Bergantino HT112 - Where ya' been all my life?

[VroomVroom]

After years of wanting to try the brand, my local store finally inked the deal to carry the Bergantino line. It took me about 10 seconds to fall in love with the HT112. Holy cow! Buying two of these things was the easiest and quickest decision I think I've ever made when it comes to bass gear.

Funny thing is, I can't really say I was in the market. Last summer I fell back in love with the Aguilar GS112, and have been regularly gigging one or two of them since. The only thing I would've wanted from it was a bit more love in the mids. Otherwise...I actually thought I was done. Silly me.

A/B-ing the Berg HT against the GS, I was literally blown away. To my ears, the HT does everything the GS does, but a bit better. Fat, full lows that hit hard and quick when pushed. Nice crisp highs that are smooth but not thin. Plus it's got a punchy mid voicing that just brings a smile to my face. Amazing.

So, I used one of these on two gigs this weekend. The first one was a small group thing, and it sounded great. I used my MTD sixer to cover a few guitar parts, and I found the tone to be perfect. A pic and a few clips...



I'm Yours

I Left My Heart...

Put Your Records On

Twisted

Last night's gig was really something. 10-piece group and a larger room. I considered bringing both cabs, but between the weather, a tight carpool setup, and a tighter stage setup, I settled for one. No worries, but I'm still amazed at how a single 12" cab kicks this much booty. I used my Lull M5V, and smiled all night at the sound. (Lots more ambient noise on this gig...sorry about that.)

Lovely Day

I Need to Know

Play that Funky Music...

I Will Survive

I Wish

Overall, I'm ecstatic...the sound is just amazing. The final positive...the handle is in the "right" spot - left side (stage right side, I guess), so I can route my instrument cable through it. Embrace the OCD, baby, embrace it.

[MDFreeze]

Love my Bergantino Rig. Congrats!

[Bass Junkie]

Your pic looks like you have the HT112ER, not the HT112. Both are great cabs, but the ER's are the best 12 made IMO.

[VroomVroom]

You're right - it officially is the HT112ER. Is there another HT112? If so, I couldn't find it on their website. The one without the x-over and tweeter is labeled the EX. (I almost ordered one, but since my local store had two HT's in stock, instant gratification got the best of me.) In any case, I've certainly not heard a better 12" cab. The last time I was this excited was when I ran my Sadowsky M5-24 into an Epifani 410 cab.

[Musicman20]

I nearly bought the same rig then the prices went up, unfortunately. Enjoy

[Valerus]

Dude congrats on joining your fellow Berg brethren
I have an HT112 and HS210. Great combo.

[dDaddybass]

Hey Jerry, I think we need to talk Greg into carrying Bergantino, what do you think?

[Bass Junkie]

Originally Posted by VroomVroom

You're right - it officially is the HT112ER. Is there another HT112? If so, I couldn't find it on their website. The one without the x-over and tweeter is labeled the EX. (I almost ordered one, but since my local store had two HT's in stock, instant gratification got the best of me.) In any case, I've certainly not heard a better 12" cab. The last time I was this excited was when I ran my Sadowsky M5-24 into an Epifani 410 cab.

The HT112 is discontinued. The ER took its place.

[Jazzdogg]

Your basses sound good on the recordings. How were the recordings made?

[VroomVroom]

Originally Posted by dDaddybass

Hey Jerry, I think we need to talk Greg into carrying Bergantino, what do you think?

I would love to hear Greg's thoughts on these cabs. Every one I heard sounded incredible!

Originally Posted by Jazzdogg

Your basses sound good on the recordings. How were the recordings made?

Thanks! I used my M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 - it sits right in front of the bass rig. Recorded @ 24/96 .wav, normalized in Audacity, and exported @ 320kbps .mp3.

[svtb15]

I too had GS112s.. Bought DB112s after selling the GS.. and i hate the DBs.
I think what you describe in the tone if the Bergs is what im looking for.. I have been on a quest for a long time. at least 4-6 months now.. mmmmmm Bergs? I m thinking yes.

