Reformer 112 / 110W

We believe this is the most significant guitar cab launched since the original Marshall 4x12”. A bold claim indeed!

But listening is believing - the revolutionary patented AVD enclosure lets you hear the true sound from the speaker, uncluttered by internal reflections or cancellations like traditional closed or open-backed cabs. And from the back of the cab the AVD does even more, filling the room with yet more natural tone.

We may have transformed the cabinet itself with our unique Barefaced AVD design but we refuse to discard the loudspeaker heritage that’s the basis of most great guitar sounds - electric guitars need that tonal shaping, character and vibe which comes from the inherent sonic colour of classic speaker designs. The Reformer 112 has an iconic Celestion Vintage 30 12" 60W loudspeaker as standard and more cosmetic choices. And if the Vintage 30 isn’t your ideal sound, you can have any Celestion guitar 12” as a customisation, including all the Alnico models.

We now also offer a custom 1x10" version of this cab, the Reformer 110W - for guitarists who want the tone of a 10" but in a larger enclosure than our Upsetter 110. Also, if you want a wider/larger 1x12" guitar cab, we now have the Usurper 112W and the Radical 112SW custom models to choose from, which are the same sizes as our 2x10" and 2x12" models respectively.

This 1x12” cab has as big a sound as 2x12" cabs loaded with similar speakers because the AVD uses both sides of the cone, front and back, to fill the room with tone. Despite the massive sound the weight is absolutely not massive - thanks to our unique design and construction methods this is the lightest gig-tough 12” guitar enclosure ever made!

Specifications

	Stock - V30	Custom - Minimum	Custom - Maximum
Dimensions (H x W x D)	40cm x 45cm x 31cm 16" x 18" x 12"
Weight	10 kg / 22 lbs	7 kg / 15 lbs (Neo Creamback / Copperback)
Enclosure design	AVD
RMS power handling	60W	25W (G12M Greenback)	250W (Neo 250 Copperback)
Nominal Impedance	8 ohm	4 ohm (Neo 250 Copperback only)	16 ohm
Stock speaker	Celestion Vintage 30	20+ Celestion twelves as custom choices	Or unloaded for a 12" you already own and love

Features

• Innovative internal design - Barefaced AVD enclosure for superior audibility, efficiency and power handling
• Low-cut filter toggle switch
• Choose from the entire range of Celestion 12" speakers. The iconic Celestion Vintage 30 fitted as standard.*
• Either a black or silver cloth grill with white piping.
• British Raging Green or Black in Black tolex.
• Single top strap handle
• Rubber feet on base
• Dual combi 1/4” + speakon sockets

*Additional customisation fee applies. See below.

Questions

Traditional guitar loudspeaker designs.

There are basically two sorts - closed-back and open-backed. Open-backed because they were combos and needed to keep the valves cool and accessible for servicing, closed-back and sealed because that’s how most speakers were made in the 1960s.

How does that affect using them?

The closed-back cabs have narrowing dispersion as frequency increases (a hi-fi speaker uses smaller speakers for higher frequencies to reduce this problem). The open-backed cabs fire sound out of the back as well as the front, so although the dispersion narrows from both front and back in much the same way as the closed-back cab, the sound coming out of the back helps fill the room with mids and highs - but that sound out of the back cancels out most of the lows (due to the inverted phase as the back of the speaker pulls when the front pushes and vice versa). In other words, open-back cabs are easier to hear around the room but the lows are thinner.

How is the Reformer 112 different?

From the front it behaves much like a closed or open-backed cab. But the mids and highs coming out of the AVD at the back are amplified and dispersed around the room whilst the lows are inverted to match the lows from the front, giving lots more bottom. Basically you get twice the output of a closed back cab with an identical speaker AND even better dispersion and audibility (and far far greater output) than an open-backed cab.

What is AVD?

You see it when you look at the back of the cab - it’s the Augmented Vent Diffractor. It’s a unique patented technology that we started developing back in 2013. At low frequencies it acts as a tuned vent or Helmholtz resonator, improving efficiency, power handling and output. At mid and high frequencies it acts to diffract, disperse and couple the sound with the room for improved audibility and output especially in rooms with poor acoustics.

What is the Lo Cut filter for?

The increased low frequency output from the AVD may be too much for some guitarists’ tastes - so you can flick this switch and remove lows at the cab. Doing so not only changes the bass response but also increases the power handling of the cab, lowers the distortion due to motor excursion and reduces the load on your amp’s output stage. This can give you two different sweet-spots of optimum speaker overdrive or break-up and two different sweet-spots of power valve overdrive. If your sound is perfect in rehearsal but too dirty at a louder gig then engaging the Lo Cut filer will clean it up.

Customer feedback

05/05/25 - Reformer - UK

I'm loving my Reformer 112 and gigging with it at least twice a month. Great that's it's so easy to carry around too!

John

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28/03/25 - Reformer + One10 - Australia

Love your work as I have a Reformer and a One10 bass cab, love em to bits.

Dave

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28/03/25 - Reformer 112 (G12M Greenback) - UK

Just go my cab.

Absolutely fantastic, easily stands up to my DV Mark 2x12 (gold version)….

Congratulations on such a remarkable product, also been educating myself with your videos. 

Thanks for sticking with me on the speaker swaps as well.

If you ever get anyone wanting to try or hear the cab and they’re near Harrogate, feel free to pass on my details.

Thanks once again to everyone at Barefaced.

Nick

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25/03/25 - Reformer 112 (G12H-75 Creamback) - USA

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27/02/25 - Reformer 112 (G12H-75 Creamback) - Austria

Hi Alex,

Guitar-wise I'm pretty much of a Les Paul player (Blues, Classic Rock, Funk, Fusion), as far as amps/cabinets are concerned I've got a Bluguitar Amp1 along with a Bluguitar FatCab

I’ve installed a Celestion G12-75H Creamback in the AVD cab, as I had this driver from a former project. So far, I’m pretty happy with the new cab.

