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I'm a fan of the 12" cab, owning an Eden EX112. Been thinking of upgrading to a Barefaced 12" but after looking at all the blurb on the website, I'm none the wiser which is the better cab. Any users want to give me some insider views on their choosing of the Midget over Compact and vise-versa?

Could watch hours of this kind of thing on the workings of early multi-track and microphone technology. Fascinating.

Some more brilliant responses. Thanks guys!

Killer bass. I've been in touch with Alan about a possible lefty. Love the look of this one. Were we talking crazy money here?

Strangely the only bass I ever had problems with breaking strings was my Steinberger L2 fretless. I tried both Rotosound and LaBella. Got on better with the Rotosounds.

Yes, I have been in touch with Alan and know of the bass bash in March. Not sure I can make that weekend. I've started looking through the ACG build thread too. Might give me some ideas.

I've been thinking about selling off the herd and investing in a more bespoke instrument. I noticed some articles recently on the No Treble website about 'travel basses', one by a French luthier, Paul Lairat and another by Alan at ACG in Scotland. I live a few hours away further up the west coast of Scotland from ACG HQ and thought this may be a more sensible start. I would like to know what owners really think of their models and how you would describe the tonal and handling qualities etc. I don't know if being a lefty may limit my build options or push the price higher. Cheers in advance :-)

That's a nice grain on that fretless body. Makes me regret not buying an early neck-thru fretless 5 Thumb bass when I had the opportunity and the funds.

When are you taking orders? .....:-)

At that price it's going to be home use only for sure if played at all.

If it has provenance that he owned it that will be enough for many a collector. ( Time to dust down the fretless.....mwaaah!! )

Wowser! Must be like a Fender museum in your gaff Rick.

Definitely a Marleaux lookalike. Are you sure its a zero fret and not just a painted fret line like the rest of the neck? Looks that way to me.

The colour combo may be one not produced outside of Japan. I've been looking at Fender mij basses for a while and there are many more colour options. The knobs are definitely wrong. Should be flat-top knurled chrome ones.

I bought a 1/2 size db to learn on ( being small) but was dissatisfied by the lack of presence and the physicality of what I imagined an upright should be. I moved it on quite swiftly and hope to find a more suitable instrument for my needs.