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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

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socialleper said:
I wouldn't say "big" but I went from a GK 2 x 112 set up to a Super Twin. It was a easily manged rig already, but I was blown away by how light the Super Twin was. I can put it on my shoulder and carry it no problem.
I had my doubts about how loud it can be. I read all the literature and decided to take a chance on innovation. The first thing you will notice is how complete the tone is. "Flat" is an unattractive word for me. ALL of your frequencies are there and represented in the best ways. That alone makes it seem louder.
I ran it at practice next to an Ampeg 810 rig and it definitely held its own without sounding like I was pushing it too hard. I was playing with two guitar stacks running full tilt, so I'd say it does well.
I haven't been able to beat the stuffing out of it since we are recording right now and not practing as much.
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Tim1 said:
The more I use my Four 10 the more convinced I am that it will do most stages. I have a Fender neo 810 but have never AB'd the two side by side - that said, the more power I feed into the Four 10 it just gets louder without farting out. So light, too.
Sorry, I know you were asking about the 212.....
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RasGK said:
I haven't owned an 8x10 per se, but I regularly use the Behringer and Ampeg 8x10s in a rented rehearsal room and in rented backlines, both which I have ab'd with my Supertwin, and I can tell you the Barefaced can definitely keep up with them volume wise, and do so while providing fuller lows at the same time.
I have done such tests with a Genz Benz Shuttle Max 9.2 and a Tecamp Puma 900, both fully crancked in a LOUD metal band with 2 Marshall halfstacks, keys and a heavy-handed drummer, and had no problem being heard...actually I have been asked to turn down a couple times while using the Barefaced, so no worries there.
In fact, I think the Supertwin can probably take more than both of these 900 watts amps can deliver, so perhaps I'll give it a try with a 1200 watts amp (not that I'll ever need that much volume, but just for curiosity's sake)...
I used to own a GK Neo410 and a Schroeder 21012L, and the Supertwin puts out substantially more volume and low end than this cabs, (while being also substantially lighter and much easier and comfortable to carry around), and so far I haven't been able to make it fart out, even with a lot of bass boost in both the amp and bass...my amps start clipping sooner...
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These are exactly the kind of experiences I was looking for! Thanks, guys. Much appreciated! I'm gonna try to hit Alex up next week and get this party started...
 
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pbass6811 said:
These are exactly the kind of experiences I was looking for! Thanks, guys. Much appreciated! I'm gonna try to hit Alex up next week and get this party started...
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I went from a Berg 412 to a big twin. Not really a fair comparison as I rarely run anywhere near max output. All big gigs have DI and the cab is just a monitor.

I also used a Baer ML112 + ML115 setup.

The Barefaced is definitely easier to carry than both other set ups and has more output than I need. Also much more low end than the others (the berg is a sealed cab). With crossover set low the midrange and upper are similar to the berg (I also run my bass tone about halfway so no zing for me). Much less midrange than the Baer combo (more like the 115 standalone).

I am thinking about getting Two 10 as it probably has enough output for me and for most gigs I am chasing a retro tone. Having both cabs would cover most of my needs.
 
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So last night I took my new SM to the band practice. Loud drummer and two guitarists with 4x12 stacks each. My set-up was pasive Spector bass throught Mesa D800 to SM. I could not say it cut "through" the mix but rather it was well set in the mix which I prefer. Taking into account SM size and that it's just one 12" driver, I'd say it is supper efficient. SM could easily take in any EQ adjustments on Mesa D800 so I was able to dial in "my tone" in loud volume which is quite challenging with the majority of such mini-rigs. The overall tone was very good, tight lows and plenty of low mids to be present in the mix. The lows could be increased with the deep switch on my Mesa D800 and SM also took it without farting out, I tried that but then turned it off cause I prefer lows to be tighter and more focused. And I believe the speaker is not broken in yet so it will sound deeper and warmer in a while, same as my One10.
So overal impressions of SM are very good, crazy light and crazy powerful for its size and weight. You can use it in a dense mix and it sits well there but don't expect it be noticeably louder than two guitar stacks. Tone can be dialed, i.e. I tried many settings and came to conclusion that I prefer it with the tweeter off or 0-15% on.
 
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Well, Operation: GAS Attack 2017 continues...

Just put a deposit on a Big Twin II. I'm guessing this will come in after my fretted 5 Kiesel Vader(due this week), but before my fretless 5 Kiesel Vader(due mid-June). If I can ignore the effects impulses, I might make it to the end of the year and NOT be totally broke...:D

I am SERIOUSLY looking forward to this cab! Just the thought of being able to replace TWO Ampeg 410 Neo's with a SINGLE 212 is just too good to pass up...yay.
 
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ive been running my Super Compact with an Orange TB500. Never got volume past 2.5 with the gain around 4. Sunday my wife and I finished setting up our space and I cranked it up to 5 and 5. It was unbelievably loud and tight. We broke into some Kyuss-like riffage. The only issue was that the head is so light that it started moving around on the cabinet. Guess I finally found a downside to a Class D head.
 
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stevecaronna said:
I was reading the raves about the Bugera Veyron amp and was wondering if anyone in this thread has used either the tube or the mosfet and how it pushed the BF. I know the 2K watts is over exaggerated but am still curious about how it would push my BTII.
Also has anyone tried the new Aguilar AG700 with their BF cabs.
Thanks Steve
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Bugera is Behringer...get the Aguilar
 
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When I received my BTII about a month ago one of the handle hardware covers was popping up like others have shown. I took a pair of needle nose pliers and bent the little tang in front just a tiny bit more. Gave it a little "pop" on and it hasn't moved since. Frustrating for this level of investment? Yes. Was it an easy fix and could I quickly move on? Yes. Also, after I notified BF they immediately overnighted an entire handle replacement kit even after I told them it was not necessary and I only wanted to give them a heads up. So I am still very happy with them and most importantly, with the cab.

So who is dumping a One10? :roflmao:
 
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The new rig is complete, got my AG 700 yesterday, haven't plugged it in yet but wanted to share my setup with yall. Not sure why the picture is oriented sideways, i took it normal but can't get it to show correctly.
 

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