Midnight Standard
An updated take on the classic Bluesbreaker-style overdrive with a wider gain range and extra tone-shaping toggles.
About this pedal
Midnight Standard reworks the two-stage Bluesbreaker-style overdrive circuit with a wider-range gain control and a 3-way Compression toggle (Stock/Push/Toasty) that keeps the sound cohesive across different pickup types. A 3-way Body toggle (Stock/Deep/Thick) shapes the low end and overall character. It’s hand-built and hand-wired, true bypass, and runs on 9-24V DC.
Specs
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Gain |
|---|---|
| Left Toggle | Compression: Toasty / Stock / Push |
| Right Toggle | Body: Deep / Stock / Thick |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| Power | 9V–24V DC, center negative |
| Construction | Hand-built and hand-soldered; chassis-mounted controls, jacks and footswitch on solid-conductor flying leads |
Quick answers
- How much does the Midnight Standard cost?
- Barber Electronics lists it at $169.95 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Midnight Standard still available?
- Yes. Barber Electronics lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Midnight Standard?
- Barber Electronics, building gear since 1997. Where it's built: Hand made in York, Pennsylvania. It's listed here as an overdrive pedal.