Comparing it to the Bluguitar Fat Cab with their proprietary driver, which is based on a Celestion G12M Greenback capable to handle 60W, showed these results:

• Fat cab with Deeflexx and AVD cab show the same amount of dispersion, i. e. even standing right beside the cab the sound almost doesn’t change at all

• Both cabs sound fairly similar, Fat cab got a little bit more low end

• AVD cab and Deeflexx do not go together well, in this case low end and low mids seem to be attenuated resulting in a somewhat unpleasant sound 

Fun fact: When I watched your YT videos comparing Celestion drivers, I didn’t like the Creamback very much, actually I gravitated towards the G12T-75. However, in combination with my amp, I’m pretty happy with the sound, seems like Creamback and Marshall like amps are a perfect match.

I’m also thinking about getting one of your bass cabs, I might address you for that matter again in a couple of weeks.

Best regards,

Georg

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Hi Georg,

That's very interesting, thanks!

With tonal stuff a lot of it is about matching guitar, amp, and speaker+cab to the player and their sonic goals. Sounds like you've found a good combination for your stuff but I wouldn't say Creamback + Marshall is perfect for everyone, in fact the Creamback M65 sounds v different to the H75. Specifics matter! ;-)

Best regards,

Alex

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21/02/25 - Reformer 112 - USA

I'm very happy.  It looks great (I'm glad I chose the green), it sounds great, and it's easy to carry.  

When I first picked it up, it was so light, I checked to see if you'd forgotten to install the speaker.

Well done! And see the attached photo.

Joan

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03/01/25 - Reformer 112 - France

I am considering changing the V30 speaker in my Reformer 112 for another speaker, possibly a celestion greenback (just to try a different sound, nothing wrong with the V30 as such). I saw in one of your videos (https://youtu.be/kanKPlOcQXg?si=C3esQJHNCi_6oTVP) the instructions on how to do this - thanks a lot - very useful!

I noticed that it was mentioned as important to have tape added between the speaker chassis and the wood, around the rim of the speaker, to seal the volume and avoid rattle. Could you point me to which tape to use for this please, so I can purchase a roll of it? I hope I will find it online if I know the brand and/or type of tape.

Many thanks for making great speaker cabinets!

Thorsten

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Hi Thorsten,

We started fitting the felt tape in 2023 - I don't know of anywhere that sells it, we get it specially made, but we can sell you some. Glad you're loving the cab!

Best regards,

Alex

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31/01/25 - Reformer 112 (Neo Creamback) - USA

Just received the cabinet. This thing is unbelievable! I am still floored at how light it is. And I love the tone of my guitar through it.

Nathan

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26/09/24 - Reformer 112 - UK

Hi Alex.

Finally got round to trying the cab at a loud rehearsal last night. Loud being the word. It's sensational, I was set up before my bass player even arrived, he got distracted by a frozen puddle or something, I dunno, bass players... Anyway, he was setting up to my right and I played a couple of chords to which he said "fuck, oh yeah, is that the new cab?!"

He couldn't believe the sound from standing square level with the side of it about 10 feet away.

Anyway, I'm over the moon, you've created something that IMO really is a revolutionary piece of kit. I hope people keep discovering them and you are very successful.

Thanks again,

Ross

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15/01/25 - Reformer 112 - UK

I bought a Reformer 112 four or five years ago and have been extremely happy with it since.

Steve

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08/01/25 - Reformer 112 / Reality 112FR - USA

Hi Alex,

Got an interesting question for you: I got a Reformer 112 from you last year and it is spectacular. I use it with my Mesa Mark V and she sings... I was wondering if anyone has ever requested one of your powered FRFR cabinets but with the ability to turn off the amp in the powered cabinet and use it as a standard cabinet with a guitar amp head? Or.. if that is even possible :-) I ask because I have two rigs, my Mark V head and I also have a Quad Cortex. Would like one ( or two for sublime stereo ) to be able to use with both of my rigs. I suppose I could always get another reformer and then use one of the smaller powered amp pedals like the Seymour Duncan power stage to power them off my quad cortex board. And.. what is the current lead times for the reformer 112's as well as your FRFR powered cabs? 

Thanks

Kevin

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Hi Kevin,

We have done an "active/passive" Reality 112FR for someone but the issue is that you really need to put an IR filter between the power stage of a guitar amp and the cab because it's an FRFR cab, or if you're running the power stage pretty clean you could put an IR before it - just something to take off all those highs that a normal guitar driver filters out.

However I think a lot of guitarists are going the wrong way with speakers for modellers - FRFR is great if you need all the sounds in the world and/or are using in-ears all the time. But so many guitarists would be better served by turning off the speaker modelling and using a real guitar speaker. So in your specific case, get an active/passive Activier 2 Reformer 112. Then you can use that cab your tube head along with your other Reformer, or you can use the Activier 2 in that cab to drive the new active/passive Reformer and your current passive Reformer in stereo.

Hope that makes sense!

Here's the current lead times - https://barefacedaudio.com/pages/production-and-delivery-times

They need updating though and we've had quite a lot of orders recently, so they'll probably be longer in reality. Hope to get that figured out this week!

Glad you're enjoying your Reformer!

Best regards,

Alex

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01/12/24 - Reformer 112 - UK

The Reformer is as I thought it would be. 

The sound dispersion is unbelievable, and the tonal sounds are amazing, and the mini toggle switch really does make a noticeable difference which I find very useful indeed. 

I will be using my local rehearsal rooms next Friday, I will let you know how it went. 

The Reformer is an amazing piece of kit without a doubt. 

Glyn

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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. 

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. 

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25/11/24 - Reformer 112 - UK

I currently own the Reformer 1x12 and am just enquiring if it's possible to have another front panel made for my cab. I recently just purchased the Friedman Little Sister head and the covering on the front of it is called Silver Weave and I would like a replacement made to match the amp.

