Yes I know it seems crazy, but I had spent many years reading up and since I don't have an amp head but rather lots of different preamps, I opted for what seems to be one of the most transparent cabs on the market.
So far I'm very pleased.
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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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Yes I know it seems crazy, but I had spent many years reading up and since I don't have an amp head but rather lots of different preamps, I opted for what seems to be one of the most transparent cabs on the market.
So far I'm very pleased.
Barefaced told me that turning the crossover knob to the darkest setting cuts off the tweeter.
In my experience, the cab does not simply pass on what you would hear through headphones at the mixer. Even the best headphones. The ambience of the cab in the room gives the sound a peculiar quality, but I would still want to call it "transparent." I'd much rather listen to my bass through my BF cab than directly through any phones.
Nevertheless, I'm content (should the occasion arise) to DI directly to the local PA when available (rarely, in my case). My cab may only weigh 20 pounds or so, but that's still 20 pounds less to carry if I don't have to!
I have a like new Big Twin Gen 3 with cover that I need to move. Nice cab, just need the cash. Offering it up to the barefaced club for those that will appreciate it. It is in my postings.
My Four 10 arrived, haven't had a chance to put it through its paces yet. Also picked up a Two 10 from a great talkbass member over the weekend. This setup will cover everything and then some.
She arrived today! Delivery guy asked what was in the box after "winning the biggest package of the day award". Told him it was a bass speaker, his response "god help your neighbours" and amen to that! I've only played the Elf through and dang it's loud.
I love the weight of it. No one can believe how light it is. Even my GF will be able to help with load ins now
I was not a fan of the handles initially, but they look a lot better in person. Also concerned about the strength of the porting side. Will be babying this thing for a while for sure.
Feel like I may miss the punch of 10's which I'm a little worried about, but otherwise I'm actually really digging the "transparent"ness of the 12's. They are crystal clear sounding. Can't wait to hook up my V4 +FX tomorrow at rehearsal!
I love the weight of it. No one can believe how light it is. Even my GF will be able to help with load ins now
I was not a fan of the handles initially, but they look a lot better in person. Also concerned about the strength of the porting side. Will be babying this thing for a while for sure.
Feel like I may miss the punch of 10's which I'm a little worried about, but otherwise I'm actually really digging the "transparent"ness of the 12's. They are crystal clear sounding. Can't wait to hook up my V4 +FX tomorrow at rehearsal!
She arrived today! Delivery guy asked what was in the box after "winning the biggest package of the day award". Told him it was a bass speaker, his response "god help your neighbours" and amen to that! I've only played the Elf through and dang it's loud.
I love the weight of it. No one can believe how light it is. Even my GF will be able to help with load ins now
I was not a fan of the handles initially, but they look a lot better in person. Also concerned about the strength of the porting side. Will be babying this thing for a while for sure.
Feel like I may miss the punch of 10's which I'm a little worried about, but otherwise I'm actually really digging the "transparent"ness of the 12's. They are crystal clear sounding. Can't wait to hook up my V4 +FX tomorrow at rehearsal!
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You're gonna need a bigger amp!
I'm sure the Trace V4 will deliver the goods!
I'd have zero hesitation gigging the Elf through this though.
When I bought my Super Compact, I sold my GK MB200 and got a more powerful amp. The GK is the same power rating as the Elf, and now I'm wondering if I did the right thing! I never even tried it with the SC.
They list the cabs as being suitable from low to high wattage. For the ST it's rated for 50-1000W. I do wonder if there's a sweet spot somewhere.
I wouldn't have been able to set the Elf at noon without almost bringing the house down.
I'm currently running a Mesa D-800 (400 watts), and the SC is rated at 600 watts. It can definitely get loud, but I was concerned that the GK would underpower it. Loved how it sounded with my One10, though.
Same ol' conundrum (sorry).
For those who have been lucky enough to try out both configurations, which would you choose/recommend?
A six 10 or a pair of of two 10s cabs?
Roughly the same price point, both have pros/cons. I was supposed to place an order on Monday morning, but I keep convincing myself one form factor is better than the other, then the opposite..
For those who have been lucky enough to try out both configurations, which would you choose/recommend?
A six 10 or a pair of of two 10s cabs?
Roughly the same price point, both have pros/cons. I was supposed to place an order on Monday morning, but I keep convincing myself one form factor is better than the other, then the opposite..
I've just gone from a 610 to a 410 and 210. The 610 is great but unless you're playing stadiums or outdoors it's overkill. A couple of 210s is plenty
I thought BF does .5 alignments on all their 10x cabs?
indeed. Horizontal stacking for a 'traditional' 410 config using the Two10 cabs does not have the usual issues.
Stacking vertically, though, is still interesting for two reasons (for me):
1) brings the speakers closer to ear level which helps if it's your monitor onstage.
2) with the ports firing down, the bottom end is a bit tighter, which I find better... those cabs are capable of a lot of low end, so you are not crippling them or anything.
