def a loud clipper but it is a must for my skin fades. I prefer fading with it 00000 up to 1then switch to .5 plastic, it makes me so fast. ive had it for 2 years and seems to have a bat/elec problem so I'm pulling out my corded 76 to get thru tomorrow until I get a new cordless.
I've used the Classic 76 since 1990. It's honestly the best clipper ever imo. Some day I hope the cordless thing will get it together in the noise level. If it was quieter I'd be all over it
Hey, sorry for responding to your comment 2 months later, but as someone that's used the Classic 76 for a few years, you seemed like the person to ask. Although I have a few years of cutting hair under my belt, I only recently became a licensed barber. I've gotten hands-on experience with a wide variety of clippers, and I have my go-tos, but I never had the chance to try out the 76's. Most of my clients are riding the "skin fade wave," so I do my best to minimize the amount of guards I use, but I've always wondered how easy it would be to add the 76's to my collection and use them proficiently. Would you recommend getting them and working them into my routine sooner rather than later? Or would it be better to wait a couple years and then add them to my arsenal?
@@nethercuttz honestly, you’re not going to use them for a skin fade. You’ll probably only use them to for Ceasars or to buzz down the hair on top when it’s a 2 or 3, because nothing cuts more smoothly and even than the metal clips on the 76
@@barberslounge thank you for the input. So I love cutting long hair and women's hair as well and find that obviously most clippers get caught up when the hair is wet. I also get a fair amount of clients with thick, curly hair. Are the 76's worth getting for those reasons alone?
@@nethercuttz I love the 76 and the Model 10. I mention the Model 10 as they use the same blades as the 76. I use them for everything. From bald fades to clipper over comb. They have blades all the way down to a #00000. That sucker gets close. The down side is the blades can be expensive but you can build up your arsenal as you go. Most times when you buy the 76 you'll get a #1 and a #000 included. Side note. The Model 10 is a great clipper too. The shape is a little smaller/lighter. Currently I'm using the Model 10, a Oster Fast Feed, And a Babyliss Pro.
I'm in Barber school rn in nyc the instructor recommended the 76's ... we go this week to buy them but I have to fig out should I go w cord or cordless .... which would you recommend?
It’s a bulky Clipper you probably won’t use that much, so buy the cheaper better performing corded one and if you absolutely love it after time, buy the cordless. But it’s mainly good for Caesars and getting the top super even on fades with a 1,2 or 3 on top
@barberslounge yea well it will be mainly used for barber school ya know one instructor is a og in thr game for long time the other is og too but more up to date w new stuff. I mean once I pass my exam for the state test then it's open season to try all kinds of clippers .. but hopefully by this week I fig what's what and make the choices. so far the 76' & magic clip seniors os what they recommended along w the wahl t trimmer
@@wildman8601 yea they have set stuff to buy as part of the curriculum. You won’t regret having them. It’s a unique Clipper and for certain customers it’s damn near essential
In Barbar school right now and first the 76 cut great no argument there but I can't stand the old school design and the ergonomics are bad and they are a loud clipper period. I prefer the Whal Seniors or the Caliber for a more affordable high quality clipper.
Agreed, it’s a bulky Clipper, you’re only gonna use it for certain things (as discussed in the video) Wahl is more affordable and definitely all easier to use and learn
