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Well I used the dual Compact stack last night in anger. Typical pub-band venue (eg a pub lol) which is quite spacious with sofas, chairs, tables etc. Plenty of soft furnishings, and a not-too-high ceiling. I've been using the Compact/Midget stack for a few months now - with a number of different heads, last night was with an Ashdown ABM500 EVO3. I've enjoyed using the Compact/Midget stack but felt that perhaps the Midget was shifting things tonally too much for me - so thought I'd try the dual Compact route. I must admit I really could have done last night's venue with just one Compact (which I have done before) without problem, but what the hell.... lol Right well first off, the volume level of the stack was astonishing. I could have shaken the optics off the bar wall if I wanted. The ABM seems to have endless amounts of low end stuff - too much for this venue. I backed this off quite a bit and boosted low/hi mids to balance the sound to how I like it. Tonally it was what I have been looking for. I've always loved what the Compact does - more so than the Midget. Plenty of low end, but with such clear and defined mids that let you hear every tonal change and nuance of playing (not that I have such fine nuances in my playing lol). I was able to head out into the bar area using my wireless, and I was very pleased with what I was hearing out there. Admittedly the Midget would cut through and project more mid wise, but for me it was verging on too much - and now having twice the sound of one Compact is a lovely thing to hear. Everyone is different I guess. Well that was my little gig-gear report.... Cheers Geoff

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1316730726' post='1382234'] Nice one Geoff, a dual-Compact rig must be great. [/quote] I certainly hope so. Have been using a Compact + Midget stack for about 6 months which has been great, but wanted to try the dual Compact route: depending on which setup I prefer will determine whether I release a Compact or a Midget for someone else's enjoyment Cheers Geoff

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1316727025' post='1382156'] Be VERY careful with that rig ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9DCOihwHt0#t=00m41s"]http://www.youtube.c...ihwHt0#t=00m41s[/url] [/quote] Lol I shall wear protective gear and a hi-vi just in case Cheers Geoff

Well today I popped into Brighton to pick up my new Barefaced Compact after work today. Alex showed me around his new workshop/empire, where different cabs were in various stages of production - from bare ply carcasses to finished products. I had the pleasure of hearing a Big Twin T in action, through the Avalon U5 and QSC power amp. A cracking effortless sound indeed. He also showed me some new things in the pipeline - there's some very interesting stuff coming up I find it encouraging that Barefaced seem to be moving forward and increasing their product range. Alex is a focussed and interesting chap and has some great ideas coming up. Anyway, looking forward to gigging the dual Compact stack at the weekend... Cheers Geoff

[quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1316457895' post='1378285'] We say 4 ohm minimum for a reason.... ;-) [/quote] And there endeth the lesson Well, talk about getting advice from the horse's mouth! Any experimental thoughts of combining 8 and 4 ohm cabs with my Ashdown Heads have been dispelled. And Mr Ashdown Engineering, I've been using my MAG600 head for a few years and never had a single problem from it - and it never fails to impress. My newly acquired ABM appears to be just as good so far. After a brief foray into the world of Ampeg, I'm sticking with what works for me. And I definitely don't want to turn either into a smoke machine lol. Cheers Geoff

Hi all Has anyone taken the plunge and used their MAG or ABM head at less than the recommended min of 4 ohms? I currently have two 8 ohm cabs but am pondering using an 8 and a 4 together. Just curious really... Cheers Geoff

Ooh I like that one for sure... very interesting What's the Roland setup next to it? Is it the D Bass 115 with the 115x powered extension? Any good? Cheers Geoff

Afternoon all... I know they have only fairly recently been announced, but has anyone come across one of the new Vintage V4's with the Maple fingerboard? I have a Rosewood V4 and these new ones sound (hopefully!) interesting... Cheers Geoff

My Ampeg PF500 has found a new loving owner in Chimike. A great, and interesting, guy to deal with. Cheers Geoff