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Actually there's no need to - if you don't plug in any patch cables, it has internal wiring which does that for you.

^^ This, but use "A -> B -> BYPASS" mode. This will cycle between the three basses.

For me, the weight was an important factor. Barefaced have spoiled me in that regard! Perhaps it's a funny way to do it, but my approach was... went to Thomann "Active Full-Range Loudspeakers" section filtered out anything over 12kg selected only 1x12" and 1x10" ordered by price (high to low) Then I (more or less) decided to get the first one from any manufacturer I'd actually heard of. Here is a link if you want to play along: https://www.thomann.de/gb/active_loudspeakers_fr.html?oa=prd&filter=true&feature-50669%5B%5D=1x%2012%22&feature-50669%5B%5D=1x%2010%22&feature-50599-first=1.5&feature-50599-last=12 This ended up being the RCF HD 10-A, at £411. (Although I subsequently found it cheaper at gear4music.) Would a Syrincs S3A (£555) or FBT EVO2Maxx 2 AC (£459) have been any better? (Never heard of either of them.)

Just to clarify - my starting point is that I was already happily using just a single One10. This 10" + 1" RCF definitely won't replace a larger rig! The redundancy of having two RCFs is a good consideration i.e. built-in contingency in case one of them fails. I am going straight from the Zoom MS-60B into the RCF, which has a selector for line level or mic level. The Zoom is outputting at instrument level (i.e. the same volume whether I use the Zoom or bypass it) - so I have the RCF set on mic level. Should I increase the output level of my Zoom patches and use the RCF's line level setting? My feeling is that it doesn't matter either way - but let me know if that's wrong. The larger 12" RCF is an option - and I also considered a QSC 10.2 (just as @Bridgehouse did in the "Interesting FRFR story" thread) - but both those alternatives are heavier and more expensive. I'm sure the QSC are better and louder than the RCF, so I think it's the age-old problem of balancing weight, cost, and performance. And yes, apologies for killing rock'n'roll - guilty as charged

@Pea Turgh The RCF marketing says "800 watt 2-way peak power" but it's not comparing like-for-like. One of these RCFs could not replace two One10s. @Lozz196 Yes, I'm mainly playing functions/weddings with full PA, so I only need to worry about my personal on-stage sound. Tone-shaping and HPF is from a pedal. @largo This is true. For me, one RCF or one One10 will be fine for 90% of my gigs. But for the other 10% - I'm not sure now whether to get a second RCF or stick with two One10s (I have two already). Ultimately, I think I'd rather just have one system (either RCF or Barefaced - but not both), as I know from previous experience that having two overlapping systems I end up wasting lots of time debating with myself which one is "better" - a completely pointless inner monologue, but I can't turn it off. But if I only have one system, there is no decision to be made, and I can move on with my life! Dunno if that makes any sense to anyone!

Following on from the "Interesting FRFR story" thread - https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/315455-interesting-frfr-story/ - I bought an RCF "HD 10-A MK4" powered speaker, which was £350 from gear4music. For my needs at least (i.e. completely subjective), having gigged it now, my current feeling is that this could take the place of my Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 + Barefaced One10. There was no sacrifice in volume or tone. The lowest notes were deep and full. The volume was on 50%, although it's hard to know how much more it had in reserve (maybe loads, or maybe I was right at its usable limit - no idea). I'm normally running my Shuttle at 50% - 75%. It was easier to set up and tear down - um, not that a head and one cab is that hard - but it was even easier. When you're done, you just pick it up and go... It weighs 12kg. The One10 & Shuttle & angled stand is 11.6kg. I've only done one gig but it was pretty representative of the gigs I tend to do. I can report back if there are any developments at subsequent gigs. http://www.rcf.it/en_US/professional-speaker-systems/d-line/hd-10-a-mk4

Perhaps you already tried, but would switch cleaner help with the scratchy pot? The one I have is Servisol Super 10. Here is the L2000 wiring: https://www.bassesbyleo.com/images/g&l_tech/l-2000/l2k_wiring_diagram.pdf The pots are these ones: https://g-l-online-store.myshopify.com/products/split-shaft-potentiometer-tribute-series-bass i.e. two 250k audio taper and one 1M reverse audio taper. But I found the 1M reverse impossible to source in Europe! I looked everywhere...

