Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

[rapidfirerob]

Recommend me a barefaced?

Is there a Super Twin or a Super Twin T around Nashville that's able to be demo'd? Or Kentucky would be even better.

I feel like I've read some reviews that indicate there was practically no highs (sounds like an exaggeration)in these cabs in comparison to more HD cabs like Berganteno (which I think I played one and thought it was a little too hifi to me), but I think there have been a couple revisions since that review. But their website makes the opposite indication, especially in the more neutral voiced cabs. So which is it??

A friend brought over a Two10 (old version before ohm switch) and I compared it with my beloved Ampeg 212AV. I sounded great, but I preferred the clarity of my 212AV. A big note here, we were in a small-ish studio (18x24, sloped 16 ft ceiling) and I bet all that low end would sound insanely good outdoors or in a venue. Honestly, I want a cab that sounds closer to the 212AV but with a little more lows for a low B but maintains clarity and is an honest representation of my pedalboard.

Any thoughts?

Of course adding a tweeter to this and any Barefaced cab gives you more highs. I have a One10T and a One10 and feel without the tweeter
the cabs have plenty of high end. I can't imagine you're being disappointed in any Barefaced cab. Emailing Alex is the next logical step. Best of luck!

 

[gstaats]

Certainly talk to Alex. But since you asked…I use a Super Twin and it fits my groove. I'm an "engine room of the band" kinda player focused on feel, tempo, and working with the drummer to hit the changes and keep people dancing. The ST let's me do that in a satisfying way. I see the Big Twin series being more useful for players wanting hi-fi, squeaky clean, extended range sound. I'm sure I could make it work with a BT but I probably wouldn't take full advantage of that design.

The Big Baby 3's don't sound "squeaky clean". I say that, as the the horns that Barefaced uses sound good. The clank and clack tweeters that most cabs use to boost their frequency response (on paper) sound like hot garbage and defintely not musical. I was pleasantly surprised how well they sound being powered by a Mesa TT-800 - no effects, LPFs or other things in the chain. They just sound good.

 

[bottomzone]

The BT3 in this video sounds amazing!

 

[BlueTalon]

Blue Talon , I believe the GB Streamliners have a built in HPF.

I don't doubt it. But the Broughton HPF/LPF I use is adjustable. And whatever the GB's built in HPF was set at, it wasn't helping with the excursion I saw on that particular day.

 

[Matt Morgan]

The BT3 in this video sounds amazing!

MUST...STOP...WATCHING...STOP THINKING ABOUT....BT3.....STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT...

 

[mahsidivad]

I have 2x BB3's. in Columbus, OH. Couple hours away, but, if you wanted to bring your head and give them a whirl... Not a SuperTwin or a TwinT. I like having the option to bring one or 2 cabs with me. Works pretty well.

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Hi gstaats.

I just got shipment confirmation of my BB3 and intended to leave it at that. One stage cab.

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job? Thanks in advance.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Hi gstaats.

I just got shipment confirmation of my BB3 and intended to leave it at that. One stage cab.

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job? Thanks in advance.

Most answers will probably focus on volume: "You need two when you need to blast a large venue," people will say. For me, the answer is "always" because I prefer the feel of two drivers, not one. There's something magical about the thickness and feel of "two-tone." I have a Super Twin. If it's too loud, I just turn down the volume.

P.S. I used to own a pair of BB2s. Great cabs! Loved 'em. The ST is fine by me now.

 

[RobertAuCoin]

Actually, I find two BB3s helps to keep stage volume lower. Stacking them gets one driver elevated closer to my head (where my ears are). This helps me hear better at lower volume, especially when the stage is narrow (meaning the rig is right behind me or beside me).

FOH handles the house volume.

 

[gstaats]

Hi gstaats.

I just got shipment confirmation of my BB3 and intended to leave it at that. One stage cab.

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job? Thanks in advance.

I almost always bring both. they are simply too easy to transport to not. I have brought a single to super small venues. As another has already stated, it helps a lot having a cab closer to ear level. I played with this shortly after I got my BB3s. At a rehearsal, I tried both cabs out. Then, with them still stacked, I tried each cab separately and then both again. The floor is concrete in a very large room - no need for acoustic isolation from a boomy stage. Having a cab higher off the ground made more of a difference than running two cabs.

Outdoor gigs - always both cabs. Intimate venues or ones that are known to be volume conscientious, single cab. All others? Both cabs. I can always turn down. I can carry my entire rig in one trip. Basses in a mono softcase worn as a backpack. Mesa TT-800 over my shoulder and one BB3 in each hand. Super easy to move and transport. If the TT-800 + 2x BB3's isn't enough rig for the gig, I'd hope I have good FOH support.

 

[BlueTalon]

Hi gstaats.

I just got shipment confirmation of my BB3 and intended to leave it at that. One stage cab.

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job? Thanks in advance.

Outdoors, or if I want to try doing something in stereo. Or maybe on a huge stage. Otherwise, one should be plenty.

