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    For any small BF cab you'll need a pretty juicy amp. You will wonder how you lived so long without your BF cab, but, in my experience, power and quality is needed, spend as much as you can! I tried to run a Midget T with a Hartke 500. What could go wrong? Well, the Hartke amp was a bi-amp and so was actually 2 x 250W. And that was into 4 Ohms, my Midget was 8 Ohms and so 'only' 170W was available. I was hearing lots of distortion. I called Alex to tell him his speaker distorted and he told me it was the amp. I took him at his word and spent another fortune on a Streamliner 900 and have never looked back. It's a phenomenal combination, powerful, deep, clear and, if you want it, very loud. To get decent volumes from a small BF you need some power. I also had a Compact and while this was noticeably louder at the same amp settings, still a good size engine was needed for this too. The other thing is that these cabs have little colouring. They simply blast out what you put in. If a poor amp is used they will faithfully reproduce that poor sound in all its glory. I suppose if you were buying a great set of speakers for your hi-fi, you would expect them to perform at their best with a decent amp. BF cabs are very good and you will benefit from a really good amp. You'll hear mazing transients and dynamics. I'm sure many will have their fave amps and manufacturers, but in the end, you get what you pay for. One that has an honest set of specs, I would recommend at least 500W to really get the potential from your cab, and as good quality as you can possibly stretch to. I promise you will not regret it.
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    [quote name='Churchie' timestamp='1489505967' post='3257513'] Made space and generated cash for your BIG BABY! [/quote] Got home already, hope the journey was ok? Feeling very empty and vulnerable! Picking up the BB2 on Thursday. I hope I've done the right thing!
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    [quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1489499316' post='3257426'] GAS. Like death and taxes, it gets everyone eventually. [/quote] Don't talk to me about tax. I'm still very sore from January.
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    Sold. Goodness. What have I done?
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    [quote name='Jack' timestamp='1489319141' post='3255947'] I have exactly the same set up (and an extra Midget for, you know, because) and I can vouch that it's an amazing rig. On the off chance anyone is hesitating on buying this because they would prefer a non-tweeter Midget, let me know because I have two. For a bit of variety I'd happily swap one of mine for the tweeter version. I'm just putting it out there in case it helps 4 String sell his rig. [/quote] Thanks Jack, always good to have that extra Midget! To be honest, the tweeter is mostly wasted in mine as I play 90% with the treble on the bass turned right down, but at the end of the set there's a little jammie thing we do which involves some, yes I know, slap, up goes the treble and the tweeter makes it really sparkle.
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    [quote name='Churchie' timestamp='1489222276' post='3255239'] PM [/quote] Replied
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    [quote name='Phil C' timestamp='1489157086' post='3254818'] Hi there. Maybe a daft question, but what is the height if you "stack" them, and what is the width of the top cab?? Also, the impedance of each cab - I'm not familiar with them, being all old fashioned and used to lugging around 10 ton cabs! Cheers. Phil [/quote] Hi Phil, thanks for the interest, the Midget details are here: [url="http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/midget.htm"]http://barefacedbass...ange/midget.htm[/url] and the Compact here: [url="http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/compact.htm"]http://barefacedbass...nge/compact.htm[/url] I suppose you can add the heights to get the stack height (45") and the widths are noted . Each cab is conveniently 8Ohms and so you'll get 4Ohms using them both. Here's a pic of the stack in rare use. (Was a large stage area and I thought the little Midget would look a bit daft on it's own!) While it's great to swing a tiny cab along, there's nothing like standing in front of a stack! [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/20170218_173717_zpsdwxaiabx.jpg.html"][/url] And here it is being picked up and blessed by the creator himself! [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Scooting%20in%20Spain/Barefaced_zps485c2d00.jpg.html"][/url] I hope this helps
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    Bump for a nice pair of fab cabs!
