LewisK1975

Agreed on all of the above - I've got a sunburst 50's RW precision and I love it!

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427801178' post='2734335'] Let us know how the ABM sounds with them and if you want/need to change amp then you have a good reference point! [/quote] Top advice thanks Alex - at the moment, It's definitely more of a 'want' to change rather than need (I guess I'll find out if I 'need' to change after a few gigs using the Super Compacts with the ABM) I think my main concern is that my ABM is the 300watt version, and I'm a little concerned about that not being enough to drive the cabs effectively.. If I'm completely honest though, having new cabs coming soon gives me serious GAS for a new amp!

[quote name='monsterthompson' timestamp='1427732472' post='2733605'] Consider something with a semi para mid control and/or hi-mid and lo-mid control. I found the midrange adjustments on that cab make a big difference. Because it lacks a tweeter and highs over 4k, it can end up sounding a little boxy at low volumes, particularly when new. As it breaks in, it opens up a bit. At volume, it also evens out. I've got a Shuttle 9.0. I also use a Tonehammer pedal into the power section of that amp, so I effectively have a Tonehammer amp (I've heard the power amps are identical). I also have had great luck with a Mesa Buster if you feel like toting around a 200w tube head I'm currently considering snagging a GK MB or even RB head, but only because I have more money than talent. [/quote] Thanks for that - I should have the cabs shortly (just heard from Alex), so I think I'll wait and take them with me on a visit to Bass Direct or somewhere like that and try a few different heads with them. I guess you're right though, having as much control over the mids as possible is going to be very important with cabs of this quality, being very 'true' and all that..perhaps I should even consider something like that new ashdown retroglide - which just has the input / gain, a 12-band graphic, then 800watt class D ouptut. Decisions, decisions...

Just to keep this up to date - got a message from Alex last night saying one of my cabs is nearly ready and the other a couple of days behind. Alex told me in the initial emails I exchanged with him that I'd be looking at a couple of weeks wait and it's been 15 days since I paid my deposit. Pretty accurate I'd say! Excited much? Indeed!!

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1427726830' post='2733509'] Read, then buy..... [/quote] If I didn't have 2 super compacts on order I'd be on the Motorway now! I bloody knew this would happen!

[quote name='funky8884' timestamp='1427713681' post='2733263'] A carvin BX series will power the cabs with headroom to spare, I have a BX1600 for sale if that's any interest [/quote] Thanks for the offer, great amp for sure but I'm looking to downsize and those, whilst lightweight, are bigger than i'm looking for. Thanks again tho.

+1 for the MXR M87 - its got all the control you'll need and is very transparent (and small!) There's a new one coming from Keeley too which is supposed to be very good: [url="https://robertkeeley.com/product/keeley-compressor-pro-namm-2015/"]https://robertkeeley...-pro-namm-2015/[/url] Billy Sheehan is a true compression guru and he's raving about this one!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1427709298' post='2733181'] I think you've got to hear the amps before you decide. [/quote] I know you're right Chris - it's just that i'm not sure the Bass Terror's that the shops have in stock are going to be around for very long at that price! I'll have to get my arse somewhere and try one sharpish I think! Day off work coming I think!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1427707657' post='2733160'] The correct answer is, it depends ... [/quote] True indeed Happy Jack - was just thinking I should give a bit more info / detail about my other gear etc... In my band I mainly play a 5 string Jazz, but also use a 4 string Jazz and 4 String P basses too if/when necessary. The music is up-to-date pop stuff mainly - mainly fingerstyle, bit of slap here and there (uptown funk!) Also use a splash of dirt here and there (EBS Billy sheehan pedal), chorus (just a smidge and usually left on), Flanger here and there, and lastly the MXR M87 compressor before the amp.. Think thats it!

Hey all, got 2 Barefaced Super compacts coming soon - and I'm going to be looking to change my amp too. Alex advised me to carry on using my Ashdown ABM evoii for a few gigs after getting the compacts to better judge what I would/could change to - sound advice indeed. I intend to do this but I've seen over the weekend that the Orange Terror Bass 500 has come down in price to £349! Very tempted to just pull the trigger on one - anyone used one with a G3 super compact, or indeed a pair of super compacts? For info I'm particularly looking for a head which I could use with either one or both cabs - some of the venues I play definitely wont need a pair! Others I've considered are the LittleMark 3 and the Tecamp 500 - any advice from other Barefaced users greatly appreciated! Cheers!

I'll be watching this thread closely! OP has the same dilemma as I'll have when I get my 2 Barefaced Super compacts!

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427311433' post='2728792'] I said it would be only a couple of weeks or so when he ordered and nothing has changed! I thought he was asking others to see how long they waited? [/quote] That's right Alex, I was only trying to find out how long others had waited in recent times. Like I repeatedly pointed out, I'm not complaining about waiting at all. To be clear, I only ordered and paid my deposit 10 days ago. I'm just excited to get the cabs! But thanks for replying anyway Alex.

It doesn't really matter what the other members of the band are using - If you don't have a bass amp or other monitoring on stage, you (or the other band members for that matter) won't be able to hear yourself properly, unless you stand in front of the PA system of course!

Thanks for the responses guys, but what I'm really looking for is the CURRENT average waiting time. Sounds like most of you ordered last year or earlier. Is there anyone who's ordered in the last 6-8 weeks who'd be willing to answer? Cheers! (again - I'm not bitching! Just excited to get 'em)

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hey all, frequent reader but new poster here - Just wondering if any recent recipients of a Barefaced cab would be willing to share what their waiting time was like - I put a deposit on 2 super compacts and I'm quite excited to get my mitts on them..just wondering how long people have been waiting from deposit payment date to delivery in the last couple of months..[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I know it says on the website the current time is about 2-3 weeks, just wondering if that is actually what their current turn times are..[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]BTW I'm not bitching here! Just excited![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers All![/font][/color]

Hey all, frequent reader but new poster here - Just wondering if any recent recipients of a Barefaced cab would be willing to share what their waiting time was like - I put a deposit on 2 super compacts and I'm quite excited to get my mitts on them..just wondering how long people have been waiting lately since they moved to the new building..