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Alternative to a Barefaced 2X12?

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Pbassred

Feb 21, 2004
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#1
As I get closer in defining my next rig, I want to pair a Markbass littlemark tube amp with a 2X12 . The Barefaced super twelveT can handle the power and the in-line layout makes sense both physically and height wise (I might get to hear it").

Its expensive but the real killer is the wait:- 6 - 8 weeks. Not that I'm it a big hurry but with that amount of time I might find something better for less.

Any suggestions?
 
#4
I'm in the US and I've considered buying Barefaced. I can't wait to try a '69er when it comes out. I don't mind waiting when I'm buying from a small company with a good reputation for their quality, their science, and their performance. ;)
 
#5
I'm in America, and willing to wait. Haven't played a Barefaced, but I believe all the talk I hear from everyone. Just think about those drivers and how awesome they are. Then, the weight. Why, you could even drive over and pick it up. Wish I could.
 
#7
Supporting small, innovative companies is good, at least to me.
If you agree, then factor that in.
With Barefaced you will be getting an incredible cab at a fair price, and fostering the kind of innovation that gets you that sort of thing rather than another square 410 built around using simple-to-cut lumber to save costs.

Sure you can wait and find something cheaper. You may even find something better. Same is true whenever you wait - if you don't buy a computer or phone this year, next year you can buy a better model, or buy this year's model (which really WAS pretty cool) for cheaper.
But then you miss out on the usage and enjoyment.

My .02 - go for it.
 
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If you really put your mind to it you could build a fEARful 1212/6 in 8 weeks. In my mind that would be the only thing equal to the Barefaced.
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I thought of that (of course). And then rethought it... that Barefaced model is more of a full range woofer than a crossed-over multiway. So more like a Dually, but with 12s instead of 15s. There isn't one of those (at least not yet), so... there you have it.

But an equal of sorts, or alternative... yeah it would be.

But being in the UK, I'd probably consider waiting for the Barefaced. Depending on whether I really wanted a full range system or a multiway, and willing/able to build vs buy.
 
#15
Musicman20 said:
Have you tried one?
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For the record, I have owned a Compact and it is quite a cool little cab. Of course to achieve the portability of it and low weight, there are compromises. The Compact is not going to sound like a fEARful 15/6 but that is not what it is designed to do. The wood is very thin... 3/8ths I think. I also recall hearing complaints a year or so ago about the duratex style finish. People were saying it has a DIY / homemade feel to it and not as professional as other builders such as Berg, Epifani etc. Having owned it I can see how they would say that, but personally I thought it was well built and the finish coating seemed quite tough and sturdy.
 
#16
rpsands said:
I built a cabinet that was pretty much an exact clone of the Midget, and I've played fEarfuls (which are fairly similar to the Big One/Big Baby line). I'm confident enough in my experience with the woofers and the reviews of others I trust to recommend them highly until I hear some reason not to do so.
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Not doubting your experience with building cabs or similar cabinets/speakers, but I personally wouldn't recommend anything unless I had used the exact one. There are variables. Not doubting Alex's expertise either, but there are some that don't like the sound of, for example, a 15/6. That's just purely preference isn't it? I would like to try a fearful as I've heard a lot about them, the only thing holding me back is availability over here and taking the plunge on something that might sound wayyyy to deep for my tone goals.
 
#17
The only other cab that I can think of, and have used myself, that resembles what you want, is the GB Neox 212T. I also went the custom cab route with Don at LDS, and this is what we came up with. 3012HO drivers, with an 18Sound , XD125 Horn/Tweet. Of course, you have to wait as Don does 'em one at a time.
 

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