Bigwan

Yeah! Saves me posting a pic when mine arrives! I still will of course...

http://www.rondomusic.com/defiant53437nat.html

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1416959188' post='2615604'] But then you have to ask yourself...Why didn't you pay in fool (sic)...??? You should have paid in full IMO... I think your (sic) toasted now... IMO, IME.... Frank....??? Frank [/quote] Been on the vino tonight Frank?

[quote name='Toasted' timestamp='1416953555' post='2615538'] Have you guys waiting paid in full for these or just deposits? [/quote] Deposit.

I've no idea what the deal with tolex is - as I say my conversation with Alex this week is the first time tolex was mentioned. Barefaced website certainly doesn't mention it. I've no idea whether it'll be available across the range. I'd doubt it myself, at least not without a significant upcharge based on my own tolexing experiences! Horrible job! Having said that I much prefer Tolex to that tuffcab (or whatever it's called) which reminds me of the cheap PV PA my old cover band used to use, but I would have lived with it...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1416569387' post='2611504'] As a 3 man operation (recently down to 2 due to illness) and suffering growing pains (moving premises) and introduction of new technology (CNC) what is there to not understand? These are not off the shelf products. Order a bass and you could be looking at a lead time of years from the good luthiers. [/quote] All of that really. I've had contact from Alex and, while I'm not overly happy that I haven't been kept informed, I'm satisfied that he's not making up excuses or sitting on his hands. Something else I found out, and another partial cause of the delay, is that these cabs are to be tolexed. News to me, but not unwelcome.

Current production queue may be 1-2 months on cabs already in production, but the 2*10 hasn't got that far from what I can gather from the VERY limited communication I've had from Alex/Barefaced. As I've mentioned somewhere here before I'm supposed to be 1st in the queue for this cab, but if somebody at Barefaced doesn't start answering emails soon I'll be looking for an alternative...

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1416495603' post='2610861'] I figure you must have this by now? If so, any review or pics? [/quote] Nope. No communication from Barefaced since 22nd September either. Emailed Alex on Monday and still waiting for a reply. It's starting to get beyond a joke now...

Just checked there - cracking deals (not affiliated with Andertons in any way!).

Nice little rig. As a matter of interest, where did you buy?

[quote name='kennyrodgers' timestamp='1415959304' post='2605526'] Here's mine, No124 58, Jazz neck. It's a wonderful Bass and I couldn't be any happier with it. Sadly, If my Warwick doesn't sell then this might have to go. [/quote] Hubba hubba! Want!

[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1415306897' post='2599137'] Where did you find one Fodera in our neck of the woods, never mind three of them? [/quote] The Gallery. Not many Foderas round these parts right enough Michael, but then if you'd asked me where the nearest Dingwall was a few years ago, Ahoghill wouldn't have been high on the list either, so you never know!

I've played 3 Foderas. 2 I wouldn't have given tuppence for. The 3rd was without doubt the finest bass I've ever had hands on. The fact it cost the same as my car didn't matter. If I'd had the funds (4 grand second hand) I'd have bought it on the spot. A truly religious experience. I left the shop reeling, literally speechless. In answer to whether they're worth it I could only say... possibly...

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1415105511' post='2596677'] Thanks for your thoughts guys. The amp in question is a silver face, probably a 2006 model I believe. Cheers. [/quote] If you're selling (and not selling this very minute!) I'd be VERY interested...

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1414668113' post='2591975'] They seem to have an odd product development strategy. Same as the 69er one when it was launched. Most normal companies will create a prototype and take some pictures of it - or maybe a few prototypes and send 'em to reviewers etc. This lot appear to create an imaginary product, ask people to buy it in theory ..... even when they haven't designed parts like the grill. And then, make you wait much longer than you thought for delivery. I saw someone on here saying that this is what you expect for custom builds ........ but this isn't a custom build is it? Baffling (sic). [/quote] I think mostly they're in a hurry to get product out the door rather than take pictures of it, and always have been as I recall. They're busy enough carrying on the way they are, so I can't see it changing any time soon.

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1414588308' post='2590986'] What Ohm rating did you order? The 12 Ohm or the 4 Ohm? [/quote] Haven't specified that yet - and I haven't actually decided yet! I'm thinking 4 ohm at the minute - my volume war days are over so I doubt I'll want a 2nd one (famous last words!). I'm thinking this and a Mesa Walkabout will be my rig for a while, if I can find one! Haven't yet specified the grill I want either, but it'll probably be the vintage option.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1414533996' post='2590477'] Just joshing. I can't see it being anything other than brilliant. [/quote] It had crossed my mind though!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1414532780' post='2590437'] Surely your only concern is that you don't like it and want your money back? [/quote] You're quite right discreet. On paper it sounds like my perfect small cab, but I guess we'll see!

My only concern is that it arrives and I like it so much I want a second one!

You could have somebody box up your onboard preamp of choice. Sadowsky, Aguilar, EMG... Or any 9v pedal design you fancy... The world is your mollusc of choice...