Roland Rock Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Barefaced '69er 6x10 sealed cab, 4Ohms, with Roq Solid cover. These don't some up very often (only one ever to my knowledge), as people tend to keep hold of them, and for good reason. I bought this to accompany my 100w valve amp, but with my current (reggae) band, my tonal preferences have moved towards ultra clean/modern, and that's just not what this cab was designed for. I have therefore settled on a Barefaced Super Twin/Avalon pre/Crown power rig. The '69er was designed to go with valve amps, to have a colouration like the classic 1969 Ampeg 8x10. Here's why it's such a coveted cab: -The most compact 6x10 you can imagine, basically 3'x2'x1' -Very Light - 24KG, so you can grab it in one hand and carry it up stairs. It has two inset side handles plus one on top for tilt-back castor action. -Great dispersion: The crossover is such that the three left-hand drivers do the lower omnidirectional frequencies, so the directional stuff is done by a single column of drivers, the way it should be for even tone around the room. -It sounds gorgeous. I've played it with two valve amps, two Class D, and two SS amps, and they all sounded superb. I don't detect any scoop or mid hump, just an even tone which somehow injects a bit of extra testosterone into the amp's tone. -It's as loud as you could need a cab to be, very sensitive. -It looks retrotastic. I mean, just look at it: This is the actual cab with my 100w Red Iron head. I bought it new in December 2012, and it's had moderate use. Too many of my gigs use other people's amps I usually don't use my own amps for band practice due to the ludicrous number of stairs at our practice rooms, and when at home, I practice either unplugged or through the HiFi. Basically, I've just about broken in the drivers for you Condition is very good. You can tell that the castors have rolled across a few carparks, but the rest has been kept A1 by careful use and the RoqSolid cover. The RoqSolid cover is well used and has gaffer tape in various places, but does the job fine. It has the optional front 'board pouch' so you can add a sheet of ply or whatever to further protect the front of the cab. Here's the official info, as you can see, it will set you back over a grand delivered: [url="http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/69er.htm"]http://barefacedbass...-range/69er.htm[/url] Here's my feedback: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169000-roland-rock/"]http://basschat.co.u...00-roland-rock/[/url] I don't have any packaging materials to deliver this, but I do live near the M1 in the middle of the country (Nottingham), and can deliver up to one hour's drive away for diesel money. The price is firm. If it doesn't sell for £750, I'll just keep it for when I'm playing rock, blues or funk again. In terms of trades, I'm pretty GAS free, but would consider an ACG EQ01 preamp in part exchange. Please don't offer any basses, heads or cabs, as I'm perfectly happy with what I have. Edited June 22, 2014 by Roland Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 So so so tempted, but don't even have an amp yet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1398115439' post='2430696'] So so so tempted, but don't even have an amp yet lol [/quote]me too so you'd better buy it Prime ... I'll buy your SC instead ! (when my gear sell) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If you haven't heard a decent valve amp played through a 69-er then [b]DON'T [/b]go and check out this one. You'll only buy it. At the moment I played literally my first note through my brand new 69er, there happened to be a photographer taking a snap: [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Equipment%20and%20stuff%20CURRENT/Visit%20to%20Barefaced/VisittoBarefaced1_zpsa4f003fd.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Equipment%20and%20stuff%20CURRENT/Visit%20to%20Barefaced/VisittoBarefaced1_zpsa4f003fd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] It's true, you know. A picture really IS worth 1000 words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Impressively well organised man cave there Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 That's not my man cave - that's Barefaced Secret HQ in a hardened bunker outside Brighton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1398160860' post='2430951'] That's not my man cave - that's Barefaced Secret HQ in a hardened bunker outside Brighton! [/quote] Wait a minute, is that Alex's secret love-shed!? Oops - I've said too much. Edited April 22, 2014 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yep, that's the place for big ones and 69ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 That's me in the corner, losing my religion ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1398162941' post='2430984'] Yep, that's the place for big ones and 69ers. [/quote] [size=4] And Midgets![/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloc Riff Nut Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Who wants to buy a Midget/Compact stack so I can snap this up? It certainly does look retrotastic :-b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 [quote name='Bloc Riff Nut' timestamp='1398163292' post='2430993'] Who wants to buy a Midget/Compact stack so I can snap this up? It certainly does look retrotastic :-b [/quote] Just to help your GAS along, I recently heard bertbass's '69er with his Streamliner 900 and it was truly immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Why thank you sir. I have to admit to being a very happy bunny. A superb cab. Buy it and be in bass heaven. Edited April 22, 2014 by bertbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) I guess that's why they call you Happy Jack Edited April 23, 2014 by krispn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Never mind Happy Jack, just think about your Happy Speakon once plugged into this superb cab :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Wow! 2ft wide = perfect match with big f...-off valve head. Let's check the piggy bank. Oh well... GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi, Great cab. I am interested but live quite along way away. Do you ever travel down to London? Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 [quote name='pbasspecial' timestamp='1398452468' post='2434387'] Hi, Great cab. I am interested but live quite along way away. Do you ever travel down to London? Regards, Paul [/quote] Hi Paul, I do go to London occasionally on business, and was there last week with the band. Unfortunately no visits in the pipeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) '69 - good year for music, bad year for backing vocals: http://youtu.be/bRzKUVjHkGk Edited April 28, 2014 by Roland Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) '69 - the year that took you higher. http://youtu.be/LQkdiJQIX5Y Edited May 3, 2014 by Roland Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) I have a chap who wants this but needs to wait a couple of months before he's in the area. He seems like a straight up kind of bloke and I'm happy to wait, so I'll not be bumping this any more. Here's your last instalment of '69 vibes: http://youtu.be/RmY2HoRhbi4 Edited May 5, 2014 by Roland Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) edit: sale fallen through :-( Edited June 17, 2014 by Roland Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1399470507' post='2444538'] I feel a bit sad now. I will miss this cab :-( [/quote] Seller's remorse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 MB1. Topic Reopened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks Martin, Yes, I was holding this for a buyer to pick up on Saturday, but alas I've just been informed that the money has had to go towards a vet's bill instead :-( Back on the market, all info in the OP still applies Edited June 18, 2014 by Roland Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts