. Annoy family this evening ;^).Hopefully the rule and not the exception but Fedex delivered exactly as scheduled.
Very excited!
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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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. Annoy family this evening ;^).Hopefully the rule and not the exception but Fedex delivered exactly as scheduled.
Very excited!
One10, MB200, Fender AVRI '63 P ...sounded AWESOME! Thank you Barefaced!
Yeah I know, I have 2 BB2's but the 1 10 is so cute.
Starting to research these to replace my older Accugroove cabs. Did you start off with only 1 BB2 and then add a second later, or did you just go for both at the same time? How often do you find yourself using both?
Played our annual "Boose Cruise" this past weekend and some notes on the BT2...
I had to tie my rig down for the first time due to the low weight and height of the cab; The deck on the boat is sloped a bit and it felt really shaky.
This is a notoriously odd event for bass: you are outside which is good, but there are a lot of resonating surfaces and the motor hums at a low frequency all night. The BT really impressed me with how it spoke; I had similar issues with certain patches and sounds (due to the environment) but I could hear the top end of my tone perfectly. It was nice to be able to keep my playing as clean as possible when performing on a boat that is moving all over the place. In my time with the BT this has been where I have been most impressed (along with the weight): a top end that really speaks.
I had to tie my rig down for the first time due to the low weight and height of the cab; The deck on the boat is sloped a bit and it felt really shaky.
This is a notoriously odd event for bass: you are outside which is good, but there are a lot of resonating surfaces and the motor hums at a low frequency all night. The BT really impressed me with how it spoke; I had similar issues with certain patches and sounds (due to the environment) but I could hear the top end of my tone perfectly. It was nice to be able to keep my playing as clean as possible when performing on a boat that is moving all over the place. In my time with the BT this has been where I have been most impressed (along with the weight): a top end that really speaks.
I started with 1 and added one. I used to have the Big Twin so I was used to that so I added the second one. So far I use it always when playing out side and only one when I am at a smaller indoor venue.
I have experience with AccuGroove and now Barefaced. Which AccuGroove are you looking to replace? The new AccuGroove Wedgie is excellent, by the way...but Barefaced is also amazing. I've got both in my stable.
Yeah, I noticed in a previous post you had experience with both, and I was thinking I should ask for your thoughts.I have 2 older 1st gen Tri112's, (not neo) and two older Tri110L's (neo). I've also previously owned a Tri115L and an older El Whappo.
The Tri112's are 55lbs each; not bad weight-wise, except it's inevitable that I'll want to go lighter someday soon. The dimensions are also a bit larger that the cabs that came later. I wasn't as impressed with the Tri112L's that followed, but not because I believe in ferrite vs neo magnets or anything like that; they just didn't quite do it for me. I have no experience with the rebooted Accugroove products. It's hard for me to get a sense on how active the new company is; the web and Facebook pages don't give the impression that much is going on (but then, I'm not sure exactly what I'm expecting
).The Accugrooves have been good to me, but it may just be that I'm ready for a change. Last few times I've played out, I didn't love them as much as I used to. It may just be time for a change.
Since you have them both, I'm very much interested in how you compare the two. Price, performance, sound, etc.
Thanks!
The easiest comparison is the Wedgie with the BB2. I also had an older Tri112L and I feel the Wedgie is superior, albeit similar. The BB2 is a little smaller and a lot lighter weight. It also seems to have deeper lows and crisper highs. The AccuGroove seems to require a slightly higher volume to give me the tone I want, it doesn't work great for real low volume gigs. The Super Midget is better for that. The Super Midget is similar to the BB2, but doesn't go as deep or as high, it sounds a bit fuller overall, maybe because I don't perceive the separation in frequencies as much as I do with the BB2. It's a wonderful modular stack. The 12" woofers in the Barefaced do seem to live up to the hype and are superior to the AG. The newer AG plywood is much thicker than the Barefaced, and the "bulletproof" coating on the AccuGroove is superior to the coating on the Barefaced. I feel like the Barefaced cabinet would be easier to damage unintentionally. When I compared the two side by side, the Barefaced had a bit more lows and crisper highs, the AccuGroove had a tad more going on in the midrange. Both are excellent. Barefaced is really pricey, but I think it's worth it...I like them both!
I have 2 older 1st gen Tri112's, (not neo) and two older Tri110L's (neo). I've also previously owned a Tri115L and an older El Whappo.
The Tri112's are 55lbs each; not bad weight-wise, except it's inevitable that I'll want to go lighter someday soon. The dimensions are also a bit larger that the cabs that came later. I wasn't as impressed with the Tri112L's that followed, but not because I believe in ferrite vs neo magnets or anything like that; they just didn't quite do it for me. I have no experience with the rebooted Accugroove products. It's hard for me to get a sense on how active the new company is; the web and Facebook pages don't give the impression that much is going on (but then, I'm not sure exactly what I'm expecting
The Accugrooves have been good to me, but it may just be that I'm ready for a change. Last few times I've played out, I didn't love them as much as I used to. It may just be time for a change.
Since you have them both, I'm very much interested in how you compare the two. Price, performance, sound, etc.
Thanks!
Anyone here use a BB2 with a Mesa D800? I`m especially interested if anyone is using this pairing in a loud rock band, playing small venues with no FOH support. Does the BB2 hold up well when driven pretty hard? Thanks.
I do and yes the answer is it absolutely does. I have two BB2's that I have run both at once but it isn't necessary. Outdoors perhaps. I primarily got 2 for the convenience of having a cabinet in two locations.
I do and sometimes add the SM to the mix like I did last night
Really like the pairing of the D800
Lots of compliments on my sound from band mates and crowd
I run a BTII which is, ostensibly, two BB2s with a Mesa D800+. Sounds pretty glorious when driven to high volumes! Highs, mids, and lows all stay pretty tight and focused. I've messed around with the horn attenuator. It's useful, but not as extreme as I was expecting.
Even though many prefer the Barefaced 10s for rock, I think the Big Twin II and their other "12" cabs sound just as good for loud rock! There's a sweetness and articulation that the "12" cabs have that I just dig for high volume work.
I'm going to be ordering a BB2 in the next few weeks, for a lower volume option...
Even though many prefer the Barefaced 10s for rock, I think the Big Twin II and their other "12" cabs sound just as good for loud rock! There's a sweetness and articulation that the "12" cabs have that I just dig for high volume work.
I'm going to be ordering a BB2 in the next few weeks, for a lower volume option...
That's my exact rig, but mine has the metal grill. Such a great combo.
Thanks for this. I currently run a super twin with a D800. It's amazing (of course), but I'm getting older and lazier and want something a bit smaller and lighter that I can still trust to handle a loud intense Rick n roll gig without complaining. BB2 seems to tick boxes.
Yes I have that rig. In fact I have two BB2's to go along with my D800. Sound amazing. You get full sounding lows and crisp highs when you adjust the tweeter setting.
Lately though, I have been using my BB2's with an Ampeg V4B. Incredible range and fullness. You can drive the BB2's hard. Sounds thunderous.
I gigged my Super Compact last night, powered with an Ashdown Rootmaster 800, it sounded great, punchy and clear, plenty of volume for the venue we were in, and the volume control was at about 25%. I was using my Epiphone classic pro iv Thunderbird which is very similar to my 2012 Gibson T Bird. Such an easy load in and out with the little amp and cab. Pity I later had to unload that plus the Super Twin and ABM 600 (plus ABM 500 as a spare) as that was our second gig of the evening! Next small indoor gig is on Thursday, and I'll take just the class D and the SC.
Got to hear my One10 with another bassist playing my rig at the gig last night ...wow! The setting:
Because the One10 is so small, when I am standing next to cab my ankles get all of the direct speaker (of course bass is not directional, so I am hearing myself) but out away from the stage, this lil' bugger really shines!
Just thought you ought to know. Thanks!
- Private gig, 75 - 100 people
- Large indoor room, refective concrete
- Low volume (supposedly)
- No FoH support
- Five piece including: accoustic guitar/front man, gunslingin' Tele lead, drums, steel guitar, me.
- Using a Quilter Bass Block 800 head
- 2010 MIA P
Because the One10 is so small, when I am standing next to cab my ankles get all of the direct speaker (of course bass is not directional, so I am hearing myself) but out away from the stage, this lil' bugger really shines!
Just thought you ought to know. Thanks!
