The Barber Exacta is a fuzz pedal from Barber Electronics that puts two classic fuzz circuits in one box. Two toggle switches select between Triangle fuzz and Jumbo Tonebender sounds, and the pedal also offers a flattened-mids version of the Triangle fuzz sound. Barber describes the result as "trippy fuzz perfection," and the manual says players will find "a broad range of vintage and modern fuzz sounds at your fingertips."12
Controls
The Exacta keeps its panel simple: two toggles for circuit selection and two knobs for shaping the sound1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Toggle switches (2) | Select between the two classic fuzz circuits, the Triangle fuzz and Jumbo Tonebender sounds1 |
| Volume | Adjusts the overall output of the Exacta fuzz; 12 o'clock is a good starting point2 |
| Tone | Sets the EQ balance; rotating clockwise brings the treble up and reduces bass, counterclockwise strengthens the bass and reduces treble2 |
Barber says the Exacta puts "a broad range of vintage and modern fuzz sounds at your fingertips," so the tone control can be dialed across that range to suit the fuzz voice you are after.2
Power
The Exacta runs on a 9 volt negative tip power supply, and Barber Electronics notes that the supply is not included.2
No power supply ships with the pedal. Use a 9 volt negative tip (center-negative) supply, the standard polarity for most pedalboard power bricks.2
Where it fits
For players weighing the Exacta against other dirt pedals, it sits in the fuzz family rather than the smoother clipping of overdrive or distortion designs: its toggles reach back to two named vintage fuzz sounds instead of offering one fixed circuit. Barber Electronics builds the pedal by hand in the USA and lists it as available now at $129.95.1
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Questions
What fuzz circuits does the Barber Exacta cover?
The Exacta uses two toggle switches to select between two classic fuzz circuits. Barber Electronics names the Triangle fuzz and the Jumbo Tonebender as the sounds covered, and the pedal also includes a flattened-mids version of the Triangle fuzz sound. Together the switches give what the maker's manual calls a broad range of vintage and modern fuzz sounds.
Does the Barber Exacta come with a power supply?
No. The maker's manual states that the Exacta should be used with a 9 volt negative tip power supply, and that the power supply is not included. Players need to provide their own 9 volt center-negative supply or a matching outlet on a pedalboard power brick.
Where is the Barber Exacta made?
Barber Electronics states on its product page that the Exacta is hand built in the USA.
What is the Barber Exacta's polarity?
The Exacta runs on a 9 volt negative tip power supply, meaning center-negative polarity, the same standard used by most modern pedals and pedalboard power supplies. Barber Electronics notes the supply is not included with the pedal.
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