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Epifani is gaining weight...

#162
SMASH said:
TomB, it was a pleasure meeting you out west. Wish we'd had time to gak some scotch, but that night went so fast. Per our discussion that evening, be sure to write when you finally do visit up here.
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I enjoyed our brief meeting as well! And you were totally spot on with your praise of the Carvin B1500. What a great amp! I'll be sure to drop you a line when we finally get up to your neck of the woods again. :cool:

Tom.
 
#163
jokerjkny said:
if epifani's ultralite line is affected by these E.U. environmental standards, wouldnt the other lightweight manufacturers who sell in the E.U. also have to follow suit?
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Not every U.S. made ultralight cab is sold in europe. You can't e.g. get a Bergantino over here.

Ultralight/neo speakers produced in europe are actually heavier than some US models. The EBS Neo-410 is 71lbs and the Markbass 104HF is about 66lbs.
 
#164
KJung said:
I guess my only comment would be that if you are planning on playing at the semi pro or pro level, it's probably a good idea to get a car that will not result in you having to compromise what gear you bring to the gig, or that won't be a royal pain when hauling rigs (like having to cram stuff in the back seat, etc., etc.). Of course, many only need a small cab, but if you are thinking you need a 410, then that's a different deal.

There are many small SUV's that are available new and used for about the same cost as a mid size/full size car that work wonderfully and that have 'blackout' windows that will keep your stuff safely out of site. The Honda CRV/Element, and the Toyota RAV 4 are great, and have very large cargo compartments, black out windows for security if you have to leave your cab in the car overnight, great gas mileage, and great reliability. With these or a similar vehicle, all you need to think about is what sounds good to you, and how much weight you want to deal with between the car and stage:).

That being said, I've recently been stuck with a few full sized car rentals (Camry, Accord, Impala) and the 401UL fits in the back seat of all of these with no problem. Trunk.. no way!
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I`m quite used to take my Ampeg B100-R combo with me and fits perfectly in the backseat (also in the front seat). Since I want to "upgrade" my sound and the Epifani was my choice of cab I gotta be sure it will fit in my car.
Thanks for the advice about blackout windows. I`ve been considering something like that.
 
#167
Vic said:
So if you try it and you rake your knuckles, can we make fun of you and say we told you so? ;) :D :D

:hiding:
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I think you should actually make fun of anyone who would buy a cab with those dimensions and spec's:p However, assuming you put the thing through the door sideways, it would still be literally impossible to scrape a knuckle! It wouldn't be fun though.. that cab is a horse!!!!
 
#168
Vic said:
So if you try it and you rake your knuckles, can we make fun of you and say we told you so? ;) :D :D

:hiding:
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Actually, we'll be standing at the bottom of the steps, laughing at Ken's crushed body. Which reminds me! Hey, I have a cute little waiver thingy here for you to sign. Oh, no reason to actually read it. Just sign right here. And here. Vic, can you witness? Where is my notary stamp? :D
 
#171
tombowlus said:
You're going to make fun of 75% of the bass players from the late 80's through early 90's? :D
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:D Only if they bought one today! And that particular cab is crazy... 20" depth and around 100 pounds! Whoo.... that would scrape the hair off my toes!

Seriously though... it's great that since around the year 2001 or so those of us that are weight sensitive with cabs can use a large, loud, full, deep sounding cab and have no issue in schlepping it around. Amazing to me, and the Bergantino AE executions are right up there with the original Epi Neo boxes... full, fat, loud, even, light!!! I rarely have the need to use a 210 sized box any more with these wonderful, large, light 410, 310, 212 cabs available. I even dumped my 310UL since these 410 boxes are just as easy to get around for me anyway!
 
#175
KJung said:
I guess my only comment would be that if you are planning on playing at the semi pro or pro level, it's probably a good idea to get a car that will not result in you having to compromise what gear you bring to the gig........
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Absolutely! I've never owned anything that can't easily transport a minimum of two reasonably sized cabs. Of course that means a history of "uncool" station wagons and small vans, but it also means a history gigging some of the best bass equipment money can buy without having to sacrifice anything in terms of tone or SPL.

For some reason, musicians are a rare breed in that they often buy cars that aren't appropriate for the job. Plumbers don't do that, neither do carpenters, or builders....... They consider their car a "tool of trade" and so should we.
 
#176
Petebass said:
Absolutely! I've never owned anything that can't easily transport a minimum of two reasonably sized cabs. Of course that means a history of "uncool" station wagons and small vans, but it also means a history gigging some of the best bass equipment money can buy without having to sacrifice anything in terms of tone or SPL.

For some reason, musicians are a rare breed in that they often buy cars that aren't appropriate for the job. Plumbers don't do that, neither do carpenters, or builders....... They consider their car a "tool of trade" and so should we.
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What, musicians not thinking? That's unpossible.

:smug:

PS I know a drummer with a full sized kit and a Corvette...and yes, he bitches about it not fitting.
 
#178
HitByABlimp said:
Not every U.S. made ultralight cab is sold in europe. You can't e.g. get a Bergantino over here.

Ultralight/neo speakers produced in europe are actually heavier than some US models. The EBS Neo-410 is 71lbs and the Markbass 104HF is about 66lbs.
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ahh, there you go.

guess epifani was willing to take the weight hit rather than risk it. besides, seems still lighter than its euro competitor offerings as you so pointed out, and their risk is still worth taking.
 
#179
tombowlus said:
I enjoyed our brief meeting as well! And you were totally spot on with your praise of the Carvin B1500. What a great amp! I'll be sure to drop you a line when we finally get up to your neck of the woods again. :cool:

Tom.
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Please do.

Yeah, funny thing to run into you at a NAMM party and of all the gear on your mind the first thing you're talking about is the Carvin amp. If I looked surprised, it's because I was.

On-topic somewhat, it's why I admire Vic's massive rig pic so much. Talk about overkill !!

I use a B500 (five hundred, not a typo) into two large cabs, a 6x10 and a 4x10 + 1x15, a few times per week and even that can easily get extremely, and far too, loud. I'm not sure I could even stand in front of the rig if the B1500 were hooked-up to it without being *very* careful with the volume knob, and same goes for Vic's rig. He's very tough, very crazy, very deaf, or some combination of the three !
 
#180
HitByABlimp said:
Not every U.S. made ultralight cab is sold in europe. You can't e.g. get a Bergantino over here.

Ultralight/neo speakers produced in europe are actually heavier than some US models. The EBS Neo-410 is 71lbs and the Markbass 104HF is about 66lbs.
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Thats not strictly true.

I'm in the UK, and looking to get some Berg AE goodness from Invalid Link Removed, which is based in the UK, which is part of Europe (last time I was told what to think by the European gov anyway :))
 

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