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I'm going to hire someone to come lean on you really hard if you don't get us a gig report with the AE212 by Sunday night.
PM sent with terms of my contract...
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Bergantino AE212 - Just Released
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PM sent with terms of my contract...
I know you're a lawyer and all, but I didn't know the phrase "KJung must die" could be considered a contract?PM sent with terms of my contract...
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you don't wanna say junk like that around my buddies vito and tito, the kneecap twins.
they take that stuff literal.
they take that stuff literal.
I know you're a lawyer and all, but I didn't know the phrase "KJung must die" could be considered a contract?
Tough crowd
Hey, a buddy of mine who is considering a used Alleva-Coppolo LG asked me to put this clip back up on Youtube (I regularly 'thin the heard' on my Youtube channel, eliminating clips I'm either not that happy with, or that have limited appeal.
However, this one is a nice example of the AE212 played slap style with a 60's style instrument.... very articulate, but fat, warm, and round, with nice presence up top. I really like the tone, and am loving this cab a LOT.
Just FYI... you can really hear (IMO) that unique 'growl' and relaxed top end that kind of defines the slap tone on this type of instrument.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqegulMons
+1 I really, really like it... much of the tight 'burp' as you describe that I get with the AE410, but just a bit more relaxed and fat and smooth... nice combination. If this thing can take the loud slap transients on the gig like the AE410, it will move to '# 1' in my rotation. Final 'gig test' on Saturday night. I've played it a couple times in relatively low volume settings playing pop music, and it sounded SUPERB!
For those who are 'schlepp sensitive' like me, here is the AE212 in 'schlepping to the gig' mode. The cart is the amazing Kart-a-bag Super 600. You can see the 'stairwalkers' on the back, so it goes over curbs easily, and the large wheels make it a breeze on everything from gravel to grass to pulling up a few stairs without having to unload. Built in bungee cables make the thing quite stable.
The cart folds down to almost nothing for on the gig storage.. the only other thing I have to store on the gig is the cab cover and my bass gig bag. Sweet!
This cab is the perfect combination of big enough to get most jobs done, but small cart friendly. Bass on my back, F500 and Hercules stand on top, and it is about the best 'easy schlepp to wallup' ratio I've experienced
The cart folds down to almost nothing for on the gig storage.. the only other thing I have to store on the gig is the cab cover and my bass gig bag. Sweet!
This cab is the perfect combination of big enough to get most jobs done, but small cart friendly. Bass on my back, F500 and Hercules stand on top, and it is about the best 'easy schlepp to wallup' ratio I've experienced
Wow....great idea.
I have a pretty good cart...I should use it more.
Good choice on bass bag btw...excellent kit.
I have a pretty good cart...I should use it more.
Good choice on bass bag btw...excellent kit.
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+1 I have a Kart-a-bag Tri-Kart 800, and it's pretty amazing. In addition to gig situations, I use mine for lugging gear up and down from my "Bass Gear Office" upstairs from my law office, and it'll handle Ampeg fridge sized boxes, no problem.
+1 I have a Kart-a-bag Tri-Kart 800, and it's pretty amazing. In addition to gig situations, I use mine for lugging gear up and down from my "Bass Gear Office" upstairs from my law office, and it'll handle Ampeg fridge sized boxes, no problem.
+1 I think the 800 is the 600 with the 'training wheel' type thing. These are just amazing carts. I use the Concorde III for my small cabs... same rugged construction, same stair walker design, but very small and lightweight... perfect for 112 or 210 type cabs.
The wonderful thing about that 'bungee/stairwalker' design is that you never, ever have to unload the cart between the car and gig, even if there are steps or whatever.
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Yup. Basically, those wheels let you put the kart in 'tilt-back mode' and then you just push forward (instead of holding the weight of your cargo). For light stuff, this doesn't matter (and for a rig like yours, I wouldn't get the 800), but if you are moving something heavy, it definitely gives you better control.
Same cart I have. Seems kinda' pricey upon first looks, but after you use it for a while, you realize it's worth it. Super well made.... LOVE IT.+1 I have a Kart-a-bag Tri-Kart 800, and it's pretty amazing. In addition to gig situations, I use mine for lugging gear up and down from my "Bass Gear Office" upstairs from my law office, and it'll handle Ampeg fridge sized boxes, no problem.
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Most would not need to spend the extra cash on the 'four wheel version' (per Tom's post). The Super 600 is the thing! I think I remember that you actually removed those extra support wheels a while back, given you basically the Super 600.
+1 SO worth the money if you do the 'big city' schlepp. For bar gigs in smaller towns, kind of a moot point I guess.
Yeah, I agree. I almost posted the same thing myself. I've used them a few times... very few. The rest of the time I spend avoiding them, and they do somewhat hamper the use of those rails in some conditions. I have talked about removing them, but actually haven't yet. Maybe I will today.
Definitely the 600 is the way to go. It's got the two key features in the line... the bigger lower platform, and those rails.
I have the 600 and I know a lot of folks love them. But I found with my ae410 and my Aggie DB750 that the upright bars start swaying back and forth. 
But I think that with the ae212 since the cabinet is narrower and the load will be centered better on the cart.
But I think that with the ae212 since the cabinet is narrower and the load will be centered better on the cart.
I think a little elasticity can be expected with a cart like this and a heavy load. I moved around a Neox 212/112 plus GBE 1200 on a collapsible cart of lesser quality than these, and though it had a bit of play it was super dependable. I've moved washing machines, dryers, stacked boxes full of books/paper, and so much more with my cart, which is only rated for 200 lbs. You just have to trust that the cart isn't going to come apart, and that it won't feel like a heavy-duty hand trunk with large tires.I have the 600 and I know a lot of folks love them. But I found with my ae410 and my Aggie DB750 that the upright bars start swaying back and forth.
But I think that with the ae212 since the cabinet is narrower and the load will be centered better on the cart.
I have the 600 and I know a lot of folks love them. But I found with my ae410 and my Aggie DB750 that the upright bars start swaying back and forth.
But I think that with the ae212 since the cabinet is narrower and the load will be centered better on the cart.
+1 A 410 is definitely too big for the 600 (won't break, but it gets 'tipsy'). I use castors on my 410's. However, the 212 format works beautifully.
Yes, the center of gravity is much better with the ae212 form. And much easier to get through narrow doorways, etc.
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