LM Tube 500 + Big Baby 2?

[rhythmbug]

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

[Lw.]

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!

[machinehead]

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.

[discreet]

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.

[Musashimonkey]

[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

[Phil Starr]

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

[Conan]

[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 ^

[mcnach]

[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.

[rhythmbug]

Thank you very much indeed chaps!! Exactly what I wanted to hear!!

[chris_b]

[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?

[Matt P]

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

[rhythmbug]

Deposit made on a BB2, building demolition report to follow soon.

[machinehead]

You won't regret it. Best cab I've owned.

Frank.

[Musashimonkey]

[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