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Just read Kevs thread. Some questions answered to a degree about vanderkly, bergantino, and barefaced. I just need to pull a trigger and go with one. And im not even a little bit jealous of the darkglass amp neither ;-)

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1478558288' post='3169963'] Barefaced aren't [i]that[/i] new - I bought my first one in 2008! Barefaced cabs aren't all the same sound either, there are two distinct ranges which sound very different, but even the 12" equipped cabs don't all sound the same. Alex is excellent at advising you on what cab would be most likely to suit your needs. Have a read on the Barefeced website for loads of information. http://barefacedbass.com/ I would guess both brands would do the job they're designed to do very well. Have a look at basschatter Kev's recent thread. I have no experience of Vanderkley so can't offer any insight, but I'm sure they're very good cabs. Frank. [/quote] Many thanks for this. Its the first time ive considered spending more than the cheapest option on a cab and my own understanding of tech lets me down. Ive been emailing alex over last week or so and spoken to someone else at barefaced by phone. All really helpful, just considering a different option to compare. Theres so many id get totally bogged down if i spread the net too wide. Cheers again

Thanks for the replies. I've managed to have a play on a barefaced cab loaned to me by a very kind local basschatter and safe to say I'm exceptionally impressed that so much volume comes from such a small box. So barefaced is loud, clear and doing it without having to turn the volume dial very far round. I think the 12" speaker may be the road to go down. As for wondering on why I asked about Vanderkly and barefaced ? Barefaced are new kid on block with apparently a reputation for doing very well at being loud and small. Vanderkly are like the Rolls Royce and if I was buying one cab I was simply wondering what was best at covering most bases; the new kid or the expensive luxury one. I play bluegrass music in a group but I also like to play metal, thrash, and - well whatever I happen to be listening to for fun. im not great at describing in words what a sound actually sounds like but I know what I like when I hear it, and I heard it from a barefaced can tonight. I'm maybe just fishing for a reason why a person wouldn't buy either of these, as I've read very little negative about either of them. Cheers

Ive a markbass little mark III 500w@4ohms Barefaced or vandeekley cabs are the options Which is the better buy ?

Thats a gorgeous finish and colour. Health to enjoy.

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1477382767' post='3161784'] NBD x2 ??? That's just not fair! How did you manage 2 NBD's in one? Nice. Two lovely looking basses there [/quote] Ive made a commitment that im gonna stick to these as ive tried a stack of others (worth a clean fortune) and im content that what i need for my particular choice off music is in these two cases. My eldest son will be a co-owner of one of them while studying for his music degree. Ive one more NBD incoming shortly and thatll be it. Ever. Done.

Today is a day that is likely not to happen again. I took delivery of two gorgeous Fender USA standard five string basses. One precision and one jazz in matching Olympic white and tort pick guard. Treated myself to a set of twins. Safe to say I'm feeling kinda pleased as they are the mutts nutts; they sound sooooo good and are a total delight to play. I should never have sold my '94 USA P bass and I'm glad to be back to a USA model. Pics below

Thanks for these replies guys.

Ok. I have a son at university studying music and chosen instrument is double bass. He has decided he needs a pickup but I'm at a complete loss as to what to buy, where to buy it, and how much this will/should cost me for something which will do justice to his playing and sound clear and worth the effort. Can anyone help me please ? Cheers.

Just bought a blue P bass from Tom. Delivered sharpish and very well packed. Pleasure to do business with. Cheers Tom

Having said that. I think it looks good.

Im intrigued on how well it will be received. I dont see a lot of folk playing tbirds.

Refund seems the best way to peace for you. B stock shouldnt mean anything more than ex showroom model or maybe a couple of cosmetic nicks. Its a musical instrumant and as such it needs to perform the basic setup and playing functions. By the sounds of it you are not happy that it does.