Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) The definitive answers at last.... Edited December 13, 2013 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Padlock ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1386843606' post='2305165'] Padlock ready... [/quote] I know.... but it might be fun while it lasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 THere's not an option for my position... Not tried one, but would be high on the list of contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 tried one, liked it, would have another if my EAD was swallowed by a whale or stolen, can't see me parting with it otherwise though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1386843917' post='2305174'] THere's not an option for my position...[/quote] There is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1386844089' post='2305180'] tried one, liked it, would have another if my EAD was swallowed by a whale or stolen, can't see me parting with it otherwise though [/quote] Bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Which box should I tick? x I've got one - it's a cab innit? it does what it says on the tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1386844164' post='2305182'] Bugger. [/quote] sorry bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I went for the couldn't give a monkeys option... In fact why am I even here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 IBTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 so the haters haven't appeared yet according to the poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1386843494' post='2305163'] The definitive answers at last.... [/quote] Why exactly are you doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) Don't you get it Chris? It's all part of the general forum silliness. Don't be such a stick in the mud!!!!!1 LOLOLOLOL!!1 Edited December 12, 2013 by Toasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1386847485' post='2305231'] Why exactly are you doing this? [/quote] It's Conan's poll and he'll answer for himself, but I'm certainly interested to see how this pans out. Like many on Basschat I have been fascinated by the polarisation of opinion when it comes to Alex and his cabs. The impression I get (and that's all it is, my impression) is that there is a very small number of Barefaced haters who compensate for their small numbers by being extremely noisy, and that there is a much larger number of Barefaced lovers (and yes, of course that includes me) who don't understand their hate. This poll offers a first serious effort to take impressions and replace them with actual numbers. Got to start somewhere ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 What are your feelings about BF cabs? I don't know but I've just checked out his new Simplexx cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 What about - Ive tried a few (Vintage, Compact and the the midget), not BAD cabs but nowhere near worth the cost. Much prefer my Ampeg and my old Hartke AK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1386850308' post='2305285'] What about - Ive tried a few (Vintage, Compact and the the midget), not BAD cabs but nowhere near worth the cost. Much prefer my Ampeg and my old Hartke AK [/quote] I guess that would be option five... which, to be fair, doesn't specifically refer to their cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1386849721' post='2305273'] What are your feelings about BF cabs?[/quote] At whom is that question directed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1386851653' post='2305302'] At whom is that question directed? [/quote] The BC community I presume. Your words at top of poll...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1386847817' post='2305238'] It's Conan's poll and he'll answer for himself, but I'm certainly interested to see how this pans out. Like many on Basschat I have been fascinated by the polarisation of opinion when it comes to Alex and his cabs. The impression I get (and that's all it is, my impression) is that there is a very small number of Barefaced haters who compensate for their small numbers by being extremely noisy, and that there is a much larger number of Barefaced lovers (and yes, of course that includes me) who don't understand their hate. This poll offers a first serious effort to take impressions and replace them with actual numbers. Got to start somewhere ... [/quote] Fair enough, if it were Fender, Ric, Warwick I don't see a problem, seems potentially unfair on what is after all a one man show. The web is a big audience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1386849721' post='2305273'] What are your feelings about BF cabs? I don't know but I've just checked out his new Simplexx cabs. [/quote] I saw what you did there For the OP, Bill Fitzmaurice = BF as well as Barefaced = BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1386847485' post='2305231'] Why exactly are you doing this? [/quote] Jack's post pretty much hits the nail on the head. I like to think that I am pretty open-minded about things, and that includes bass gear. I have been pleasantly surprised by some cheap stuff in the past (Fender MIM Jazz, Squier Affinity P bass, Hartke LH500 for example) and disappointed by some higher-end gear (Alembic Epic, Spector EuroLX...). But I have never experienced the reactions that BF products seem to engender in (some) people, I am genuinely baffled by the vitriol. Equally, some of the hagiography gets wearing too. The way I see it, BF cabs (or the ones I have tried/owned at least) offer some significant advantages for some users. Yes, they have drawbacks but most owners are fairly sanguine about these. It doesn't mean that we all want to bear Alex Claber's love children - just that we are a bit more realistic in our expectations of a company that are trying to come up with some new answers to the age-old problems of tonal quality, weight, size and cost. The criticisms are, of course, valid if people have actually tried the cabs - but some of the most vocal critics admit to not having owned or even used a BF cab. That I find odd. So yes, some numbers would be interesting. And yes, it is a bit of fun/silliness too. And, like all polls, it is only any use if people participate honestly. No ulterior motives though - I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 The voting options are two one-dimensional. I think they are both good and bad. Here's what I think. Pros: Great sounding cabs (to a lot of people) Light and portable Cons: Some question marks over quality of product Expensive for what they are Some question marks about customer service Some question marks about supply chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 So far, apart from the one vote for option 1 (which I assume was Alex Claber or someone taking the piss ), the results are going pretty much as I suspected they would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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