and Barefaced Big Twin II

[Slap Monkey]

Anyone have experience pairing the Mesa D800 with the Barefaced Big Twin II (Gen 3)? This is my first foray beyond a combo and want to get it right. I play mostly rock/punk with some funk and blues as well. Slap, pick, and finger styles. Mostly play my P bass but also my J and EBMM Stingray. All are 4strings.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Downunderwonder]

If you go to the massive Barefaced thread and search it for Mesa you will get a few hits.

The cab will bring out the best of any amp I expect.

 

[Slap Monkey]

Yup! Just read it and that fits the bill. Looks like a good match. Thanks. Does anyone else want to weigh in (pun intended)?

 

[jakka1]

Nice pairing... you won't be disappointed. I played though that exact combo for awhile with Stingrays. GAS led me down a different path with the amp, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another someday. The Big Twin though... that is one piece of gear I don't see straying from. Cab GAS over!!

 

[Tim1]

If you go to the massive Barefaced thread and search it for Mesa you will get a few hits.

The cab will bring out the best of any amp I expect.

And the 800+ will bring out the best in any cab IME

 

[Tectonic]

I recently purchased a big twin II And believe it would sound great with any quality amp( which the Mesa 800+ is)
I play the cab with a Bergantino B-amp and it is the best sound I have ever had.
The big twin is a game changer.

 

[P_Robyn]

I bought a Mesa D800 to go with my Barefaced Big Twin II because of the D800's portability, bang for the buck, high quality, and ease with which it is possible to get a good sound right away. I agree with MHT75 that the Big Twin is a game-changer. There was no D800+ when I purchased my D800. If you can afford it, you might want to get the 800+; I'm quite satisfied with the D800.

The Big Twin II is just coasting when being driven by only 800 watts RMS. It's just so responsive and alive. You will hear EVERYTHING you play with amazing clarity and fidelity.

 

[Slap Monkey]

I bought a Mesa D800 to go with my Barefaced Big Twin II because of the D800's portability, bang for the buck, high quality, and ease with which it is possible to get a good sound right away. I agree with MHT75 that the Big Twin is a game-changer. There was no D800+ when I purchased my D800. If you can afford it, you might want to get the 800+; I'm quite satisfied with the D800.

The Big Twin II is just coasting when being driven by only 800 watts RMS. It's just so responsive and alive. You will hear EVERYTHING you play with amazing clarity and fidelity.

 

[Slap Monkey]

Thanks for the wisdom. Looks like a great way to go!

 

[Alehouse]

Not a Mesa D800 but you won’t regret it. Last cabinet I will ever buy!

 

[Slap Monkey]

Beautiful rig! Wish I had the cash for the head.

 

[baxter_x]

Can this cab compete with two SWR Goliath III? I'm asking as I'd like to reduce/optimize/lighten my rig.
I mainly play mid venues to festivals. My current configuration works very well on any gigs. But I'm really curious about those barefaced cabs.
A picture of my rig (on the right):

 

[DiMarco]

Yes it can. I used to run through an SWR Goliath plus a Son of Bertha cab and now use the BT2 as my single cab solution.
It goes stupid loud and has better mids to cut through then the SWR cabs had. Trebs sound more natural too. I am loving it.

 

[moogieotter]

He’s got a Titan!

 

[Tim1]

Can this cab compete with two SWR Goliath III? I'm asking as I'd like to reduce/optimize/lighten my rig.
I mainly play mid venues to festivals. My current configuration works very well on any gigs. But I'm really curious about those barefaced cabs.
A picture of my rig (on the right):

I used a pair of Goliath III 410s for many years back in the day. My Barefaced Four 10 is about half the weight of a single Goliath 410, IMO has better tone and is up there with a pair of Goliaths on terms of volume.

 

[baxter_x]

He’s got a Titan!

Well, I have two actually. A silver one a a black one

 

[baxter_x]

I used a pair of Goliath III 410s for many years back in the day. My Barefaced Four 10 is about half the weight of a single Goliath 410, IMO has better tone and is up there with a pair of Goliaths on terms of volume.

That's impressive! I don't understand why barefaced or greenboy are so confidential as they seem to make some great stuffs.

 

[el murdoque]

Mesa D800 [...] Barefaced Big Twin II[...] bang for the buck

That's the first time I've seen those combined ;-)

 

[ErnieD]

I use a Peavey 1000W MiniMega with my Gen 1 BF BT-2. Well, been doing all restaurant/bar-grill gigs lately, so just using a 112 or 210 with the Peavey or TC-E BH550. Haven't used the big cab since last summer. But when I do get to gig it, man, it's something special for sure. Geez and the rig in pic, Ampeg V4B+212AV has been in my spare bedroom for over a year now. Dang, I gotta book some bigger, louder gigs to use that gear again.
Got to use this last Fall at one restaurant, 112AV. But no big cabs for me in awhile.

 

[svtb15]

That is Impressive..
One Four10 may then keep up with the typical ampeg 810-ish?? If so, Who needs more for almost any rational gig

I used a pair of Goliath III 410s for many years back in the day. My Barefaced Four 10 is about half the weight of a single Goliath 410, IMO has better tone and is up there with a pair of Goliaths on terms of volume.