How to Power a Barefaced Big Twin II

[stevegrif]

Hi there - I finally cracked and ordered a BFBT2. I currently play a Status S2 5 string with the ParaGraphix EQ, and I use a Trace Elliot Transit B.

Am I better off using an actual bass amp (Thinking Berg B|Amp or Mesa 800+) or using a straight-forward Power Amp like a Crest Prolite 2? I do have a Kustom GrooveBass 1200 - I like it a lot, but it is a) Old, and b) Heavy.

Cheers
Grif

 

[Lammchop93]

Do you like the tone you get from your preamp and EQ? If so, the Quilter bass block is an amazing amp that has a powerful power amp, and a simple preamp that doesn’t get in the way of your pedal tones.

I’ve been considering building a rig that using preamp amp pedals for my tone, and the quilter for the volume.

 

[zombywoof5050]

I'd also recommend the Quilter BB800. It's great sounding on it's own, and it also works very well as a power amp. I use the BB800 with a Barefaced Super Twin and an Alembic F-2B preamp. The Quilter wont do lower than 4 ohms, but with the BFBT2 you won't need anything else.

 

[chris_b]

I used an Aguilar TH500 and AG700 with 2 Super Compacts and now with a BB2 and Super Midget.

I'd suggest any amp will sound good through BF cabs from 500 watts up.

 

[jazzyvee]

I prefer to power my Big Twin II with a power amp and alembic preamps because I love a really clean Hifi sound.
I also have a Mesa Boogie Walkabout which I use sometimes when I'm travelling lighter.

 

[StephenR]

I use a Crest ProLite 3.0 to power both of my Barefaced cabinets (SuperTwin and Big Baby II). Since the early 80s I have always used separate pre and power amps. That allows a good clean power source and since I own a couple of pre-amps I can choose the one I want to pair with the cabinet for specific needs or just a change of pace. Thankfully digital power amps have come a long way and you no longer need to lug a monster amp to get good sound. IMO any preamp you like the sound of is going to sound good with your Barefaced cabinet.

 

[jazzyvee]

Thankfully with barefaced you don't need to lug heavy cabs around either. Win Win.

 

[SerratedBass]

I prefer to power my Big Twin II with a power amp and alembic preamps because I love a really clean Hifi sound.
I also have a Mesa Boogie Walkabout which I use sometimes when I'm travelling lighter.View attachment 4154274

You don't see many Dubsters around!

 

[jazzyvee]

No, i picked this one used and it is one of the only two pre production models so does not even have a serial number. BF started making powered versions but now neither version is currently in production anymore, and not many were made.

 

[Rjb1101]

Do you like the tone you get from your preamp and EQ? If so, the Quilter bass block is an amazing amp that has a powerful power amp, and a simple preamp that doesn’t get in the way of your pedal tones.

I’ve been considering building a rig that using preamp amp pedals for my tone, and the quilter for the volume.

Have you used the line in on it? Does it work well?

 

[Lammchop93]

Have you used the line in on it? Does it work well?

No, I had only used the front input.