51m0n Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Volume may not be an issue, structural damage and deafness will be, but at least your back will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have a SuperTwin on order and I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1381063766' post='2233852'] I have a SuperTwin on order and I can't wait [/quote] Me neither. When are you going on holiday again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 *Records following and puts on repeat playback* "There is nothing wrong with my S12T... There is nothing wrong with my S12T...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1381052610' post='2233681'] I made my mind up I wanted a lightweight cab and that after much browsing of their website a barefaced was the answer. I actually put a deposit on a S15 but after filling in the e-form and a few emails back and forth with Alex he sent me the spec for the Big Twin 2, bit the bullet and went for it. After reading people's views on it at the SE bash I'm so glad I did. Can't wait for it to arrive now. If you're ever in the Bristol area and fancy a blast let me know, I live about 2 mins from our rehearsal space which is always available and volume not an issue!! :-D [/quote] Can you bring it round to my big pile of valve amps and see how it work out with them? Assume its easier to move than a big pile of valve amps. Got a video thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1381066069' post='2233899'] Can you bring it round to my big pile of valve amps and see how it work out with them? Assume its easier to move than a big pile of valve amps. Got a video thing. [/quote] Yes please, do that then post the vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1381066069' post='2233899'] Can you bring it round to my big pile of valve amps and see how it work out with them? Assume its easier to move than a big pile of valve amps. Got a video thing. [/quote] I'm happy for you to put it through its paces with your valve amps, as long as you're happy doing a set up on my Warwick in exchange for cider!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) More of an ale guy tbh. Edit: bah, super 15 is at practice space now I've found a drummer so can't side my side. Edited October 6, 2013 by Mr. Foxen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1381067218' post='2233916'] More of an ale guy tbh. Edit: bah, super 15 is at practice space now I've found a drummer so can't side my side. [/quote] Shame, would've been cool to compare them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Got mine!!! I didn't know what to expect to be honest regarding the finish......honestly, it's a beautiful looking cab. Really well finished, and the handles are robust and retro looking. The acrylic finish is smart looking. I wasn't sure the shiny finish would be nice, but in the flesh it is really nice. Pics don't capture it well. The weight is just a miracle! Coming from an Aggy 412, it's just a dream! The need for a lightweight cab is what started my quest for a new cab in the first place. Alex has been a great guy to deal with. He took loads of time to answer my questions, sent me very in depth replies to queries I had, including those after I got the cab delivered, or didn't thanks to FedEx, Who's driver didn't bother delivering the cab to me despite having it in his van for 9 hours. Again, Alex got straight back to me with all the delivery details so I could chase them up. Good work fella. I'm using the cab to amplify my upright basses only. Gut strung plys, slap/pizz, Rockabilly/old school jazz/ r&b style. Underwood pickups, D tar Solstice preamp, Iamp 800. Played my first gig with the cab straight out the box, as I had to drive to the FedEx depot to get it, grrrrrrrrrr. 2 minute sound check as I was really late. Had my pre and Iamp with my old settings from my Aggy cab. Straight away, bottom end very similar, mids much better live, very even across the strings. More than happy with 2 sets played and no adjustments made. Drummer and guitarist both said the cab looked and sounded great. When they lifted it, they both laughed.!!! Had some time now to play around with the cab. Had some issues with eq, as its totally different to all my previous cabs. After e mails with Alex, I'm on the road to tonal satisfaction. Now running my Iamp flat with one of the presets engaged. I need to cut the mids and low end on my preamp, slight boost in the highs. Wow.......the bottom end is huge. Very close to my acoustic sound but huge volume, I can only imagine the output from this with a slab. I need to rethink my eq completely due to the cab having no dips in frequencies. Looks like I'm going to be very happy. Volume on tap, great tone and bottom end for days. All this with my initial requirement of going lightweight. Once the drivers are broken in, I can only imagine how huge this will sound( when required). Edited October 13, 2013 by symcbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='symcbass' timestamp='1381685062' post='2242295'] Got mine!!! [/quote] Gotta admit , that looks really great!!! If you get time, could you take a few more pics, including the new input/ control panel on the back. Looks like I may be firing off an email to Alex sometime soon. Cheers Thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Looks better in real life too! Any other queries let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Sorry, but I just had to post this the right way up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks, don't know why they came out on their side. Me n technology do not get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='symcbass' timestamp='1381686912' post='2242338'] Looks better in real life too! Any other queries let me know! [/quote] Thanks for that, looks really well built. Cheers Thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 [quote name='symcbass' timestamp='1381688620' post='2242387'] Thanks, don't know why they came out on their side. Me n technology do not get on. [/quote] That'll be why you play an acoustic bass then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 [quote name='thebassman' timestamp='1381686295' post='2242326']......a few more pics, including the new input/ control panel on the back.[/quote] There will be a rear panel label on all the generation three cabs, with all the info printed on them, including the serial number, but we haven't had time to design them yet! They'll be self-adhesive and once they're done we'll be posting them to early customers to apply themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1381737539' post='2242867'] That'll be why you play an acoustic bass then! [/quote] Definitely, had a laugh at that! Vintage basses, gut strings , vintage clothes, listen to music that is 60 years old plus. The only thing modern going on here is my amplification! As someone said at our gig the other night, " I think you were born in the wrong era", can't argue with that. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 [quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1381749399' post='2243039'] There will be a rear panel label on all the generation three cabs, with all the info printed on them, including the serial number, but we haven't had time to design them yet! They'll be self-adhesive and once they're done we'll be posting them to early customers to apply themselves. [/quote] How would you identify a series 2 Big twin then, being as there are no serial numbers etc.? Are the drivers serialised and recorded or something of the like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 With the Big Series cabs: Generation One = Big One / Big One T Generation Two = Big Baby / Big Baby T / Big Twin / Big Twin T Generation Three = Big Baby 2 / Big Twin 2 Most of the G2 cabs have serial numbers on the inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 [quote]Got mine!!![/quote] Oh no, I thought I was safe bar gassing for another Midget. I'd kinda thought that a huge cab like that would be feedback hell. But you're not having any problems you didn't have before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 No issues with feedback. My last big cab for upright was an Aguilar 412. With careful eq, I got a big acoustic sound out of it, but the mids got list live especially my g & d strings. This cab is louder, deeper and cuts through live much better with half the weight. If you have shortcomings in your pickups/amp etc it will show them up. For loud upright bass, this is a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Just reading your post again. For what this does , it really isn't that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 [quote name='symcbass' timestamp='1381782098' post='2243793'] My last big cab for upright was an Aguilar 412. [/quote] Did you buy that off me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 No, I wasn't the buyer. I think we PM'd each other a few times when I originally tried to sell mine though. It was a great cab, but the weight was just too much in the end. That coupled with trying to fit the 412, double bass, gig bag and amp into my car( and still being able to drive) ! I thought I'd miss the Aggy, but this Big Twin is just something else. You know things are good when you catch yourself grinning at your amplified tone. My earlier feeble attempt at describing the sound if this cab really doesn't do it any justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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