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Thankfully my outdoor gig didn't get rained out last night, so I was able to try out my new Two10. We had PA for vocals/acoustic, but nothing else. Outdoor gigs can be notoriously tricky for sound, but I had no problem hearing myself! Volume on the MB200 never even made it halfway up. I did miss the one-hand carry of the One10 since load in was a bit tricky, but it's still super light for a 2x10. I'm happy.

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Do you still have a One10? Interested to know what a Two10/One10 stack would be like.
 
Do you still have a One10? Interested to know what a Two10/One10 stack would be like.

I forget who, but I know someone here has done that, and could give their opinion.[Edit: it seems @chris_b has both a Two10 and One10, and mentions the cabability of running them together to make a Three10, so I assume he's probably tried it at some point. Perhaps you can ask him or maybe he'll chime in here on the subject.

I have both Two10 and One10 (got the Two10 about a month ago), and about 10 days ago I got an amp capable of 2.67 ohms (the load when running those cabs together) so I plan to try it soon. Next gig is Wednesday-- a restaurant thing so not a proper test but I just want to hook them up together for the hell of it and see. 2 weeks of vacation after that so I won't be able to do it again for a while yet.
 
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I forget who, but I know someone here has done that, and could give their opinion.[Edit: it seems @chris_b has both a Two10 and One10, and mentions the cabability of running them together to make a Three10, so I assume he's probably tried it at some point. Perhaps you can ask him or maybe he'll chime in here on the subject.

I have both Two10 and One10 (got the Two10 about a month ago), and about 10 days ago I got an amp capable of 2.67 ohms (the load when running those cabs together) so I plan to try it soon. Next gig is Wednesday-- a restaurant thing so not a proper test but I just want to hook them up together for the hell of it and see. 2 weeks of vacation after that so I won't be able to do it again for a while yet.
I have done it and it sounds great. It actually lead me to get rid of one of my Two10 cabs...having 2 of them was overkill.
 
I forget who, but I know someone here has done that, and could give their opinion.[Edit: it seems @chris_b has both a Two10 and One10, and mentions the cabability of running them together to make a Three10, so I assume he's probably tried it at some point. Perhaps you can ask him or maybe he'll chime in here on the subject.

Hi @Mark Hughes I've used the Two10 and One10 together on several gigs with my Aguilar AG700.

I run the Two10 is on its side and the One10 on top, it's a very small and compact rig, with a volume and tone that is much bigger than you'd imagine. Maybe one day I'll be running 3 One10's (my bad back loves a 15lb lift) on the smaller gigs but I'm several seriously noisy bands at the moment so the 310 doesn't get out as much as I'd like.
 
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Show last night. Barefaced 210 in action. P-bass is 30" scale, looks dinky next to the cab.
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There was a guy I didn't know that came up and took a picture of my rig last night between sets (These are all by me before the show - actually, a couple a from a different show, but same idea, we play here a lot). That's never happened to me before. I didn't get a chance to meet him, wonder if he's on TB.

The tone coming out of this was really nice. I was pushing some upper mids with the amp and the sound was so silky smooth.
 
Ok, learned Barefaced colleagues, I had an epiphany last night and now I have a dilemma and I need your advice and opinions...

I received an email recently saying barefaced had a shuffle and my order was moved forwards. I'll have a different model number- and it's turning up today! Wahoo.

If this was because of you- thanks.

BTII arriving in a matter of hours! Exciting stuff!
 
Relatively new supporting member. First became aware of Barefaced in 2015 while searching for cabs which were better, lighter, and which did'nt suck. I thought I was a "nothing but GK" player; the Neo's and all their "sparkle" etc. I was using their 115 and 410 that never seemed to throw it out there so to speak. I play BASS not rhythm guitar.
After doing a TON of viewing, listening, reading, reading, and reading I came across probably the then best sonic review via a "Guitar Interactive" video on YT. I think it was the Big Twin II can't remember. Then, I came across some bassist doing some real high tech acoustical study comparasons of three "high end" cabs. I think it was one of Barefaced's 10" compacts. When I heard how extended Bf's lows actually went, wellit was time to order.
In early 2016 the process began. Since I don't play a ton of slap nor have a 5 string with a high C, I opted for the Super Twin (212). I think I even called Brighton once or twice for some general questions on the process and recommendations etc; "Harry" was totally cool and straight-up. Then, in about 4 weeks the FedEx tracking e-mail was received...YYeeeessss! From the date-time grouping on the tracking info to receipt at my home, in Florida, from Brighton was about 21 hours! Packed exceptionally well (recommend the padded cover also), I was in awe at how lightweight AND sturdy my new ST was/is. Affixed the rubber foot pads, wheeled it into my "shed," hooked up, turned on, and KABAM! Worth EVERY penny. Yes, for those which might be considering a lightweight cab reading this, FOLLOW the recommendations from Barefaced; set ALL your EQ's (both bass and amp) to FLAT...then AND only then readjust/mix "your" tone/sound. The 12's from Bf carry and project lowend that you did NOT hear before, and that way you won't have to call a Stucco guy to replaster/Stucco your home/shed. There was that much of a difference in tone from the Bf versus GK "sparkle" I was using. Sold.
The ST replaced two (2) cabs, and it has been a PLEASURE to gig/jam/rehearse with. I previously owned a GK MB800 which gigged with the ST and an Aguilar DB751 without issue(s). You want "clean"? Use the ST with a 751...shaawwing!
In late 2016, I decided since I have a 751, why waste it's potential with it's 2 Ohm capability? Barefaced was the choice again...this time their 610. In January of 2017, it was the same process, courtesy, knowledge, anticipation AND satisfaction! I have gigged it with the 751 with compliments from the front of house several times. I ended up dumping the MB800 like a bad habit when I heard/played the Mesa D800+ and that with either the ST or 610 is awesome as well. So one late night, when all the creatures were sleeping, I decided to hook-up BOTH Bf cabs to the D800+...you know, just to see how it sounded...
Whew! ...glad she reallly loves me LOL!
Long story long...I love my cabs. Sonic capabilities, craftsmanship, mobility, did I mention LIGHTWEIGHT, stability, and overall kickassness Barefaced is the real deal for me!
**I do NOT have ANY affiliation with Barefaced Ltd. except for the fact that I researched and ultimately CHOSE to purchase their fricken awesome cabinets.**
P.S. They even send stickers! I mean c'mon, who doesn't like stickers???

Eric DK
EBMM SR's 4 and 5HH, Aguilar, Mesa, MXR, Barefaced