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Bergantino B/Amp at NAMM
- Thread starter Munjibunga
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FWIW, I used a Lexar 16gb stick, worked flawlessly first time, also works for cabinet profiles.
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Perhaps we can put together a list of known Brands and Models of thumb drives that work
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It looks like I will have the opportunity to try out a B|Amp for a few days with my CN212 and NV610.
It will only be a home studio trial, not a gig (well, maybe, depending on schedule), but a good opportunity to give the B|Amp a listening test in a room I am very familiar with.
I have gone through most of this thread and have most of my questions addressed (at least that is before I get the amp in my hands).
From all the reports from TB members who's tone sense I recognize, I am sure the amp will work just fine.
The thing I am most interested in is the profiles, and how they might improve my already great experience with the Berg cabs - hands down my favorite cabs after 45+ years of bass playing.
I have very happily used a Mesa Walkabout (8 years), and most recently (past 4 months) a Demeter VTBP-800 with my Bergs. I also often run a Fender Studio Bass (200w all tube) into the NV610 - which really seems to love all tube amps. I have also pretty easily worked out EQ settings that work great for my most common playing situations. I don't find myself doing EQ tweaking much at all (other than just a bit from the controls on my Lull M4V).
Net net, I have no amp gas at all, but the opportunity to test drive this amp for a few days is not something I would pass up.
So, a question to all you happy B|Amp users, particularly those who are also Jazz bass players (primarily) and who also are tube lovers - what do you find in the B|amp that makes it so compelling ? what would you point me to that is causing you to be so happy compared to other quality amps ? (and given the posters here on this thread, I know you all have access to great gear). My ears will be the judge, but I am interested in the feedback.
thanks
It will only be a home studio trial, not a gig (well, maybe, depending on schedule), but a good opportunity to give the B|Amp a listening test in a room I am very familiar with.
I have gone through most of this thread and have most of my questions addressed (at least that is before I get the amp in my hands).
From all the reports from TB members who's tone sense I recognize, I am sure the amp will work just fine.
The thing I am most interested in is the profiles, and how they might improve my already great experience with the Berg cabs - hands down my favorite cabs after 45+ years of bass playing.
I have very happily used a Mesa Walkabout (8 years), and most recently (past 4 months) a Demeter VTBP-800 with my Bergs. I also often run a Fender Studio Bass (200w all tube) into the NV610 - which really seems to love all tube amps. I have also pretty easily worked out EQ settings that work great for my most common playing situations. I don't find myself doing EQ tweaking much at all (other than just a bit from the controls on my Lull M4V).
Net net, I have no amp gas at all, but the opportunity to test drive this amp for a few days is not something I would pass up.
So, a question to all you happy B|Amp users, particularly those who are also Jazz bass players (primarily) and who also are tube lovers - what do you find in the B|amp that makes it so compelling ? what would you point me to that is causing you to be so happy compared to other quality amps ? (and given the posters here on this thread, I know you all have access to great gear). My ears will be the judge, but I am interested in the feedback.
thanks
I am a big tube amp fan. Had a Heritage SVT and Prodigy 4:88. The SVT had grunt and the Prodigy was comfy warm. The B|Amp is not like either.
As I've describe in the past, the B|Amp is a blank canvas. A starting point from which you build your tone with your bass, your fingers, your pedals and your playing style. I am not a Jazz player. I'm a rock bassist that plays predominently with a very heavy pick but when the song calls for it, I can also play a soft fingerstyle. My ABZ3 has wide range of pickup combinations on top of that.
I was always compensating for the inherent color built into my other rigs. The combination of the my B|AMP and HDN-410 puts me at a great, natural starting pont. If I want tube grunt or grit, I kick in my B7K. If I want clean and pure, I turn it off
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I have a HDN410 arriving today.
How many days after the cab arrivals did your covers arrive?
DS
How many days after the cab arrivals did your covers arrive?
DS
When I bought mine in the spring from the Bass Club Chicago, it took almost a month for the cover. Almost like it was made ot order. Nice cover. Very thick. Multicolored Stiching for the Logo.
Would of advice, the drivers takes a little while break in. After that, yowsa!
Would of advice, the drivers takes a little while break in. After that, yowsa!
Maybe I'm missing something obvious here but where does one find the most recent version of the firmware?
it would seem you need to register yourself and your B|amp as an owner, then you will get emails that link you to the firmware updates.
I think the cab profiles are freely available for download on the Bergantino web site. But I think you need to be a registered owner to get the firmware versions.
A real owner will come along and give the correct answer any minute.
Thanks. Will receive mine tomorrow then register it.it would seem you need to register yourself and your B|amp as an owner, then you will get emails that link you to the firmware updates.
I think the cab profiles are freely available for download on the Bergantino web site. But I think you need to be a registered owner to get the firmware versions.
A real owner will come along and give the correct answer any minute.
I'm new to the Bergantino camp, but I've been very satisfied with my B Amp and HDN212! I usually run a slight increase in low and high mids with the HDN212 profile selected, and I've found that running the compressor to get a slight "squash" and the OD lightly gives me a pretty good approximation of a tube amp.
Now, I don't think I'd be totally remiss in saying that the B Amp won't exactly copy the sound of a driven SVT and fridge, but it comes really close to my ears! The portability and high quality of the amp are quickly making this my #1 rig, however I don't see it forcing me to sell off my tube amps as some artists I play for love to hear (ahem, see) that Ampeg or Aguilar onstage and I'm not about to lose gigs trying to convince them otherwise...just take the money and run.
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The clean, accurate tone is what attracts me to the B|Amp. I've never really been a tube guy, but Jim's new Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz circuit along with the Compressor will meet the needs of the tubiest of guys, I'm sure. I was one of the people who worked with Jim in developing the effects circuits, and I can't tell you the number of iterations he developed trying to get effects that work well for a broad audience. (I can't tell you because I can't count that high.)
To be honest (this time), I'll use the compressor in many of my gigs, but I bought the B|Amp because it reproduces whatever I put into it better than any other amp I've ever played. The effects won't see a lot of use in my amp - not because they're not great, but because I like a clean sound. I leave the EQ on the amp at zeros ("flat") all the way across and control the tone from the bass, either with my hands or the pickup and tone knobs. What goes in is what comes out, only louder. But for the folks who like a little or a lot of grind in their sound, it's all right there.
This has probably already been asked, so if there's link please provide... Has Bergantino discontinued the CN series cabinet series? I have a CN112 that is phenomenal, I was looking to upgrade to a 2x12 (CN212) but they are no longer on the Bergantino website. Also, any reviews on the HG310?
I think the CN series has been replaced by the HDN series.
I recently had a chance to compare my HT112 (ceramic magnets) with the HDN112, HDN212, and HDN410 (neo magnets, like the CN series). They all sounded great to me. AFAIK the HDN212 would be the current successor to the CN212 . I'm not sure how closely matched the CN112 and the HDN112 are - it's possible that adding an HDN210 to your CN112 would make a nice combo, but you'd probably want to test that out or get some input from someone who's tried it (haven't played through any of the CN series myself).
Munji is pretty spot on here.. I also like a clean sound/tone out of my amp.. I find myself just setting the amp once and not having to constantly fiddle with the controls during a gig.. If I need any changes in sound/tone, I can just change hand positions and use the basses tone control...
You may have seen it but there is another active Berg thread that talks more about the different cabinets. (Mostly 500+ posts that say "I love my Berg XXXX cab!)
Club Bergantino! Let's See Those Rigs!
Thanks for the info... Do you think that a HDN212 would pair well with my CN112? Looking for more volume/headroom.
I bought one mainly for A/E bass and guitar or for URB but will play electric bass out of it also. The HPF, notch filter, compressor,parametric eq and clean tone are exactly what I need. If only it had a nice medium hall reverb.............................................
