I have two One10 cabs (well...one is a One10T). I honestly love them. Perfect tone.
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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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I have two One10 cabs (well...one is a One10T). I honestly love them. Perfect tone.
Of course, let's all be honest here.
We want four BF 8x10" cabs as our stack, a guitar tech, a roadie to haul those beauties around, and a frozen dampened towel waiting for us when we walk off stage (my trick…dampen a hand towel, freeze it, throw it in a cooler, wipe your face and rest it on the back of your neck post-show to cool down instantly).
We want four BF 8x10" cabs as our stack, a guitar tech, a roadie to haul those beauties around, and a frozen dampened towel waiting for us when we walk off stage (my trick…dampen a hand towel, freeze it, throw it in a cooler, wipe your face and rest it on the back of your neck post-show to cool down instantly).
Thinking about a One10T on top of a Two10 to go with my Mesa D800+...
The amp is good down to 2 ohms and the stack would be tall enough to get that top 10 close to ear level. Since we have a FOH system, about 730 watts on tap for three tens should be more than enough to cover onstage fill for small to medium gigs.
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I like 10's and all but 3 12's, to me is way more appealing than 3 10's. Or even just a 2x12 would rule over 3 x 10's. Jm2c
A 212 would have more volume on tap but the tone is different between these two drivers. If going with 10's I just don't favor the squat and wide 410 and a 210 wouldn't be enough. A 312 seems like massive overkill with these drivers.
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I understand completely. I doubt I will ever "need" a 3rd 12" but would love to try it.
So a question for the Barefaced owners hive 
I'm trying to simplify hauling for gigs with a durable cab, our stage volume is fairly low… even for large outdoor gigs since we always have quality FOH support and I use IEMs (but like to feel the bass behind me and under my feet)… playing rock 80s-2000s
I want a cabinet that is more durable than my 2x12 with in/out the trailer or truck and really want a rough durable finish.
I've watched some reviews, and I've talked to other owners, can/does the BB3 really get loud or bass-y enough as a single cab is my biggest concern. I'd consider a 4ohm version with my D800+ I'd it would be the solution.
Thoughts from actual BB3 owners?
@alexclaber and @monsterthompson
I'm trying to simplify hauling for gigs with a durable cab, our stage volume is fairly low… even for large outdoor gigs since we always have quality FOH support and I use IEMs (but like to feel the bass behind me and under my feet)… playing rock 80s-2000s
I want a cabinet that is more durable than my 2x12 with in/out the trailer or truck and really want a rough durable finish.
I've watched some reviews, and I've talked to other owners, can/does the BB3 really get loud or bass-y enough as a single cab is my biggest concern. I'd consider a 4ohm version with my D800+ I'd it would be the solution.
Thoughts from actual BB3 owners?
@alexclaber and @monsterthompson
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So a question for the Barefaced owners hive
I'm trying to simplify hauling for gigs with a durable cab, our stage volume is fairly low… even for large outdoor gigs since we always have quality FOH support and I use IEMs (but like to feel the bass behind me and under my feet)… playing rock 80s-2000s
I want a cabinet that is more durable than my 2x12 with in/out the trailer or truck and really want a rough durable finish.
I've watched some reviews, and I've talked to other owners, can/does the BB3 really get loud or bass-y enough as a single cab is my biggest concern. I'd consider a 4ohm version with my D800+ I'd it would be the solution.
Thoughts from actual BB3 owners?
@Alex and @monsterthompson
Interesting points that are subjective.
Durability - Kinda depends on how rough you are and if you've got padded covers. The finish isn't particularly delicate, but it's possible to ding it, and I don't know that I'd list it as one of the more durable cab options out there. Something with thicker (and heavier) plywood and rat fur might be more road worthy. I haven't done heavy touring/gigging with my BB2 cabs, but I've been mindful they've been okay.
Lows - I primarily use(d) my BB2 pair for PA duties with sampled and playback material, along with synth duties. I did jam with a single BB2 in a loud rock band setting with keys/guitar/drums/vox in a rehearsal space. I never felt the lows were lacking. I wasn't going for big/deep sounds, but nobody ever commented that my sound wasn't beefy enough.
I'd say go for an 8 Ohm unless you are absolutely sure you would never add a second cab, or have a 2 Ohm head. Displacement from a second woofer is going to beat the ~3dB of headroom difference. Also consider that a 212 has more cab volume than a 112 BB2 and might get some low end benefit from that configuration. Not that you can't adjust with EQ tweaks, but you might perceive some differences.
So a question for the Barefaced owners hive
I'm trying to simplify hauling for gigs with a durable cab, our stage volume is fairly low… even for large outdoor gigs since we always have quality FOH support and I use IEMs (but like to feel the bass behind me and under my feet)… playing rock 80s-2000s
I want a cabinet that is more durable than my 2x12 with in/out the trailer or truck and really want a rough durable finish.
I've watched some reviews, and I've talked to other owners, can/does the BB3 really get loud or bass-y enough as a single cab is my biggest concern. I'd consider a 4ohm version with my D800+ I'd it would be the solution.
Thoughts from actual BB3 owners?
@alexclaber and @monsterthompson
I've punished a single BB3 with a crown XLS-1502 power amp bridged into a single cab. Favorite config is two BB3's just to get them closer to ear level. A single cab with my TT-800 is still loud. I don't think you'd be disappointed in that setup.
One of the limitations on cabs regarding how loud they can get is the heat generated by the speakers. Alex & Co have developed an ingenious (and patented) way of managing the heat that allows their proprietary speaker to go louder longer. It's one of the reasons I decided to order one.
Not an owner yet, though. Well, I am, as I've fully paid for the cab, but I have yet to receive it. From Alex, "should finish towards the end of this week/early next."
See 2nd paragraph of post #12438. And, yes. Alex's design has found a way for the cab to control/disburse internal heat (heat results in temporary tone and dB degradation when speakers are in continuous, heavy load use - like a long gig or set).
Thanks, this was helpful. I'm not rough on my cabs and always have covers, but other gear can bang against it… No issues yet but tolex on the back and bottom concerns me.
Yeah all of my heads go to 2ohms (D800+, TT800 & TH700) so prefer 4ohms and can still pair with another if needed.
Thanks again, this helps… I'm on the fence and know I can get away with 1x12 for stage volume as long as I can still "hear/feel" the bass on stage.
Thanks, this was helpful. I'm not rough on my cabs and always have covers, but other gear can bang against it… No issues yet but tolex on the back and bottom concerns me.
Yeah all of my heads go to 2ohms (D800+, TT800 & TH700) so prefer 4ohms and can still pair with another if needed.
Thanks again, this helps… I'm on the fence and know I can get away with 1x12 for stage volume as long as I can still "hear/feel" the bass on stage.
With the D800+ I think you have the EQ tools to get plenty of low end out of this 112 at a reasonable stage volume. You will probably need to experiment with the EQ settings, as the BB3 profile isn't likely to align with the 212 you have. It is going to be a flatter sound than something voiced for bass, so if you can get a sound you like direct into monitors, or maybe even headphones, then you should be able to approximate that through the BB3.
Buy the covers.Thanks, this was helpful. I'm not rough on my cabs and always have covers, but other gear can bang against it… No issues yet but tolex on the back and bottom concerns me.
Yeah all of my heads go to 2ohms (D800+, TT800 & TH700) so prefer 4ohms and can still pair with another if needed.
Thanks again, this helps… I'm on the fence and know I can get away with 1x12 for stage volume as long as I can still "hear/feel" the bass on stage.
15+ shows and my 2xBB3 cabs still look like the day they were delivered. This was late last week at Laconia (NH) Bike Week.
Used my two One10 cabs with a Tone Hammer 700 tonight and it just was such a good tone in the mix. I didn't even get the master to 11 o'clock.
I truly appreciate these cabs.
BFG
I truly appreciate these cabs.
BFG
alexclaber
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So a question for the Barefaced owners hive
I'm trying to simplify hauling for gigs with a durable cab, our stage volume is fairly low… even for large outdoor gigs since we always have quality FOH support and I use IEMs (but like to feel the bass behind me and under my feet)… playing rock 80s-2000s
I want a cabinet that is more durable than my 2x12 with in/out the trailer or truck and really want a rough durable finish.
I've watched some reviews, and I've talked to other owners, can/does the BB3 really get loud or bass-y enough as a single cab is my biggest concern. I'd consider a 4ohm version with my D800+ I'd it would be the solution.
Thoughts from actual BB3 owners?
@alexclaber and @monsterthompson
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