soundbass Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I would be interested to know what other bass players use as Bass Amp Heads as a partner to a Barefaced Compact Cab, and why they chose that Head over any other they may have tried. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I routinely run either an Orange Terror Bass or a Gallien Krueger MB500 through mine. They both sound great, just different. Depends what music you're playing, what venues, and of course what bass and what sound you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 +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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I used an Ampeg PF500 through mine. As the Barefaced cabs are so transparent with their sound, whatever amp/bass you choose, you will hear it`s tone perfectly through the cab. So, choose the amp whose tone you like the best - and get that tone you love perfectly uncloured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I had a Compact before getting my Dubster and tried it with a Littlemark 3 and a Streamliner 9. Both sounded good through it, echoing Lozz's statement above regarding transparency, but the Streamliner edged it for me. Really full sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Arlita Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 +1 for the PF-500. Thunderous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1332372892' post='1587566'] Depends what music you're playing, what venues, and of course what bass and what sound you like. [/quote] That. FWIW I use a TC Electronics Classic 450. I like the sound of it for my rock bands and find the onboard compressor and Tubtone useable and useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 That +1. I use a GB Shuttle 6 because they were on offer when I was buying a new amp. Alex C uses the same amp for testing/development of his cabs too I'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 There's a long story behind why we ended up with a Shuttle 6.0 - lots of amps work well with the Compact (as this thread shows!) just a question of matching up preferred tone(s), required loudness, size/weight and budget. Email [email protected] if you want specific assistance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 As Alex said, drop him an email to get the answer from the horse's mouth (so to speak). FWIW I'm using a Hartke LH500 - clean, warm and LOUD! I've also run an Ashdown EB180 through it, also sounded great, slightly better tone for my taste (but obviously not as loud). Thinking of getting the new Ashdown LB550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundbass Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='clauster' timestamp='1332428146' post='1588224'] FWIW I'm using a Hartke LH500 - clean, warm and LOUD![/quote] I currently have an LH500 and yes is is clean and very clear through the Barefaced Compact cab, as a matter of interest what is your favourite tone setting on the LH500 through the Cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='soundbass' timestamp='1332444126' post='1588563'] I currently have an LH500 and yes is is clean and very clear through the Barefaced Compact cab, as a matter of interest what is your favourite tone setting on the LH500 through the Cab? [/quote] Mids about 3 O'clock, bass just before 12 O'clock and treble about 10 O'Clock. Bright and limiter disengaged. How about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Abm 500 worked well. Don't have the cab now, but my streamliner would be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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