How do you like this setup? How loud do you feel it gets?
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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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You should post this in the mini rigs of doom!
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- Apr 15, 2010
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I took both cabs but one is just enough for a small club.
- Apr 15, 2010
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- Apr 15, 2010
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How do you like this setup? How loud do you feel it gets?
You should post this in the mini rigs of doom!
Mini Rigs of Doom Four
MB200 is a good micro head for its value. But One10 cabs can take more and my main amp on top of Ome 10s is now Aguilar TH500. Just the right amp-to-cab power ratio. Today I played in a small club and one One10 paired with TH500 handled low end just right with a slight support of PA. Again, if I added the second One10 I would do without PA and it would probably be overkill for a small venue.
Got my BB2 late last week but didn't have much of a chance to try it until yesterday. Unfortunately, the only amp I have at the moment is the 100 watt @ 8 ohm head in my GK MB150E combo amp, but luckily, it's got an extension speaker output and allows me to turn off the internal speaker, so I was able to at least get a good sampling of the BB2.
First, let me say that I've sometimes been disappointed with new gear because I had such high expectations after reading glowing reviews, etc. However, I wasn't really expecting much with the BB2 running it with only 100 watts...... so you can imagine my pleasant surprise when I plugged in and turned on the GK, that what came out of the BB2 was absolutely gorgeous, deep, and thoroughly impressive bass tone, and I mean massive bone rattling tone.
To be honest, I'm completely baffled at how this tiny light weight cab can produce this HUGE sound...... and with only 100 watts. What's even more baffling is that the cab isn't even broken in yet...... so I can actually expect it to get better? Wow.
By the way, I had left the tone controls on the GK exactly where I had them the last time I played with my buddies, and that's with the Contour control set at noon and the Bass control at 1pm, so not much tweaking at all. I had the master volume at noon and the input gain at about 11 am, so not really pushed all that hard either.
Anyway, I'm working non-stop for the next few weeks so I won't have the opportunity to really check it out with the band until late October, but I must say that this initial testing gives me great hope that I've found a cab that will give me the tone and volume I'm after, in a small light weight package. Well done Alex : )
First, let me say that I've sometimes been disappointed with new gear because I had such high expectations after reading glowing reviews, etc. However, I wasn't really expecting much with the BB2 running it with only 100 watts...... so you can imagine my pleasant surprise when I plugged in and turned on the GK, that what came out of the BB2 was absolutely gorgeous, deep, and thoroughly impressive bass tone, and I mean massive bone rattling tone.
To be honest, I'm completely baffled at how this tiny light weight cab can produce this HUGE sound...... and with only 100 watts. What's even more baffling is that the cab isn't even broken in yet...... so I can actually expect it to get better? Wow.
By the way, I had left the tone controls on the GK exactly where I had them the last time I played with my buddies, and that's with the Contour control set at noon and the Bass control at 1pm, so not much tweaking at all. I had the master volume at noon and the input gain at about 11 am, so not really pushed all that hard either.
Anyway, I'm working non-stop for the next few weeks so I won't have the opportunity to really check it out with the band until late October, but I must say that this initial testing gives me great hope that I've found a cab that will give me the tone and volume I'm after, in a small light weight package. Well done Alex : )
Mr. Foxen
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I actually had both of those cabs, but I don't think I ever paired them or compared them much. My memory isn't great. I did compare the 1203 to the SM, but that isn't tons of help here. If memory serves right, the One10 is a bit more upper bass / low mid focused, while the 1203 is more about the upper mid bite. The 1203 is meant to be a little more defined and stay cleaner (depending on switch setting), while the One10 is a little darker and distorts when pushed. I'd say the One10 can probably hang with the 1203 volume wise, though the 1203 probably goes louder. I wish I could be more descriptive.
For those who haven't seen it, there's now a closed Facebook group for Barefaced owners. Pop in your serial number and you get to see some impressive rig pics
A question for you guys. I'm from a similar camp, the AudioKinesis guys... However, lately, I've become interested in the One10's. How do you guys think the One10 compares with the AudioKinesis H1203? I'm not getting rid of the AK but I"m looking for a small 10" cab for my MB200.
On another note, have any of you ever compared the Barefaced 810 cabinet with an Ampeg SVT 810? I'm wondering with an Ampeg PF800 how close would the Barefaced capture the SVT sound? Probably a stretch, I know, but it doesn't cost a cent to ask....
I can't help with the H1203 comparison vs One10, but I do have a One10 and an MB200 that I use with the One10. It's a nice little combination, and 17 pounds in total. It'll do a lot, but it IS a single 10" so don't expect the laws of physics to be violated. I'll be using that mini-rig for a happy hour /cocktail set tomorrow, and it does great. It all fits in a LP cajon bag too, with a zip pouch for cords. I do agree with anton, I think the One10 can handle more than what the MB puts out... I've used it with a Tonehammer 350 with good results as well.
Gig rig pic from a couple of days ago.
Really been enjoying that group! I put a picture up of my ST, MBF800 and lefty Jazz Bass.For those who haven't seen it, there's now a closed Facebook group for Barefaced owners. Pop in your serial number and you get to see some impressive rig pics
Shooot! I can't belong yet and I wanted to see your lefty! LOL
Some Super Compact love here! I received delivery this week of a new SC. I'm a weekend warrior; getting up there (age 60); but still playing out -- usually playing in bars; mainly playing fingerstyle -- pretty old school.
I was hemming & hawing between the SC and the BB2, but I decided I didn't need the extra top and bottom response, so I went with the SC. (In a lot of venues, I end up cutting lows.)
HOLY COW! What a cabinet! I'm not a tone geek & I'm not particularly articulate in describing the nuances of tone. But for what I do, this cabinet is IT. Plenty of high end (that was my only concern) and fabulous lows & mids. And the weight, and form? I actually laughed out loud when I first picked it up. This will make my life SOO much easier loading in and out.
This is the bass cab I've been dreaming about for decades. Seriously. You will see some classified listings from me soon as I sell off my other cabinets.
I was hemming & hawing between the SC and the BB2, but I decided I didn't need the extra top and bottom response, so I went with the SC. (In a lot of venues, I end up cutting lows.)
HOLY COW! What a cabinet! I'm not a tone geek & I'm not particularly articulate in describing the nuances of tone. But for what I do, this cabinet is IT. Plenty of high end (that was my only concern) and fabulous lows & mids. And the weight, and form? I actually laughed out loud when I first picked it up. This will make my life SOO much easier loading in and out.
This is the bass cab I've been dreaming about for decades. Seriously. You will see some classified listings from me soon as I sell off my other cabinets.
Congratulations on the new cab, Dave. I know how you feel, I just got my BB2 last week and did the same thing, laughed out loud when I picked it up, and I'm still laughing every time I move it. Have fun!
Sorry if this has been covered before, but has anyone paired a One10 (or 2 of them) with a BB2? Wondering how that pairing sounds and whether it adds any extra flavor or oomph/punch to the BB2. Thanks for any info from someone who has tried this. DM
SUB'D...
Consider me intrigued! ...
I'll start by saying that I absolutely love my Fearless F210. I push it with a Mesa D800. I also have a fEARful 12/6, but it doesn't get much use, so I'm probably going to be selling it.
What really brought my attention to these cabs is @1954bassman ... His reviews on the Mesa thread about his One10's.. especially the heft and loudness of using just one alone.
As stated, I love the F210, it's perfect for my country gig, but overkill for my church gig. So I'm looking fo a small, light cab for that purpose. One that'll actually sound nice and full, plus handle my D800 along with my Noble pre.
I'm thinking one of these One10's just may be the ticket.. and maybe add a second for the country gig for easier carry.
Couple of questions...
Without a mid, horn, or tweeter... do they lack in highend? ... I don't slap, so I don't need crazy high end response.. I play simple fill everything in groove, finger style. It's just my style, and what I like.
Also, about volume...
I've had my F210 as loud as a good 410, with ease... not that I need that, just nice to know it's there if needed...
Could two One10's get close to, or at the same volume?
Would this cab/cabs do me justice, or should I consider one of the models with a 12" ?
I know weight of these are almost non existent, which is great due to I'm starting to experience back issues from my work.
Any thoughts, comments, experience, or knowledge is appreciated.
Thanks, Robert
Consider me intrigued! ...
I'll start by saying that I absolutely love my Fearless F210. I push it with a Mesa D800. I also have a fEARful 12/6, but it doesn't get much use, so I'm probably going to be selling it.
What really brought my attention to these cabs is @1954bassman ... His reviews on the Mesa thread about his One10's.. especially the heft and loudness of using just one alone.
As stated, I love the F210, it's perfect for my country gig, but overkill for my church gig. So I'm looking fo a small, light cab for that purpose. One that'll actually sound nice and full, plus handle my D800 along with my Noble pre.
I'm thinking one of these One10's just may be the ticket.. and maybe add a second for the country gig for easier carry.
Couple of questions...
Without a mid, horn, or tweeter... do they lack in highend? ... I don't slap, so I don't need crazy high end response.. I play simple fill everything in groove, finger style. It's just my style, and what I like.
Also, about volume...
I've had my F210 as loud as a good 410, with ease... not that I need that, just nice to know it's there if needed...
Could two One10's get close to, or at the same volume?
Would this cab/cabs do me justice, or should I consider one of the models with a 12" ?
I know weight of these are almost non existent, which is great due to I'm starting to experience back issues from my work.
Any thoughts, comments, experience, or knowledge is appreciated.
Thanks, Robert
I've never heard/played a F210, but have heard great things. I've play 2 One10's a couple times with a loud drummer and 2 moderately loud guitards and it held up no problem with a 1200w amp up halfway. I don't think one would have worked, and wouldn't have been comfortable trying, but others may have experience with this. They are super easy to transport. Good luck, DM
Can't speak to the volume question/comparison. I can say, they don't lack high end for my non-slap playing style.
