rhythmbug Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) I need a new cab and the specs of the BB2 really appeal to me. Except the issue the impedance, the cab is 8 ohm where as the Mark Bass is 500w @ 4 ohms or [b]300w @ 8 ohms[/b]. Is that enough power for small gigs of a loud heavy rock band? I want to have enough power on tap to avoid taking the MB into clipping territory. Would consider other makes & models but ideally has a tweeter/crossover control , I'm not looking for a vintage vibe. Nothing over 2x12 in size, must be compact. Cheers for any words of wisdom. Mike Edited April 20, 2016 by rhythmbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 It'll work completely fine & easily be enough. Plus the MB-BF combination is evidently very popular on this forum as I'm sure you can see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have a BB2 and it's easily loud enough powered by 300 watts. I used to use my original BF Compact at 8 ohms/ 300 watts from a Little Mark II and that was LOUD too. I think you should be fine. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Not a lot in it between a 4 or 8ohm single-cab solution. Going from one 8ohm cab to two 8ohm cabs is a different kettle of fish, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461189569' post='3032390'] Not a lot in it between a 4 or 8ohm single-cab solution. Going from one 8ohm cab to two 8ohm cabs is a different kettle of fish, however. [/quote] This! The BB3 is also nice and responsive so will get the most from the head. Edited April 21, 2016 by Musashimonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Stop worrying about impedance. Because of the way we perceive sound the extra 200W only give you a barely noticeable increase in sound level. Technical explanation here https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/gear_maintenance/making_it_loud.html Choose on the basis of sound and practicality Edited April 21, 2016 by Phil Starr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 [quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1461175846' post='3032224']I used to use my original BF Compact at 8 ohms/ 300 watts from a Little Mark II and that was LOUD too. [/quote] This ^ [quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1461220286' post='3032491'] Stop worrying about impedance. Because of the way we perceive sound the extra 200W only give you a barely noticeable increase in sound level. Choose on the basis of sound and practicality [/quote] And this ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461189569' post='3032390'] Not a lot in it between a 4 or 8ohm single-cab solution. Going from one 8ohm cab to two 8ohm cabs is a different kettle of fish, however. [/quote] what this man says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmbug Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thank you very much indeed chaps!! Exactly what I wanted to hear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 [quote name='rhythmbug' timestamp='1461167940' post='3032114'] I need a new cab [/quote] What amp and cab do you have at the moment? What's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I can drown out a drummer with a single 8 ohm BF Midget and my Markbass F1, in fact I've played gigs with only one cab plugged in, the barefaced cabs are very efficient. A BB2 and the LM tube 500 should be able to demolish small buildings. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmbug Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Deposit made on a BB2, building demolition report to follow soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 You won't regret it. Best cab I've owned. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) [quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1462567654' post='3044148'] You won't regret it. Best cab I've owned. [/quote] Me too, and very close to getting a second... Edited May 6, 2016 by Musashimonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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