clauster

I wish they did this deal with the BH250

I think mighty mite is the way to go for me as they offer the best vfm. Id like to go Warmoth, but theyre nearly four times the price.

Bought my PT Nano. Decided he wanted it, made payment, item posted. No messing, recommended buyer. Nic

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1376830244' post='2179590'] You too? [/quote] Yep, was on the verge of reaching for the screwdrivers when I realised what I'd done

I had the Schaller 3d on a Precision a good while back. Fantastic bit of kit. especially with the adjustable string spacing. IIRC I had to drill a couple of new holes as it's 3 screws rather than 5 to fix it to the body.

Spaz away man! It's fine to plug a 4 ohm cab into either of the speaker outputs and you will release al 500 watts. Just don't panic if you accidentally plug into the effects send or return. That was a spaztastic 5 minutes!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1376768752' post='2178989'] WPDs checkerboarded blue bass [/quote] Just what I was thinking. Along with Ped's Vigier, Gafbass' Jazz, Dood's Shukers, And Kylie. Top of my list tho is Delberthot's old Gold 54 P

[quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1376761156' post='2178850'] Above about Duck Dunn and putting a Jazz neck on a Precision. The tuners would have been the old-fashioned large "elephant ear" tuners. But why? They are so heavy and cause neck dive. Even with the rest of your setup, I'd go with lightweight tuners to save about a quarter kilogram of weight. That doesn't sound like much until it pulls on your shoulder for three hours. The bridge would be a simple stamped-steel bridge with either the bolt stock saddles or grooved saddles. [/quote] Cheers, I've been told grooved saddles are definitely the way to go. I get your point about the tuners, but if I was playing three hour sets I'd get a lighter all round bass for that. My goal is to build a '69 spec bitsa, just so that I've finally got "my" bass even though it'll be worth next to nothing to the next man

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1376762465' post='2178875'] This isn't particularly constructive, but I think the Mighty Mite necks have the plastic truss cover at the neck. That looks so wrong to me... Sorry :-( [/quote] No need to apologise. That's exactly the sort of detail that would p155 me right off once I'd finished the project and realised the mistake a few weeks later. Thanks for the pointer. [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1376762520' post='2178878'] More constructive: have a word with The Bass Doc to see if he has something more 'correct' in stock. [/quote] An excellent suggestion. Thanks WoT.

Muzz you have a PM to avoid any further derailment. And explaining to Muzz what happened made me realise it's not about having sumptuous looking kit if you're playing posh events. It's about not using amps that look like they've come back from several world tours by particularly rowdy metal bands. Will go and edit my post.

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1376578209' post='2176354'] clauster, if your cab really looks that bad bring it down to us and we'll have a look and refinish it if necessary. I don't know how old yours is but the overwhelming feedback we get NOWADAYS (bear in mind this all started in my garage in my spare time, five years ago!) is extremely positive about the look and fit and finish of the cabs. The acrylic coating is applied by hand and therefore how it looks comes down to the skill and experience and attention to detail of the people doing it and the environment they're doing it in and the equipment they're using. You'd expect us to be a lot better at it after hundreds and hundreds of cabs wouldn't you? I know I was a lot better at playing bass five years after I started... [/quote] That's a very kind offer Alex and amazing customer service. I didn't mean to imply that mine looks dreadful - it looks fine and the finish is durable. The only damage it's ever sustained was my fault entirely and quickly and easily mended. I just meant that there is something about some other finishes (Tolex etc) that does say "quality" (or "expensive"). Right now, I need practical more than I need that.

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1376577283' post='2176341'] Sorry, but this is bollocks. The clients couldn't care less about particular rigs, much less bass rigs - how the band look is important, but not the make of kit. I've played many, many gigs with my Schroeder (invariably stood on end, so the nameplate is the wrong way, too - I'm such a rebel!) and never ever had any comment about the bass gear. And you're at least as likely to shift gear a distance around function/wedding centres than in and out of pubs and clubs. "The guests are all in reception by the lifts, so if you could load in through the back doors and use the stairs...we're on the third floor...can you be set up and soundchecked in half an hour? We'll need the room...thanks so much..." [/quote] That's your experience. Mine's been different.

£1k! I just saw the pic and thought that it looks cool in a Danelecrto kind of way. Was expecting a price similar to them.

