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    Barefaced. Now's your chance!!

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by grunge666

    [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1387212470' post='2309455']
    I find it a bit dispiriting that Alex is getting spat on by some people for what seem like trivial reasons. I'd feel very sad in his place, he's a nice guy.
    [/quote]

    +1 + trying to make a living out of something he's passionate about and making many, many people happy in the process - not many can say that.

    Orange turns out to be a lemon no more

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    Posted · Edited by grunge666

    Hi Guys,

    Mojo A/B'd with mine last Saturday.

    For what it's worth I have Mullard NOS 12AT7wa's in mine. The test was with my G&L L2000 which is hot.
    Personally, I didn't hear much difference between the two heads and the break up was more defined with Mojo's past 12 o'clock - which is probably due to the AX7's.

    I can only think it's either, the cab - I'm not clued up on efficiency ratings but, I can't see the Schroeder's 103db and my S12's 130db SPL making such a marked difference? I'm open to correction! Could be that it just needs more oompf to drive it, hence the increased settings?

    Or, Orange have sorted the hot-issue and calmed the OTB's down internally with the later models?

    Either way - If I'd had yours Mojo, I wouldn't have thought anything wrong and probably not have changed the valves either. It seemed on a par with mine and more useable out of the box tbh.

    Could it be a preconception of how you think it 'should' sound? Bear with mate, its under warranty - try and get it how you want it to sound, if it does that and no smoke coming out of the toaster - it's working fine! :)

    Barefaced big twin 2

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by grunge666

    After months of convicing a good friend of mine to go Barefaced (he's a stingie, sceptical git!), he ordered a BT2 a couple of months ago and we took a road trip from the Midlands to BF headquarters yesterday to pick it up.
    After being at a standstill on the M40 for 90mins! We had a great time being shown the Bass Cave, production process and the new drivers used in the Gen3's by Bobby.

    It affirms my belief that I made the right choice 2 years ago and I'm getting an 'I Told You So' tshirt done for when I see my mate next.

    This sounds mad but, I've never heard another BF cab except my S12 - I was a bit jealous when I saw the new Super Twin and when I heard the BT2 just having music played through it - they are awesome PA speakers too! But, the thing that impressed me the most was the midget - how they get so much low end out of a box the size of an old-skool portable TV is truely witchcraft - astounding!

    We came away with a bit of swag and I got a handle upgrade kit for my S12 - both chuffed and proud to be BF owners.

    If you ever get the chance - go!

    **SOLD** DiMarzio DP122's P Bass Pickups

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by grunge666

    I have a set of the brilliant DiMarzio DP122's in a very fetching black colour.

    I bought these as a temporary replacement for my 1980's cream coloured DP122's when I had them rewound. They came back within a week and straight back in - 30 years service and still going.

    These have been in my P bass for 1 rehearsal - mint, in original packaging and extra wiring thrown in.

    £50 OVNO Posted - No Trades, sry.

    If you need pics - gimmie a shout.

    Ampeg SVT 3 Pro - your thoughts, ladies and gents?

    in Amps and Cabs

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    [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1380217723' post='2222500']
    I can see the benefit of a heavy head on BF cabs - stops them blowing away on open air gigs!

    Also had an EVO But don't miss it now I have the TC.

    EDIT: Can you explain about the 3Pro and the S12 not hitting it off?
    [/quote]

    True, everything else needs nailing down though!

    It's kinda hard to explain why, I was getting some over-excursion from the drivers with the SVT3 and it all went a bit farty after a while as the volume went up. Nothing wrong with the amp/Nothing wrong with the cab - just weren't best friends - after contacting Alex @ BF he went on about things in a way only Alex can, (my lack of technical knowledge!) and I decided/was convinced to change the amp. Something about a 'Lead Slab' with the all the valves?!?! LOL
    With just the preamp valves in the OTB - it's like the amp breathes; and I was a huge Ampeg fan but, the OTB/S12 combination is righteous - I can't see me wanting to change [s]for a very long time[/s] .... [u]EVER!![/u]

    Barefaced 3rd Generation product range upgrades

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1380036393' post='2219904']

    It's always very easy to think that what you have is inferior when a company releases a new model. My Super 12 is still by far and away the best cab I've had. And it IS still a fantastic product. The only reason I'd have to change to a new one is for a little more LF sensitivity so I can run my amp flat. It's not really enough of a reason to upgrade IMO. These things are not like iPhones, they are built to last!
    [/quote]

    Totally agree, after 2 years I convinced a friend of mine to go BF and he just ordered a BT2 - knowing he'd get a Gen3 model I was quite put out...........until last rehearsal when my S12 reminded me, I may never [u]need[/u] another cab.

    Wireless?

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    Posted · Edited by grunge666

    I pulled my old Laney DP150 head off a stack in 1988 at the old JB's on Dudley - it was a Thursday....

    It bounced and sounded even better after! Been wireless ever since.

    Started with Nady 101, then a Samson Stage II (which was awesome and still works 20 years later) and I changed to Line 6 after the licencing changes. Never bothered with true diversity either - One Ariel - One Love!

    It's great for FOH checks and also jumping about in the crowd during Killing in the Name of..... ;)

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