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Bergantino NV158? ???

#721
lo-freq said:
Tom, have you run it with the Sad SA200 (if I were ever to buy an all tube amp, that would be the One (assuming I could find one to buy))?

Temp OT, when you get your hands on a Big E cab, you should try the SA200 with that -- bet is kills!
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No, I have not tried them with the SA200 yet, but yes, that's pretty much certain to be a great combination.

Speaking of Big E cabs, it just so happens that opportunities are afoot... :ninja:
 
#723
Someone said that stairs would be involved in last weekend's gig with my loud rock band: new place for us. So, instead of the NV610 I brought my NV115 and HS210 combo. I'd used this rig once before with my rock band, but in a boomy concrete room where we had to play very quiet (for us), so it was a weak test.

This time was different: it was a biker-ish bar with good acoustics and we could crank up a bit. I was disappointed to discover that load-in was really easy: short schlep, no stairs. That is, disappointed because I didn't have the NV610. But once I set up, I realized how cool this new rig sounds!

I used my favorite bass, a black Sadowsky P5, alder/maple. JGR preamp through Stewart World 2.1, nothing else in the chain. The NV115 was nice and punchy, and smooth even with dirt dialed in. I was a little concerned about dirt, given that the mid driver can't be attenuated... but no buzzy bees, it was all good.

Oh: I had the HS210 plugged in as well, but same as before, I did not hear that cab. I'm sure it added low end oomph, but so would a second NV115. If the HS210 were on top I'd likely hear that and not the NV, but I wanted to hear the NV.

Anyway, I was genuinely happy. The NV610 is still my #1, but the NV115 was lots of fun: glorious in a different kind of way. I have a gig coming up with my Motown band, a week from this Saturday, so I'm going to use the NV/HS stack through then, which means it'll get two more rock band gigs as well. Variety can be nice!
 
#724
cool.

I will also be rockin the NV115 + HS210 pair if I ever get a big room or outdoor gig.
For me, the NV115 is just right for the bands/rooms I'm in, but good to know there's more firepower available in adding the 210.
 
#725
Just tried to order one from George at Bass Gear Direct in Sydney but unsurprisingly the first shipment has sold out :).
I will have to wait till late September/October for the next delivery. Oh well, my own fault for procrastinating......
 
#726
Holdsg said:
cool.

I will also be rockin the NV115 + HS210 pair if I ever get a big room or outdoor gig.
For me, the NV115 is just right for the bands/rooms I'm in, but good to know there's more firepower available in adding the 210.
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Yup! I already mentioned how my NV115 did just fine by itself at an outdoor gig with my "big band" (FOH support, of course).
 
#727
And the exciting news is that Bass Gear Direct have just advised that someone has withdrawn from a purchase so I get the last NV115 available downunder :hyper:
Hopefully I should receive it in the next fortnight. Looking forward to trying it with both the Fender Bassman 100T and the Super Bassman 300.....and if I had a more understanding swmbo I would be trying with a new Ampeg V4B reissue ;)
Can't wait.
 
#729
Tim1 said:
And the exciting news is that Bass Gear Direct have just advised that someone has withdrawn from a purchase so I get the last NV115 available downunder :hyper:
Hopefully I should receive it in the next fortnight. Looking forward to trying it with both the Fender Bassman 100T and the Super Bassman 300.....and if I had a more understanding swmbo I would be trying with a new Ampeg V4B reissue ;)
Can't wait.
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You will love it. I am still blown away by how good it sounds. I have other guys I play with say "You really bought a 15?!?!?" and then they hear it...Wow!
 
#730
Tim1 said:
And the exciting news is that Bass Gear Direct have just advised that someone has withdrawn from a purchase so I get the last NV115 available downunder :hyper:
Hopefully I should receive it in the next fortnight. Looking forward to trying it with both the Fender Bassman 100T and the Super Bassman 300.....and if I had a more understanding swmbo I would be trying with a new Ampeg V4B reissue ;)
Can't wait.
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Very tempted to order one, will have to wait for the October order though..

Report back on how it is when you get it!
 
#731
Had mine up for sale but played it at a gig tonight (last night?). Outside by the pool at the local country club. Decided to see how it would do with no PA support. Pop/dance/rock/whatever band.

Cab did great. After the first sound check song I asked everyone if they could hear it because I wasn't in the PA and they all looked at me like :eek:. So I went with it. Dance patio stayed full most of the night so I guess it was OK. Could have gotten louder but wasn't necessary.

Going to keep it. Will probably get another one day. Want a TH500 for backup.

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My little pile of stuff at the end of the night ready to load.

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Berg, mic stand bag with cheesy LED lights, misc bag, mixer bag, amp bag, bass.
 
#732
nutdog said:
Had mine up for sale but played it at a gig tonight (last night?). Outside by the pool at the local country club. Decided to see how it would do with no PA support. Pop/dance/rock/whatever band.

Cab did great. After the first sound check song I asked everyone if they could hear it because I wasn't in the PA and they all looked at me like :eek:. So I went with it. Dance patio stayed full most of the night so I guess it was OK. Could have gotten louder but wasn't necessary.

Going to keep it. Will probably get another one day. Want a TH500 for backup.

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My little pile of stuff at the end of the night ready to load.

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Berg, mic stand bag with cheesy LED lights, misc bag, mixer bag, amp bag, bass.
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Nice !
 
#740
Fuzzbass said:
Outdoors on the water (literally), no PA support. At one point I was told to turn down so that the low freqs didn't upset a certain resident across the river. :ninja:
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Big booty!
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Mommy?
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One of my favorite t-shirts:
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Great shots Ken. Glad the cab is working well for you. I bet it sounds even better now that it has a few miles on it.
 

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