Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

[pbass6811]

First off, let me apologize that this thread has, once again, devolved into a FedEx gripe-fest. I'd much rather be posting pics of my new cab or giving you guys a gig report from a guy who is currently gigging with one or two Ampeg PN410s and is replacing them with a single BTII, BUT, I've got to deal with FedEx to get to that.

So here is, hopefully, my last update on this...

If you recall from our last episode, they found my cab and were going to let me know if they were going to keep the same tracking number or issue a new one. I had actually had that conversation with FedEx around noon today, so at 9p(EST) I decided to hit those fools up again, since it had been 9 hours since we talked and I hadn't heard anything yet. Guess what? They issued a new tracking number, AND DIDN'T CALL ME! Shocked? Yeah, not so much. And then, the rep I was on the phone with, who was very polite and professional, said she WASN'T ALLOWED to give me the new tracking number! Wait, what? Seriously? She put me on hold for a couple of minutes, and when she came back she said "I'm gonna go ahead and give you the new tracking number.". So, I really wanted to ask WHY they weren't going to give me the new tracking number, but I was just cautiously optimistic that it's moving my direction again, so I wrote the new number down, said thanks, and hung up. So, the rumor is that it'll be on my doorstep tomorrow morning before 10:30 am. We shall see...

Thanks for all the positive vibes folks. What a long, strange trip it's been...

 

[pbass6811]

My experience with FedEx is not as bad as all that, but I would definitely have big packages delivered to the nearest FedEx office where I would pick it up myself. So far I've gotten two Barefaced cabinets (both of which I love) that way with no hassles.

Yeah, 99.7% of the time, I have whatever is coming to me held at our print/ship center, it's just easier to do that. In fact, the last time this thing was supposed to be coming my way, I was having it held since it became clear it wasn't going to get to me when they said it was and I needed to get to work. This time, I'm not going to "interfere" with the delivery. Someone will be at my house at the appointed delivery time.

 

[dave64o]

Keeping my fingers crossed for ya'.

And, just to put some Barefaced content back into the Barefaced thread, here's a picture of my killer sounding rig featuring a Big Baby II:

 

[grimmchaos]

Doing some amp comparisons at home tonight through my Four10.

 

[dave64o]

Damn, any of those amps through that cabinet must hit like a mule kick to the chest!

 

[pbass6811]

Doing some amp comparisons at home tonight through my Four10.

That is a sexy pic! Is that a Forte NS-4?

 

[grimmchaos]

Damn, any of those amps through that cabinet must hit like a mule kick to the chest!

Yep, I'm sure my neighbors hated me tonight!!

That is a sexy pic! Is that a Forte NS-4?

Yes it is, had it built for me and is my favorite bass.

 

[pbass6811]

Yep, I'm sure my neighbors hated me tonight!!



Yes it is, had it built for me and is my favorite bass.

That is so sweet! I had Spector build me a Forte NS-5XL. It was KILLA'. If I ever go back to headed basses, it'll be Valenti's or Spectors...

This was my Forte 5XL and my US NS-2. I'd have them build me a couple more Forte 5XLs and a Forte 4 like yours.

Sorry. Back to Barefaced stuff...

So, I'm replacing two Ampeg PN410s with this. I expect to hafta re-EQ my entire setup. What have you guys had to change about your setup to get what you wanted out of the Barefaced cabs?

 

[pbass6811]

Well, after 2+ weeks of being somewhere in the FedEx "abyss", my BTII finally sees the light of day!

The cover is SWEET!

With the cat inspection...

The hoodie is pretty sweet as well...

It looks like it came thru the ordeal without any damage, but I haven't plugged it in yet. I'll run through our setlist tonight with my D800+ and try to get it loosened up enough to push it for tomorrow night's gig. I am pretty excited about this, since it's now a real thing!

 

[grimmchaos]

Well, after 2+ weeks of being somewhere in the FedEx "abyss", my BTII finally sees the light of day!

The cover is SWEET!

With the cat...

