Burn Unit 2
Barber Electronics' Burn Unit 2 is a fiery distortion pedal that's sure to ignite your guitar tone. This beast of a box takes the classic overdrive circuit and cranks it up to eleven, delivering a blistering, high-gain sound that's perfect for modern rock, metal, and beyond. At its core, the Burn Unit 2 uses a carefully tuned distortion circuit that pushes your signal to the edge of breakup, generating a thick, saturated tone with plenty of midrange punch. But Barber didn't stop there - they've also included a powerful three-band EQ, allowing you to shape your distortion to fit any musical context. Dial in scooped mids for a tight, modern metal tone, or fatten up the low end for a crushing, palm-muted riff. What really sets the Burn Unit 2 apart, though, is its impressive dynamic range. Despite the high-gain nature of the circuit, the pedal responds beautifully to your pick attack, allowing you to go from a smooth, singing lead tone to a aggressive, in-your-face rhythm sound with just a flick of the wrist. This touch sensitivity makes the Burn Unit 2 an incredibly expressive and versatile distortion pedal. Rumor has it that Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was an early adopter of the original Burn Unit, using it to craft his iconic high-gain tones. While we can't confirm that, one thing is certain - if you're after a distortion pedal that can cover a wide range of high-gain sounds with unparalleled responsiveness, the Burn Unit 2 is definitely worth checking out.
