basswesty Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Well, here is a small review following the first gig with My Barefaced Compact. I'll get some pics on here soon. I have gone from a full 600w amp into a 4X10 & 1X15 to a 300w amp, at 8 ohms and one cab...! I have played the venue before yet I felt that there was no difference in volume between the two set ups. I play in a Police tribute which has a very loud drummer and a guitarist that doesn't know how to turn down. In fact I could hear myself clearer with the Compact and it was on the floor, not tilted. The tone I can get is gorgeous. I used my passive P and J bass during the gig. The J in particular sounded amazing. Very clear, clean, warm and very powerful. My amp (PJB M-300) was set flat, the tone on the basses was all that was needed. The few effects I use sounded much clearer and refined than through my old cabs. And I still cannot believe how light this cab is. When it was delivered I thought Alex had forgotten the speaker. Thanks for the 14 day money back offer but I won't be needing it. Great cabs. Edited March 2, 2009 by basswesty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1972 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'll be VERY interested to hear a review!!! ive been thinking of getting one of these myself, so would love to know just how loud/good they sound in a live situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Don't forget tonight if you're near Bolton... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High score Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 [quote name='basswesty' post='420885' date='Feb 27 2009, 01:44 PM']Don't forget tonight if you're near Bolton...[/quote] Been along time since I done a gig down there but is the Bolton Sound House still running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 See review at top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I'm interested in these - a coupla questions if you don't mind...how long to wait for them and do they feel rugged enough for life on the road? (I'm not really a fan of that kind of finish but I'm willing to be swayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='423680' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:12 PM']I'm interested in these - a coupla questions if you don't mind...how long to wait for them and do they feel rugged enough for life on the road? (I'm not really a fan of that kind of finish but I'm willing to be swayed. [/quote] I waited about a month but you would have to check with Alex on that. Regarding the finish, I'm with you on that. Its not my prefered finish but it looks a lot better in the flesh and feels very hardy, I thought I could at least recover it if I didn't like it but I will be leaving it as it is. The cab is so light you may think it might break if you were to drop it but you wouldn't want to drop a full weight 4X10 either would you? In fact, as its so light I think it would stand the odd knock better than a heavier cab. It is so well braced however that I have no worries about this lasting a very very long time, it feels really sturdy. All in all the pros far outway the cons which are IMHO.......erm.......erm....its no good, I can't think of one. Anyone near the West Mids would be welcome to come and try it out but its live where this really does its thing. Edited March 3, 2009 by basswesty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Great to read this endorsement of Alex's work.. am looking forward to hearing one soon myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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