But I say that, only owning one cab. I eventually want to order another one. And when that day comes, I'll try playing with both cabs even in small places. The posts above mine are persuasive.

 

[D to the C]

Hi gstaats.

I just got shipment confirmation of my BB3 and intended to leave it at that. One stage cab.

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job? Thanks in advance.

I'm thinking about ordering one, How long did it take from order to shipment?

 

[gstaats]

I'm thinking about ordering one, How long did it take from order to shipment?

I've had mine for a couple years - I think they were pretty spot on with their shipping estimate. Reach out to Alex and see what their current lead times are. Mine was shipped via DHL - got here quickly, no duty or taxes were collected either. Get the covers for them too - they are well made and will keep them looking nice.

 

[mahsidivad]

I almost always bring both. they are simply too easy to transport to not. I have brought a single to super small venues. As another has already stated, it helps a lot having a cab closer to ear level. I played with this shortly after I got my BB3s. At a rehearsal, I tried both cabs out. Then, with them still stacked, I tried each cab separately and then both again. The floor is concrete in a very large room - no need for acoustic isolation from a boomy stage. Having a cab higher off the ground made more of a difference than running two cabs.

Outdoor gigs - always both cabs. Intimate venues or ones that are known to be volume conscientious, single cab. All others? Both cabs. I can always turn down. I can carry my entire rig in one trip. Basses in a mono softcase worn as a backpack. Mesa TT-800 over my shoulder and one BB3 in each hand. Super easy to move and transport. If the TT-800 + 2x BB3's isn't enough rig for the gig, I'd hope I have good FOH support.

Thanks, in the past I'd run a support cab which still I have to the far side of the stage so bandmates could hear me without overpowering everything.

My bb3 is leaving the facility at the moment so way too soon to tell if one will be enough. Thanks to all for the insights.

 

[mahsidivad]

I'm thinking about ordering one, How long did it take from order to shipment?

I ordered mine on March 6th and it should be here early next week, so within the 6 to 8 week time frame they estimated...

 

[Richard Lindsey]

I think they were pretty spot on with their shipping estimate.

The completion date and shipping estimate were spot on for my BB3 too. I appreciate that Barefaced are able to do that. In my personal experience, it's been pretty rare for premium-quality specially ordered gear to be delivered within the original estimated time frame; there's almost always been some target date slippage. I don't get terribly mad about that; I've come almost to expect it. But it's refreshing when somebody gives you a date and then actually hits it.

 

[dave64o]

Hi gstaats.

I just got shipment confirmation of my BB3 and intended to leave it at that. One stage cab.

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job? Thanks in advance.

I don't have BB3's, but I've had a pair of BB2's for several years.

I've found that one does a fantastic job for most of the places we play. The only times I'd say I NEED both cabs is for some of the festival gigs we play, at least the smaller ones where we're using our PA rather than a sound company providing a large, full range PA.

That being said, I do usually use both cabs except in the smallest places we play. I like being able feel the extra beef I get from using both, even with the volume on my amp turned down to compensate for the volume boost I get from using both. Using both cabinets "feels" different.

If we didn't start playing more festivals a few years ago, I could have stuck with a single BB2 and just used my backup cabs (a pair of Hartke HyDrive HD210S, which are actually pretty nice cabs that produce plenty of volume) for bigger festival gigs. But I do appreciate what I get from the second BB2, even when I don't truly NEED to use it.

Plus it's kind of fun talking between sets to other musicians in the crowd who want to know how I'm getting such deep, clear low end and so much volume from just a pair of 1x12's, especially when we're playing outdoors. Not a lot of people have heard of Barefaced and they ask a lot of questions.

 

[chris_b]

Curious as to the types of situations you're in where you'd say 'Ah, I'd better bring my second BB3 as well'. What's the threshold where you feel one might not do the job?

I usually take 2 Barefaced cabs to gigs. A BB2 and SM for the loud bands and an SC and SM for the not so loud bands. For small gigs I might just take the SC, but as they are so light it's no hassle to carry 2 cabs, and IMO 2 cabs always sound better.

 

[Zbysek]

New cab showed up today (310). I dig the patchwork tolex but the guys at BF were throwing shade lol

Only been able to play it at low volume but sounds great so far.
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Tell us more! How do you like it?

I considering getting one of these as well… could you post more pictures so we can see how tall the cab is? Thx

 

[Tim1]

I usually take 2 Barefaced cabs to gigs. A BB2 and SM for the loud bands and an SC and SM for the not so loud bands. For small gigs I might just take the SC, but as they are so light it's no hassle to carry 2 cabs, and IMO 2 cabs always sound better.

Pretty much the way I roll too except I don't have an sc. I go between a bb2, sm or both. Pretty much covers anything. I do have some bf tens but the twelves seem to be getting the work atm. The sm is an amazing cab, just feed it gobs of power to put a smile on your face.

 

[rapidfirerob]

My One10T and One10 shipped early. I decided I wanted painted baffles, but they were too
fast for me to add it to my order. Crazy loud and low, as you guys are well aware.