Noticed a used set for sale here: https://www.gumtree.com/p/double-bass/cordes-lambert-double-bass-strings/1281594921

Not available yet, but listed price is £238 (four-string) or £303 (five-string). I can feel my wallet twitching despite knowing I don't get on with jazz basses! https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v3_5_ma.htm

Dunno if there is more than one carrying technique - but for me at least, a good handle on the left-hand side is essential. I don't understand how I would carry a bass without one! Having a couple of front handles is really useful for manoeuvring the bass into a vehicle.

What solution are you going for in the end? If you can't find the rack ears, perhaps a clamp shelf might work?

Sorry - I didn't mean that the existence of the iReal Pro app lowers the usefulness of your charts, by any means. The context I meant was that it's another option to be aware of in the wider conversation of having a library of chord charts. For songs I don't know, I probably use hand-written charts for 90% and iReal Pro only for the remaining 10% - mostly for songs which are sprung on me just before (or during) a gig. Myself, I prefer to write out my own charts, as the act of transcription itself helps to learn the song. Having listened to the song carefully a couple of times and written out the chart, I often find I now no longer need it! Happy to share if anyone is looking for function/soul/Motown -style tunes.

As dand666 points out above, check out the "iReal Pro" app. Once installed, you search and download whatever songs you are interested in from the iReal Pro forum, https://irealb.com/forums/ (Originally, the app had the songs built in; but the system was changed after a legal copyright claim was made against the app developer.) Example: suppose you playing a Beatles set - download the charts from: https://www.irealb.com/forums/showthread.php?1188-The-Beatles The app can transpose, display as Nashville number system, or even as guitar tabs. You can edit existing charts and create your own. You can play along with the app as it has a backing track function.

Thanks. They stack vertically too!

Could you drive there?

You can use Google to search basschat (or any website). Limit the search to only basschat pages by adding "site:basschat.co.uk" to your search terms.

Bumping this old thread! I'm about to pull the trigger on a Feather Micro Coil, to use on quieter gigs (where I hope feedback will not be a problem). https://www.myerspickups.com/products/the-feather-mirco-coil-pickup-system Anyone tried one?

Could you use the "AUX IN" of the Streamliner, instead of the effects loop? I think it should sum the aux signal with the main (front) input stage.

Another variable worth considering is the power of the head. The Barefaced one10 webpage says "safe with up to 500W if you're running fairly clean sounds" - so if your desire is to be louder, it could be the head which is the limiting factor, not the fact that you only have one cab. A PF350 outputs 250W into 8ohms (one cab) or 350W into 4ohms (two cabs). As a comparison, I have a Shuttle 9.2 which outputs 500W or 900W. But what difference will it make? BTW I don't have any technical expertise in this area, so please point out if I've misunderstood or misinterpreted any of the following! I used the sound pressure level calculator at http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-efficiency.htm, with a sensitivity of 95dB (as per Barefaced one10 webpage), and the calculator's default distance of 3m. The starting point is PF350 into one cab, which gave 109.5dB. The results: PF350 into two cabs → 113.9dB (an increase of 4.4dB). Shuttle 9.2 into one cab → 112.5dB (an increase of 3.0dB). As an approximate guide, a increase of 10dB is a doubling of perceived loudness. So with 4.4dB increase vs the Shuttle's 3.0dB, the winner is the PF350 with two cabs - but I think it's close enough that a more powerful head remains a comparable alternative to getting a second cab. Some other results: Shuttle 9.2 with two one10s → 118.0dB. PF350 with a two10 (sensitivity 98dB) → 116.94dB. PF350 with a four10 (sensitivity 101dB) → 119.94dN. Anyway - hope it's interesting. There are other differences between one cab or two: using one means less carrying, whereas two cabs probably have a deeper tone and will be taller. And anyway, theoretical calculations should probably yield to any real-world experiences. FWIW I use my Shuttle 9.2 and a single one10 most of the time (although I do own two). This is with a ten-piece function band who is still quite loud on stage despite owning a huge PA.