Recent content by countrybassman

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    115 X 410 combination

    I have a Reeves 225 head running thru a Berg NV115 cab and want to get an additional cab to pair with the NV115 as it isn't loud enough alone trying to keep up with my two loud guitar players. I am thinking of a 410 cab (an Orange OBC 410 to be exact since it is an 8 ohm cab)to pair up with the...
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    Which Berg Cab for all tube amp?

    hey all TB experts, I have decided on a new Bergantino cab or cabs to go with my Reeves C225 bass head. I just need some final opinions from the experts on my decision. I am trying to decide between the HD410, HD212 or the new NV115 (or two). I play in a country cover band and also a classic...
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    Speaker Cab Upgrade For All Tube Amp

    I know this subject has been threaded before, but here is my issue. I have recently purchased a Reeves 225 tube amp and gigged out with it this weekend. I ran it thru my current speaker cabs, (Eden 212 and Eden 210), both 8ohms into amp set at 4 ohm load. This amp is top of the line amp as we...
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    all tube bass amp avalibility

    when you say Fender, Mesa and Orange are low end tube amps, then what is considered Top Line? For instance, if I liked Fender Bassman 300, what would be its equal in better built amps? You mentioned Matamp is Oranges equal. So what would be Matamps Equal be to Oranges AD 200? Like you say, that...
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    all tube bass amp avalibility

    I have finnally saved up enough cash to buy an all tube bass amp. It seems that many guitar stores don't have the high end amps in stock but can order them.I have read all the reviews on the top brands (Orange, Mesa Boogie, Fender...others). From the reviews I have narrowed down my search to...
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    converting to all tube

    after 30 years of playing bass, I want to take the giant step and purchase an all tube head. I know this subject is a matter of opinion, but here is my questions.........I have recently joined a classic rock cover band, (two loud guitarist, drummer, and male/female vocalist) I have been playing...
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    running extra amp thru effects loop?

    Is it possible to run an extra amp with a speaker hooked up thru my main amp effects loop? (effects send to amp input jack- amp output to effects return) If so, would I have control of the EQ settings of each amp? Just a thought........:cool:
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    Markbass amps in need of a compressor?

    I could of had the bass control on the sadowsky up too high.......thanks
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    Markbass amps in need of a compressor?

    I recently tried out some of the Markbass amps (littlemarkIII and Littlemark tube800) with my Sadowsky 5 string with active pickups, and could not set the gain higher than a 1/4 turn with out the clip light coming on with slap playing. Also could not turn the master volume up without the...
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    Markbass distribution in the USA

    Yes, I think your right!:eyebrow:
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    Markbass distribution in the USA

    there is so many models to choose from.......I :confused:hate making decisions
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    Markbass distribution in the USA

    Thanks everyone for the responses. I think I did get some bad info from my local store. I am going to check a few more Markbass models before I buy. They do sound fantastic. Thanks so much for your knowledge on this....:hyper:
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    Markbass distribution in the USA

    I recently went to guitar center and tried out some of the new markbass amps. They really sound awesome. I am really wanting to purchase one ( maybe the LM Tube 800). Then I called up one of my local music stores that used to carry the Markbass line to see what they might have in stock. To my...