Merton
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Paul has just bought a Barefaced Super Compact from me in what can only be described as an incredibly quick and easy deal. A top fella and a cracking player too - cheers!
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It's an astonishing little beast whether or not it's 100% strictly "all valve" or not
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Selling one of the pair I own; best bass cab I've ever had. If you're reading this likely you know what it is. So why am I selling? Simply put, the gigs I have lined up for the foreseeable future don't need two cabs of such potency, and I have a house move, a new ACG (priorities people, priorities!), Christmas, a wedding and a honeymoon to pay for. It makes more sense to sell something I can replace later down the line hence this is up for sale (the alternative was my Status Retroactive J, as its not getting so much use now I have my ACG). So yes, one currently for sale, but I may have to sell the second a little further down the line too. In very good condition, a few marks from rubber feet but that's it. Comes with a 4mm padded RoqSolid cover which has protected it whilst it lives in our band lockup and gets transported in the van. £475 includes mainland UK shipping -
[quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1445356215' post='2890872'] I noticed someone else on this forum has a sealed version of the ABM 210 Neo cab , is that a special order or are both available as I've only seen and used the ported versions. [/quote] I believe the design was tweaked from ported to sealed this year but I'm sure Ashdown can verify
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FWIW back in my days of owning Trace Elliot gear I always had the input gain close to maximum to get enough signal into the amp. Never thought anything of it, just like I think nothing of it now with my Rootmaster 800
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[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1445355156' post='2890857'] Awesome. I'll look into the cabs a bit more then. Going OT but how does the 100 compare to the 300? [/quote] I have the 30 not the 300, so it's basically got a fair bit less clean headroom than the 100. The 100 is a cracker of an amp and I think if my band was still properly gigging I'd miss it more but frankly the 30 is well up to the task of my current requirements and sounds utterly glorious. I am contemplating running a two rig setup with the CTM dirty into one cab and the RM800 clean into another, but again I don't have the gigs at the moment to justify it. I imagine the 300 is an immense beast to behold! Slight on topic, I was taking to Ashdown earlier this year about Foundation 210s but because of the band situation it didn't come about.
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[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1445353354' post='2890834'] Why's that? Didn't you own a CTM 100 at one time (I swear I came across your thread when obsessively googling it) [/quote] I just preferred the sound of the Foundation cab vs the CL when I heard them earlier this year. I had a CTM100 and stupidly sold it, best amp I've ever had. Currently running a CTM30 or RM800 which are both ace though so can't complain too much
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[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1445350684' post='2890790'] Oh they do look lovely. What's the difference in sound between the cabs? What would fit best with the CTM 100? [/quote] Well the CL cab on eBay was designed for the valve series but if it were me and I could afford it I'd go for a Foundation 410
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Oh and the Foundation cabs look bombproof and sound pretty damn fine too!
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There's also a Classic Line 410 on eBay right now, £350. Big heavy bugger but has Eminence rather than Sica speakers
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Barefaced will be releasing a Retro Four10 soon I believe. As for the Ashdown cabs - the ABM Foundation range is UK built with apparently different spec Sica speakers and a lifetime warranty. The Chinese ABM range are the old ABM cabs with 5 year warranty and older spec Sica speakers. Ashdown also have the Neo410 which is worth a look Hope that helps
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Lee bought a Hiscox case from me, it was an absolute pleasure and an incredibly easy deal. Cheers, enjoy the tour
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1445161130' post='2889144'] And to take the Shape 'out' on an ABM, the Shape button should be 'in'. [/quote] Yes. Damn it's confusible Thankfully the Rootmaster heads have it round the other way - button in = shape in. So I have an outey button.....
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I concur with Discreet - take the Shape "out" as it just clutters everything and without it you have a sublime tone
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[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1445103919' post='2888854'] I was wanting something like this a while back, but the choice was very limited! Ashdown makes this: [url="http://ashdownmusic.com/products/1/Bass-Amplification/1/Custom-Shop/110/Drophead15C110/"]http://ashdownmusic....Drophead15C110/[/url] but I personally don't rate their gear in the slightest, so didn't look into it much further... EDIT - beat me to it! [/quote] Ashdown's valve gear is ace, don't knock it til you try it
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Barefaced Retro810. . . . . form an orderly queue
Merton replied to chris_b's topic in Amps and Cabs
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Barefaced Retro810. . . . . form an orderly queue
Merton replied to chris_b's topic in Amps and Cabs
[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1445077236' post='2888603'] I have to say I love my 2x10 so far, but I'd REALLY love a retro Four10. It'd be more cab than I'd ever need. I know I could just buy another 2x10, but it'd be light enough for me to carry one handed, small enough to fit in the boot of my golf without cracking seats down (6x10 wouldn't be) and loud enough to do any gig I've EVER done... Maybe it'll happen... [/quote] I'd like a Four10 too.... Hmm, do we petition Alex? -
The GK MB200 would be a perfect backup
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[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1444808195' post='2886133'] *sigh* I so hope this was posted in fun as indicated by the smilies. Useful review but the discussion has sorta got dissipated along the way guys.... oh and the OP has sold her retro2x10 already. [/quote] Jennie's sold ONE of her two Retro Two10s...
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[quote name='Russ' timestamp='1444753376' post='2885634'] (Snip) and it's been replaced with a RM-800 (partly thanks to Merton's review on here ). Loving it so far. Great tone, and LOUD though my Barefaced Big Twin. [/quote] Ah awesome, glad you like it
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Tell us the sort of amp and bass(es) you're after and I'm sure we could help out. Or speak to one of the stores which is exhibiting and see if they can help out?
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They'll be fine, it's the same design as the Two10 which can sit horizontal or vertical, and the Six10 which has the port on the bottom
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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1444492961' post='2883678'] Don't we all? [/quote]
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It uses the new ICE700 ASC module I believe so it has auto voltage sensing
