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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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You can ask Alex to place handle on vertical top and have Studio Slips make the cover (assuming Barefaced doesn't also customize it's covers). Costs should be equal.
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You get both, but experience shows the best is the one that slips over the handle. I had the other version and it gets pushed off as you walk with the cab
Been doing a lot of reading about these cabs lately, and since I already own an MB200, I'm seriously considering placing an order so I can own this exact setup. Are you still happy with it? I'm not opposed to a more powerful head (maybe the MB500 or MB Fusion), but I'd love to stick with the MB200 if possible.
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Well it depends on the purpose...If you're looking at some coffee shop gigs it'll easily do. But this One10 can handle more than MB200. I have two One10 and two amps, MB200 and Aguilar TH500. MB200 for lower volume practice or smaller gigs, and full-stack setup with TH500 for louder situations. You will def be impressed how loud even one One10 paired with MB200 can be. BUT it CAN be even louder with the more powerful head, so it is really up to you depending on what situation your setup is targeted at.
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Well I see that I posted that on 2nd July, so I added another One10 and TH500 since that...
Thanks for the feedback. Unless some here on TB has a One10 they want to sell me, I think I'll be placing my order ASAP.
Another pesky question for those of you who use a One10 stack, I have an MB200, MB500 and MB800. If I purchase two of the One10's, like many of you I plan to use the MB200 with a single cab for smaller gigs and was planning on using the MB500 for the pair in larger full band settings. The question is, can I get away with using the MB800 on the pair ...if the signal is free of effects (other than a BDDI for tone shaping and a compressor)?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
I thought Alex might have pitched in. The MB800 pushes out 800W into 4Ω, and so no more than 400W into the 8Ω of the One 10. The One 10 is rated at 350W, and up to 500W with care, with a clean signal. So yes, you should be fine. I have used my Genzler Magellan 800 on a gig with my 2 One 10s, with a similar or identical power module, with no problems. It is a matter of thinking about the average signal level and the consequent heating effect. Playing clean, traditional bass lines is very different to hammering out more or less constant sine waves as from a synth.
Incidentally, using the 800 with a single One 10 is just as safe as you are still pushing 400W or less into the 8Ω speaker. You might just be tempted to turn up the master volume a bit, that is all.
Incidentally, using the 800 with a single One 10 is just as safe as you are still pushing 400W or less into the 8Ω speaker. You might just be tempted to turn up the master volume a bit, that is all.
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I use my 2xOne10 stack with Aguilar TH500 which is reported to have amp module rated the same as 800 Watt heads i.e. it is very conservatively rated. I don't push it really hard as the setup is enough loud and powerful at half gain and volume. So you should be fine with MB800. The guys here also use One10 with Mesa D-800 and are very happy with their setup.
I use the Mesa D800 with my (2) One10 stack with no worries. I do (as recommended by @agedhorse) set my ohm selector at 2 ohms which brings the Mesa down to 600 watts. Running that setting, I get plenty of volume. Also. I can't help be think the Barefaced stack could easily handle the full 800 watts, and sound great while doing so.
the Mb800/Barefaced rig would probably be awesome.
the Mb800/Barefaced rig would probably be awesome.
I wholeheartedly agree with anton72. I use a TH500 with one One 10 and have been very pleased. I also have a smaller Rumble 150 head but lately I've been using the TH even for practice. Always better to have extra clean headroom and just turn the volume down. Plus I've found just using the one head with one set of tone controls has made it easier to dial in a better tone. The more I use the Drive Control the more I find how useful it is.
Like anything, use common sense and listen... if you think you hear any signs of distress, you probably do hear signs of distress. If so, back off. It'll be plenty loud and not dangerous at normal use, using a MB800 w/ two One10's, and even with a single One10 with even a minimum amount of caution.
I've been using my One10 with my Genz Benz Streamliner 900 (with and without my Noble pre/di plugged into the effects return) with great results. Just exercise some restraint and use your ears.
Ok, so I took the plunge and put a deposit down on a One10. Really excited about finding out if the hype is real! Would you guys recommend also ordering the padded cover and Speakon to go with it? I'd be fine using the 4-pin Speakon that came with my GK Neo cab if it'll work properly, but if not, I can get a new cable.
I'm sure Alex's covers are great. Another option is the Meinl Cajon Bag that fits perfectly and turns the One10 into a backpack item. There are two flavors, standard and deluxe with extra padding:
Meinl Standard Cajon Bag
Meinl Deluxe Cajon Bag
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I ordered the cover for my BB2 at the time of order for the cab. Nice cover and helps protect during shipping.
The cover is good quality and worth it IMO. Don't know how the GK speakon is wired but I think regular speakons are wired 1+/1-. If yours is, even if the other pins are wired, it should work. 4 pin speakons will work with two pins wired if it's 1+/1-.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the one10... I've been debating one, or two as well.
