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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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That's what I usually say. . . . err. . . . I now have 3 BF cabs. I reckon 2 SC's and a One10 is the minimum I need.
There might be a Two10 on the horizon, to use with the One10 to make up a compact 310 rig.
-Big Baby 2
-Super Midget
I see a One10 in my future...
-Super Midget
I see a One10 in my future...
Everyone needs a One10. Two, in fact; keep one in your glove compartment, along with a GK MB200, for emergencies. Better than a roadside flare.
- Apr 15, 2010
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One10
2 x One10
One10
One10+SM
...and now I see another One10 because two of them sound killer...or one 4 Ohm Two10
2 x One10
One10
One10+SM
...and now I see another One10 because two of them sound killer...or one 4 Ohm Two10
I had an MB200 that I sold like a fool. I had won it at NAMM in a raffle drawing at the MTD event with Andrew Gouche...Mike Tobias gave it to me. It was a nice little head!
I have my super compact, but just picked up a Mesa D-800. It sounds great - the voicing with everything at noon just matches so well with this cabinet.
But then I thought...you know, this would probably sound even better with two barefaced cabs.
I'm trying to decide between another sc, or a super midget. Thoughts or experience with either combo?
But then I thought...you know, this would probably sound even better with two barefaced cabs.
I'm trying to decide between another sc, or a super midget. Thoughts or experience with either combo?
I have my super compact, but just picked up a Mesa D-800. It sounds great - the voicing with everything at noon just matches so well with this cabinet.
But then I thought...you know, this would probably sound even better with two barefaced cabs.
I'm trying to decide between another sc, or a super midget. Thoughts or experience with either combo?
Not directly with the combo, but.... Everybody's preferred sound is different but IMO you can't go wrong with the SM... having the tweeter gives you options-- you can use it fully, or partially, by dialing the horn on the back; or have it off, which makes it like an SC (with minor differences for box size). I usually roll mine about 30-50% of the way down (it sends the frequencies down to the driver when rolled off so you don't lose them-- they just come out through a different means of reproduction. I'd think it would sound great with an SC, plus give you options. And I use the SM a lot just by itself. Take that for what it's worth.
Gigged my Super Twin for the first time the other night, running a Darkglass B7K and GK 700RB-II through it and it was absolutely amazing. It sounded the way a bass is supposed to sound without getting lost in the mix. It was like a solid articulate foundational boom that was like a tree trunk that all the other instruments could branch off of. It was also very loud, I had my volumes set pretty low and the sound guy kept telling me to turn down. The weight shocked my guitarist who uses an 8x10, I think he said the weight made it feel like it was made of paper (in a good way). I had been worried before the gig because I had been feeling that the cab maybe couldn't get as loud as I thought or that my head wouldn't sound very good through it but I was wrong. With the Darkglass tone, durability of the GK head and incredibleness of the Super Twin I think I'm going to be GAS free in the amp rig department for a very long time. Satisfied customer, Barefaced! Very satisfied!
Gigged the Super Compact again last night. More than loud enough to fill a room of 200 with my Orange TB 500 head, and the sound guy was impressed and everyone was shocked at how light it was. On load out, my drummer literally lifted it with one finger.
The are remarkably full sounding for such a simple, small cab. I thought nothing could be lighter than my GK 112s. The ST is crazy light for how much punch it packs.Gigged my Super Twin for the first time the other night, running a Darkglass B7K and GK 700RB-II through it and it was absolutely amazing. It sounded the way a bass is supposed to sound without getting lost in the mix. It was like a solid articulate foundational boom that was like a tree trunk that all the other instruments could branch off of. It was also very loud, I had my volumes set pretty low and the sound guy kept telling me to turn down. The weight shocked my guitarist who uses an 8x10, I think he said the weight made it feel like it was made of paper (in a good way). I had been worried before the gig because I had been feeling that the cab maybe couldn't get as loud as I thought or that my head wouldn't sound very good through it but I was wrong. With the Darkglass tone, durability of the GK head and incredibleness of the Super Twin I think I'm going to be GAS free in the amp rig department for a very long time. Satisfied customer, Barefaced! Very satisfied!
I have just taken delivery on a Big Baby 2 this afternoon. Very pleased so far, craftsmanship is top notch and it is super easy to transport! I just gave it a maiden voyage with my Fender 100T at the helm and it sounded fantastic. Hopefully I can get it broken in soon to really hear it blossom. Band practice tomorrow night will be first true test. Big Baby is on top of a 210.