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1376575808' post='2176309'] From my point of view, although very well recommended the one thing that puts me off your product is the painted finish. I would much prefer a tolex finish. I have been used tolex covered since I started laying and with a suitable cover and reasonable care handling, the tolex on all my amps has stood up well. [/quote] For me though, while the painted finish isn't the most attractive finish I've ever seen, it's durable and easy to repair should any damage happen to it.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1376567642' post='2176115'] The idea of people preferring enormous, heavy gear that actually sounds inferior is quite mind-boggling! [/quote] I think this attitude is a big part of what gets up people's noses about BF. Not all other heavier (or otherwise) gear sounds inferior. BF sounds good to my ears, but I don't think it's the last word in bass tone. Yes, for their size and weight they sound amazing, but if size and weight aren't an issue, there are rigs that sound as good if not better to me. They also look better made as well. I did say "look" better made. I have no concerns about the build quality.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1376565004' post='2176022'] You are seriously overestimating how much people are going to look at you. You are the bass player!!! [/quote] Yeah, (unlikely as it seems) I'm the tall, handsome one in my band

And my Compact only just fits in my boot, no way would the 69er go in there.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376564707' post='2176005'] You sir, should get yourself a Barefaced '69er! [/quote] I'll tell the Mrs you made me do it

Ooh that was a long post. Need a lie down now.

For me, my Barefaced Compact is pretty much the ideal cab. (My ideal would be an 8X10, constructed of gravity neutral material that could be folded down to hit in the boot of a hatchback). I'm playing in an originals band, mostly for the fun of it. 50:50 as to whether I'm DI'ed or whether my rig is putting out the bass for FOH, so tone at volume is important as is being audible when I'm turned down a bit. There's always multiple bands on the same night so a quick setup/breakdown is important. There may be kit share, so idiot proof kit is imperative. Chances are I won't be parked within 100M of the venue, so light and easy to move is important. My compact sounds great for my tone at volume, but still works as a personal monitor. It's small enough to get onstage and off again without difficulty even when there's a load of other people moving stuff etc. The Compact will safely handle whatever my LH500 can out out. It's light enough to carry to the car even if that's 1/2 mile away. If I was in an originals band that had aspirations of making it big would I be using the Compact? No way! Chances are it'd be a big Ashdown or Ampeg. Maybe Trace or Hartke or Peavey or Mark Bass or GK. Half of being professional is looking professional and those are manufacturers you see on big stages. And there's many more requirements above weight/portability in this market. A function band? [s]Again, probably not. I'd want something a bit more elegant and sophisticated looking than my current rig. The clients would be expecting a professional appearance of a certain quality for their money. In that situation I'd happily trade that for the ease of movement of the rig as it wouldn't need to be moved so quickly or so far[/s]. Edit following a PM to Muzz: Yes. Anything clean and smart is absolutely fine. Just don't use heavily mojo'ed vintage amps that look like they're about to fall apart. Do I think Alex is making great products with Barefaced? Yes, wholeheartedly. Do I think they're making cabs that everyone should use in all situations? No. Yes, the strap handle is prone to looking tatty. I've had the same sort of handle on Ashdown and Peavey gear, so I know from experience to use it when I must and other times carry the cab from underneath. Mine is still fine after 2 years. Would a strap handle that isn't prone to frayed plastic sleeve be nice? Yes, of course. Should Alex use recessed bar handles on his cabs? No. Part of his own design brief was weight. Heavier handles will compromise that. Have I had a foot fall off? Yes after knocking it against a lift door. The next day a cocktail stick a drop of superglue and 10 seconds with a screwdriver had the thing as good as new. I've had to do the same with a strap button on a US Fender in the past. Should I be telling all and sundry that Fender are crap? Actually, don't answer that because I know a lot of you will answer yes IIRC Alex, after trying and owning different cabs and finding things that didn't meet his needs with them, set out to research, design and build a cab for his own use. After making posts here (among other places) other people started asking if he could build them one. Then people asked if they could have one without the (expensive) mid-driver and crossover. The Compact was born. Customer demand meant that Alex's quest for his own cab had developed into a business opportunity. Which he took and has developed. "Good for him," I say. Yes, David Perry is trying to do similar with EAD. For the sake of balance: "Goof for him" too. Alex has now taken the concept of lightweight, loud, practical cabs and developed a range for different tones/amps but retaining those core qualities in response to customer demand. He's now exporting cabs to other countries and has created employment in his workshop. Even if his cabs aren't for you (and they may not be for me in my next project) lets give him so credit for what he has achieved.

Completely irrational, because I've used both without issue (other than a feeling of annoyance) - Onboard active EQ (unless combined with active pickups) Digital modelling

I always read the name as "Get Bent" Much worse than a tatty handle.

I think I may even be working at the Forum that night.