I have contacted Friedman amps and am waiting for a reply from them regarding purchasing some of this grill cloth, could you advise me if you stock this type of cloth? If not, and you do not stock the grill cloth and providing you could make the panel how much material would I need to purchase to cover the panel and what would the cost of this panel be?

I love the cab and it would be great if I could interchange the front panel depending on what amp I wanted to use. I'm currently using Victory Sheriff 25 and the cab has black and tan Mojotone grill cloth.

Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Keith

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Hi Keith,

Sorry, we don't make replacement grills for our cabs - they're the most labour intensive part of the process and we don't have the capacity to make any more than what's needed for new orders. I wouldn't recommend taking the grill on and off frequently, it's really not designed for that and I think you'll end up with parts getting worn/damaged. Hope the cab is sounding good!

Best regards,

Alex

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12/11/24 - Reformer 112 - USA

I’ve been playing my new Reformer cab with the Celestion G12-65 Heritage a while now. I expected it to be good, but it far exceeds my expectations. It’s as loud as the 2x12 setup it replaced, but much easier to move around. Of course, smaller size and weight are great, but only if the cab sounds excellent, and that’s where the Reformer’s true strength lies. What I find striking is that the Reformer has great body and bottom end without losing an ounce of detail or clarity anywhere. In fact, I have never played through a cab with such clarity in every register and with such balance among the various registers. The cab has this mix of roundness, detail, and balance that is truly lovely. I’m finding my Barefaced cab a clean player’s dream. It inspires me to play more and more.

Well done and thanks!

Phil Sylvester, Pheo Guitars

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09/11/24 - Reformer 112 - Canada

I bought a Reformer 112 a year or so before the pandemic after seeing Rob's video with you and thought, "you know what? This guy reviews gear and can't say words. I'm in." I was using a Marshall 1960Vintage cab for years, with a Sovtek MiG50H and the SECOND I plugged my head into your cab, I called my mate who's been wanting to buy my Marshall cab and sold it to him and never looked back. It pushes more air, more volume, and my drummer can finally hear me. There's no cone of sound, it doesn't flub out, and it's clear.

Justin

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07/11/24 - Reformer 112W - Germany

Hi Alex, 

The Cab arrived. Looks very beautiful. 

One last question: (as my other Barefaced cabs) it says 8 Ohms. I can use a 16 Ohm Speaker as well?

Best regards,

Till

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Hi Till,

Yes, the low-cut filter is voiced for an 8 ohm cab, but you can use a 16 ohm speaker just fine. All that happens is the low-cut filter frequency shifts lower so it's a more subtle cut. The cab does look great - send us some pics with your head on it!

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05/11/24 - Reformer 112 w/ Neo 250 Copperback - USA

I tried it with a variety of amps, large, small, high watt, low, clean, gain, high gain, simple circuit reactive, multi-channel bells and whistles... etc. This was partially because I'm selling off a lot of amps, so had them out to photograph and list.

Let me say this... I love the cabinet and speaker. I have found that I prefer full response Neo speakers because I can always dial in or use cab sim to get other legacy tones. And I directly compared this to two other cabs that I think are relevant. The first is an original Forte side ported 2x12 cab with Celestion Cream and V-Type. The second is a custom cab made for me replicating the Electro Voice TL806 front ported build plan that the Sica/Jensen people recommended to me for the Jensen N12D (also flat/full response).

Have to say, from the start, I was disappointed with the Forte, probably most because of the darkness of the speakers. It also ways a ton on it's own without speakers, so I chose not to replace with neo speakers, and am selling it. Aside from that and relevant to your product, I found that it seemed to work like a half a pie, where the front sound had mid/high, with gaps between front and the mid/lows coming out of the sides with little reflection from the back wall... as one would expect.

The EV front port is actually my go-to cab. I get rich full sound with good dispersion. I run it closed back, but can open a center panel for rear reflection. I have it in a corner which helps dispersion (I think... I'm very naive about gear, and don't know much more than what my ears tell me... didn't grow up in bands so little direct input to my brain from experts.)

So now, your Reformer. I guess I expected to clearly hear very specific differences, but didn't... which is why your cab is so great. It has even dispersion 360 (maybe even up, but I don't know that... just that I played it both seated and standing. I should say, I also played facing it, not back to the cab this weekend, Will have to turn around in the coming days when I get time.)

Here's the thing... it's just the beautiful clear articulate sound I love, that I can paint in many ways from pedals to attack to guitar knobs to equalizer to modeling. And the sound fills the room in a way that doesn't draw attention, but does give an immersive feeling. I haven't tested it in a group setting yet, but I would suspect that it helps bring the whole band together. My wife and I see a lot of live music in small venues, and we like to sit closer to the stage so we hear the music direct from the band's gear rather than the house. As you can imagine, the location of the seat can vary the mix we hear off the stage. That's okay for us because we are trying to distinguish the artists and instruments which makes it more interesting than a wall of sound. Having said that, I imagine your products would tend to help blend the stage sound and connect the other instruments within the dispersion your cabinet creates, but that is just speculation.

In a few words, I love it, and it will be near my EV/Jensen cabinet in my primary playing space, and go to for other amp heads I have. (The EV cab has a one off head from VTAmps built for me and detailed together with the cabinet, so those always stay together.

Some folks use the term "reference" to mean an archetypal specific tone, like a Strat, or a vintage Magnatone, etc. I think of it a bit differently. I feel that a clean clear articulate cabinet like yours is the "master reference" from which all others are defined by subtraction. Yours is the "everything" cab, though partly because of the speaker choice. I need to spend more time with it, but if I had to pick one, it would be the Reformer or the EV, and probably break the rules of the thought experiment and keep both. If you ever are bored, you might try to build the EV front port just to experience it. I attached a spec from the interweb... there are a few out there. Last note, I have mine on it's side with the port on the left, no reason, just fits the head better that way.

The Reformer is the best gear purchase I've made in years.

Happy to provide additional feedback, though I fear I've already shared too much :) and may be displaying huge swaths of technical ignorance.

Best of luck, though you shouldn't need it with your product excellence.

Oh, and I offer this to the best makers that have provided me super gear and instruments. If someone in the New York City area wants to try one of your cabs before buying, I'm happy to give them some time with it (as long as they're not a serial killer :) For example, I've done this for Frank Scheucher of Zerberus guitars, and even held some US based stock for him. Back then we had a tiny little gear shop as more of a hobby than business for a few years before Covid when we shut it down.) To be clear, we aren't representing anyone any more, but I'm surely happy to help you and other musicians find what works for them, and definitely more musicians should have one of your cabinets.

Also happy to clean this up into a single paragraph if you want to use it in your marketing anonymously or just my first name, or feel free to do your own edit. Humbly, I'm not sure it would help you, but you're free to take it and do as you wish.

Jim

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05/11/24 - Reformer 112 - UK

Hi Barefaced,

Is the Reformer fitted with a Celestion Vintage 30 as standard? 

A friend of mine owns a Reformer cab and it absolutely blew me away. I must have one. 

Sincerely yours,
Glyn

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Hi Glyn,

That's great to hear! Yes, the V30 is our standard choice but we offer lots of other drivers as customisations. You can order one by going here:

https://barefacedaudio.com/collections/avd-guitar-cabs/products/reformer-112

Obviously ask if anything isn't clear!

Best regards,

Alex 

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03/11/24 - Reformer (w/Copperback) - UK

I recently took delivery of a Reformer with a Copperback and had a couple of gigs with it this weekend. It really is quite incredible (but you knew that already )

Brad

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23/10/24 - Reformer 112 - Austria

I love the speaker, the small size, the green tolex and the light weight. Totally satisfied.

It sounds very good and it actually fills the room better and has much better off-axis projection than my oversized 1x12 combo.

It’s also not as muddy as the Marshall 4x12 in the rehearsal space and feels just as loud.

When I tried it in my flat, it felt much too loud for practicing, especially when I’m not alone in the room.

If I was in a chugging metal band, I might prefer the bassy punch of the 4x12 in the room (maybe not in the Mix though).

Interestingly I find the barefaced somewhat boxy on some clean tones but I love any type of overdrive on it. 

Very clear and focused but not fizzy or shrill. 

Compared to my combo (which has a bassy Eminence Texas Heat in it and is wider and taller),

I find myself turning up the bass a little more on the barefaced cab.

However in band-rehearsal, the missing bass sounded very good, so I don’t mind it.

I did not play a gig with it yet but my guess is that it will be a good experience.

I love lightweight gear and for a small cab, the sound and sound-distribution is awesome.

Since I’m usually fine with my 1x12 or a fender 2x12 combo, I can’t see any reason why the barefaced should disappoint.

On the contrary. I will probably be able to move around more without the fear of not hearing myself properly.

It also seem sturdy, which is very important for a cab that is used for gigs.

David

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20/10/24 - Reformer 112 - USA

Hi,

A while back I ordered a 1x12 guitar cab from you guys. It is incredible. My rig has changed a bunch since then (lifestyle changes and living arrangements are part of this). I'm currently running a Fractal Audio FM9 (floorboard version of the popular Axe FX III) and a pair of powered Laney LFR-112 FRFR cabs. Those things sound great too, but they are ungodly heavy (45 lbs 1x12 and a horn)--I feel like I could have a 2x12 from barefaced for each of those and still have a rig that weighs less. Since I'm back to using modeling devices, I'm interested in the Reality cabs, but there's no 2x12 version. I think there was mention somewhere that you'd do them on request. I'm curious about the weight and price. I'm located in the US so shipping might be an issue.

David

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Hi David,

Yes, we'll add 2x12" versions of the Reality to our product line as people order them. You can choose between 212V (Uprising size), 212H (Radical size), and 212XL (Upsizing size). The weights and prices will relate to those models like the weight and price of the Reality relates to the Reformer. Does that make sense? Glad you're so pleased with your 1x12 guitar cab!

Best regards,

Alex

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10/09/24 - Reformer 112 - USA

Hi, I have a Reformer 112 with the AVD and love it. I’m thinking about getting another AVD cab with 10” speaker(s), and wonder what you recommend for me. I’ll be playing a low wattage Fender super style head (only 10W currently) so I’m not sure if a 1x10 or 2x10 would be best. I hope to have something that puts out a similar level to the 1x12 Reformer that I’ll try to play in parallel with a low watt British amp head.

The reformer has an Alnico Cream in it, and I mostly play blues and jazz. I like that speaker alot because it’s very neutral and high powered in case I want to play my modeler through a power amp. Anything in the 10” lineup you think is similar?

Is the 2x10 vertical cab about the same width as the 1x12 reformer?

Michael

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16/10/24 - Reformer 112 - UK

I can’t believe I have a 112 that is so light and sounds as good as a Marshall 4x12!

I’ll always remember the first time I used it, it was a big working men’s club about a 2.5 hour drive away and these guys just have a vocal PA and I thought "drat I've really messed up here" but the thing just filled the room!

The quality and effectiveness of your products is superb and to get personal support from the CEO is unheard of.

Dan

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03/10/24 - Reformer 112 - USA

This thing is beyond what words can express.

THANK YOU

Marco

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28/09/24 - Reformer 112 - Germany

Well, I am super happy with it, can't imagine to use any other cab since I got it. The V-Type driver is indeed very versatile as you advised me and I can confirm this since I play anything from classic to alternative and heavier rock.

Thank you for the advice and delivery which was done exactly to my specific wishes!

Georg

 

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30/08/24 - Reformer/Upsetter - UK

Hi Alex,

I'm trying to establish the cost of an unloaded Reformer cabinet to install my Celestion Neo Creamback speaker.

