|  | | 
03-24-2010, 06:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Georgia | | | Best amp for Bergantino ER mini stack?
Sign in to disble this ad
What would you consider the best amp for a Bergantino extended range mini stack (HT112ER/EX112ER)?
I am using a GK 700RB-II that I like VERY much. Its a great amp with a bunch of options and it sounds more powerful than its rated.
I am considering (when funds allow) a GK Fusion 550 or Mesa M6 or M9.
What do you think?*
* I will not even entertain MarkBass so if you mention MarkBass, it will fall on deaf ears.
__________________
Travis
|
03-24-2010, 06:48 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City | | | Walkabout? I know you didn't mention it as a possibility. But, I like that amp. |
03-24-2010, 11:31 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mpls/St Paul MN | | | Aguilar DB751. Expensive, but it is amazing with these cabs.
Last edited by Lex P. : 03-24-2010 at 01:09 PM.
Reason: typo fix
|
03-24-2010, 12:52 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2000 Location: Berkeley, CA | | | I have two older, smaller HT112s. I've used them with GK & EA heads but my favorite combo by far is with Eden. They sound great with my Eden WT-400 but I'm sure they'd sound even better with the extra juice of a WT-550 or WT-800. I'm sure the Fusion and Mesas would sound great, too. |
03-24-2010, 01:01 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Southwest USA | | | What Winston said:
I much prefer my Eden WT400 through my Berg HT112/EpiT112 mini stack over a Shuttle 6.0. I think the Epi T112 is a great fit with the HT112 on top
The Eden is plug and play, I have to dick around with the Shuttle to eliminate some annoying mid honk and the lows are not as musical. It is tighter, and will remain my backup to the WT-400 |
03-24-2010, 05:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia | | | Travis,
What are your thoughts on the GK700Rb driving the ER stack - like it ?? not quite right??
Is there anything it can't do?
Do you think the Fusion or the Mesa amps might be a a better alternative?
Sorry about the questions. Just trying to see if there 700RB is one of the best amps to drive this stack.
__________________
Mark
|
03-25-2010, 12:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oakland, NJ | | | Just put my order for my Berg cabs and Aguilar AG500SC, which I would suggest from testing one out with a pair of 112's recently
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by mambo4  If Jazz is your thing, you will probably be learning theory forever. | The Escape Directors
myspace.com/andymagmusic
Ampeg Club #194
Schecter Club #16
Warwick Club Member #177 |
07-13-2011, 03:06 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 01824 | | | I'm now interested in the same. Any further recommendations? Maybe a pre/power config but light weight is a prime consideration. I was wrestling with the RH750 versus Kern/QSC but maybe not. Type of gigs range from blues to loud jazz fusion (slap and fretless for both).
Thanks for any suggestions. |
07-13-2011, 04:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom | | | I drive my HT112ER/EX stack with a Markbass LM3 and love it. Playing in a rock/indie/pop covers band. The only other head I GAS for is the Markbass F500 for the extra mid EQ features (that I'd probably rarely use, if ever!).
__________________
Club Clement Member #108, Hartke Club Member #90
SansAmp VT Bass Owners Club Member #42
|
07-13-2011, 05:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Brunswick | | Quote:
Originally Posted by TSanders * I will not even entertain MarkBass so if you mention MarkBass, it will fall on deaf ears. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparky Mark I drive my HT112ER/EX stack with a Markbass LM3 and love it. Playing in a rock/indie/pop covers band. The only other head I GAS for is the Markbass F500 for the extra mid EQ features (that I'd probably rarely use, if ever!). | Funny.
Sorry.
I sure enjoyed the S900 with the Bergs the last time I played them. I'm sure the eden stuff would rock too.
If only they made 600+ watt walkabout... M-Pulse 600. That would probably rock. I only say that because last time I tested the walkabout verses the Carbines, there was something smooth and magical about the walkabout. |
07-13-2011, 06:39 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nyc | | | Walkabout or Orange TB500.
I am gassing for a Walkabout but I currently use the BT500 with a single AE112 or 2xHT115's. The sound is hi-fi with lots of bottom using both passive and active basses. I tend to roll the highs back to 11:00, mid flat and bass at 2:00.
