BobVbass Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi all, well for many years now I've been using a Gen1 Barefaced Super 12T and bloody excellent it is too, I've done probably well over 100 gigs with it and never failed to get anything but brilliant tone and clarity from any of the amps I've used over the years. I've also never got anywhere near its head room - I'm using a MB LM 500 watt thing at the minute and I usually run it at about 1/2 power and it's bloody loud- certainly loud enough for our functions in some pretty big clubs. So, being already spoilt with a lightweight cab it makes me wonder whether I should downsize even more and swap the Super 12T for a compact? Maybe I could get a 2 seat convertible then and still carry my rig about (ok ignore the double bass bit ) Or should I just keep on with what I've got ? what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 GAS is a terrible thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Haha - tell me about it "I have the perfect set up. Wow! that looks even more perfect" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If it is so good for your requirements and suits you, why change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it is so good for your requirements and suits you, why change it? [/font][/color][/quote] See posts 2 & 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1429874682' post='2755821'] See posts 2 & 3 [/quote] But what if it doesn't suit you...? But sure, there are plenty of them in the classifieds so you'll be able to trade back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I wouldn't. I had a Compact a while back and compared to my 2x12 (see sig) it was nowhere near as loud. I think the Compact was 8 ohm and my 2x12 is 4 ohm which sounds similar to what you're proposing. The Compact is certainly a great cab but if you need volume I'd stick with the one you've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I found the Compact to be a lot warmer sounding than the S12T - plus as others have said, the S12T a lot louder too, as you`d expect with twice the amount of speakers. I also find that the "size" of the sound is much more, again not surprising given that there is twice the amount of speakers. sometimes "size" of sound is more important than actual volume, especially in bigger venues. I`d keep the S12T, the Compact is a great cab, but the S12T for me is the ideal one-cab solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Keep the S12T cab and never sell it! You will regret it the next day! Save money to buy a compact and try both next to each other, then keep the one you like more and sell the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'd swap for a Super Compact (in fact, I did!) but probably not for a Gen 1/2 Compact because you will notice a warmer, less "bitey" tone with which you are no doubt aquainted from the S12T! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If you sell it, you'll buy another the following week. Mine, with a Markbass F1, has a wonderful, modern, clean sound. When I want something else, I wheel out the Ampeg 410 and the old skool, valver. Two horses, two courses, each one a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thanks everyone really appreciate the advice, I think that's a resounding "don't be an idiot," so I think I'll keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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