5 or 6 years ago I purchased a GX11 with the Eminence Alessandro 12" just before you rebranded the cab. I absolutely loved it but eventually went down the small lightweight combo route with a Princeton ToneMaster, very good but I miss the feel of a valve amp and grabbed the current deal on the PRS HDRX head. I have a Neo Creamback and wondered how much an empty Reformer would cost, but could not get the discount code that you list, to apply on the checkout page. As a seriously arthritic 70-year-old every ounce of weight saving is important, but I remember the tone of that Eminence loaded cab very fondly

Kind regards

Andy

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Hi Andy,

I've just added that info to the page:

https://barefacedaudio.com/pages/unloaded-guitar-cabs

Neo Creamback in the Reformer will be comically light. You could also go with an Upsetter 112N if you want to go even smaller (and a bit lighter). Obviously a big leap forwards tonally from your ToneMaster - ToneSuperMaster! ;-)

Best regards,

Alex

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05/09/24 - Reformer 112 - France

Hello, the speaker arrived at home today. Everything is perfect, the speaker equipped with the Jensen is very light and the sound is good!

Laurent

 

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03/06/24 - Reformer 112 + Reality 112FR - UK

Hi Alex,

For the last few years I have been learning to play an NS Design electric cello. I normally play sax/clarinet with different jazz, folk and experimental musicians, often with a PA, often with a mixture of acoustic and electric instruments, rarely at high volume or in large venues.

Now I want to try using the cello with these musicians too. The NS Design has a completely solid body and piezo pickups. My priority so far has been trying to create a core sound which is as close as possible to an acoustic cello. However, I also want to explore its great potential as an electric bowed instrument in the future. Until recently, I had long term loan of an AER amp which I used with the cello. The sound I got was quite mediocre. It improved massively with the addition of Cello IR software from a firm called 3 Sigma Audio, I run it in a TC Electronic IR loader pedal. However, the sound still remained rather dull and boxy.

I have now returned the AER to its owner and have bought a Katana 100W head. I decided on this because (1) my cello is an electric instrument, not acoustic (2) It is highly dependent on Impulse Response to create a decent acoustic sound (3) the Katana has powerful multi effects built in, modelled on classic Boss pedals, giving lots of potential to explore experimental playing.

So far, I’m very pleased with the Katana plus IR loader combination. The cello sounds a lot better using the ‘clean’ amp models (set to minimum gain) rather than the ‘acoustic’ settings - ie it’s more authentic, vibrant, dynamic. I now need to decide what to do about a speaker cab.

So far, I have tried:

1. The Katana head has a 35W 5 inch driver built in, intended for home practice. Considering its size, it sounds amazingly good, even at the lower end of the cello’s range. It has a vibrancy which the AER lacked and it produces a lot of volume, though not really the depth/richness to make it suitable for playing with other people. Bowing vigorously can produce unpleasant woomphing distortion.

2. I have a small HK Audio Polar PA. I have put the Line Out from the Katana through it and the signal is surprisingly weak, it needs a lot of boosting. Even then, the tone remains soft edged and very bass heavy. I’m sure I could improve it with some EQ work but it’s not inspiring.

3. I have tried a friend’s 1x12 cab for guitar which has a small port on the back. It’s old, unbranded, but apparently has a Celestion driver in it, I don’t know which model. The sound from this is the best I have had from anything, with lots of depth, detail and sparkle. Interestingly, I need to cut both bass and treble on the amp. The Katana has three options for modelling Cab Resonance (Vintage, Modern and Deep) and Vintage sounds the best. The sound to the rear of the cab is fairly good (due to the port, I guess) but at the sides is very weak.

All this makes me think that a 1x12 cab is what I should buy. Whilst researching different makes I came across your website and I am impressed by your approach to speaker design. In particular, I love your aim of filling a room with high quality (but not necessarily high volume) sound in the same way as happens with an acoustic instrument. I also very much want to be able to hear myself play as clearly as possible when I am with other musicians - being able to do this feels crucial on an unfretted instrument. I would greatly appreciate advice as to which of your speaker designs would best suit my needs: I read initially about the Reformer 112 and thought it sounded ideal. However, I then learnt about the Reality 112FR and suspect this might make more sense given my use of Cello IR software and the Katana?

Many thanks for your help!

Andrew

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Hi Andrew,

If you don't think this is a crazy idea, as we have a one month trial period then you could order both a Reality and a Reformer, compare them head to head and then return whichever one isn't best for you.

Alex

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Hi Alex,

It has been very interesting comparing the two side by side. They both sound very good, much better than anything else I have used and I would happily live with either of them. The differences I noticed were:

1. More powerful bass on the Reality, with enormous dynamic headroom at the bottom end. Fantastic, but actually the bass is overwhelming most of the time and I had to cut it to a minimum on the amp which seemed a shame.

2. It’s hard to put into words, but the Reality sounds a bit too refined, particularly in the low midrange where I sense a kind of stuffiness. I had a subtle feeling of there being something in between the instrument and the sound generated from it - as if the sound is artificial and coming out of a loudspeaker... a ridiculous thing to say because obviously it is exactly that, particularly as I am playing through both a cello IR and a modelling amp!! I get the same feeling (but to a greater degree) when playing through a PA - however, playing through the Reformer feels vibrant, gritty and directly connected to the instrument. 

3. As you would probably expect, the sound from the Reality was more consistent at the sides and the rear of the cab than the Reformer. That’s a great bonus and I really liked it. In fact, ironically, I think the best sound of all came from sitting directly behind the cab with the tweeter full on! Maybe you need to add a second tweeter on the front...

4. I have spent a while experimenting with the tone controls and can get the Reality feeling quite similar to the Reformer. That tempts me to choose the Reality and I imagine it’s possible that careful tweaking with a parametric EQ might completely solve the issues of excessive bass, stuffiness and feeling distanced. However, I don’t have the experience to do that quickly or to know if it’s really achievable. It would also feel a bit perverse to be needing to manipulate the EQ in sophisticated ways. So, I think I’m choosing the Reformer because it feels straightforward, honest, connected, vibrant.

Hope this all makes sense. I’m interested to know how my experience compares with that of anyone else using your cabs with modelling amps and instruments other than electric guitars…

Kind regards,

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20/07/24 - Reformer 112 + Activier - Canada

Hi Alex & Team- I bought a Reformer 112 last year and am loving it!