I have just taken delivery on a Big Baby 2 this afternoon. Very pleased so far, craftsmanship is top notch and it is super easy to transport! I just gave it a maiden voyage with my Fender 100T at the helm and it sounded fantastic. Hopefully I can get it broken in soon to really hear it blossom. Band practice tomorrow night will be first true test. Big Baby is on top of a 210.
Good to know. I'm meditating on a Bassman 100T to pair with my BB2. This isn't helping
Good to know. I'm meditating on a Bassman 100T to pair with my BB2. This isn't helping
I have a Super Bassman, which is of course quite similar to the 100T. Sounds great with with the BB2 and Four10. 100T is lighter in weight, lighter in total watts, and has the neat switchable-to-25W when you want be be small. I went back and forth between 100T and SB300, and in the end only picked the SB because I figured having the watts can't hurt, I already have a 50W tube amp for a lower power option (even 50 covers a lot) so a 100W seemd like maybe too close to the same firepower, and the price differential was not as large as I might have thought it would be. 20 pounds lighter would be nice, but if, for this amp choice, weight were a concern, I'd use one of the class D's I have instead. I am prepared for heavy when I roll this way. 100T very likely would have been enough for me, power wise. If I didn't already have a PF50T, I might have gone for the 100T instead of the SB300.
I just got back from my rehearsal space putting my new and not-yet-broken-in Super Twin through some test playing and comparing with a super heavy Peavey 410, I forget which one- the one with the rectanglar ports both above and below the speakers.
Apart from the fact that the thought of moving the Peavey by myself gives me immediate disc slip, the Super Twin is a true sonic monster. As long as we're in moderate volume land, the midrange bark of the not yet fully softened speakers makes it sound a tiny notch aggressive compared to the 410. But as soon as I started pushing things a bit (Terror Bass 500 @4 ohms- up to 864 Watts output power according to measurements), the cab responded with an iron fist of super deep and punchy low end, while the 410 began barking midrange. That was scary and I was not even close to the limit. Yikes!
Now I know that playing the cab a bit eventually will soften the midrange and set the true low end free.... It's kind of funny but seeing the logo plate on the cloth grill vibrate makes it look like I'm actually sending visible ripples through the room.
This is going to be fun.
best
Sidecar
Apart from the fact that the thought of moving the Peavey by myself gives me immediate disc slip, the Super Twin is a true sonic monster. As long as we're in moderate volume land, the midrange bark of the not yet fully softened speakers makes it sound a tiny notch aggressive compared to the 410. But as soon as I started pushing things a bit (Terror Bass 500 @4 ohms- up to 864 Watts output power according to measurements), the cab responded with an iron fist of super deep and punchy low end, while the 410 began barking midrange. That was scary and I was not even close to the limit. Yikes!
Now I know that playing the cab a bit eventually will soften the midrange and set the true low end free.... It's kind of funny but seeing the logo plate on the cloth grill vibrate makes it look like I'm actually sending visible ripples through the room.
This is going to be fun.
best
Sidecar
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I just posted a thread asking about 50-100w tube heads. What 50w do you have? The Prodigy is near the top of my list (100w switch).
I saw your thread, didn't comment on mine because you've already considered it but didn't find it quite to your liking... the PF50T. I like it, but also find there is at least one room I play in that I can't use the PF50T, I can't get rid of the resonant frequencies of the amp that seem to play havoc in that room. Other places, it sounds quite good.... I think the shapeability of the tone may not be quite what I am used to. That said, it kills in my living room.
those of you that have played the 410 and the BT2... I understand the 410 has no tweeter but is it really needed? What's the difference in tone, output, low end etc??
I play hard rock / metal types of music and I'm mostly a finger style player but will pickup a pick every now and then. I use envelope filters and OD pedals as well.
I'll be powering the cabinet with a D800 and play active and passive basses. Mainly 5 strings and do go down to A for original music.
Anyone happen to have either of these cabs or even the 610 near Connecticut??
I play hard rock / metal types of music and I'm mostly a finger style player but will pickup a pick every now and then. I use envelope filters and OD pedals as well.
I'll be powering the cabinet with a D800 and play active and passive basses. Mainly 5 strings and do go down to A for original music.
Anyone happen to have either of these cabs or even the 610 near Connecticut??
