BanditSid

I have an Ampeg SVT7 Pro that I'm planning to sell if you are still looking for one.

I gig weekly with either one or two BB2 cabs and have used them with a GK MB800 initially then for the last 2 years with an MB800 fusion, the fusion is a better sounding amp for me but either will get the job done for you.

It is Jus, the GK amps are really small so I was able to a shallower 4u rack.....works out well in use.

Here's what I use most weekends, although the bass is now a Fender Precision. The rack is not full depth and I have fitted large rubber feet to stop it moving around.

I've rehearsed with a full Big Band (4 trumpets, 4 trombones and sax section) using my MB200 paired to a Big Baby 2, it was turned up quite high but more than held it's own and still sounded quite clean.

The GK MB800 bass amp uses an Icepower ASX250-2 power amp module.

I have been using a pair of Big Baby 2's for almost a year now and can comment on how they perform compared to what I used before. I used to gig with a GK Neo 212, then a GK Neo 410 and would add a GK Neo 215 for larger venues when I thought I needed the extra output, these were both driven by a GK MB800. They used to get the job done (I used them for 2 years and twice a week at least), the 215 wasn't as good for deep bass as the 410 or 212 but it did give a good low to mid range sound. I had before that gigged with a Trace Elliot 15 combo and extra 15 cab - heavy as hell. I bought a pair of Baby's to allow me to have one for smaller gigs and the pair for larger venues, but to be honest a single Baby would almost cover all of my needs. They are amazing for the size, after around 50 or 60 gigs I am still amazed by the amount of bass they produce, and so is our guitarist. I have used them at weddings, in pubs and clubs, a week in a pit band and at a few jazz/swing big band gigs and they just deliver every time. You are effectively looking at what I use when I have both cabs together, I had quite a lengthy chat on email with Alex and my original thought of buying a Big Twin was then changed to buy the Baby's - this might be they way to go for you as well. One of the advantages of these cabs is their size and weight, the Big Twin is still smaller and lighter than the GK kit I used to lug around, but a pair of Baby's are easier to move around and store.

Here's another Barefaced comment. I bought a pair of Baby 3's last year to replace a couple of very heavy GK Neo cabs I had spent a couple of years gigging with. I have used them as a pair and on their own and to be honest I reckon one would probably do for most gigs. I was playing in a pub last night and used a single cab, I was running my GK MB800 at around half volume and was easily keeping up with the rest of the band, the amount of volume and clean bass they produce still amazes me. I then packed up and carried the cab out to the car in one hand, lighter than the PA speakers we use. I know people are a bit divided over Barefaced cabs, but I can say that after a year of using them I wish I had bought them years ago. You can always try them and send them back if not satisfied.

I just bought an Ibanez bass from Carl - replied to my messages really quickly, was very friendly, shipped the bass quickly and packed it up really well.....all in all a great BC'er.

I've played a lot of gigs with GK cabs, I started with a 2x12 Neo then added a 1x15 Neo for bigger gigs then replaced the 2x12 with a 4x10 Neo. The are all very capable cabs, I especially liked the 2x12 on its own in small to medium sized pubs. I've been using 1 or 2 Big Baby 3's for the last few months and they have been a revelation. I use one in small to medium pubs and both in big venues, they go so loud and stay clean throughout. To answer the original question, I am normally on wireless and tend to go walkabout for the first song to check level and balance and I can say that the GK's were easy to lose when you walked around - especially the 4x10 - the Babys sound the same pretty much everywhere you go, very impressive. My only regret with getting the Babys is waiting so long, they are light and sound superb. As a die hard GK man I'd say take the plunge, either one Big Twin or two Babys - doesn't matter too much - you won't regret it