At the time you didn't have the Activer amp for sale, but now I see it's available from the site. Is it possible to mount this to an existing Reformer or does it need to be part of the build?

If the latter, can I simply mount it with Dual Lock, etc. to fit.

Thanks,

Jason

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Hi Jason,

Unfortunately the Activier can't be retrofitted as you need a larger hole in the AVD and there's not a lot of tolerance on the cut so I wouldn't want to try to do it by hand on a cab that's already been built. Obviously you can use your current cab as an extension cab or stereo slave cab with an Activier Reformer. Glad you're loving your cab!

Best regards,

Alex

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17/06/24 - Reformer 112 w/Cream - UK

I have the 1x12 Reformer with an Alnico Cream and absolutely love it.

I was wondering if any of the Celestion options would come close to the tone of a JBL D130?

Michael

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Hi Michael,

Glad you're loving it, that's a great speaker in a great cab! 

The D130 is a pretty special speaker, I'm not sure there's anything really like it. I haven't heard one in person but looking at graphs I've found it looks like it has similarities to our 12XN. What sort of thing are you wanting it for?

Best regards,

Alex

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10/07/24 - Reformer - Malaysia

I'm loving my 2nd Reformer with the EVM12S in it. Using it with the OD Mesa pedal and DV Mark valve amp. It's so warm and powerful.

Thank you again.

Ivon

p.s. I have a very small question. How do I secure the chrome cover on the strap handle? It came loose and I need to know the hack method of fixing it back on. It's not damaged. Just loose. 

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Hi Ivon,

Sorry to see about this! Squeeze the sides together, then hook it over the strap end and push down the outside end until it clicks.

Glad the second Reformer is sounding good!

Best regards,

Alex

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10/07/24 - Upsetter + Reformer - USA

Guys! Thank you so much for your great work. These cabs are spectacular.

I've done a few gigs now with the Upsetter & Reformer in stereo & it's an absolute joy, and i'm just waiting on a custom Weber speaker to load the other Upsetter.

Every time I plug in I'm stunned by the clarity; it's almost frightening (fwiw, grumpy old veteran sound guys are also quite impressed!)  

Karl

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17/06/24 - Reformer 112 - Ukraine

Hi Alex,

I received a "nudge email" that said if I had any questions. I'll try to be brief: I had a Reformer with a 12" Fane Medusa 150C (very loud speaker). Amazing sound, very good dispersion, much louder than I needed (sold it to finance my honeymoon).

I now want to get an Activier cab with a 10" speaker (Fane Medusa 10, 75 watts). I'm unsure wether I should go with the Upsetter, Reformer (currently my top pick) or maybe even Mutiny (if a 1x10" version is possible). 90% of the time I play clean to medium gain.

Most important to me is dispersion. I don't need a gigantic sound, but it shouldn't sound too boxy either. Is there a big(!) difference between the 3 cab sizes, both in "bigness" and dispersion? If not, transportability wins for me.

2nd question: the Fane has some oddball mounting values. Could the cab be made for 12" and come with a custom adapter ring for the 10" Fane? Or maybe even two 10" adapter rings, 1 for the Fane and 1 for Celestions, so I'm super flexible for the future?

That's it! Let me know, what to order.

Thanks.

Tim

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Hi Tim,

In terms of dispersion they're all the same. The smaller cabs don't sound boxy but the bigger the cab, the bigger the lows get. In general it doesn't make much difference with guitar, unless you're chugging, especially downtuned, so I usually recommend you get what looks best or fits your portability needs. We can absolutely do a 1x10" or 1x12" version of the Mutiny. We can do the 12-10 adapter, just let us know the BCD and baffle holt cut-out of the Medusa 10. Put the order through with two adapter plates and we'll do the custom dimensions free of charge, just add the dimensions to the order notes and email us to make sure we don't miss it!

Best regards,

Alex

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07/06/24 - Reformer 112 - USA

Received the felt tape today and installed this evening. Works great. Thanks again for your help. I'm a speaker swapping fool when it comes to guitar cabs, so it's much needed. Put in a Celestion G12EVH and it sounds fantastic and huge in the Reformer.

Brad

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Hi Brad,

Yes, it's great isn't it? So much easier to swap speakers!

Alex

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30/05/24 - Reformer 112 - Malaysia

Hi Alex & Team,

So the cab arrived 3 days early in Kuala Lumpur and I tried it. It's beautiful! 

Through my DV Mark Greg Howe tube amp 150/250w it's amazingly smooth and rich. You do wanna turn it up. The louder the smoother.

Thank you everyone!!

Ivon

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13/11/23 - Reformer 112 - USA

Dude my mind is blown man!!

I need an extended 1x12 for a Soldano head or should I just do the 2x12?

Or do you think I should just do a 1x12

I am so excited man!! Biggest improvement I have ever heard!?

You are a wizard man!

Trey Alexander

Hi Trey,

The Radical 212H sounds fatter for sure, whilst the Radical 112SW will sound like the Reformer 112 but bigger/deeper rather than fatter (if that makes sense!) Everyone here has just been enjoying your videos btw! You'll get more output from the 212 which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how loud you need to be. And obviously more power handling from the 212 (assuming the same speakers) which is a good thing if you're using the 100W head but you'll be fine with that 50W Soldano with a V30 unless you're really pushing it.

So pleased you and your mates are so impressed! 

Alex

It was a life changing event last night, I still can’t get over how amazing it is!! I want to make some killer videos showing off just how great they sound!!

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25/04/24 - Reformer 112 (G12H-75 Creamback) - UK

Arrived safe and sound. Loving the light weight and small footprint. Fits perfectly into my DIY amp shelving unit and most importantly sounds amazing. I’d heard all the rave reviews on the sound dispersion but to hear it for real is a game changer. 

