Thank you.
So now I can tell my wife I need a splitter and two MG800s along with two more BB3s.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
- Thread starter Stumbo
- Start date
So now I can tell my wife I need a splitter and two MG800s along with two more BB3s.
The only word she would hear is "split."
Instead of multiple heads, why not get a pa poweramp? I've ran the crown xls-1502 bridged into a set of bb3s (1550 watts). Grab the xls-2502 and run up to eight (2ohns/channel) . Hopefully you don't need that kinda fire power. Any situation that needs more than my tt-800 and 2 bb3's, I'd assume I'd have foh support + good monitoring or iems.
if I read this correctly I should just get a wall of amps and 16 BB3s on top of 8 Six10Ts? Sorry, I can't read what I can wish!
Okay game on!
Testing and comparing with the AT212 this evening using my D800+
EDIT: I've only spent about 45 minutes doing some side-by-side comparisons with the two thus far… I played some solo stuff (percussive type of playing) and then played along with some of the typical rock songs I would play in one of my bands to get an idea of the pros/cons of each…Granted, the GR has a tweeter, but to my ears… all of the articulation and ghost notes of my percussive playing really shine through with the GR. Digging in, I still get a nice grind with the bass tone, but the ghost notes really just pop and sing on the GR cab. The BF is warm and punchy, so it's clear to me why so many folks like them, and can see why they claim you can replace an 8x10 with a Super Twin with 212s
I did not tweak the EQ settings between the two. I just left them at my normal playing settings, so I'll have to do some tweaking of the EQ tomorrow and some additional testing. I like them both but I think I'm more accustomed to hearing the punchy articulation of the GR at this point.
Testing and comparing with the AT212 this evening using my D800+
EDIT: I've only spent about 45 minutes doing some side-by-side comparisons with the two thus far… I played some solo stuff (percussive type of playing) and then played along with some of the typical rock songs I would play in one of my bands to get an idea of the pros/cons of each…Granted, the GR has a tweeter, but to my ears… all of the articulation and ghost notes of my percussive playing really shine through with the GR. Digging in, I still get a nice grind with the bass tone, but the ghost notes really just pop and sing on the GR cab. The BF is warm and punchy, so it's clear to me why so many folks like them, and can see why they claim you can replace an 8x10 with a Super Twin with 212s
I did not tweak the EQ settings between the two. I just left them at my normal playing settings, so I'll have to do some tweaking of the EQ tomorrow and some additional testing. I like them both but I think I'm more accustomed to hearing the punchy articulation of the GR at this point.
Last edited:
Okay game on!
Testing and comparing with the AT212 this evening using my D800+
View attachment 5161717
View attachment 5162041
EDIT: I've only spent about 45 minutes doing some side-by-side comparisons with the two thus far… I played some solo stuff (percussive type of playing) and then played along with some of the typical rock songs I would play in one of my bands to get an idea of the pros/cons of each…Granted, the GR has a tweeter, but to my ears… all of the articulation and ghost notes of my percussive playing really shine through with the GR. Digging in, I still get a nice grind with the bass tone, but the ghost notes really just pop and sing on the GR cab. The BF is warm and punchy, so it's clear to me why so many folks like them, and can see why they claim you can replace an 8x10 with a Super Twin with 212s
I did not tweak the EQ settings between the two. I just left them at my normal playing settings, so I'll have to do some tweaking of the EQ tomorrow and some additional testing. I like them both but I think I'm more accustomed to hearing the punchy articulation of the GR at this point.
I saw that one pop up in OH and thought of you!
FWIW I think the Big Twin would be a better comparison to the GR
Hi All,
I received my Barefaced BB3 several months back. They are coated in a polymer paint, not covered in Tolex. The cabinet had a pretty strong odor for the first few weeks but eventually dissipated. I love the cab but I notice that the surface of the cabinet is a bit sticky; every time I move my head, it sticks to the surface. I also noticed that if you look closely, there is a lot of surface dust stuck to the cab rather like flies to fly paper given the stickiness.
Any thoughts?
I received my Barefaced BB3 several months back. They are coated in a polymer paint, not covered in Tolex. The cabinet had a pretty strong odor for the first few weeks but eventually dissipated. I love the cab but I notice that the surface of the cabinet is a bit sticky; every time I move my head, it sticks to the surface. I also noticed that if you look closely, there is a lot of surface dust stuck to the cab rather like flies to fly paper given the stickiness.
Any thoughts?
I wonder if it takes a few months to kind of off-gas and harden up (cure?) a bit? I bought a used Two10S and I can't leave my amp on it continuously or the feet on the amp will react slightly with the paint and cause marks. It's not a big deal to me, but I don't want any more marks on it.
I have never had that. I'd email Barefaced and tell them about it.
I've written to them. They said they weren't aware of there being any odor, and seemed somewhat surprised about the soft/sticky finish. I had a chip on the front and received some of the coating as a touch up kit last week. I can 100% say that the odor is the coating itself.
I wonder if Barefaced got a bad batch or out of date coating material and it just won't fully cure?
This is concerning. I just ordered two One10 cabs, one with a tweeter. Hopefully no issues. I hope you get this resolved.
The One10 cabs are covered in Tolex so this shouldn't be an issue on yours. I believe some people had issues with the Tolex adhesive and the seems at the back had some degree of peeling as they aged. I haven't seen this mentioned in a while so I assume it's been addressed.
Thanks for the information. Very excited to shake windows and peel paint upon arrival.
For what it's worth, when my BB3 arrived late last summer it was not sticky and had no odor. Not that it's especially relevant since you've now been informed the One10s have a Tolex finish lol
I got my BB3 a couple months ago. It still has a little bit of that new speaker smell. But that's mostly because it lives with the cover on.
New stack day. Someone in San Diego was offloading some 12's so I picked up a Super Midget to pair with my BB2g3. I was SHOCKED to hear what one driver vs two sounded like. Thicccc. Can't decide on which orientation I like better. Feel free to chime in with opinions. Love this barefaced gear to death.
I vote sideways
I'm 1.5hrs from San Diego, if you ever want to get rid of one
You beat me to helping broncobenshea relieve some of his pain. It's obvious this isn't going to work. He should send ME that super midget immediately for his own well being.
