RandomBass

All very strange indeed. After reading issue 2 I was considering a subscription, glad I waited now.

Cheers

Geoff

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1333808104' post='1606786']
Another Bareface endorser here.

Compact is superb.
Midget is awesome.
Compact + Midget is cab Nirvana.
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Oddly enough this pairing never really did it for me, so I sold the Midget and bought a second Compact. Now that is a pairing!

Cheers

Geoff

I've not used any of the Orange cabs. However I have been using an OTB500 with a single BF Compact, and it pretty much satisfies my needs tonally and volume-wise. And together they weigh 17Kg. I cannot imagine needing any more volume than that on stage without completely deafening the rest of the band (along with myself). The OTB is able to supply 500W into either 4 or 8 Ohm load, and this suits the Compact perfectly.

I'd thoroughly recommend a Compact.

Cheers

Geoff

I've enjoyed issues 1 and 2 - when is number 3 likely to hit the virtual shelves?

Cheers

Geoff

+1 to the Terror Bass through my Compact: never fails to please me. Also use an Ashdown ABM500 which is a totally different sound, but just as addictive.

Both heads sound very loud through single or two Compacts. However, at the moment the TB plus one Compact is a winning combination.

Cheers

Geoff

[quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1332252185' post='1585572']
If it's 500W at 4 ohms, it'll be somewhere about 330 - 350W at 8 ohms.
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That sounds about right to me....

I've done exactly this with gear from Thomann on a couple of occasions, no problem.

Cheers

Geoff

I've found that proper setting of the input on my Evo amp has a significant impact on the effectiveness of the valve drive and the compressor.

Cheers

Geoff

That's a nice budget to have. Have a look at the Ashdown ABM line, and is well within your budget. There's also a new 1000 version on its way, similar price to the M6 I believe, and lighter than the 500 which I have.

Cheers

Geoff

I have a Highway 1 Jazz, and love it. Great solid construction, finished nicely too. It's got a tight, growly sound which I find addictive.

Alternatively, have you considered non-Fender P or J models? Some great ones to be had for the money. I have 2 Vintage V4 P-copies and really rate them.

Cheers

Geoff

I reckon this will get loads of interest in the For Sale section....

Sorry!

I'm sure there is someone in the music fraternity that can get you some, although that price does seem high.

Oh sorry, I misread the thread title

Fans on my evo 3 are whisper quiet.

As ever you should give it a try before you buy. I have a TB500 which I use with a Barefaced Compact (sometimes two of them) and its a great pairing. I have lower gain valves in the amp which does give more clean before it goes into saturation. However I also like the original ones.

Cheers

Geoff

That's a shame mate. Good luck with the sale.

Cheers

Geoff

Anyone tried one of the new class D micro plectrums?

[quote name='Alec 'Aleb' Mills' timestamp='1330728662' post='1562423']
I'd love an excuse to get one. played through an ABM 500 a few times and sounded fantastic!
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That's the perfect excuse!

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1330688962' post='1561564']
Does anybody know if Roqsolid makes covers for pointy blue picks?
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Yes I ordered one but it got lost in the post.

In my quest to lighten the load, I'm looking forward to the release of the Barefaced Pick - light, loud and small.

[quote name='twentyhertz' timestamp='1330640165' post='1561000']
Are the blue pointy ones reliable? I'm gigging next week and need to know whether or not I should take a backup with me.
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I've seen reports of early versions inexplicably cutting out when digging in, although it seems this is only a problem when using two 4 stringers. A single 5 or 6 stringer seems to be ok. Check the revision number, or maybe ask over at TalkBass? I'm sure there's a wealth of experience over there...

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1330521110' post='1558726']
Also be aware that the 450mm ones are actually only 236mm long. Just a heads up.
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I hope the manufacturer clarifies this in their marketing blurb

Just did a quick Google search, and these things are impossible to find left-handed. What's that all about then?

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1330473662' post='1558214']


I've got one I don't use but it's too heavy to post.
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Interparcel did me a great rate when I decided to go plectrumless last year. I had a custom made gloss black one which I swore I would take to the grave, but let it go.

I have one of these. Looks and feels very high quality, and an easy player. Only negative is the strings a bit high at the nut, which I should rectify. Other than that I'd pretty much go along with the BGM review.

Cheers

Geoff

[quote name='jonunders' timestamp='1330432965' post='1557314']
Thank you Phil for your explanation. I now understand a little more without having to source a turbo charged, HD Kipper.

Jonathan
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actually a turbo charged HD Kipper is just an old fishwives tale

will get me coat (and kipper)

sorry....