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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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My girlfriend is Ukrainian, but no, I chose the colors because I like the blue-green combination. I'm not sure how the cyan will look behind the black metal grill, but that's what I've ordered.Mmmm
Yellow + Cyan…
Are you supporting Ukraine?
I like the idea of gigging with just a BB3, from the description and specs it seems like plenty for my needs. But looking at pictures, it seems really big for a 1x12. The internal volume is what gives it it's capabilities, right? Is there a big difference to the smaller super compact?
Yes.
What makes you think there's a big difference? For me, the Super Compact is the best cab in the world, I wouldn't trade mine with a BB3. It's plenty for my needs too, and I like the tone so much that I don't see how I could prefer the BB3. More extended lows and highs would be too much for my taste.
The internal volume is certainly one component, and that helps it handle lows as well as anything else out there. But the main reason it can handle more power than any other equivalent cab is the ingenious method of cooling the speaker. Most of the electric energy going into a speaker is converted to heat, not sound. Alex devised and patented a way to make a vent for the speaker that draws cool air right up to the back of the speaker. It's part of the cab's overall tuning.
Alex can explain it better than I can.
I changed my mind. I contacted Barefaced and asked them to do the new cab in Laos green, the same color as my current cab.
Black Steel vs Silver Cloth for a Super Twin T? The black steel is super durable but that silver cloth has such a classic look.
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The cloth is very durable so unless you anticipate your cabinet being skewed by components of the drummer's kit due to a combination of wild driving of the touring van by the singer and a poor packing job by the electric guitarist, I say save the weight and go with the cloth. I was planning to go steel until I read Alex recommends the cloth. I'm happy I listened: my BB3 has black cloth and it's been more than enough to get the job done.
Both of mine have steel. I'd rather have the protection and not need it, than to need it and not have it! Accidents do happen!
If you can't make up your mind between the 2, you can extend the choice with any of these custom grill cloth, or a coloured baffle (with the black steel). I hope it helps
I prefer protection over aesthetics, but another benefit of the cloth grill is a bit lighter weight.
If I were running it with a Fender Bassman head of some type or similar type, I might prefer the cloth.
I guess the cloth would look good with the new Quilter BB 803, as well.
The difference between cloth and steel is 2 pounds. My two cents worth! As far as weight goes, two pounds is a big difference for a bass guitar, a speaker cabinet, not so much!
It's odd that according to their website the difference between the two covers is one pound less if they have tweeters (3 pounds difference for the tweeterless ST's).
I have a question, that would like to hear everyone thoughts, I am unsure if this question has been posted before, but because I am new on being a Barefaced owner I would like to hear the opinions. I just got my second BB3 and I want to hear from everyone that has two BB3. Is there is a specific orientation that you place both cabs? I see both stacks up normally, but i also seen the bottom on the side and the top one up right, or both on the side with the air vent on top. I just wonder what layout you get the better full sound. This could be in a gig with a wall on the back or an open gig.
I would NOT use a BB3 in any orientation other than right-side up. The super-cooler tech is designed for the slot in the back to be at the bottom of the cab. You could conceivably stack BB3s on their side if you only want to play at low volumes, but what's the point? There's no advantage to a sideways BB3 or an upside-down BB3, and there's potentially a big risk if you play at volume without the super-cooler working properly.
Regarding the other part of your question, you could stack them vertically, or have them side by side, or you could have one on each side of the stage.
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I have two BB3's and I put one on each side of the stage or platform that we're playing on right next to the PA. I also agree with Blue Talon always top up so the cooling system can work.
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Those 2 lbs make a difference to some of us. All my Barefaced 112's are cloth. Every little helps, and I prefer the look. These days I carry my own gear and don't need the protection that steel provides.
