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Hi all, My Big Baby T has developed a sort of rattle on certain notes and sounds like a damaged driver or lose part. I'd need to remove the grill to get a look, and was wondering if anyone has advice for doing this on this generation of Barefaced? Gentle "jimmying" in the corner resulted in a cracking noise, and I'm worried that this is the wood and not the velcro! Any help much appreciated. I have contacted Alex and BF but this is going on 2 weeks with no response (customer service thumbs down!).

A very belated big thumbs up to Kevin! I bought my cab from him at the end of last year and he was a pleasure to deal with. Top guy, and was great to talk some bass!

A belated thanks for your thoughts again JTUK. The Demeter set up sounds pretty no nonsense! I also generally favour amps that sound great with minimal tweaking, but my fondness of the Streamliner contradicts that! Going back to my first post, I'd be interested to hear from users of the 2 x DB 210 set up. I a/b'd the Big Baby with an Ampeg 410 HE at a venue yesterday, and am now thinking that the quicker response of 10"s might suit my current band better. I also figure it would be a marginally more mobile config than the one big 410 mutha!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1476368486' post='3153705'] To replace Aguilar DB sound, I run a Demeter 800w head and 2 TKS112's. I would say the DB rig is more 'there' but soundwise I'm pretty close. I've gone on about class D (and NEO) so wont repeat it, but this is my closest yet. [/quote] Must admit that I don't know much about Demeter amps, or the different TKS 112 variants! Is it the snappily named VTBP-M-800D that you use? And which TKS models do you run with that? Cheers

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1476276893' post='3152927'] Unfortunately I've never had Aguilar cabs, so I can't be definitive about them, but I would say that one thing to be wary of is that that nice sound in the shop/house can be a very different thing at high SPL in a band context. [/quote] I should have mentioned that I've used the Aguilar DB 751 a lot with either a DB 410 or 810 when touring, and that is the dream tone. So essentially I'm looking for a similar ballpark sound, but using the Class D seeing as it will be me and not a backline crew lugging it around for home shows haha! Although the Streamliner is a bit of a unique beast, I love the tone with certain cab pairings and it has the right mix of valve tone, power and weight for me. [quote name='acroxixo' timestamp='1476182946' post='3151989'] Off topic - Do you use the stock valves on the STM 900, or did you change it? [/quote] Sorry I missed this before. I have a JJ 5751 in the V1 position to tighten up the lows and give a bit more clean headroom before clipping.

Thanks for all the advice so far. [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1476202949' post='3152287'] I'd say it all depends on how much you want out of the cabs - if you want to go very loud (which the Streamliner will do), then 2x112s or a 212 might not cover it (unless we're talking Barefaced).... [/quote] That's the main motivation really in that my current single Barefaced Big Baby T struggles in some venues where there is a deadly cocktail of loud/close drummer and guitar amp coupled with on-stage subs and poor wedges. I love the Aguilar sound too, although have never paired the cabs with the Genz Streamliner yet. It looks like the DB 212 is getting a lot of love, so the 2 x DB 112 stack might be great portable version of this. I am also now thinking tthat a DB 210 stack might compliment the Streamliner and tame the lows! Has anyone used this combination? Hoping to visit a dealer next month where I'll potentially be able to trial all variations with the Streamliner. I'll be sure to report back! [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1476202949' post='3152287'] FWIW, I moved to the Magellan, which is like the Streamliner 2.0 in a lot of ways, with two advantages apropos your OP: it doesn't have that runaway bottom end, which makes it more cab-neutral, and it'll run 3 x 8ohm cabs if needed. I run 2 112s in the function band and 3 in the rock band with monster drummer, etc... [/quote] Thanks, now you've given me GAS for a new head also!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1476022468' post='3150483'] The DB212 is my favourite bass cabinet. I've tried a lot. It's glorious! [/quote] Interesting! How do you find the weight/portability (i.e. will do myself a hernia carrying it up to my 3rd floor apartment?!). I see some 212 users saying they wish they'd opted for the modular 2 x 112 for transporting. [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1476023199' post='3150491'] I use the 410 with a DB751 head, quality thump out of that setup! [/quote] I love the DB 751, but unfortunately portability is more of a consideration for the domestic gigs! The STM 900 is in the ballpark though for a class D, so could maybe work well with the DB 410 also! Cheers for the info so far! Any other experiences?

Hey all! I am changing up my rig soon, and am trying to decide between the above cabinet configs. Does anybody have any experience of pairing the Genz Benz Streamliner 900 with any of these set ups? I was initially thinking the 2 x112 stack, but have read that the 212 cab is a little tighter in the low end which could be useful for this particular head. Thanks for any info or insights!

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1468161419' post='3088913'] There are so many flavours of great for 1x12 bass cabs now. I've no extensive experience of either, but there are plenty of other options out there too. Pays your money and takes your choice! Do you already have the BF? Get another if you like it but want 'more', move it on if you want something different, is the general consensus. [/quote] Yes I currently have the Barefaced but fancy a change and abusing my Aguilar artist deal So maybe the next question would be how would the 2 x SL 112 stack compare to the single Big Baby T?! Thanks for the thoughts so far.

Apologies, I should have elaborated. My logic was that a single BBT would do a better job for smaller gigs over a single SL 112 (given the suggested 450 watt over 250 watt difference, although I realise these figures aren't a measured indicator). [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1468140201' post='3088750'] Pairing two dissimilar cabs is unlikely to work well. Keep the one you prefer and get a second one; sell the other cab. [/quote] Is due to phase issues?

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has experience of pairing these two cabs? I'll be using these with a GB Streamliner 900 for more head room, and don't fancy another Barefaced! Thanks!

Lee gave my D'Addario Chromes a happy new home, a pleasure to do business with!

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1446992979' post='2903944'] And I am sure that anyone Mr Henry deems to be funky enough to play in his band will be funky enough for me [/quote] Absolutely!

That's strange! I got a message from the man himself 6 days ago saying that he wasn't, only the US shows. I was going to have to make a long journey to catch Cory's shows, so wanted to confirm if Sharay would be on the shows also.

I'd hoped to see Sharay with Cory too, but he's said that he will only be on the stateside dates unfortunately. Still be a beast of a gig whoever ends up handling bass duties though!

G&L L2000 all the way! If you remove the battery the passive mode works normally, but the signal can be killed when switched to active, so the passive/active switch essentially becomes a mute toggle.

Another vote for Hot Covers! They kitted out my cab as well as one of my band's PA and wedges!