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Eden Nemesis?

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marshmallow83

Oct 6, 2007
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Once I get my Spector fixed, I'll be saving up for a new rig. I would be using it for small/medium sized gigs and band practice. I have a Renault Megane at hand, so transport isn't really a problem. I've been particularly interested in Eden lately, more specifically the Nemesis EN400 and matching 4x10 cab. Anyone have any opinions on this specific combination? Would it suit metal/rock/reggae (or pretty much any genre)? How versatile are they? Would it suit the natural tone of my Spector? I've heard a while ago that they're used a lot by doom/black metal bands, as they can produce a really strong low end rumble that suits the genre, anyone have any confirmation on this?

There is an EN400 at my local with a 2x10 cab, that I'm thinking about checking out. But before I do, I'd some reviews on the head and Eden in general really. Thanks for all he people who reply! :)


P.S. Please don't reply saying I should by this Aguilar rig or that Ampeg head, I don't mean to cause offense or seem rude, but I just can't afford any of that.
 
#3
IME/IMO the larger Nemesis heads are bigger, heavier versions of their Eden counterparts with a few less bells and whistles. I find them excellent. I'd describe them as clean, full/round and versatile. They won't get dirty at all-if you want
distortion you'll need a pedal. They're exceptionally quiet. If heavy rock is your main thing and you want grit they might be too clean, but for pop, funk, jazz etc they're great.
 
#5
I've got the N15 combo and it's quite versatile. Standard for a solid-state amp, though. Just plays, and does it well. Never had problems with it, solid and sturdy. I would like to switch up to a tube set sometime in the future, and I won't be looking into edens for that.
 
#7
I'v been on the Eden forum for a long time and the Nemesis stuff seems to be very reliable and underrated. The house rig at my favorite blues jam was a Nemesis 15" combo that sounded great, with less watts than what you are looking at.
It does warm tone well, and Bill Clements gets a killer tap/slap tone, so I'd buy one of I hadn't spring for the David series first. Finally, even my $120 Nemesis N8 practice combo (40 watts) has been a tone king that motivated me to practice and craft better bass lines.
 

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