Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

[friskinator]

I bought one from RoqSolid in the UK -- took a while (about 8 weeks I think?), but was able to configure exactly what I wanted for my SC:

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I got the Barefaced cover with my new Super Compact, then I bought a used SC and got a cover for it from Tuki:
Barefaced Bass Super Compact Cabinet - handle side up - Padded Cover

It's really great but I kinda prefer the barefaced cover as it fits better. It costs more for a reason, as all of the 'bends' are stitched so it stays perfectly square and fits better. The Tuki is made more like a 'wraparound' with only the edges stitched and it tends to pooch out and does not fit as perfectly, but it's not a huge difference. The Tuki is 100% fine, I just prefer the Barefaced cover.

If none of that makes sense, I can get some pictures to show what I'm talking about.

Thanks to all for the advice! I used a Meinl cajon bag for carrying my One10, so I was hoping there was something like that out there for the SC. Ideally I'd go for the Barefaced cover, but I can't justify spending that much on it.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Thanks to all for the advice! I used a Meinl cajon bag for carrying my One10, so I was hoping there was something like that out there for the SC. Ideally I'd go for the Barefaced cover, but I can't justify spending that much on it.

Any upholstery shop can whip you up a cover in half an hour or less if you make the pattern.

Someone posted their half roll of black duct tape over salvage cardboard special a few years ago. It was surprisingly presentable.

Americans have some fantastic 3 ply corrugated cardboard that would be superior to any cloth bag anyway. I'd like to see one better, duct tape and bedliner ftw.

 

[blastoff]

cardboard and duct tape can do amazing things

 

[Lowendtech]

cardboard and duct tape can do amazing things

Sometimes.

 

[blastoff]

Sometimes.
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... that is amazing.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Hah! I do the same thing. Met this crazy old hippie sound man in New Mexico once. When he saw my cardboard and duct tape slip covers, he told me all his 'hard cases' were the same, except he fiberglassed the cardboard...custom hard shell case covers for about $20 each

I make my own hard covers from corrugated plastic which I cut to size, duct tape together and spray paint black. Protects my amps going to practice or gigs and back.

link direct to Diamond Dave
Makeshift Amp Covers

 

[SteveBassJr]

Every once and awhile I look at Reverb to see if their is any Barefaced cabs up.
It's not in my wheelhouse and I'm not affiliated with is either. This is could be for someone state side looking.
Barefaced Big Baby 2 Generation 3 Bass Cabinet (pair) Barefaced Big Baby 2 Generation 3 Bass Cabinet (pair) | Bass+

 

[mmbass21]

Every once and awhile I look at Reverb to see if their is any Barefaced cabs up.
It's not in my wheelhouse and I'm not affiliated with is either. This is could be for someone state side looking.
Barefaced Big Baby 2 Generation 3 Bass Cabinet (pair) Barefaced Big Baby 2 Generation 3 Bass Cabinet (pair) | Bass+

There's another BB2 that somehow survived the weekend on reverb too.

 

[SteveBassJr]

There's another BB2 that somehow survived the weekend on reverb too.

I love my bb2. Hands down the best cab I have had. I do see a SM with a silver grill cloth in my future. I will never want anything else again for a cabs.

 

[mmbass21]

I love my bb2. Hands down the best cab I have had. I do see a SM with a silver grill cloth in my future. I will never want anything else again for a cabs.

I'm crossed between 2 brands right now and one being BF. The Two10s will cover 80% of my gigs, the BB2 can do the same but I'm smitten with BF 10's right now.

 

[tallboybass]

There's another BB2 that somehow survived the weekend on reverb too.

And a great deal too...$850 shpd w/cover vs. $1,083 and a wait, from BF. But probably only here in the US.

 

[mmbass21]

And a great deal too...$850 shpd w/cover vs. $1,083 and a wait, from BF. But probably only here in the US.

Plus I also live in FL, a 2 1/2 drive if I really want it and could save $50. Where was this 6 months ago...

If it was a Two10s it would already be in my house.

 

[broncobenshea]

Guitar players said they didn't need me in their wedges the other night. Two10s is ridiculously fun.

 

[friskinator]

Quick question for you guys. As mentioned earlier, I recently picked up a Super Compact. However, I don't have an amp for it. I sold my previous amp (GK MB200), and since I'm a big GK fan, I'd like to replace it with a higher powered MB series head. My gut tells me to go for the MB800 or MBF800, but would the MB500 be loud enough? I don't plan on adding another cab in the future, and the price difference between the 500 and 800 is noticeable.

 

[chris_b]

Quick question for you guys. As mentioned earlier, I recently picked up a Super Compact. However, I don't have an amp for it. I sold my previous amp (GK MB200), and since I'm a big GK fan, I'd like to replace it with a higher powered MB series head. My gut tells me to go for the MB800 or MBF800, but would the MB500 be loud enough? I don't plan on adding another cab in the future, and the price difference between the 500 and 800 is noticeable.

Get a 500 watt amp if your budget is limited. If the MB200 was loud enough for you then 250 watts into a sensitive 8 ohm cab will be much louder. If you want to get even louder further down the line, get another cab.

Me? Sounds like I play in louder bands. A 200 watt amp would never do for me. I would get the 800 watt amp because IMO these cabs sound better when pushed a little harder. I run an SC and Super Midget in almost all situations. 2 cabs (even at low volume) just sounds good to my ears.

 

[Northern Pike]

I've been using a Mesa D800+ with a single SC and it absolutely kills.

 

[friskinator]

I've been using a Mesa D800+ with a single SC and it absolutely kills.

I've also been considering the Mesa. Seems like they get a lot of praise here.

 

[Northern Pike]

I would highly recommend it.

 

[mmbongo]

Quick question for you guys. As mentioned earlier, I recently picked up a Super Compact. However, I don't have an amp for it. I sold my previous amp (GK MB200), and since I'm a big GK fan, I'd like to replace it with a higher powered MB series head. My gut tells me to go for the MB800 or MBF800, but would the MB500 be loud enough? I don't plan on adding another cab in the future, and the price difference between the 500 and 800 is noticeable.

Quick question for you guys. As mentioned earlier, I recently picked up a Super Compact. However, I don't have an amp for it. I sold my previous amp (GK MB200), and since I'm a big GK fan, I'd like to replace it with a higher powered MB series head. My gut tells me to go for the MB800 or MBF800, but would the MB500 be loud enough? I don't plan on adding another cab in the future, and the price difference between the 500 and 800 is noticeable.

Get an 800 watter. You'll regret it later if you don't. 250 watts into a single 12 is not a whole lot. I use the Mesa D800+ with my single Super Compact and it's fantastic. If you want that gank that a GK has, the MB800 would be good as well but I like the Fusion 800 better. It's a little warmer and thicker...closer to the Mesa Subway.

 

[friskinator]

Get an 800 watter. You'll regret it later if you don't. 250 watts into a single 12 is not a whole lot. I use the Mesa D800+ with my single Super Compact and it's fantastic. If you want that gank that a GK has, the MB800 would be good as well but I like the Fusion 800 better. It's a little warmer and thicker...closer to the Mesa Subway.

The MB500 will send 350 watts into 8 ohms, but I still agree with you. I'll go for the 800 watter, no matter which I choose.