Bergantino AE410

[CTC564]

Is touted by many to be "the 4x10" cab to have...

Although I do not currently own one, I do hope to pick one up on the used market primarily based on its reputation

For those who DO or HAVE owned one, is there any way to describe what sets it apart from other 4x10 cabs

And why was it discontinued?

Thanks TB

[KJung]

Been gigging it as one of my main cabs for a number of years now. If you have a decent set of headphones, I have quite a few clips of that cab with various basses and amps that might be a useful data point.

It is a very voiced cab, and is not for everyone. It is tight down low (so not a lot of deep bass), very punchy (a nice dose of low mids), and quite bright up top (quite a bit of upper mids coming off the top of the drivers).

In the past, I've described this a bit like a cab with Flea's voicing kind of built in... very aggressive brightness, very 'hit you in the chest' punch... not the wide, smooth, polite, sizzly voicing of other 410's (like, for example, the Epi410UL).

It is a small 410 (narrow front to back) which makes it very easy to fit into a small car or a large trunk) and is that uber quality you would expect from Jim Bergantino, along with great support.

The only downside I see is that it is a touch on the heavy side (I think around 64 pounds or so) for a neo 410, and the finish, while great looking, is quite fragile (a padded cover is a must).

Jim discontinued his neo line of cabs due to the spike in neo driver cost.... couldn't make enough money with them at a price point that he felt would generate the volume of sales he needed.

As always, IMO, and a LOT of IME on this one. Great cab if you like it tight, bright, articulate and punchy. It is a very 'unforgiving' cab regarding technique... no place to hide!!!!

[CTC564]

Thanks KJung...that's a very informative response and very much appreciated

I do have decent headphone's and would love to hear your clips

I plan on pairing it with a GB Max 9.2 as my main 4x10 option (possibly a fEARful 15/6/1 in the future too) and would definitely keep it covered as much as possible...the 64 lbs is much lighter than my current 4x10 (SWR Goliath II)

[KJung]

Originally Posted by CTC564

Thanks KJung...that's a very informative response and very much appreciated

I do have decent headphone's and would love to hear your clips

I plan on pairing it with a GB Max 9.2 as my main 4x10 option (possibly a fEARful 15/6/1 in the future too) and would definitely keep it covered as much as possible...the 64 lbs is much lighter than my current 4x10 (SWR Goliath II)

Clip link is in my sig at the bottom of the post. I have a Max 9.2, and have one clip up of that head with the AE410. It is a bit 'tight and bright meets tight and bright' with the AE410, but the Max 9.2 has plenty of EQ to soften the upper mids a bit and extend the low end.

I specifically purchased my Max 9.2 to pair with my soon to be delivered Art of Noise 15/6 cab. The 15/6 is very different from the AE410.. wider, smoother, fatter, more even. I like them both for what they are.

[CTC564]

Again...great to hear and thanks

I'm shooting for the same options as you seem to be...

I'm sure I'll like them for what they are as well and it'll be useful to have different cab configuration choices...

[Metal Mitch]

Aha. South Jersey sees the same TB Classifieds ad I saw for the Baltimore cab.

So, how high do the drivers go with the tweeter turned off / disconnected?