Malekko Barker ASSMASTER Reviews (Silicon, Germanium, Double Germ)
- Overview
- Initial thoughts
- Video Overview
- Samples - Silicon
- Samples - Germanium
- Samples - Silver Burst Double Germanium
- Picture Gallery
- Construction and cosmetic concerns
- Conclusion
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Model: Barker ASSMASTER (silicon), Barker ASSMASTER (germanium), Barker ASSMASTER silverburst (double germanium)
MSRP/Paid: $255, $285, $333 / 255, Trade, Loan
New/Used/Loan: New/Trade/Loan
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: Aprox. Aprox. 5 3/4″ Wide x 2 3/4″ Tall x 5″ Deep (jacks/knobs etc included)
Available from:Retailer List Note: Silverburst Edition is available direct only.
From the maker:
Description:
Harmonic Octave Analog Distortion PedalThe Malekko Barker ASSMASTER is inspired by the original Maestro Bass Brassmaster octave pedal. Hand-built by us, this modern version delivers the same octave overdrive/harmonic generation effect in a quiet, fully controllable pedal. It features a recessed LED indicator, a pop-free true bypass switch, and a tough lexan face. The 5 controls provide complete control over the tone, overtones, harmonics and mix of the dry and wet signal.
We now offer an expression jack for the sensitivity control. Very cool! Get an expression pedal for hands-free sensitivity freakouts!
The pedal is powered by a 9v DC adaptor (neg tip) or internal battery snap.
The ass volume controls the volume of the distortion signal
The ass switch selects the tone of the distortion
The bass volume is the dry signal control; also provides massive gain to the dry signal
Harm selects the harmonic spectrum of the effect
Sensitivity controls the depth and response of the effect from subtle to excessively saturated
The Malekko Barker ASSMASTER GERMANIUM has all the same attributes as the original Barker ASSMASTER, with the addition of germanium components creating a smoother, more “vintage” feeling face-peeling distortion. Comes with sweet blue LED. Moms love it!
The silverburst edition has two germ transistors instead of one and also also has a enhanced frequency range. The original maestro design didnt allow super low frequencies to pass…this one does.