ukbassboy

Two amps - Genz Benz Shuttlemax 12.0 (1200w) and MB Nano Mk2 and two cabs Barefaced Big One and Barefaced Big Baby 2. Gives me three options: 1) Nano + BB2 for small pub gigs. 2) GB + Big One for functions. 3) GB + Big One and BB2 for outside gigs. We use iems and have a decent PA too, but the rest of the band still prefer lots of sound on stage with the PA just filling in.

Just because you're doing it, doesn't mean there is sense to it 😉😂

Well, there's one choice, get a better amp...

This is not very helpful at all as a comment, but I remember seeing someone in here a little while back who had found a bag that fitted the One10 very nicely, so it had straps etc on too. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that, but they looked pretty useful! Edit: this is the thread with the bags! Cajon bags from Amazon by the sounds of it?

Anything other than Class D would also go massively against what Barefaced stand for - Small, light, loud. No sense buying a One10 and paring it up with an amp as big and heavy!

I think I read somewhere that the power amp manufacturer stopped making the amp he was using, so if true that probably helped the decision.

I'm with you - I made some new speakon (by far the better connector) cables recently and it was super easy. Nice to be able to fettle the length yourself and get them exactly how you want them. This guy's video was very helpful...

I'd just learn to play a 5 string properly...

Funny, I was just thinking everyone seems to be missing the point of the OPs post about having a rig that is good for bass and sax. How does "a combo intended for acoustic guitar" meet that intent? Or have I missed read the OPs question entirely?

I've not experience with sax, but I'd imagine you want something pretty flat to retain the tone of the sax. In terms of a cab something like a Barefaced Big Baby 2 or 3 offers loads of output, is pretty much full range flat response and is very light and compact. I'm sure it with do a fab job of both bass and sax with the right head.

There's someone in the market place selling a Genz Benz Shuttlemax 12.2 and GB 2x12 speaker for something like £650. If was after an instant one stop function band setup I'd jump at that. I've been using the Shuttlemax 12.0 for 15 ish years and it is superb. Small, light, ridiculous amounts of power and flexibility (1200w if you have two 4ohm speakers!) and separate tube and mosfet channels. I run my Stomp into that and when required run a pre-eq DI out to PA. My speaker is a Barefaced which is also superb, but you pay big money for those used - the GB that comes in that rig isnt quite as light as a BF, but will likely be all the speaker you'll ever need for a function band. Of course, there are all sorts of options, but having done functions for years the key traits I'd be looking for a small, light and simple.

Trust me, lifting heavy gear doesn't get any better with time - the lightest gear is generally more expensive, but imho worth it. I've got a Mark Bass Nano 2 which kicks out 300w at 1.4kg and, as the name suggests, is tiny. That is great for small pubs and practices so when something bigger is required I have a Genz Benz Shuttlemax 12.0 which gives me 1200w (provided I have two cabinets) and weighs 3kgs. It really is incredible what they can do size vs weight vs power wise these days! I see the recommendation above about about an FRFR - I have a Line 6 Helix Stomp so looked at that route, but ultimately decided there weren't enough advantages over just getting a small used bass head and bass cabinet. It might have been tempted if the Barefaced FR800 still existed though!

If you want more power than you'll ever need for little money then a there's a Bugera Veyron in the marketplace for like £170 delivered. Claims to put out 2000w but that is peak, realistically it's going to give you around 700w which is still huge! It's not a high end brand that people will gush at, but those that have tried them seem pretty impressed, and they are pretty small and light (in comparison to most things, not so much the Elf). Another option for cheap, small form-factor power is the Harley Benton B800 - that has the same 800w Icepower Class D power amp that many of the big brands are using but at a fraction of the price. Both options will give you more power than you'll likely ever need - if you need more, then you probably need a PA. The only question is whether you can dial in a tone you like. You could probably try the likes of a used Bugera Veyron and shift it on for the same price, so very low risk to have a play and see what you think. Which cabinet to go for is a bigger minefield IMHO!

Completely agree with this. I own a few 5s and the Yamaha TRB is by far the best. I played a TRBX605 and TRB1005 in the Yamaha store in London the other day and both were great; if anything I preferred the cheaper 605. I'd keep an eye out on here, FB and eBay for a good used Yamaha TRB or TRB ii. They are old basses now so I'd want to see one in person to make sure frets etc aren't overly worn, but they are superbly manufactured basses with a versatile preamp which sounds like it will hit the sort of sounds the OP is after. A good TRB may well be the best/last bass they ever have to buy! And if not, well they are going up in value now, so shouldnt lose out at all if they have to move it on.

I'm listening to the Alfredo Rodriguez trio, saw them on a FB add of all places and have been really enjoying it. Very chilled jazz with some great bass playing. The slightly odd thing about this is my normal muscial norm is Tool...

Gone already.

Super useful to know - less than a mile away! Not that I'm hoping my amp needs them any time soon...