Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

[Lowfader]

Also another amp in the prototype stage.

 

[gtirard]

Zero k7 - pre-order deposit only - delivery date uncertain!

Thanks for coming to check out the preliminary info about our first amp, the Zero k7. We have a working prototype (as pictured*) of the Zero k7 but the lead times on some parts are quite long and we don't know how many people are going to be wanting to order this first Barefaced bass amp. We're...

barefacedaudio.com

Wow! Amazing! Am I late to the party?

 

[Erithon]

New amp coming From BF!!!
I'm very excited!

Looks not just one new amp, but two: "What if you want more EQ or tone-shaping? Hold fire, the Barefaced amp with a lot more knobs and switches is also at the prototype stage, just a bit behind the Zero because there's more to finalise - we'll be opening pre-orders for that as soon as we can."

 

[HueyFreeman]

Wow! Amazing! Am I late to the party?

Nope. Email went out today. BF is accepting preorder down payments.

 

[aglide]

Love the EQ philosophy on this one. Is the wattage too conservative?

 

[bottomzone]

The upcoming bass amp looks interesting and intriguing and has my attention!

 

[rapidfirerob]

I'm not looking to buy another amp, but I'm sure both of these amps in the production stage will be amazing.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

I noticed @alexclaber describe his setup:

The original concept for the Zero was to integrate a zero colouration preamp and power amp, with zero EQ, in a convenient reliable gigging package, for bassists who want to hear the tone from their bass (and pedals), so all the amp does is make the electricity go from tiny (instrument level) to big (speaker level) before the speaker cab then turns that into as much sound as possible. This is how I (Alex) have tended to use bass amps for a long time, hence the Avalon U5 + QSC PLX that was my last big gig rig.

This is essentially my setup, a HPF --> Noble tube preamp --> QSC PLX 3602 --> Super Twin. I'll be curious to learn the benefits of his experimental amp compared to both of our similarly shared preferences.

 

[pisces_bass]

Very interested to see what the deal is with amp #2.

 

[DavidJamesNHBass]

The rig for the night. EA iAMP Classic pushing two Barefaced BB3s. Sadowsky 4-24s in the rack.

 

[DavidJamesNHBass]

I noticed @alexclaber describe his setup:



This is essentially my setup, a HPF --> Noble tube preamp --> QSC PLX 3602 --> Super Twin. I'll be curious to learn the benefits of his experimental amp compared to both of our similarly shared preferences.


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The QSC, similar to a Crown power amp, literally just powering the signal to, and for, the cab to broadcast?

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

The QSC, similar to a Crown power amp, literally just powering the signal to, and for, the cab to broadcast?

Exactly. 1,250 watts on two 4-ohm channels .... one of which goes to the Super Twin. Alex also uses a QSC, which I noticed right away. : )

 

[SteveBassJr]

I have been using the Bergantino Super pre into my Sumo power amp. It really pushes my BB2 and Sm. I can't wait to get a Barefaced power amp and hear the difference.

 

[gtirard]

We're going to be obliged to remane that thread :

Official Barefaced Bass Cab & Amp Club​

or

Official Barefaced Club​

 

[jcopas]

Zero k7 - pre-order deposit only - delivery date uncertain!

Thanks for coming to check out the preliminary info about our first amp, the Zero k7. We have a working prototype (as pictured*) of the Zero k7 but the lead times on some parts are quite long and we don't know how many people are going to be wanting to order this first Barefaced bass amp. We're...

barefacedaudio.com

Perhaps a dumb question, but why are their two watt ratings each for 4 (700/400) and 8 (350/200) ohm loads?

 

[Erithon]

We're going to be obliged to remane that thread :

Official Barefaced Bass Cab & Amp Club​

or

Official Barefaced Club​

I vote for Official Barefaced Audio Club. Using the proper name (Barefaced Audio) seems best practice to me. "Bass Cab & Amp Club" sounds clunky to me.

 

[gtirard]

Perhaps a dumb question, but why are their two watt ratings each for 4 (700/400) and 8 (350/200) ohm loads?

It says:

Full(4 ohm)/half(2 ohm) power (min. impedance) switch
and
RMS power output = 800W @ 2 ohm; 700/400W @ 4 ohm; 350W/200W @ 8 ohm

So I think with the switch set to "Full(4 ohm)" you have 700W @ 4 ohm; 350W @ 8 ohm
and with the switch set to "half(2 ohm)" you have 800W @ 2 ohm; 400W @ 4 ohm; 200W @ 8 ohm

I think the Mesa amps work the same way. It allows for 2 ohm impedance, and it also enables to lower the power for small gigs (makes it easier to set the master volume when you need less power)

 

[jcopas]

It says:

Full(4 ohm)/half(2 ohm) power (min. impedance) switch
and
RMS power output = 800W @ 2 ohm; 700/400W @ 4 ohm; 350W/200W @ 8 ohm

So I think with the switch set to "Full(4 ohm)" you have 700W @ 4 ohm; 350W @ 8 ohm
and with the switch set to "half(2 ohm)" you have 800W @ 2 ohm; 400W @ 4 ohm; 200W @ 8 ohm

I think the Mesa amps work the same way. It allows for 2 ohm impedance, and it also enables to lower the power for small gigs (makes it easier to set the master volume when you need less power)

Thanks, I'd never heard of a having a half power switch. That does sound like a handy thing to have though.

 

[HueyFreeman]

Thanks, I'd never heard of a having a half power switch. That does sound like a handy thing to have though.

It was quite common with older guitar amps. Especially those with just Master, no gain.

 

[Superbird]

I vote for Official Barefaced Audio Club. Using the proper name (Barefaced Audio) seems best practice to me. "Bass Cab & Amp Club" sounds clunky to me.

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