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[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1414668113' post='2591975'] They seem to have an odd product development strategy. Same as the 69er one when it was launched. Most normal companies will create a prototype and take some pictures of it - or maybe a few prototypes and send 'em to reviewers etc. This lot appear to create an imaginary product, ask people to buy it in theory ..... even when they haven't designed parts like the grill. And then, make you wait much longer than you thought for delivery. I saw someone on here saying that this is what you expect for custom builds ........ but this isn't a custom build is it? Baffling (sic). [/quote] I think mostly they're in a hurry to get product out the door rather than take pictures of it, and always have been as I recall. They're busy enough carrying on the way they are, so I can't see it changing any time soon.

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1414588308' post='2590986'] What Ohm rating did you order? The 12 Ohm or the 4 Ohm? [/quote] Haven't specified that yet - and I haven't actually decided yet! I'm thinking 4 ohm at the minute - my volume war days are over so I doubt I'll want a 2nd one (famous last words!). I'm thinking this and a Mesa Walkabout will be my rig for a while, if I can find one! Haven't yet specified the grill I want either, but it'll probably be the vintage option.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1414533996' post='2590477'] Just joshing. I can't see it being anything other than brilliant. [/quote] It had crossed my mind though!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1414532780' post='2590437'] Surely your only concern is that you don't like it and want your money back? [/quote] You're quite right discreet. On paper it sounds like my perfect small cab, but I guess we'll see!

My only concern is that it arrives and I like it so much I want a second one!

You could have somebody box up your onboard preamp of choice. Sadowsky, Aguilar, EMG... Or any 9v pedal design you fancy... The world is your mollusc of choice...

U2 were... OK. The interview was embarrassing to watch. Didn't "get" Slaves at all, or Interpol for that matter. Never really heard Sam Smith before (I live under a rock it would seem) - liked him a lot. Also liked Zola Jesus... as long as I wasn't watching her... which was a surprise. Haven't watched Jools in forever. What's with all the moody lighting going on?

[quote name='6v6' timestamp='1414490571' post='2589697'] It's weird to add a product to your product range so many months before you're ready to actually ship it though IMO. Most companies do (most of) their R&D first, then their marketing, but then I guess with some niche products the waiting is part of the marketing strategy. Not meaning to be snarky as I've no beef with Barefaced or any other manufacturer, I just find it puzzling, that's all [/quote] Not puzzling at all. The cab was supposed to be finished in July, which would be roughly in line with or quicker than their usual completion time but Barefaced have had a hellish few months, so delays were inevitable, but not for the reasons you've mentioned. Alex knows his beans, despite what a few naysayers on here would have you believe. The R&D phase for this cab would be minimal in comparison to something like their BB2 or BT2 - it's 1/3 of another cab their building. Get the volume of the enclosure right, model the crossover in software, sort out your cut list for the CNC and Bob's your uncle (or grandfather in my case!). On one hand I've no need for the cab any time soon, so I'm happy to wait... On the other hand...

I'm assuming this is very much the R&D phase for this cab. I'd expect once the first is out, normal waiting times would apply.

Contemplating what to drive mine with when it (eventually) does arrive... Aguilar TH350 is winning at the minute, but if a Mesa Walkabout was to come up at the right money I might give that a blast!

13th May

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1414407363' post='2588908'] Any update on this? [/quote] Nope... [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1414407998' post='2588916'] Check link from site [url="http://barefacedbass.com/ordering-and-availability.htm"]Ordering and Availability[/url] [/quote] That page states that the first of the Retro 10 cabs have gone out, but I suspect that it's the 6x10 that refers to. As yet I've had no further update with regards the 2x10... and I'm first in the queue for that one...

[quote name='Muri' timestamp='1414149789' post='2586405'] Hi Gareth, I’m after an envelope filter myself. Do you think the EBS Bass IQ keeps the low end well? I’m after a very subtle sweep on top of my sound really, and was wondering if that’s something you can control with the Threshold knob. Cheers mate [/quote] Sounds like you need something with a clean blend...

[quote name='simon88wilson' timestamp='1414062796' post='2585310'] Funny that this has come up recently as i have been looking at my own hyperdrive and thinking of ways to either miniaturise it or veroboard it to make it fit into an acceptable enclosure size. I use it as an always on subtle bit of grit and rarely change the settings and haven't found anything that sounds as good in this capacity. The input control i never have anywhere but on full so im inclined to remove it and reaplce with a suitable resistor. all the other controls i would like to keep just for the occasional tweak if necessary. i dont want to really mod this pedal just to miniaturise it. Any help would be appreciated. thanks [/quote] As it stands it's impossible to rehouse the hyperdrive in a smaller enclosure due to the size of the pcb so it's a build from scratch job I'm afraid. Sent you a PM.

