Customer Feedback

09/12/24 - Upsizing 212BB / Reformer 112 - USA

Hello! I saw your video on 212BB:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbpMmpSpfd8

I am very interested in purchasing one, and want to be sure I'm making the best selections to order:

Currently I have Upsizing 212/1215/215 and the Bass-Baritone Hybrid Upsizing in my cart. Is there anything else you recommend?

I want to use it for playing Baritone Guitar using a Tube Amp, and 4 string bass guitar using a Forte D Bass Amp (not at the same time, but separately) I currently own a Reformer 112 and I love it! So was planning on buying a bass cab from you, but seeing the video, I would love one that works for Bass & Baritone!!

So, please let me know what you advise.

(I should mention I was planning on picking up a Big Baby 3, and stacking my Reformer 112 on top until I saw your 212BB video.

At the end of the day would love to have an AVD cab that I can play guitar tube amps through (3rd Power Dragon 25, Marshall SVT20, Mesa Boogie Mark vii) and also have option for Baritone, and then a bass chain - bass effects into an 700-800 watt amp into a Barefaced cab.

I don’t use modelers or have any plans to)

Thanks!

Matt

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Hi Matt,

Great, this sounds a perfect reason for the 212BB! Here's what to order:

https://barefacedaudio.com/products/custom-guitar-drivers-eminence-for-avd-cabs?variant=48772055859480

https://barefacedaudio.com/products/specialist-avd-guitar-cab-customisations?variant=48772049535256

https://barefacedaudio.com/products/specialist-avd-guitar-cab-customisations?variant=44170805281048 (this allows us to put a switchable low cut filter on the guitar driver but not on the bass driver - and allows you to run dual amps for wet/dry etc if you want).

What guitar driver do you fancy for the 12" at the top? What's in your Reformer?

Best regards,

Alex

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Perfect! So glad I asked before ordering.

I have a vintage 30

Do you recommend the same?

Matt

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Hi Matt,

The V30 is certainly a safe choice. However, we're big fans of the Redback, Cream and Copperback as higher power options.

Versus the V30, the Redback is thicker and less midrangey, the Cream is smoother and the Copperback is more detailed. Have a look through our youtube, we've definitely compared them all at some point. I'd probably go for the Copperback because it's so loud and honest and clear and handles a ton of power and is hilariously light in weight.

Alex

10/12/24 - Big Baby 3 - USA

Could not be happier with my BB3 cab , I'm pairing it with the new Boss Katana-500 bass amp and it's the best bass rig I have ever used... period!

James

09/10/24 - Big Baby 2 - UK

Hi,

I have a Big Baby 2 and it seems to have started distorting on the low notes ( C on the 3rd string downwards).

I've read through your troubleshooting guide and I've taken all the steps suggested re: different leads, basses etc but the problem is consistent. As far as I can tell the sound is coming from the centre of the speaker cone. Adjusting the tweeter appears to make no difference. I have had the cabinet for a few years and it has been used 2 or 3 times a month but has never been pushed hard- the biggest amp I use is 300watts.

Can you help? Thanks,

Andy

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Hi Andy,

Sorry to hear about this! It looks like your cab was purchased by Andertons in mid 2020 so it's out of warranty but we can sell you a replacement speaker which will solve the problem. It doesn't sound like you've blown it but it's had far too many hours of use to be a manufacturing fault in the normal sense - a bad glue joint on a dustcap is usually found in final QC here or goes on the first few gigs. Here's the link to the replacement driver:

https://barefacedaudio.com/products/replacement-12xn

Hope it was sounding good until this happened!

Best regards,

Alex

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Hi Alex,

Thanks for the prompt reply and I was obviously aware that it was out of warranty - I think I was just hoping you'd send me magic spell to fix it!

It is a little bit disappointing to have to replace the speaker on such an expensive item given the amount of use I've had out of it , but these things happen and I think your offer is very reasonable in the circumstances.

I'll order the replacement now - is there anything I need to know about removing the old one and fitting the new one?

Thanks for your help and yes, it was sounding very good before the problem arise!

Thanks

Andy

02/12/24 - Two10 + Big Baby 3 - Canada

I got home from holidays and was finally able to put together my new rig. I'm in love with these speaker cabinets. I love the 1x12 but that 2x10 has incredible tone just like you said. They sound great together as well. I think the 2x10 will be my go-to most of the time. Thanks again for all your help and for making such an incredible product.

I am promoting you quite a bit on the Facebook pages that I belong to for bass players.

Debbie

30/11/24 - Super Mini T - USA

The SMT sounds great and works great, cuts through easily and I can hear any small changes I make in my signal chain, just what I want. Amazing speaker for upright bass.

Thanks for your input

Brendan

29/11/24 - Big Baby 3 - USA

I wanted to thank you for getting our order turned around as soon as your drivers came in. We have just received the speaker today and it looks and sounds fantastic. Thank you very much for the expedient shipping!

Mike

25/11/24 - Super Compact - Netherlands

A few years ago a bought a Super Compact with 12" speaker.

I like to buy me a second one for the gigs am playing now.

I am very satisfied with the sound and I think with two my bass will sound perfect.

But any advice from you will be appreciated. What is the best price?

Regards,

Fried Holtkamp

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Hi Fried,

Glad you're pleased with your Super Compact. Adding a second one will give you a lot more output for bigger gigs. What amp will you be using? The only price is the price on our website - just pick the options you want!

Best regards,

Alex

08/11/24 - Big Twin 2 - UK

I have very recently become the proud owner of a Barefaced Big Twin 2 (Gen 3) bass cabinet. It currently bears the steel grill and I would like to replace with the Silver cloth option for that retro look, and the slight reduction in overall weight. I would be grateful if you could let me know if this is still available for my model.

Thank you for such wonderful products and I look forward to receiving your reply.

All the best

Martin

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Hi Martin,

Glad you're loving the cab!

Have a read of this page here regarding grills - https://barefacedaudio.com/pages/cloth-to-steel-and-vice-versa?_pos=9&_sid=e7741516c&_ss=r

Kind regards,

Isaac

05/10/23 - Big Twin 2 - UK

Hi Barefaced team.

Please can you advise on whether I can purchase replacement wheels for my Big Twin 2 cab (serial T103). They're a bit battered after several years of gigging and the axle on one is slightly broken.

P.S it's been totally awesome!

Thanks,

Rex

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Hi Rex,

Glad the cab has been awesome! We can sell you some more wheels, you'll need a silicone gun and some neutral cure silicone to fix them back in, in addition to the screws you can see there. I think you're only the third cab (that we've been told about) with broken wheels, and we've been using these wheels since 2009!

Best regards,

Alex

17/11/24 - Big Baby 3 - USA

Hello, I have a question about the current model of the Big Baby 3. At what position of the tweeter control would the overall frequency response of the cabinet be flat? Thanks for your help. I’m enjoying my BB3.

Bill

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Hi Bill,

It's about somewhere around a third of the way down. In any given acoustic space it's best to adjust by ear so it sounds right. Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

Best regards,

Alex

11/11/24 - Super Mini T - UK (USA originally)

On tour in the UK from Houston Texas with the Hamilton Loomis band and really loving the sound, volume, weight and tone of this awesome 12 inch mini bass cab. It’s loud!

Mike Meade

15/11/24 - Super Mini T / Super Compact T / One10T - USA

You have a great company and amazing products. I love all the cabs that I bought from you, Super mini T, Super compact T, I also bought a used One10T. I’m one of your biggest fans!

Mo