Big Baby 3

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The Big Baby 2 has now been replaced by the Big Baby 3. If you order a BB2 your order will be automatically upgraded to a BB3. For more details about why the BB3 is even better, click on this link!

Prepare to hear every detail of your tone like never before.

Huge power handling so it can move as much air as a good 4x10", keeps punching hard even on relentlessly loud gigs, wide dispersion so everyone in the venue can hear it properly, but still easy to carry with one hand. High sensitivity so you can use it with low power lightweight heads and still play louder than other small cabs. Not only for bass but arguably the most potent FRFR guitar cab yet made and a great compact PA speaker that doesn't need subwoofers to fill in the lows.

Need more output? Add a second Big Baby 3 to make a modular Big Twin 3 or a Super Mini to make a versatile modular rig with small, medium and large options to suit your gigs.

Features

Single 12XN extended-range high-accuracy driver
Ultra low distortion neodymium HF compression driver with cast aluminium waveguide
LR4 CD-compensated crossover with enhanced thermal stability
Self-resetting HF driver and crossover protection system
Fully variable HF control with treble boost
Monocoque Spaceframe enclosure
Vertical slot port and thermal convector
SuperCooler Tech for reduced power compression

Top bar/dish handle
Base rubber feet
Nickel-plated 2/3-sided steel corners
Dual parallel combi speakon + 1/4” sockets

Durable textured acrylic finish
Powder-coated black steel grill
Optional high strength silver or black cloth grill with white piping

Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D)	56cm x 52cm x 32cm 22" x 20.4" x 12.6"
Weight
Steel Grill	14.5kg / 32lbs
Cloth Grill	13.5kg / 30lbs
Broadband Sensitivity	97dB
Max Amp Power	800W RMS
Max Output	~127dB
Frequency Range	30Hz -20kHz
Impedance	8 ohms

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Customer feedback

29/03/24 - Big Baby 2 - USA

I’m going on 7 years with my Big Baby 2 and can’t tell you how happy I am with it. My amp search ended when I found the Orange Bass Terror amp (newer version). Coupled with the BB2 and my 5 string, it is pure heaven. This combination is just magical. So much better than anything else I had previously.

16/04/24 - Big Baby 3 - USA

So I’ve had my big baby 3 now for probably over a year and there isn’t a piece of kit that I have been more pleased with. As a musician and a gear nut I am always finding little things that could be better with everything… except the Big Baby 3! Just when I think it can’t get louder or I’ll blow it, it does get louder and doesn’t distort at all!

Corey

13/04/24 - Big Baby 2 - USA

I have a bb2 that I love. However some of the stages/rooms it comes off boomy. Is there anything I can do to mitigate the boom. Using an Ampeg PF 50 tube amp. No pedals.

Greg

Alex says:

Hi Greg,

I'm 99% certain that's the amp - tubes are like that, especially when you have that little power. Do you have a more powerful amp you can try?

14/04/24 - Big Baby 3 + Super Mini - UK

Tried this rig out properly last night.

TBH, I had been a little disappointed during rehearsals. Not terrible, but just meh.

I was wrong. Last night was as loud a gig as I ever want to do without ear defenders. The rig easily kept up with a noisy guitarist and drummer, with loads left in the tank.

But here's the thing. All my feedback issues disappeared. I didn't need f-hole blockers or a nerf ball under the tailpiece, or a notch filter, or any of that stuff. I got a really nice, warm, clean double bass sound at a volume that would normally have been completely impossible.

Patrick

15/04/24 - Big Baby 3 - USA

The new BB3 got here in February. My 3 other cabs have moved on to new homes. Massive SPL for a 1x12. Keeps you on your toes as every flaw in your signal chain will be evident. Looking forward to the first live gig

Al

04/02/24 - Big Baby 3 - USA

So the church just ordered the Big Twin 3
I have a Big Baby 3 and am amazed by the sound quality and power of this little beast. I guess I’ll see soon just how loud the BT3 is...

Corey

02/02/24 - Big Baby 3 - France

I use my Big Baby 3 will a tube head for amplifying my guitars, and it sounds fantastic.

Laurent

20/01/24 - Big Baby 2 - USA

I represented JL Audio for years, and am a driver junky... BTW, the cabs are fab! I've played to many thousands of audience members over the past years with them, using a Demeter VTBP-M-800D. Just a wicked good rig!

Ron

04/01/23 - Big Baby 3 - Germany

I was flabbergasted by how fast my cab arrived. About a whole month earlier than expected. Thank you, guys!

Also, it’s an incredible piece of gear. I absolutely fell in love with it and want to share that with the world.

Mischa Marks

11/12/23 - Big Baby 3 - UK

Just over a year ago I took delivery of my BB3 and thus far am so impressed with it. I really love the VOX grill cloth as it takes me back to my youth when I used an AC30.

Peter

08/12/23 - Big Baby 3 - USA

Just wanted to update . I’ve had this cab for over a year now and it gets played at least 10 hours a week with a live church gospel music situation . It gets played hard and loud with loud drums and organ and Leslie and I am so impressed with it! It’s hard to describe how big and crystal clear and accurate this little cab is . I never get lost on stage ! No matter how loud other get ! Good job Alex and the team . If I had 2 of these I wouldn’t need front of house

Corey

26/07/23 - Big Baby 2 - France

I received the first one in December 2017, and the second one in May 2019.

Love this cabs, and everyone’s telling me that I've a sound amazing!

Denis