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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
- Thread starter Stumbo
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I trust you'll post what factors and how they fit your preferences made the basis of your decision?
Sure, I'll post a lil summary afterwards in case anyone is interested.
I am curious as to why you chose the SuperTwin over a Big Twin 3. Did Alex advise you on your choice? They're both great but I just wonder why...
I did consult with Alex. I went with the ST because in my 40 years of playing I've used a tweeter in a playing situation once, and it was by accident (thankfully never repeated). Everything I've read and heard of the ST tells me it has enough highs for me. The low end difference between the two was academic to me. I do appreciate the smaller form factor, though considering I still lug around a Goliath Sr. the size difference between the ST and BT3 was not a deal breaker.
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So,
A brief summary on the Super Twin versus Three10.
I don't believe there is a 'winner' between the two. They are equally excellent in their own way, both in construction, fit & finish, and how they sound. Just slightly different flavors.
If I had ordered either one of these on their own, I would've been completely content. For what I do: traditional Jamaican ska, rocksteady, early reggae, etc.. they both were both up to the task.
In the end, I slightly favored the Super Twin for my needs. It just went a little lower (to my ears), while remaining tight, responsive, and quick.
There are many variables at hand.
Style of music you're playing, desired tone, technique, right hand placement, instrument, signal chain, personal preference, etc.
Anyhow, while my experience may not be relevant to most, I hope it was helpful.
Also, I'm not sure on the rules/policies of this thread/club, or if there are any?
But to be safe, just in case, the Three10 is available if you know where to look.
Thanks
A brief summary on the Super Twin versus Three10.
I don't believe there is a 'winner' between the two. They are equally excellent in their own way, both in construction, fit & finish, and how they sound. Just slightly different flavors.
If I had ordered either one of these on their own, I would've been completely content. For what I do: traditional Jamaican ska, rocksteady, early reggae, etc.. they both were both up to the task.
In the end, I slightly favored the Super Twin for my needs. It just went a little lower (to my ears), while remaining tight, responsive, and quick.
There are many variables at hand.
Style of music you're playing, desired tone, technique, right hand placement, instrument, signal chain, personal preference, etc.
Anyhow, while my experience may not be relevant to most, I hope it was helpful.
Also, I'm not sure on the rules/policies of this thread/club, or if there are any?
But to be safe, just in case, the Three10 is available if you know where to look.
Thanks
I play the same styles of music! That amp and bass/strings are you using?
if you haven't tried a German Hofner yet.. you should! They are killer for these types of tones.
You're a supporting member of TalkBass, so you can list things in the classified section. And if you can list it there, you can link it here.
You're going to love it.
And.. you're supporting Alex & the rest of the Barefaced team. They deserve it.
P bass, really old flats, and a Mesa D-800+ (for now), very curious to see the bass amp Barefaced eventually releases.
I'm saving up for an upright at the moment too, as it's preferred for at least half the material we're doing.
Another reason I slightly leaned towards the 12's
Yeah I just love that colour scheme and this would have made it affordable. I have a One10 coming as well.
My Four10 left this morning on its way to a new owner.
I'd like to add, that when I corresponded with Alex, the Super Twin is what he recommended. But, the inner scientist in me likes to collect data firsthand. Probably should've just listened to him in the first place.
Instead of an upright, I've gotten satisfactory (close enough for "new grass" and folk) results from a bass with TI jazz flats, a coated finger board and piezo saddles in the bridge. Not the same, but close enough. As much as I would love to get a dog house, I don't wanna transport one or gig out with one.
This is a little off topic, but you can get a good faux upright tone with a standard Precision or Jazz bass. John Klingberg played bass for Van Morrison's Moondance, and most people would be hard pressed to not think that was an upright. It was a 4-string Fender Jazz bass with a Precision neck and flatwounds. One of my all time bass fantasies would be hearing JK play this song with TI Jazz flats through a Super Twin.
Nice! A Three10 @ a One10 is going to give you lots of options, lucky!
Yeah, an upright is uncharted territory for me, but I'm open to at least trying it. I think I'm going to meet the band leader half way with an electric upright. Not quite the 'real deal' but much easier to transport.
Funny, one of my favorite recordings but I have never ever thought that it was played on anything other than a Fender jazz.
