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Bergantino NV158? ???

#481
Munjibunga said:
I listened to a real player ring it out today. I had just completed a Flex Core install in his Pedulla Thunderbass. This cab sounds really good. As Jim describes it, it's "thick and meaty." It has that vintage vibe, but also has a real nice top end that a lot of 115s don't have. I wasn't going to buy one, but if I can install enough preamps, I may get enough money to take one home some day.

BTW, that Pedulla sounds outrageous. I don't think a tone exists that he can't get out of that thing.
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+1 That is the gist of the 'new vintage' moniker. A sealed 15 cab, but with the added clarity and extension of a paper cone mid driver. There are quite a few woofer/mid designed cabs out there, and most don't speak to me at all, in part due to the simplistic crossovers used. Jim REALLY knows his crossovers, and the top end of his cabs is always beautifully integrated and voiced!

I have no interest in this cab myself, since the CN212 is so warm and punchy and organic up top. I don't need to go any 'farther' than that with my more vintage instruments. However, for those with tube amps, or those who really want a more 'updated vintage vibe' this cab should kill (from my experience with the other NV's!
 
#482
I might check it out. Few weeks ago I played my bass through some old Carvin PA cabs that are sealed/infinite baffle with a 15 & horn. Even though the Carvin isn't designed for bass guitar like the Berg is, I got a taste of that clean tight controlled low end and I liked it. :hyper:
 
#485
Texan said:
What would be your take on these cabs with a Genz Streamliner?
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I'm not Ken Jung, but Steve and I did try the Streamliner 900 with Steve's prototype cabs (and the final version is basically identical to one of Steve's cabs). If you search the earlier parts of this thread, you can find our thoughts/observations. I thought that it was an okay combination, but not as outstanding as some of the other heads we tried. I believe the Streamliner is Steve's favorite gigging head with these cabs, though, so as is always the case, YMMV.
 
#486
tombowlus said:
I'm not Ken Jung, but Steve and I did try the Streamliner 900 with Steve's prototype cabs (and the final version is basically identical to one of Steve's cabs). If you search the earlier parts of this thread, you can find our thoughts/observations. I thought that it was an okay combination, but not as outstanding as some of the other heads we tried. I believe the Streamliner is Steve's favorite gigging head with these cabs, though, so as is always the case, YMMV.
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I just found the samples that HOLDSG did. Bad move, now I have GAS for these. I'd love to AB them with my Aggie DB112's/212's and with passive and active basses.

I love my Aggies, but have been missing my Bergs, I like to have options. I've been toying with the idea of a HT322 if I can find one, but I've been wanting 15's as well. A pair of these may be my next acquisition.

Two of the NV115's would be a great little stack.
 
#487
Texan said:
Two of the NV115's would be a great little stack.
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Oh yes!

I'm going to get at least one NV115. It'll be plenty for my Motown band, and I'll still use my beloved NV610 with my stoopid loud rock band.

Then again, I KNOW I'm going to want a second NV115 -- Just. In. Case.

That whole "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it" concept can get really expensive. :scowl::p
 
#488
Fuzzbass said:
Oh yes!

I'm going to get at least one NV115. It'll be plenty for my Motown band, and I'll still use my beloved NV610 with my stoopid loud rock band.

Then again, I KNOW I'm going to want a second NV115 -- Just. In. Case.

That whole "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it" concept can get really expensive. :scowl::p
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+1 I'm definitely a guy who appreciates a nice pair. :D
 
#491
I use them with the Streamliner 900 and the Walkabout..
I prefer the Walkabout it just has alittle extra something..
I do wish it had alittle more power though... I tried one of the NV-115's previously with an Mesa M-6 and didn't like it.. It was a used amp at Guitar Center so it may not have been up to par...
I've had a M-9 the I used previosly with an HT-322 and that was a great rig...
 
#494
Just emerged from analysis paralysis. NV115 on the way.

May still get an ml-112. May still get an LDS 15158. But I've got to hear this cab.

Also have a crazy8 here and an acme 110 on the way -- small cab battle!
 

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