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Condition: Used, Excellent

The Nocturne Brian Jr Barnyard is a handwired preamp pedal designed to bring the unmistakable character of vintage pre-war amplification into your guitar rig. Built around a BJT transistor circuit and a distinctive combination of imported Soviet germanium and Fairchild silicon diodes, this pedal offers a rich, harmonically textured voice with plenty of room for tonal exploration. Its Normal and Mic channels, blend control, and selectable Deep/Flat body depth and Bright switches provide an impressive range of shaping options, letting you dial in everything from full-bodied warmth to more cutting, articulate tones. The Double Stomp configuration makes hands-on adjustments intuitive, while true bypass keeps your signal path clean when disengaged. For players chasing vintage-inspired character with modern pedalboard convenience, the Brian Jr Barnyard is a wonderfully expressive addition with plenty of personality!

Color
White
Type
Pre-War Hot Preamp
Circuit
Transistor (BJT) Based
Components
Imported Soviet Germanium & Fairchild Silicon Diodes
Controls
Body Depth Switch (Deep / Flat), Bright Switch
Channels
Normal Channel / Mic Channel
Blend Control
Yes
Bypass
True Bypass
Power
9V DC (Boss-Style Adapter)
Power Supply Included
No
Construction
Handwired
Version
Double Stomp (Handwired)
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