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    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Selling these two beauties to fund more Barefaced goodness.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Both bought brand new, loved since and amazing performers.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]These legendary cabs need little introduction but here's one anyway:[/font][/color] [b]Midget T[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Life changing. From lumbering great cabinets it was easy to be converted to using a little box which can be picked up like a laptop case and sounds phenomenal.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This has been my regular cab since I bought it and, being used alone it has risen to every occasion, taking in its stride festival and theatre stages to coffee houses and churches to recording studios. With a sound way deeper and punchier than it looks, I've never needed anything else and never been left short. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I did an A/B comparison to my previous Harke rig and this little treasure outperformed but is a fraction of the size.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Being the 'T' version the tweeter has been making my Stingray sparkle, when needed.[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Fantastically useful, I have done around 200 gigs and countless rehearsals with this but have looked after like a baby and it is virtually as good as new. Sounds perfect, all connections etc and the tweeter control all working perfectly. Has the upgraded handle and feet (with a spot of glue on the screws, never had a problem)[/color][/font] [b]£360 ono[/b] [b]Compact[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Due to the usefulness of the Midget, I can count less than 10 gigs and one rehearsal for the Compact which remains in virtually mint condition. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A perfectly neutral sound - took me a while to get used to it, coming from the coloured sound of Hartke but would never go back. Dollops of deep Motown funk in this cab, and, if you need it, LOUD! Yes, it is good for metal![/font][/color] [b]£320 ono[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Together, the stack can go effortlessly into 'stupid loud' with an impressive frequency spectrum. Walls, tooth fillings, syrups are all at risk.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]£675 for both[/b][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have loved having these cabs, but I'm consolidating both into one cab, a nice new Big Baby.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Both have Roqsolid covers (apart from a few minor surface marks are in good condition), two Speakon connections, the Midget T has the tweeter control in the port, all working perfectly.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Based in Romford/London, can deliver short distances, could go further for petrol cost if needed.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'll miss these, they have been a big part of my life and I've been a proud owner.[/font][/color] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060541_zps6ggdabco.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060542_zpsfvaung8u.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060543_zpsyhwpxcnc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060554_zps3qgv2l1f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060558_zpst3sdnw3w.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060552_zpsbcdf9qf5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Barefaced/P3060574_zpsnolmwlaq.jpg.html"][/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please ask any questions. More pics here:[/font][/color] [url="http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/library/Barefaced?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1341.photobu...d?sort=3&page=1[/url] Buy both together for £675 ono
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    For an amp of this value would a flight case be worthwhile? Gigging doesn't harm it, its the transport isn't it?
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    Bump
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    Aah, those lovely photos are back.
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    Just joining the bandwagon of cooing over a really nice thing! A very cool example of, in my opinion, the best bass in the world.
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    A bump
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    [quote name='chickenjames' timestamp='1478648514' post='3170689'] my £0.02 I have a modern 2EQ 4 string like this, RW fboard, all black Both controls are progressive. I always have the bass on full, and I vary the treble from all-off (mostly) to all-on (rarely). I believe that it will run passive if you take the battery out, but I've never tried this. Hope you get it sorted, that's a GREAT bass. [/quote] Exactly the same here (albeit Pre-EB)! No place for treble in the soul band, but the occasional bit of slap (I know, I know), up goes the treble to create a totally different sound. How I love Stingrays. Did the development of the bass guitar stop when they put a 3EQ on one?
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    I don't like any damage to any of my (or anyone elses) basses but they're there to be enjoyed and if they get dinged, well, that's what happens. I only ever notice them if I sit looking at them, 99% of the time I don't think about it at all.
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    Sunday Bump
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    An even lower price! (Also, seems that photo bucket is down. If the photos don't recover I'll need to do something else.)
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    I notice on the diagrams the treble pot should be 1M Ohm and the bass 100k Ohm. It may be worth checking those installed have the correct value (can't quite see from the photos). Incorrect values would give the effect you describe. (I'd be surprised, though, as the board looks unmolested - unlikely that EB got the installation wrong) If they are the correct values, a quick spray with contact cleaner may help.
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    Lots of interest in this bass (it's an interesting bass!), still for sale at the moment though.
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    Updating: The Red Wunkay has now been sold, the L1500 is realistically priced and answering some queries at the moment but still for sale. Would consider a trade/partial trade for a Stingray or, possibly, a Fender
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    Hi Mac Thanks for contacting me, apologies, been busy with work these last couple of days and not checking in. Just sent a reply to you.
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    Bump with price drop. These are cheap for what they are and less than I paid. I have too many basses but would consider part trades for a Stingray, could be talked into a Fender.
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    Still here
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    Bump
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