Thanks again and looking forward to pairing it with the Usurper 1x12 

Tim

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20/04/24 - Reformer 112 - China

Hi Alex,

The cab arrived few days ago and was enjoing it as much as I could. It sounds much clear than my old openback cab, I could hear my sound much better in any place in my living room. The low cut is very useful that I can finally turn the depth up on my Soldano SLO 30 to get the sound I want. Over all I am very happy with this purchase and will Saving for an other Alnico Gold build.

Zhizhuo

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19/04/24 - Reformer 112 - USA

Hi Barefaced Team!

Back in September 2023, I had the pleasure of ordering a Reformer 112
from you. It came equipped with an Alnico Cream speaker, dressed in
green tolex silver grill cloth, and a tan faux leather handle - it's
been terrific!

I'm tempted to get an encore and order another one to pair up with my
current gem. Now, I vaguely remember talk of some updates to the
Reformer 112 design. Could you let me in on the major changes if any,
between my model and the newest one?

Cheers,

Zhen

Alex says:

 

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11/01/24 - Reformer 112 - Australia

 

Hi Alex,

Thanks for your reply.

I'll give your workshop maestro's a little more work to do shortly once I put my order in for a One10 cab.

See below a baby snap of my/our most recent amp cab progeny. Thanks to you and yours for all that you do.

Dave

Alex says:

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23/01/24 - Reformer 112 - France

 

Hi Alex,

Very much loving the the Reformer 112 You made for me last year.

I ordered it with the default Vintage 30 driver. I'm now thinking of swapping the driver out for a Creamback G12H-75 which increases the headroom and possibly sounds even better while (somewhat miraculously) still managing a 100dB sensitivity. Although this has a bigger magnet (according to the Celestion website) there appears to be enough clearance to the edges of the AVD sonic wondrousness and the back of the cone would be in the same position WRT to the resonator/horn and so presumably in practice, this is a straight swap?

Please keep making the YouTubes, I find them fascinating.

Jon

Hi Jon,

 

 

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21/11/23 - Reformer 112 - UK

We are using Barefaced bass cabs and Barefaced guitar cabs we are delighted with them thanks Alex

Bill

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04/12/23 - Reformer 112 - Australia

 

I've been very much enjoying getting to know my Reformer 112 since I took delivery just before xmas 23.

Nice timing for this special xmas present, sweet little cab!

Pairs very nicely with my Friedman Runt 20 and I want to say it has exceeded my expectations. Thanks and Happy New Year Alex and your Barefaced team of artisan cab ninja's.

Dave A

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14/11/23 - Reformer 112 - USA

Dude my mind is blown man!!

I need an extended 1x12 for a Soldano head or should I just do the 2x12?

Or do you think I should just do a 1x12

I am so excited man!! Biggest improvement I have ever heard!?

You are a wizard man!

Trey

Hi Trey,

The Radical 212H sounds fatter for sure, whilst the Radical 112SW will sound like the Reformer 112 but bigger/deeper rather than fatter (if that makes sense!)

You'll get more output from the 212 which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how loud you need to be. And obviously more power handling from the 212 (assuming the same speakers) which is a good thing if you're using the 100W head but you'll be fine with that 50W Soldano with a V30 unless you're really pushing it.

So pleased you and your mates are so impressed!

Alex

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22/07/23 - Uprising 212V - USA

Hello,

I recently purchased a used Uprising 212 and love it. It’s amazingly light and sounds great. Now I want a 112 cab. But I already have a scum back speaker I want to use in it. Do you sell the reformer without a speaker? I think it would be a cool combination.

Thanks

Matt

Hi Matt,

Glad you're loving the Uprising! You can absolutely get an unloaded Reformer to fit your own speaker of choice - here's the unloaded cab info:

https://barefacedaudio.com/pages/unloaded-guitar-cabs

Let me know if any of that isn't clear!

Best regards,

Alex

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04/07/23 - Reformer 112 - Hungary

Shipping arrived a couple of days ago. I had my first rehearsal with the box today. It sounds amazing. Many thanks!

László

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28/6/23 - Reformer 112 (Classic Lead 80) - USA

Thanks for these awesome speaker cabs!!

Murat

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05/04/23 - Reformer 112 - USA

Received my new cab today and it really looks amazing. My head is still being built so I’m gonna have to tuff it out and wait to give it a try. Just wanted to say thanks for the time you took to answer all my questions and the advice you gave. I’ll be sure to let you know my impressions when the amp finally shows up.

Jim Spill

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19/12/22 - Reformer 112 (Gold) - USA

I think it sounds very nice, it's not broken in but it's sounding good already

I'm using it as an alternate speaker at this point for the Mesa blue Angel, which is a 4 x 10 alnico,

playing in stereo with a 50s silvertone both are 6V6 amps

Brian

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18/12/22 - Refomer 112 (V30) - USA

I'm just sending this to let you know I just received the 1-12 Reformer, unpacked it, fired it up and it sounds glorious. Thank you!

I went straight into my new amp - Victory V30 Mk 2 The Jack (silly name).

Clean, loud, glorious. With humbuckers. PRS Custom 24. My tele is in the shop - looking forward to running that.

Next will be to try out a bunch of different pedals.

I originally thought of getting another one and stacking them if needed.

I've changed my mind after watching a few of your videos - great job by the way - keep them coming!

Your design on the 2-12 vertical is quite different and for the reasons you explained.

So if I find that I do start playing out after all and i need a little more, I'll get one of those.

I hope you all have a very happy holiday season. Thank you for all you do,

Eric

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10/12/22 - Reformer 112 (Neo Creamback) - UK

It sounds huge and is lighter than imagined. Alongside the St James works so well.

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23/11/22 - Reformer 112 (V30) - USA

The cabinet arrived yesterday just in time for my Thanksgiving holiday break!!! Playing it with my Mesa Mark V 25 and my new Novo Serus and its stupid how good it sounds..
I imagine I might end up getting another one eventually for a stack. Heading over to my friends on Friday to plug in to his Marshall .. looking forward to it.

