Berg NV610 & SVT II non-pro feedback

Mark H. · #1 11-30-2010, 05:58 PM

Just purchased a Berg NV 610 wondering if anyone is or has run one with an the older SVT-2 non-pro tube amps?

Likes, Dis-likes, all feedback appreciated. Recomendation for other tube amp with this cab?

Thank you,

Mark

jellymax · #2 11-30-2010, 10:59 PM

there is one or 2 guys on the svtII appreciation thread that use that cab.

rodl2005 · #3 11-30-2010, 11:15 PM

I used that combination for a few yrs- SUPERB ALMOST Unbeatable!!!!!!

In fact it IS unbeatable if U R after PUNCH & a multiple 10" driver set up.

I ONLY sold my NV610 as I have a NV215 also & it suited MY needs better. So now I use the SVTII > NV215 for the good size gigs.
MAN - push that SVT2 past 4.5 on it's dial & the OD thru that NV610 is delicious.

Luckydog · #4 12-01-2010, 04:44 AM

Dont have a berg 610, but use my svt II heads with berg nv215. Great loud thick tone. I think with 610 youll also be pleased.

dose · #5 12-01-2010, 06:52 AM

Sub'd.... I have a II non pro and thinking long and hard about getting a NV610 to replace my 2 eden 410's

anderbass · #6 12-01-2010, 06:26 PM

I've been gigging my SVT-II non pro/NV610 rig for years. Its amazing, If your into the SVT through a fridge tone, feel and general vibe, it doesn't get much better than this pairing.

Only negative I can think of is: All the tube powered SVT's are pretty darn heavy and unless I'm playing somewhere I can crank up a bit I usually prefer my old Ampeg V4 with my NV610.

GregC · #7 12-01-2010, 07:02 PM

I've played the NV610 some with a Walkabout, but never had the chance to pair it with the SVTII. I'm pretty confident that would produce the rock tone of the gods.

Mark H. · #8 12-01-2010, 07:43 PM

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback. I've got an SVT-4 pro as well. Might just put the pair in a 12 space roller-rack and keep it on the floor. Make load-in out easier. I'm also a little concerned about the II-2 in situations where I need to run a little quieter I.e. say equal to about 200 or so watts of Solid State power.

Thanks again.

Dave M · #9 12-01-2010, 09:29 PM

I run a II non-pro into an NV610. As anderbass has said, it's the SVT -> fridge tone and feel, but I hear a bit deeper low end than the fridge provides. That's one of the reasons I love the rig.
It's not going to be extremely low/deep like a ported cab, but that's not what I'm looking for in this rig. It's pure rock heaven.

I also run and SVPCL and SS poweramp into the cab and it sounds like the same family of tone, but the all tube SVT-II cannot be duplicated for tube tone, harmonics, and feel, compared to a SS or hybrid rig.

The NV610 is also pretty nice to schlep for its size.

You've got a great cab. There are plenty of good amps that will sound great driving it.

ninerfan · #10 12-01-2010, 09:53 PM

That's my rig. I love it!
The only negatives I can think of is weight and it gets LOUD before it starts to break up. For me it's great because I LOVE the clean, fat, warm tube sound and use a Fulltone Bassdrive for some overdrive. If you're looking for that power tube overdrive all of the time you might deafen your bandmates.

christw · #11 12-02-2010, 01:40 AM

I run an SVT-II nonpro into a Genz Benz 610 and it sounds clean and absolutely huge. No complaints except for the lack of gain control, but the cleans that it allows without are wonderful. I do use a Bass VT for some raunchy distortion and that SVT just eats it up and makes it sound incredibly round and huge.

dose · #12 12-07-2010, 12:32 PM

Well thanks to Greg at Rocketmusic my Berg is head this way!!!
Can't wait to see what it can do with my SVT II non pro

dose · #13 12-09-2010, 03:08 PM

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!

anderbass · #14 12-09-2010, 07:52 PM

Don't be surprised if it doesn't seem all that special playing solo at home, you wont fully appreciate that SVT-II/NV610 rig can do until you gig it with a loud band.

dose · #15 12-11-2010, 10:39 AM

Well i get to try my new Berg today at rehearsal.Can't wait I've been gassing for one awhile, hopefully it blows my 2 eden 410's away!!!!!

Mark H. · #16 12-18-2010, 05:08 PM

I wanted to provide feedback to this since I'm the one who started this thread. I do appreciate all the feedback.

I am now two shows into using the NV610 with the SVTII and it was all and more that was described here. While I love the tone I'm getting with the combo the power of the SVTII is far more than I need with the efficiency of the NV610. Some earlier mentioned using a V4...I think that would be a great combination as well. I haven't done it yet, as I need to verify the ohm ratings but I know someone with a early 70's B15s head (60watts) and I'm almost tempted to try this with the Berg if they match up.

We have a show in a large venue in Jan. opening for David Allan Coe and I will be using the SVTII with the Berg for that event, obviously there will be good FOH support in this setting. This will have then given me a fully rounded trial for this combination as I'll have tested it in medium & large clubs and an civic-center setting. So far seems to be winning combination.

Loving the Berg cabinet.

Thanks again for all your help, it's appreciated.

anderbass · #17 12-18-2010, 05:48 PM

Hey glad you liked it, I know the V4/V4B both have a switch you can set to 2, 4 or 8ohm. My V4 will usually cover small to medium sized room although I dont like that its nearly 3 inches wider than my NV610.

I like my SVT-II better when I can crank it a bit, but I've found using a VT pedal gives me back some of that tone and feel at lower volume gigs.

cripula · #18 12-19-2010, 01:27 AM

The NV610/V4-B is a great combination, and the V4-B is certainly an easier schlep than the SVT if you don't need that much power.

Glad you like the cab, though I'm not remotely surprised