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Not quite new but in such good condition it looks new. Its one of the earlier 212 cabs i believe. Bought @eddbass cab from the for sale section yesterday. When i went to try it Eddie had it set up in his conservatory with a TC Staccato amp. Boy that thing was loud. All set flat same as the bass. He let me use his gorgeous Warwick Jack Bruce Signature Thumb bass to test the cab. Oddly enough i'm a huge JB fan from his session era with Cozy Powell etc. He was a big influence for me along with Neil Murray. Initial reaction after the volume was how deep and yet clear it was. The tone was even across the full bass range. No boominess anywhere and no high end shrill that i've experienced with some amp/cab set ups over the years when you boost the EQ on the bass. Loved it, bought it there and then. An easy one hand lift too so that was another huge bonus. Got it home and set it up with my Mpulse 600 and using my Geddy Jazz it just sounded so bloomin good. Left the amp with the same settings as with my Mesa PH212 cab but this sounded deeper and clear with every note. As i positioned myself around the bass cave (its a small box room so not a lot of space between Mesa rig, multi bass rack, filing cabinet, Hi-fi separates and my album and CD collections along one full wall) but if you stand to the side of the cab you can still hear it as clearly as standing in front of it. I've never experienced that with a cab before. The volume and tone remained the same even leaning over it and beside it. Its hard to describe that TBH. Its a very well built solid cab. Handles at each side and one on top and a set of inbuilt wheels at rear bottom edge to tilt and run more so on even floors i would imagine. Only one Speakon connector on the back. Not that i'd need to hook up another cab with this one as its fairly loud at 4ohm. My only minor criticism and its been rectified in newer models i believe is that having strap handles on the sides means it can't be stored securely on its side in the car so i may put some small rubber feet on one side fixed to the corner metal protector screws. Might need to use slightly longer screws but that's fine. Doing it this way means no other holes drilled in cab for extra feet. That way it will sit flat on its side in the car. Other than that i can't fault the cab. Will use it at Beat Generator gig in Dundee this coming Saturday to give it a proper test but i'm confident its gonna work a treat. I think i may be a BF convert after this cab. Dave

Is a custom order direct to Sandberg out the question with a limit on the weight being an essential part of the order. ? Dave

I see where you're coming from now. That's left you with quite a narrow band to choose from. Is 2nd hand market a better option where the seller will weigh it before you buy sort of thing. 7.5ibs is quite a lightweight bass. Is it hollow bodied ? Hope you can find what you're looking for @Lozz196 Dave

Is each bass in a model range not all the same weight or do they have variations. Is it not listed on the Sandberg website. ? Have to admit i generally go to the company website first rather than ask a shop. Don't think i trust shops to give me a definitive answer. Dave

Those stairs are a killer but it is an amazing venue. The owner is also a really good guy. Dave

Bought @eddbass Barefaced 212 cab. Such a nice guy, very helpful, even offered to bring the cab over to one of the rehearsal studios we use to try it at louder volumes. Arranged to hear the cab at his house and he set it up with his TC Staccato head. The big surprise was he brought out his Jack Bruce signature Thumb bass and being a huge JB fan with my own Thumb NT 1989 was overwhelmed. It was gorgeous. Cab was in perfect condition, very well kept. Eddie got in touch with Barefaced to confirm the impedance which was 4 ohm and what i wanted. He told me last night that Barefaced have asked me to drop them a message to let them know what i think of the cab. As soon as i heard it i was sold. It was a glorious sounding cab. This is exactly how all deals should be. Friendly, helpful and just a simple transaction. Many many thanks Eddie. Dave

Had a 3 hr rehearsal last night with the Glam band just to polish up some of the new songs we've added and to work a bit on a new Suzi Q song. Unfortunately one of our singers couldn't make it due to the poor health of her 12 yr old dog. Not so good news there. New songs went well but its amazing how much we missed her vocals. She has a huge presence within the band. Used my Sandberg VM4 into an old Peavey with a graphic EQ and a Hartke 410 with what looked like aluminium speakers. Sounded like a nice cab. Not so keen on that old Peavey head. Much preferred the old Mk3 twin channel and graphic EQ Peavey i had in early 80's with my Marshall stack. Happy days altho i did go to custom cab with a Peavey BW 15 & 12 speakers fitted. Looking forward to the next gig on Sat night at Beat Generator in Dundee. Dave

Can't deny they are a very well liked amp by so many. Dave

Wish i thought of that reply. Made me almost fall of my chair. 🤣🤣🤣 Dave

I usually blame the drummer when its tuning issues. 😂 TBH i just blame the drummer for everything. Is that not why we have them ? 🤣 Dave

That's a great WAL story. I wasn't aware the passive ones could be retrofitted with electronics. Nice to know. Dave

Had a GK1001RBii and couldn't take to it. Was very loud but just couldn't get a sound i liked. Dave

Used to play that in early 80's and loved it then and that's a great version of it. Very nice indeed and that sound effect works really well with it. Great to see a 3 piece band cover songs like this. Dave

I occasionally come across that too. Never understood it so i just ignore it and start digging in a bit more. Keeps me happy 🤣 Dave

Thanks Rob all good to know how they fair live. Watched the 310 v 212 cabs on BF youtube clips and the 310 had a bit more punch but still kept its depth. Dave

One of the coolest bands on BC and i haven't even heard them. 😂 Would love to see these guys even tho i'm not a Goth type person. The various instruments used would make it so entertaining IMO. Dave

Yep they do have a fantastic image between them. Works really well. I'm not a Goth person by any means but would love to see these guys play. Dave

Another Barefaced user. I'm thinking of getting a 2nd hand Barefaced cab but not 100% sure i need it having my Mesa SW210/115 cabs. I like the idea of the 212 cab as its a better fit in my car plus the reviews for BF cabs are all excellent. Alex's vids are very interesting too highlighting many things i wasn't aware off with bass cabs. I might send Alex an email about it to see what he comes back with that would suit my needs. He comes across as a really good guy Dave

Nice bass gear. Is that the 6x10 cab and what do you think of it ? Dave

You'll be perfect. Stop worrying about it. "Positive vibes Moriarty" Dave

Unusual looking WAL. Has it been modded with control panel. Mine had no scratchplate ? Love the colour tho. Dave