Thanks again..
I have about 5 friends all drooling over it so I assume you will have more orders heading your way soon

kc

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21/11/22 - Reformer 112 (G12K-100) - UK

OK. This did the Biz. GMD on 20W, Barefaced Reformer 112 not through the PA and a fair sized venue. OK not a super loud band, but I was only on 12 o clock even at the end. Nice.

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18/11/22 - Reformer 112 (Gold) - USA

The Cab is great!

BUT, I’ve only played one gig since the pandemic started
and it looks like we are getting a big winter wave of cases here now
So no gigs until next year

I have been doing a monthly video show
the Halloween show is fairly amusing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aUDC1pePdc

best, HK

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16/11/22 - Reformer 112 (Gold) - Germany

First of all, i am very happy with my reformer 112 cab.
Now looking for the new Usurper210 standard version.

I‘m reading from the description that the cab comes with both rubber feet on base (horizontal use) as well as sides (assume for vertical use).
Is that correct, can this cab being used both equally horizontally as well as vertically?

Furthermore, is the speaker wiring made in parallel, or can I at least opt for parallel wiring, just to get total 8 ohm resistance from 2 pcs G10 16 ohm, speakers?

Many thanks for your quick reply.
Hanno

Alex responds: Glad the Reformer 112 is performing well! As standard the Usurper 210 only has feet on the base (long side). You could add extra feet to use it vertically but then it won't fit in our official Barefaced cover. It works best horizontally but will still work better than a normal cab vertically. You can now select your impedance/wiring on the product page when ordering a guitar cab from us.

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14/11/22 - Reformer 112 (G12H-75 Creamback) - USA

I've had 2 gigs with the Reformer 112 and absolutely love it. Since I am in 2 different bands and the other band plays many outdoor festivals, I am looking to purchase the uprising 212V but have 3 questions.
1) What Ohm ratings should those speakers be and would they be wired in parallel or series? (my current amp is a custom tube amp around 22Watts and it has an 8 Ohm output as well as a 4 Ohm output, however, I don't want to limit the possible use of other amps)
2) Could I also add my current Reformer (with an 8 Ohm speaker) to this set up and drive both cabinets?
3) Have you ever made a 4x12 monster? Or, would question #1 answer change if I wanted to drive 2 Uprising 212V cabinets?

I guess overall, I would like a 212V but didn't want to limit myself possibly expanding cabinets.
I wish I understood the Ohm speaker ratings better when expanding.
Thank you so much for your help! All who heard this cabinet these last 2 gigs were very impressed!
Cheers
Brian

Alex responds: 1. This depends on 2!
2. So as you've got an 8 ohm Reformer, I'd get a 4 ohm Uprising 212V. You can then use the Uprising on the 4 ohm tap, and if you want to use both cabs you can daisy-chain them off the 4 ohm tap for a 2.7 ohm total load (which your amp will be totally fine with).
3. We haven't made a 412 guitar cab because there's hardly any situations nowadays when it's a good idea - and because of that you're generally better off with a pair of 2x12" cabs so you can leave one behind when you don't need crazy loud output on stage.

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30/9/22 - Reformer 112 (Cream) - Canada

The Reformer arrived this week - it sounds and looks incredible and I will definitely keep preaching the Barefaced gospel!

Thank you,

Peter

P.S. That kind of reads like a good product testimonial, doesn't it?

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28/9/22 - Reformer 112 (G12K-100) - UK Dan Turner

Got the 1x12 Monday. It sounds huge!

It’s the sound I’m after

I’ll A/B it against the 2x12 with V30s and might end up putting G12 K 100s in that. My issue. Learning curve over the tone I’m after.

Simply loving the 1x12 and the cover is so worth the money. I thought a cover is just a cover but yours are ace. Far better than the after market I bought for the 2x12 and more than worth the differential.

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26/9/22 - Reformer 112 stereo pair (Cream) (V30) - USA

Thanks so much for helping us out with the cab’s for our last tour. They were really wonderful.

Joey Landreth

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18/10/22 - Reformer 112 (A-Type) - USA

I've had it for a few weeks, done three gigs with it...so, so, so good. Compliments from the band and occasionally a "fan". Fills up the space in the room so well. Better than my 212 Avatar, actually, which has a death ray of great tone and some places where you stand and it isn't as great. 

Thanks for putting up with all my questions / emails. I'm really happy and will be (and have been)  recommending your company. 

Cheers and thanks for designing great things, 

JT

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13/9/22 - Reformer 112 (V30) - USA

Hello, I bought a cab from y'all a while ago and LOVE IT!. At the time I asked if you had a stereo 2x12 cab and you said something was in the works. I was just wondering if such a thing ever came to life? I am looking for some and you guys came to mind first as I love the 1x12 bought from you.

 

Lane Hillard

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27/03/20 - Reformer 112 - NZ

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17/03/20 - Reformer 112 (G12T-75) - USA

Today, I had my first in-person interaction with another human in 7 days when the FedEx man delivered by gorgeous new cab this morning (thanks, COVID-19). It was absolutely love at first sight! (Me + the cab, that is; not me + the FedEx guy…) The cab is mercifully light weight, stunning to look at, and it sounds absolutely MASSIVE - I am thrilled! 
Question for you: Why does it have two inputs? I didn’t see that covered in the instructions.

 

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10/03/20 - Reformer 112 - UK

Liking it a little too much. After warming it up I couldn't stop working it in and after a few hours of turning it up a little at a time I think I damaged my power tubes and have a crackle and hum in my amp now. I'm looking at new heads that can live up to the cab now :)

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09/01/20 - Reformer 112 - USA

Hello, I purchased the Reformer 1x12 cab and I really like it. I've been using it with the new(ish) REVV D20 amp, and with that amp you can load Impulse Responses of any cab. I'm writing to inquire if there are any I.R.s of your Reformer 1x12 cab. I would really like to be able to seamlessly switch between the actual Reformer, and an IR version for front of house or recording.

Chad

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