CamdenRob Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444228411' post='2881355'] They are a 12, but they're not exactly huge, and they're incredibly light. I have a mini rig, 2 x 1x10 Ashdown Mi10's and a G3 Compact drawing 8 ohms from my amp was louder than the two little cabs together drawing 4 ohms. The newer G3 cabs don't have the barky abrasive sound I heard in the older stuff, much more balanced. Might be worth investigating... Merton and I will be having another mini-bash in darkest Surrey or possibly South Croydon again soon if you want to pop along to have a go/listen? Eude [/quote] Sounds promissing with a more balanced sound... Let me know about the mini bash. Anywhere I can get to on a train easilly is doable Edited October 7, 2015 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1444229533' post='2881365'] Sounds promissing with a more balanced sound... Let me know about the mini bash. Anywhere I can get to on a train easilly is doable [/quote] Well of we do do it in Surrey, I'll be driving from near Sanderstead train station, so if you can get to me, I can drive from there. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444229841' post='2881367'] Well of we do do it in Surrey, I'll be driving from near Sanderstead train station, so if you can get to me, I can drive from there. Eude [/quote] I've never actually made a BC bash so it's about time I managed to get to one... Let me know if and when you guys are organising it for and I'll hopefully be along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1444230676' post='2881384'] I've never actually made a BC bash so it's about time I managed to get to one... Let me know if and when you guys are organising it for and I'll hopefully be along [/quote] Well, it's not an 'official' bash, just two or three of us in a wee rehearsal space, the bigger bashes would let you meet a lot more folks and try a lot more gear out, but seeing as you have something quite specific, it's probably a very good opportunity for you if it'll fit. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444226377' post='2881334']I heard both the Retro 210 and the G3 Compact recently, with an all valve Ashdown CTM-30 and an Ashdown RM-800. If you want HiFi, I reckon you should probably look to the G3 Compact.[/quote] The Super Compact is certainly accurate within its design bandwidth (37Hz-4kHz) but it isn't hi-fi in the full-range studio monitor sense, like the Big Baby 2. And the Super Midget is a great alternative to the Big Baby 2 if you want that full-range accurate sound but need the smallest cab possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444230764' post='2881385'] Well, it's not an 'official' bash, just two or three of us in a wee rehearsal space, the bigger bashes would let you meet a lot more folks and try a lot more gear out, but seeing as you have something quite specific, it's probably a very good opportunity for you if it'll fit. Eude [/quote] yeah it sounds perfect as the exact rig I'm interested in will be there... I'll bring the Wals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1444231023' post='2881391'] The Super Compact is certainly accurate within its design bandwidth (37Hz-4kHz) but it isn't hi-fi in the full-range studio monitor sense, like the Big Baby 2. And the Super Midget is a great alternative to the Big Baby 2 if you want that full-range accurate sound but need the smallest cab possible. [/quote] I was going to mention the midget. I've not tried one personally, although I did hear a G2 one a couple of years back and was very pleasantly surprised at how much it filled the fairly large room I was in, astonished is probably closer actually. Based on what I've heard of the G3 Compact, I imagine the new Midgets are most impressive! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1444231096' post='2881393'] yeah it sounds perfect as the exact rig I'm interested in will be there... I'll bring the Wals. [/quote] Excellent! Once we have a date (based on new ACG arrivals!) we'll keep you in the loop Edited October 7, 2015 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1444231730' post='2881410'] Excellent! Once we have a date (based on new ACG arrivals!) we'll keep you in the loop [/quote] Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444229841' post='2881367']Well of we do do it in Surrey, I'll be driving from near Sanderstead train station, so if you can get to me, I can drive from there.[/quote] Would you keep me posted too if this happens? I'm gassing for one of these badly I'm only a short way away in Sutton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='cybertect' timestamp='1444232490' post='2881419'] Would you keep me posted too if this happens? I'm gassing for one of these badly I'm only a short way away in Sutton. [/quote] Will do matey, whether or not a Retro One10 will be there I'm not sure, I guess it depends if Merton can hold his resolve. There will be a some G3 Compacts though, possibly a Retro Two10 and a fair bit of Ashdown gear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444232703' post='2881421'] Will do matey, whether or not a Retro One10 will be there I'm not sure, I guess it depends if Merton can hold his resolve. There will be a some G3 Compacts though, possibly a Retro Two10 and a fair bit of Ashdown gear... [/quote] I am trying very hard to hold my resolve, I have a house and a wedding to pay for... Will PM you all a bit later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonewheels Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1444232703' post='2881421'] Will do matey, whether or not a Retro One10 will be there I'm not sure, I guess it depends if Merton can hold his resolve. There will be a some G3 Compacts though, possibly a Retro Two10 and a fair bit of Ashdown gear... [/quote] We're your way too - in Twickenham and Hampton Hill. Got a One10 each and a Super Twin. Mentioned in another thread that we're aiming to A/B my 74 SVT stack with the Barefaced gear and a VT Bass DI. Interesting to see how two On10s compare to an Ampeg 810 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='tonewheels' timestamp='1444252184' post='2881682'] We're your way too - in Twickenham and Hampton Hill. Got a One10 each and a Super Twin. Mentioned in another thread that we're aiming to A/B my 74 SVT stack with the Barefaced gear and a VT Bass DI. Interesting to see how two On10s compare to an Ampeg 810 [/quote] I'll add you to my PM trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonewheels Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1444252653' post='2881688'] I'll add you to my PM trail [/quote] Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='dustandbarley' timestamp='1444225694' post='2881324'] Warm, smooth and creamy. There were no noticeable peaks in the mids, and the bottom end sounded full. IMO - I can't disagree with what the Barefaced website says about the sound - "[b]Tone - Big, warm and fat.[/b] Don't let the size deceive you. Sweet treble and smooth mids. Push it hard and it gets growly and thick." [/quote] Maybe it's because I'm working nights but I had to read that twice to confirm it is actually a bass cab your describing. Sorry, I'll have a word with myself :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1444240753' post='2881525'] I am trying very hard to hold my resolve, I have a house and a wedding to pay for... Will PM you all a bit later [/quote] Keep buying when you still can, after wedding it will be very difficult ....... I have GAS for Bareface cab atm but wife says no. Maybe I need to hurt my back when lifting the trace elliot to prove i do need a bareface cab lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ghost_Bass Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Sorry if this has been addressed earlier but can someone tell me how's the porting (if any) on this cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustandbarley Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1444386017' post='2882748'] Sorry if this has been addressed earlier but can someone tell me how's the porting (if any) on this cab? [/quote] It has a hole on the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Don't we all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1444492961' post='2883678'] Don't we all? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun size nick Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1444386017' post='2882748'] Sorry if this has been addressed earlier but can someone tell me how's the porting (if any) on this cab? [/quote] Its a 'hybrid resonator' according to Alex, so it behaves a bit differently to a regular port. My recollection is that it designed to have two tuning frequencies rather than one, but don't quote me on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 [quote name='dustandbarley' timestamp='1444484453' post='2883602'] It has a hole on the bottom [/quote] Would they be OK stacked vertically then, or would that be an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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