It looks like it came thru the ordeal without any damage, but I haven't plugged it in yet. I'll run through our setlist tonight with my D800+ and try to get it loosened up enough to push it for tomorrow night's gig. I am pretty excited about this, since it's now a real thing!

That is great news!!! And yes, the covers are awesome!

 

[dave64o]

Awesome!!!! Glad it finally got there - and apparently in one piece.

 

[monsterthompson]

Well, after 2+ weeks of being somewhere in the FedEx "abyss", my BTII finally sees the light of day!

The cover is SWEET!

With the cat inspection...

The hoodie is pretty sweet as well...

It looks like it came thru the ordeal without any damage, but I haven't plugged it in yet. I'll run through our setlist tonight with my D800+ and try to get it loosened up enough to push it for tomorrow night's gig. I am pretty excited about this, since it's now a real thing!

Wonderful

 

[saltydude]

That is a sexy pic! Is that a Forte NS-4?

Well, after 2+ weeks of being somewhere in the FedEx "abyss", my BTII finally sees the light of day!

The cover is SWEET!

With the cat inspection...

The hoodie is pretty sweet as well...

It looks like it came thru the ordeal without any damage, but I haven't plugged it in yet. I'll run through our setlist tonight with my D800+ and try to get it loosened up enough to push it for tomorrow night's gig. I am pretty excited about this, since it's now a real thing!

Fantastic!!!. BTW you can "push" it right out of the box. Congratulations you must be relieved.

 

[GoofusInsanius]

@pbass6811 great news!

What did the cat make of the box it was shipped in?
How did the inspection turned to be?

 

[pbass6811]

@pbass6811 great news!

What did the cat make of the box it was shipped in?
How did the inspection turned to be?

He was not impressed. My guess is that there were too many "peripherals'' in the box for his liking.

 

[mmbongo]

Well, after 2+ weeks of being somewhere in the FedEx "abyss", my BTII finally sees the light of day!

The cover is SWEET!

With the cat inspection...

The hoodie is pretty sweet as well...

It looks like it came thru the ordeal without any damage, but I haven't plugged it in yet. I'll run through our setlist tonight with my D800+ and try to get it loosened up enough to push it for tomorrow night's gig. I am pretty excited about this, since it's now a real thing!

 

[pbass6811]

Muh new gig rig...

So far, it sounds GLORIOUS; however, the real test comes tomorrow night. We're playing at one of our bigger joints, so the D800+/Big Twin II gets thrown into the deep end! I'm expecting pretty great things out of this pair. I already know the amp rocks, just gotta let the cab do it's thing. I'm pretty stoked for tomorrow night...

The whole kit and caboodle...

Yup, the Marshall gets used as well. Since I've got the Royal Blood-style setup, the guitar amp is getting more important. Ignore the EQ setup, I've just been messing around with it since the cab just showed up today, as you guys already know...lol!

 

[The Deep End]

Well, after 2+ weeks of being somewhere in the FedEx "abyss", my BTII finally sees the light of day!

The cover is SWEET!

With the cat inspection...

The hoodie is pretty sweet as well...

It looks like it came thru the ordeal without any damage, but I haven't plugged it in yet. I'll run through our setlist tonight with my D800+ and try to get it loosened up enough to push it for tomorrow night's gig. I am pretty excited about this, since it's now a real thing!

Congrats!! I believe you'll feel it was worth the wait, long as it was

 

[Pbassmanca]

Muh new gig rig...

So far, it sounds GLORIOUS; however, the real test comes tomorrow night. We're playing at one of our bigger joints, so the D800+/Big Twin II gets thrown into the deep end! I'm expecting pretty great things out of this pair. I already know the amp rocks, just gotta let the cab do it's thing. I'm pretty stoked for tomorrow night...

The whole kit and caboodle...

Yup, the Marshall gets used as well. Since I've got the Royal Blood-style setup, the guitar amp is getting more important. Ignore the EQ setup, I've just been messing around with it since the cab just showed up today, as you guys already know...lol!

Now THAT......Is a rig!

 

[Pbassmanca]

Now THAT......Is a rig!

The D800 is a great amp. How does it sound through the Big Twin?