5.4 Super Twelve feedback
18/06/10 - Super Twelve T (GK HMS compatible version)
Got it ok yesterday, put the feet on and fired it up...WOW! This thing is immensely loud and my bass sounds absolutely perfect! Can't wait to gig this bad boy :D
It works great with the separate volume controls which allows me to blend the sound to my taste! You should IMO find a place on the cab where you can place a warning sign about the volume of this beast :D
I was playing a bit with it today and was using the Boost function and the speakers react very well, there was that small amount of overdrive depending on how hard I was plucking the strings, then I tried a bit of slap with both mids cut about half way, treble and bass were boosted about half way, the woofer was half way and tweeter on 3/4, Boost on full and I can tell you that it sounded absolutely amazing, it's the tone I was lookingfor for so long!
IMO the GK heads are the best out there and I feel ashamed that I even considered selling mine! One thing that really doesn't make any sense to me is why other manufacturers don't adopt the bi-amping system! It gives so much more possibilities and it would allow everyone to experience full control over their tone.
I'll let you know when I break the speakers in a little more.
Cheers
Jack
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18/05/10 - Super Twelve T
Sound Quality: 9
Amp: Aguilar SC500
Bass: Musicman Stingray 4 string
Playing style: finger funk, rock & slap
Music: Folk/Trad music crossed with funk/rock style
I have only used the cab over 3 gigs last weekend past, but the one thing that jumped out at me was the various sounds/tone the cab can produce. This thing has everything - Big bass sounds, Subby lows, Punching mid's & Crystal clear highs......all respond instantly at the twist of the eq. Compaired to all the various cabs l have used in the past lt certainly has largest tone range & im told once the speakers 'brake in' l will get even more. I have turned the tweeter all the way up and re-adjusted on the eq. At the same volume setting on my amp the cab puts out more volume to my ear than my pevious Aggy DB410 & Ampeg Classic.
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Reliability/Build Quality: 9
The attention to detail on this cab is stunning. Comes with two rubber feet on the front of the cab and built in casters (which are a work of art themselfs) on the back for wheeling the cab about, not that it needs, it weighing in just less than 20kg l was lifting it in and out the car and up stairs no problem. tweeter control is located at the top of the cab vent. The cab being set out vertically aligned has let me hear my sound better than any pevious cab, great shout!
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Customer Support: 10
Barefaced got back to me within in hours of my first email enquiring about getting of of his cabs. Throughout the following emails he took the time to work with me to get the right piece of gear for my needs/style. Follow up email came from him after l recieved the cab with a few tips and any help l might need to get in touch with him.
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Overall Rating: 9
For my needs this cab has everything, straight up blending bass sounds rite through to Louis Jagger Johnson slap sounds. . . . l make the changes eq wise and its all there. Its going to take a few weeks yet for me to find my sound, esp at the various volume levels im required to play at gig to gig, but lm pretty sure its a keeper.
The other reason l left my previous cab (aggy DB410) which was great, for the Barefaced was the weight and transporting problems l was having, with 4x10 cabs. This cab comes in at 19kg and is easily carryed in one hand or better (if you have your bass on your back and amp rack bag on your shoulder) can be wheeled about on the casters. It is stunning to look at, best looking cab on any stage.
This is just a short review over the weekend worth of gigs l have had, but l will do an updated review in a month or so once l have got more used to it.
Chris (UK)
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