Originally Posted by VroomVroom

After years of wanting to try the brand, my local store finally inked the deal to carry the Bergantino line. It took me about 10 seconds to fall in love with the HT112. Holy cow! Buying two of these things was the easiest and quickest decision I think I've ever made when it comes to bass gear.

Funny thing is, I can't really say I was in the market. Last summer I fell back in love with the Aguilar GS112, and have been regularly gigging one or two of them since. The only thing I would've wanted from it was a bit more love in the mids. Otherwise...I actually thought I was done. Silly me.

A/B-ing the Berg HT against the GS, I was literally blown away. To my ears, the HT does everything the GS does, but a bit better. Fat, full lows that hit hard and quick when pushed. Nice crisp highs that are smooth but not thin. Plus it's got a punchy mid voicing that just brings a smile to my face. Amazing.

So, I used one of these on two gigs this weekend. The first one was a small group thing, and it sounded great. I used my MTD sixer to cover a few guitar parts, and I found the tone to be perfect. A pic and a few clips...



I'm Yours

I Left My Heart...

Put Your Records On

Twisted

Last night's gig was really something. 10-piece group and a larger room. I considered bringing both cabs, but between the weather, a tight carpool setup, and a tighter stage setup, I settled for one. No worries, but I'm still amazed at how a single 12" cab kicks this much booty. I used my Lull M5V, and smiled all night at the sound. (Lots more ambient noise on this gig...sorry about that.)

Lovely Day

I Need to Know

Play that Funky Music...

I Will Survive

I Wish

Overall, I'm ecstatic...the sound is just amazing. The final positive...the handle is in the "right" spot - left side (stage right side, I guess), so I can route my instrument cable through it. Embrace the OCD, baby, embrace it.

[Bass Junkie]

Originally Posted by svtb15

I too had GS112s.. Bought DB112s after selling the GS.. and i hate the DBs.
I think what you describe in the tone if the Bergs is what im looking for.. I have been on a quest for a long time. at least 4-6 months now.. mmmmmm Bergs? I m thinking yes.

I had the DB112's, hated them also. You'll like the HT112ER's.

[svtb15]

I have a line on a Berg HT210 that i was also considering.. going to look at it this week.. But a pair of the HT112s would do it.. What is the difference between the ER on non ER in tone and or size.. or did i mis read something..

[Bass Junkie]

Originally Posted by svtb15

I have a line on a Berg HT210 that i was also considering.. going to look at it this week.. But a pair of the HT112s would do it.. What is the difference between the ER on non ER in tone and or size.. or did i mis read something..

The old HT112 has very strong mids, kinda shy on the low end. The ER is not as strong in the mids(still has plenty) and has plenty of low end. Puts out much more volume. Sounds much bigger than it is. It almost sounds like a good 15" cab.

[svtb15]

A pair of HT112ERs may be exactly what im searching for then.. It keeps coming back to that model from different sources too...
Many folks know the girth that the GS112s have.. I may have asked this here,. but i have been posting all day and cant remember what or where i have asked this,, so please be easy on me. I guess i need to hear it once more. But it seems that from what people have said the HT112er can easily comp the booty of the GS112 while have everything the GS is missing when it comes to clarity, and punch and speed...? Thats my take at least..

[svtb15]

I have never been so on the fence for such a long time about making a purchase... it has been months.. but i spoke with my accountant in January and i have spent thousands because of Talkbass and gear buying..Then turning the gear. only keeping what i love.. I was talking about this with a friend just today... So im really finding out all i can about the 112s before i go and peal the greens off one more time.....

[Sufenta]

I went from GS12 x 2 to the HT/EX stack and couldn't be happier. Liked them so much I got an NV610 shortly after. For most of what I do the HT/EX is more than enough and there are times when I prefer their tone over the NV.

[Tim1]

I also have a HT112ER which I run, as many do, with a Markbass amp for my small rig. All this talk makes me want to get another for a stack. Hey Vroom Vroom, did your dealer also have the AE112 in stock, and if so did you compare the two?

[randy clere]

YES! I have 2 HT112ER's running through a Markbass F1... tight and very musical.

[Jazzdogg]

Originally Posted by randy clere

YES! I have 2 HT112ER's running through a Markbass F1... tight and very musical.

Got any clips of that setup?