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Help Spend My Money! (Cab advice for a dream rig)

Good to know, that's probably not what I'm looking for then.
My Epifani UL 410 and UL310 cabs are clear, articulate and punchy.
They put out what you put into them.
Same as the beautiful Bergantino 410 I had.
Mesa Subway would be my next cabs.

I was a forever Eden D-410XLT user and 610s and my Epifani cabs replaced them.
That was my high standard....and along came Bergantino as well....Boom ...great cabs

At festival I played my Demeter ....plus Subway D-800 power section into UL410 cab...Blow your socks of Big Clear PUNCH...
Lots of compliments including sound guy
 
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I have had a first generation Barefaced Big Twin T for many years. It's a two-twelve speaker cab, with midrange 6" with 5db cut toggle switch plus tweeter with L-pad and ports along the front side. It is without a doubt the punchiest, cleanest, able-power handling cab I've ever used over my 40+ years of playing. I have had GK, Aguilar, Peavey, Carvin, Hartke, Genz Benz, and other cabs over the years. This cab is large enough to fill any room, even without PA support but small enough to get through doors, in vans/trucks at around 50 pounds. Tilt back with wheels with slip on cover so easy to maneuver. I've used it with GK 800, TC Electronics RH750, Ampeg Pro 4, and most recently a Aguilar Tone Hammer 500. About a year ago I transitioned to an ampless rig onstage and now go from pedalboard direct to PA. The bands I'm in now asked for this and although I much prefer an amp pushing air behind me, it's been a relatively easy change. Anyway, long story, short….the Barefaced cab is a monster cab that can handle anything thrown at it with clean and transparent tones. I have the cab still but realize I should sell it and let someone else enjoy it. I keep thinking I'll keep it and use it at some point but the older I get, it's more than likely not gonna happen. I'm in southwest Florida if anybody wants to buy and pick up but also wouldn't worry to hang onto it. But going back to your original ask, these Barefaced cabs are a great match, especially with high powered bass amps.
Yeah, I'm feeling like Barefaced is probably the way to go. I never read a single thing about them that wasn't a glowing review.
 
Yeah, I'm feeling like Barefaced is probably the way to go. I never read a single thing about them that wasn't a glowing review.
If you can extend your budget for a Barefaced bigger cab (I believe this legendary amp deserves a dream cab), here's a simulation:
  1. Six10 (black steel griil)
  2. Big Twin 3 (black grill cloth)
  3. Super Twin (silver cloth)
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Now we're talking :hyper:
 
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I got a Darkglass 2x12 cab about a year ago
It's 1000W @ 4Ohm and really light and easy to move
Should fit your budget perfectly
Highly recommended
I too have a Darkglass 212 and it is a really great cab.

Punchy, tight bass and real light to move.

I used to gig with a Hartke HX410, and the DG is equally punchy and 30 pounds less.

4 ohms which opens my heads up to send more current.

It's also taller and narrower, which makes it easier for my lanky, tall, a$$ to carry.
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I too have a Darkglass 212 and it is a really great cab.

Punchy, tight bass and real light to move.

I used to gig with a Hartke HX410, and the DG is equally punchy and 30 pounds less.

4 ohms which opens my heads up to send more current.

It's also taller and narrower, which makes it easier for my lanky, tall, a$$ to carry.View attachment 7187845
I would add that on top of all those benefits, the Darkglass 212 handles the low B of a five string bass in an excellent way, with ease, definition and with a emphasis.
 
I got a Darkglass 2x12 cab about a year ago
It's 1000W @ 4Ohm and really light and easy to move
Should fit your budget perfectly
Highly recommended

I too have a Darkglass 212 and it is a really great cab.

Punchy, tight bass and real light to move.

I used to gig with a Hartke HX410, and the DG is equally punchy and 30 pounds less.

4 ohms which opens my heads up to send more current.

It's also taller and narrower, which makes it easier for my lanky, tall, a$$ to carry.View attachment 7187845

I would add that on top of all those benefits, the Darkglass 212 handles the low B of a five string bass in an excellent way, with ease, definition and with a emphasis.

Looks like I definitely need to read up on this thing, it sounds like you guys really enjoy it!
 
IIRC the DarkGlass uses the same 12" EV speakers as the Barefaced
From what I understand the Barefaced gets better accoustics/performance from the enclosure design
(check their youtube channel if you're into speaker nerdery :cool:)

I would have liked a more sturdy grill on the DG cab instead of the cloth it comes with though...
 
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IIRC the DarkGlass uses the same 12" EV speakers as the Barefaced
From what I understand the Barefaced gets better accoustics/performance from the enclosure design
(check their youtube channel if you're into speaker nerdery :cool:)

I would have liked a more sturdy grill on the DG cab instead of the cloth it comes with though...
Interesting!
 
IIRC the DarkGlass uses the same 12" EV speakers as the Barefaced
From what I understand the Barefaced gets better accoustics/performance from the enclosure design
(check their youtube channel if you're into speaker nerdery :cool:)

I would have liked a more sturdy grill on the DG cab instead of the cloth it comes with though...
Just have LeCover make a padded cover to transport the cab.

$100 we'll spent

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IIRC the DarkGlass uses the same 12" EV speakers as the Barefaced
From what I understand the Barefaced gets better accoustics/performance from the enclosure design
(check their youtube channel if you're into speaker nerdery :cool:)

I would have liked a more sturdy grill on the DG cab instead of the cloth it comes with though.

Eminence makes the Darkglass speakers as per their website.
 
IIRC the DarkGlass uses the same 12" EV speakers as the Barefaced
From what I understand the Barefaced gets better accoustics/performance from the enclosure design
(check their youtube channel if you're into speaker nerdery :cool:)

I would have liked a more sturdy grill on the DG cab instead of the cloth it comes with though...
The thin cloth of the Darkglass is one of the reasons why I bought some GK Neo IV cabs instead.
 
yeah, where I live these ain't easily available for some reason
at least not when I was in the market...
Well, that was another reason why I decided not to go with Darkglass.

The lead time for two 112 cabs like I wanted was 6 months…………and I wasn't able to give it a try before buying it.

Made me wander about the lead time for a driver if ever I would blow one and I know for a fact I don't have enough patience to wait that long.