barber Tone Press? Seems like the blender would be a cool thing to have.... I just wonder beyond features if this is a qulity box, or of there are alternatives to consider for quality clean compression, that won't break the bank. I have an old DOD and and ampex pedal. Both are truly garbage and it is time for an upgrade! -kp8--

March 16th, 2005, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deacon Blues Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 549	Best compressor on the market Although I no longer use a compressor, the Tone Press was the best I ever used. The "blend" feature is what makes this compressor so useful. You can dial in the amount of compression you like with the clean tone. You can also use the TP like a boost. __________________ This is the age of the expanding man.

March 16th, 2005, 01:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
telel6s Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,303 67 Photos	Question on the Tone Press The Tone Press is on my current radar screen, also. I have a question for those with some experience with it. When you turn the Blend knob up or down, does it change the overall output level or does the output remain constant and just the ratio (direct vs. compressed) change? Or maybe this changes based on how the other two knobs are set? Also, in comparisons with the Guyatone ST2 (which has just fixed switch for bringing the direct signal in or out). Buying used, the Guyatone is typically less than half the price of the Barber. Thanks. __________________ Mama always said, "A little tone is good for the soul." I'm riding in the MS150 June 6-7, 2009.

March 17th, 2005, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ringo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 2,080	alternative I've got one of the Guyatone mini pedal compressors, ST2 I think it's called, it has a clean blend feature like the Barber, not adustable though. For the money it's a great pedal IMO, used around $40-50. The Tonepress is a great unit albeit a bit subtle, too subtle for my tastes, YMMV.

March 18th, 2005, 12:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
MANX TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Keweenaw, Upper Peninsula MI Posts: 98 4 Photos	the blend control The blend control is great: It is like a level control for the amount of compression versus your plain signal. All the way to the left, no compression, all plain signal. All the way to the right, All compressor, no plain signal. Plus you have a volume and compression knob just like every other compressor. Hence, the pedal can be used as a boost pedal as well! Great product, buy it.

March 16th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jim.Collins Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pleasanton, CA Age: 55 Posts: 514	I have two compressor pedals -- a Tone Press and a Maxon pedal. The Tone Press is the more transparent of the two. You don't really know it is on until you turn it off. The blend feature is excellent. It really helps retain the true tone of the guitar and amp. The Maxon pedal has its own charm, but it is hardly transparent. In fact, when I plug a Tele into it, and play clean, it cannot help but give me a Hellecasters sound. Now, that can be pretty cool, but it certainly does color the sound.

March 16th, 2005, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jim.Collins Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pleasanton, CA Age: 55 Posts: 514	I don't recall that changing the blend had an appreciable effect on the output leve, but there is an output level control on the pedal.

March 16th, 2005, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
FUMoney Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cape May,NJ Posts: 255	Also take a look at the "Glory, Glory Jangle-lujah!" thread on this board. It's about the Janglebox and the soundbytes are pretty cool! Ed

March 16th, 2005, 11:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
FUMoney Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cape May,NJ Posts: 255	It has some sort of EQ switch on it. I'd like to fool around with one and check it out.

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