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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

#11,701
chadhargis said:
According to the recent production update, my BT3 should be underway. I fear my One10T is awaiting a tweeter.
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My order doesn’t have Tweeters but it looks like I’m a month out at least from receiving mine. Which is fine. Have a gig at the end of the month but I can make do. I’ve sold these cabs pretty hard so every practice everyone is asking when they are going to arrive. It’s like I told them I have a supermodel girlfriend in Canada or something…
 
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#11,702
willsellout said:
My order doesn’t have Tweeters but it looks like I’m a month out at least from receiving mine. Which is fine. Have a gig at the end of the month but I can make do. I’ve sold these cabs pretty hard so every practice everyone is asking when they are going to arrive. It’s like I told them I have a supermodel girlfriend in Canada or something…
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I sold all my cabs to buy the Barefaced. I've been playing with a single 15 that I picked up for cheap, but I can't wait to get my Barefaced cabs. Been waiting since late July early August.
 
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#11,704
Hey guys,

I just purchased a used Big Baby 2, but have now seen a Super Twin come up for sale for only $250 more. I was planning to buy another BB2 or Super Compact when the opportunity arose, but that would set me back over $1k...

My band plays loud heavy rock so I'm a bit concerned the single BB2 won't cut it. Do you recommend cancelling the order and getting the ST? I initially discounted it as an option due to the lack of a tweeter.

Any advice greatly appreciated!
 
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#11,708
bdowd said:
Yeah, I'd go super twin instead of a one driver cab!
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Now there's also a decent deal on a Super Compact! :D:D

Would it be better to get the Super Twin, rather than the BB2 & SC? Is there any way of telling whether the SC is gen 3 (the seller doesn't know)? Also, has anyone stacked a BB2 on top of a SC as they are different depths?

Sorry for all the questions :hyper:
 
#11,709
ReeV0 said:
Hey guys,

I just purchased a used Big Baby 2, but have now seen a Super Twin come up for sale for only $250 more. I was planning to buy another BB2 or Super Compact when the opportunity arose, but that would set me back over $1k...

My band plays loud heavy rock so I'm a bit concerned the single BB2 won't cut it. Do you recommend cancelling the order and getting the ST? I initially discounted it as an option due to the lack of a tweeter.

Any advice greatly appreciated!
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I started out with a used SuperTwin and then ordered a new BB2 to go with it. The SuperTwin is a much louder and fuller sounding cabinet than the BB2. The BB2 is a loud cabinet but one speaker, IMO, is not adequate if you play in a loud rock band. I also prefer to get volume from adding speakers instead of turning a single one way up, the same dB level from multiple drivers sounds fuller and less forced to me and I also like to have at least one speaker closer to ear level, especially on a stage where I stand close to my rig. I can't hear one speaker firing into my lower legs very well. Adding the BB2 to my SuperTwin also gave the rig a bit of "air" and presence due to the tweeter and the low end on the BB2 is slightly more extended and deeper. I have not had the opportunity to try two stacked BB2s so I can't offer a comparison but that is another option. Even though they do not match exactly the Gen 3 BB2 stacks well on the Gen 3 SuperTwin.
The back plate on the Super Compact should indicate whether it is Gen 3, at least it does on the BB2 and SuperTwin. Good luck with your choices!
 
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ReeV0 said:
Hey guys,

I just purchased a used Big Baby 2, but have now seen a Super Twin come up for sale for only $250 more. I was planning to buy another BB2 or Super Compact when the opportunity arose, but that would set me back over $1k...

My band plays loud heavy rock so I'm a bit concerned the single BB2 won't cut it. Do you recommend cancelling the order and getting the ST? I initially discounted it as an option due to the lack of a tweeter.

Any advice greatly appreciated!
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imho SuperTwin for the win. I have been removed from the PA playing for 500 people outdoors. Astounding. An easy move and takes EQ great. I have not played a BB2 but I would imagine 2 of the same twelves at 4 ohms will dwarf 1 BB2...imHO
 
#11,711
Thanks for the advice!

Do you find yourself lacking in *sparkle* with the lack of tweeter option on the SuperTwin?

I suppose it's more about cost at this point, since I'd get almost the same result... Either the BB2 and another BB2/SC, or just the ST...
 
#11,712
ReeV0 said:
Thanks for the advice!

Do you find yourself lacking in *sparkle* with the lack of tweeter option on the SuperTwin?

I suppose it's more about cost at this point, since I'd get almost the same result... Either the BB2 and another BB2/SC, or just the ST...
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For me sounds perfect. I play a PBass with flats and I get the punch, growl and clarity I need. The high end extends higher than the specs lead you to believe imho. I also play a 5 string (flats) with a pick and its not lacking huge lowend and clarify. I dont slap etc so not sure how if fairs in that world.
 
#11,713
JohnnyBottom said:
For me sounds perfect. I play a PBass with flats and I get the punch, growl and clarity I need. The high end extends higher than the specs lead you to believe imho. I also play a 5 string (flats) with a pick and its not lacking huge lowend and clarify. I dont slap etc so not sure how if fairs in that world.
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Thanks for your input - I'd be curious to hear from those who do slap since I tend to incorporate a lot of it.
 
#11,714
ReeV0 said:
Hey guys,

I just purchased a used Big Baby 2, but have now seen a Super Twin come up for sale for only $250 more. I was planning to buy another BB2 or Super Compact when the opportunity arose, but that would set me back over $1k...

My band plays loud heavy rock so I'm a bit concerned the single BB2 won't cut it. Do you recommend cancelling the order and getting the ST? I initially discounted it as an option due to the lack of a tweeter.

Any advice greatly appreciated!
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The 212 is 4 ohms so you'll be getting more out of your amp, and 2 12's will always be much louder than 1 12.
 
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#11,715
chris_b said:
The 212 is 4 ohms so you'll be getting more out of your amp, and 2 12's will always be much louder than 1 12.
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Yeah, the plan would be to either get another BB2/SC, or return the BB2 and get the ST - do you guys find lifting it difficult with the suitcase handles? They look like they'd dig in some... I understand the new versions have traditional recessed bar handles
 
#11,716
ReeV0 said:
Hey guys,

I just purchased a used Big Baby 2, but have now seen a Super Twin come up for sale for only $250 more. I was planning to buy another BB2 or Super Compact when the opportunity arose, but that would set me back over $1k...

My band plays loud heavy rock so I'm a bit concerned the single BB2 won't cut it. Do you recommend cancelling the order and getting the ST? I initially discounted it as an option due to the lack of a tweeter.

Any advice greatly appreciated!
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I have two BB2 cabs. I typically use one, which can provide a lot of volume. But, if I need more volume I use them both for the same reason Stephen mentioned, more presence from multiple cabs rather than pushing a single cab.
 
#11,717
RVBASS said:
I have two BB2 cabs. I typically use one, which can provide a lot of volume. But, if I need more volume I use them both for the same reason Stephen mentioned, more presence from multiple cabs rather than pushing a single cab.
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Sure :thumbsup: I'm just trying to decide whether to keep the BB2 order (with a plan to get a 2nd at some point) equating to roughly $1000, or to get a SuperTwin instead for $750
 
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#11,718
ReeV0 said:
Yeah, the plan would be to either get another BB2/SC, or return the BB2 and get the ST - do you guys find lifting it difficult with the suitcase handles? They look like they'd dig in some... I understand the new versions have traditional recessed bar handles
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If you have a BB2 within the return period, Why isn't it a BB3?
 

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