With the BT500, you get a sense the sound passing through, transparently to the Bergs. The bergs reproduce what they are given from bottom to top. |
07-13-2011, 06:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston, MA | | The best amp I've heard with the berg mini stack is a Walter Woods head. I used to have an Eden WT400 and it sounded quite good. I've had a markbass for a few years now with my stack....but I won't tell you about that one.  I'm very curious about the new Aguilar Tonehammer 500 myself. I'll be that's a great match. |
07-13-2011, 07:01 PM
|  | Fingers, pick, and a little bit of slap | | Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Terrapin country (Crofton, MD) | | My favorite rig with any cab... Berg HT112ER's included... is the Reiner tube preamp, made by TalkBasser JGR. It's like an Alembic F2B on steroids. 
But really, those cabs are so great that they'll even make a MarkBass sound good.  |
07-13-2011, 07:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF Bay Area | | Quote:
Originally Posted by babaseen I'm now interested in the same. Any further recommendations? Maybe a pre/power config but light weight is a prime consideration. I was wrestling with the RH750 versus Kern/QSC but maybe not. Type of gigs range from blues to loud jazz fusion (slap and fretless for both).
Thanks for any suggestions. | I am really happy with the sound of my Genz Benz Streamliner 900 matched to these cabs. Works great for my fretted and fretless basses.Big,warm and round with definition , and light weight too! |
07-13-2011, 08:12 PM
|  | LOLchair | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lake Worth, FL | | | Just avoid the Shuttle 6.0. I tried it with that combination and it wasn't fun at all!
I love it with the LMII/LMIII. |
07-14-2011, 12:57 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Garmisch, Germany | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by emjazz The best amp I've heard with the berg mini stack is a Walter Woods head. I used to have an Eden WT400 and it sounded quite good. I've had a markbass for a few years now with my stack....but I won't tell you about that one. I'm very curious about the new Aguilar Tonehammer 500 myself. I'll be that's a great match. | I have a WW stereo green light that I run bridged through a Berg mini-stack (HT112ER/EX112ER). It's the best sounding rig I've played through in 43 years (!) of playing out. There is a Walter Woods stereo on *bay right now for a great price. |
07-14-2011, 06:47 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston, MA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by interp I have a WW stereo green light that I run bridged through a Berg mini-stack (HT112ER/EX112ER). It's the best sounding rig I've played through in 43 years (!) of playing out. There is a Walter Woods stereo on *bay right now for a great price. | Yup. With all of the new lightweight heads out there I'd still like to get a Woods eventually. |
07-14-2011, 07:56 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth -- that's my hood. | | | Depends on what type of tone you're looking for -- GK MB800, Mesa M9, Genz ShuttleMax 9.2, or TCE RH750 would be good to check out.
__________________
Be you; do what you do...
Keep the Groove.
Currently creating low frequency vibrations with the aid of EBMM SR5, EA iAmp-600, & EA CX-310. |
07-14-2011, 08:20 AM
|  | iPhone/iPad, Droid, and Kindle apps now available!
Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North central Ohio | | Quote:
Originally Posted by TSanders What would you consider the best amp for a Bergantino extended range mini stack (HT112ER/EX112ER)?
I am using a GK 700RB-II that I like VERY much. Its a great amp with a bunch of options and it sounds more powerful than its rated.
I am considering (when funds allow) a GK Fusion 550 or Mesa M6 or M9.
What do you think?*
* I will not even entertain MarkBass so if you mention MarkBass, it will fall on deaf ears. | Actually, those are all very good options. I tend to lean towards either GK or my M6 for my ER cabs, as well. |
07-15-2011, 04:43 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth -- that's my hood. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzzbass My favorite rig with any cab... Berg HT112ER's included... is the Reiner tube preamp, made by TalkBasser JGR. It's like an Alembic F2B on steroids.
But really, those cabs are so great that they'll even make a MarkBass sound good. | I'd love to hear that rig!
__________________
Be you; do what you do...
Keep the Groove.
Currently creating low frequency vibrations with the aid of EBMM SR5, EA iAmp-600, & EA CX-310. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | |
