Barefaced info?

[sunburstjazz1967]

Thanks for reading this thread and excuse my ignorance but do these Barefaced cabs quite a few of you appear to have built come in kit form with all the parts or just the plans to build them at home and the badges to put on them? I'm quite handy but I don't fancy trying to find all the parts so I'd rather pay for a box full of parts and screw it all together myself if possible?

I've looked at shops online and I like the look of Ashdown or Orange ones, bassdirect listed all sorts of brands I've never heard of that looked much fancier than Ashdown or these Barefaced kits, I can live with the 80s disco look as long as they sound ok?

I've only got an old 1x15 right now and its heavy!

Thanks in advance, Mike.

[discreet]

Google is your friend. Only the manufacturer builds Barefaced cabs.

[url="http://barefacedbass.com/"]http://barefacedbass.com/[/url]

PS: The look of a cab is irrelevant - it's what it sounds like that counts.

Edited January 15, 2016 by discreet

[mep]

Never heard of anyone building a Barefaced cab. You normally buy them from Barefaced direct Alex from Barefaced is a BC member and will not doubt post something soon.

I have a Retro 210 which is great. Loud and lightweight. Used to have a heavy old 15" until recently. Good luck with your investigation.

[sunburstjazz1967]

Ah thanks guys I'll read up now!

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1452887513' post='2954534']

I can live with the 80s disco look...

[/quote]

[Beer of the Bass]

I reckon you're thinking of the Fearful cabs, which are available as plans for DIY'ers or from approved builders, and do have some design similarities with the earlier ranges of Barefaced cabs. [url="http://greenboy.us/fEARful/"]http://greenboy.us/fEARful/[/url]

[sunburstjazz1967]

^ that's more 70s disco imo, that would be a no no, 80s I can handle at a push.

[alexclaber]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1452887763' post='2954539']PS: The look of a cab is irrelevant - it's what it sounds like that counts.[/quote]

It's as irrelevant as what a pop band looks like - which is not very irrelevant at all!

[discreet]

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1452897342' post='2954661']
It's as irrelevant as what a pop band looks like - which is not very irrelevant at all!
[/quote]

Depends largely on the age demographic.

Edited January 15, 2016 by discreet

[mrtcat]

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1452897342' post='2954661']


It's as irrelevant as what a pop band looks like - which is not very irrelevant at all!
[/quote]

Hence an 8x10 which is surely more about appearance than necessity for 99.9999% of the bass playing population.

[JTUK]

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1452898164' post='2954668']
Hence an 8x10 which is surely more about appearance than necessity for 99.9999% of the bass playing population.
[/quote]

Depends where they play..? in a pub, yes.
Not seen one in a pub ...since god knows when
but there is a reason why the dominate stage gigs.

[Kevin Dean]

when I moved back down from London , I broke some steps taking my Ampeg 8x10 down into a cellar bar

[Lozz196]

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1452972963' post='2955282']
when I moved back down from London , I broke some steps taking my Ampeg 8x10 down into a cellar bar
[/quote]

I had to help carry a flightcased one of these up the 3 flights of stairs at The 100 Club. It wasn`t good!

[Muzz]

Apropos point to recall my best 810 tale: at a rehearsal rooms years ago, the band I was in had a huuuge row round the pool table which culminated in my leaving in a typical "F*&k you lot, I'm off!" kinda way. Stormed back to the room, packed up and slung my stuff in the car in a massive strop, but then had to go back to the pool table and say "Erm, can you give me a lift with me cab?"

[taunton-hobbit]

Suggestion - shoot Alex an email and tell him what you do and how you want it to sound....
He's very good at this stuff, and so is the product.......

[Conan]

If you can afford them (they ain't cheap - even second-hand) then Barefaced should definitely be on your "to-try" list

They can be real game-changers.

Edited January 18, 2016 by Conan

[CamdenRob]

As with everything, see if you can get to try one before committing

Barefaced cabs are quality kit based on a sound design, but they have a unique tone which may or may not suit you

[stevie]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1453132554' post='2956669']
Barefaced cabs are quality kit based on a sound design, but they have a unique tone which may or may not suit you
[/quote]

Oh that's good!

[CamdenRob]

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1453132639' post='2956671']
Oh that's good!
[/quote]

Well I was trying to be polite...

[Marvin]

If you can get to the Bass Gallery you could try a Big Baby 2

[url="http://thebassgallery.com/big-baby-2.html"]http://thebassgallery.com/big-baby-2.html[/url]

[alexclaber]

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1453135636' post='2956727']
If you can get to the Bass Gallery you could try a Big Baby 2

[url="http://thebassgallery.com/big-baby-2.html"]http://thebassgaller...big-baby-2.html[/url]
[/quote]

They actually have three demo cabs (Big Baby 2, Super Midget, One10) that bassists are welcome to borrow for gigs.

[discreet]

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1453138167' post='2956769']
They actually have three demo cabs (Big Baby 2, Super Midget, One10) that bassists are welcome to borrow for gigs.
[/quote]

That's interesting - I'm intrigued by the One10...

[FinnDave]

Super Twin #001 is still impressing audiences, best cab I've ever owned and no plans to change it.

[Guest bassman7755]

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1453135636' post='2956727']
If you can get to the Bass Gallery you could try a Big Baby 2

[url="http://thebassgallery.com/big-baby-2.html"]http://thebassgaller...big-baby-2.html[/url]
[/quote]

The gallery also do trade-ins, well they did the last time I was there which was a good few years ago now, gave me a decent price for my eden against an epifani.

[Dood]

I want a second Big Twin II. I really do!