I had actually toyed with the idea of having an SFT or ROG Ginger-style circuit on the clean channel for myself - baxandall with a bit more besides! Going to try all these combinations I think - definately be up to a portrait 1590BB at this point!

Interesting... Hadn't considered that, but worth some thought. Somebody else I'd discussed the project with had suggested adding an overall tone control (post blend) to roll off some highs. A combination of the two might add a great deal of flexibility, and still fit in a 1590BB sized enclosure...

I'll maybe just build the best compromise I can and let a few folk play it before even contemplating this any further! What about a rotary switch to control frequency? That'd be easier...

Hi all, I've been mulling a wee project over in my head for a long time, and may have mentioned it here in the past. This may get lengthy so bear with me… I should first say that the Ashdown Hyperdrive is the best drive pedal I’ve owned, bar none. So many things right with it, but then there’s the size… This may also interest anyone who thought the EBS Sheehan signature pedal looked cool but didn't want all the bells and whistles! I'd like to build my own take on the Hyperdrive, but simpler, and in a much more pedalboard friendly format. I'd ideally like to do a short run of these pedals at some point in the future, but I've started to ask questions of the design that I'd like some input on from any interested parties. I should stress that I have yet to build ANYTHING to do with this pedal. I’m hoping to breadboard the design soon, but I’ve so many options floating around in my head it would be of help to have other users input to rein me in a bit! For anyone who’s not familiar with the pedal it’s basically an adjustable filter (200 to 2200Hz adjustable center frequency with a selectable Q of ½ or 1 octave) that lets the mid frequencies through, distorts them to taste and blends that with the clean signal. I know how I use my hyperdrive - basically exactly the same way as James Lorenzo does in the first section of this video: James LoMenzo demo's the Ashdown Engineering LoMe…: http://youtu.be/tFfqWnybHEM ...but how do you use yours? Here’s where my head is at currently: I'd like to eventually fit this inside a MUCH smaller enclosure than the Ashdown pedal - aiming for a Hammond 1590n1 (4.77" x 2.58" x 1.57", or 121mm x 65.5mm x 40mm approx) with north mounted jacks. That’s verses the actual Hyperdrive dimensions of 174mm x 156mm x 72mm. That’s half a Pedaltrain Nano or a third of a Pedaltrain Mini for a single pedal! Unfortunately this may involve a little compromise… I think the Hyperdrive is a little heavy on controls for my requirements and this may be the case for a lot of you – 5 rotaries (2 of which are actually dual-ganged pots – one knob controlling 2 separate resistances) and 2 switches. My current thinking would be to cut that down to 4 external rotary controls (gain, blend, Q and output level) and move the frequency control to either internal dip switches or trimmer pots, but I know this arrangement might not suit everybody. For me the frequency control, and actually the pedal as a whole, is very much a “set and forget” deal. This would help the design a little as that takes one of the dual pots out of the equation. I’ve dropped the “input” control from my preliminary design as I don’t really see the need for it if the gain structures are appropriate and with gain and output controls. I’ve dropped the “+10” switch as adjusting values around the drive circuit should give similar results by giving the gain control more range. The “Q” switch is one I’m unsure about too. My first thought is to make it an external rotary control for flexibility, but it could be internally set by a trimmer or switch. The “Blend” control is the other dual pot and I’d probably choose to implement the blend differently using a normal pot, but for me a blend control is vital so it has to stay as an adjustable parameter. Could go to separate volume controls for clean and drive signals instead of blend and output controls... I’m running out of steam typing here so can a cast it out to anyone in internet land that has an opinion. This may never go anywhere other than my own pedalboard, but I’m interested in what you guys think in case I do get to do something with it. Thanks in advance!

Just put a deposit down on a COG custom creation. Excited!

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1412586737' post='2570074'] Any sign of it yet? Heard any news? [/quote] Alex's reply to the same question on 22nd September: "Hi Ian, Hopefully we'll get the CNC machine up and running again this week and then we can cut yours! Need to design the steel grill and get them made too... Best regards, Alex" ...so reading between the lines I'd say that means "don't hold your breath just yet"...

It's a Warr Guitars Raptor.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1412006519' post='2564766'] That doesn't stop you trying one if you see one [/quote] Absolutely!