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Mesa 400+!!!

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Hurezeanu

May 13, 2005
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#1
Hey Everyone,

First of all let me say that I bouht the bass 400+ around the beginning of September, and I must say
I have never been more satisfied with a Bass amplifier, this ampflifier is definitely the exact sound I was looking for! It is an absolute beauty.

I run my Mesa through a David Eden 8x10, and I have to say I am extremely satisfied with its sound, but just out of curiosity, I was wondering what kind of speaker cabinet (Mesa cabs or otherwsie?) people might suggest to better bring out the sound of the 400+?

any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks alot and Take Care.
 
#2
I dont know much about how Eden cabinets are voiced. Mesa/Boogie cabs work great with my 400... brings out the full qualities of its sound. My main rig includes a Powerhouse 4x10 which puts a halo around my sound. I've also used it on some occasions with a Mesa Diesel 1x15, which produced a nice dark tube sound but not quite as shimmering.

I also use a SWR Goliath cab with it (in combination) and it seems to restrict quite a bit of the 400's tonal qualities, but works punchy wonders when combined with a Powerhouse. Ive never had such an interesting sound as with this mixed up setup.
 
#6
I own two of the older MB Diesel cabs (4x10 and Powerhouse, Jr.), but the cab that really gets my Bass 400 (not +) going is my Bergantino NV215. I think that depending on your sonic/musical preferences, one of the NV series cabs is your best bet.

Tom.
 
#7
Hurezeanu said:
I have never been more satisfied with a Bass amplifier, this ampflifier is definitely the exact sound I was looking for! It is an absolute beauty.
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If that's the case stop looking and start practicing!

I would try out the Powerhouse 1000 if your not satisfied but you to be............
 
#13
Hurezeanu said:
I've always heard alot of good things about Bergantino cabs, can anyone give me some more information or history on this company?

I checked their main website, and it only has information on the product lines?
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You can probably just e-mail or call Jim Bergantino directly for such information. He is a really nice guy to talk to, and I guarantee you that you will learn something (above and beyond knowledge of his products) from every conversation! :)
 
#15
~300 watts from memory. 12 6l6's in the power section.

I'm gassing for a Bergie NV for the Trace V8. I'll be getting a new bass first, but I'm looking for a really fat aggressive sound (think Timmy C, Evil Empire). The Schroeder does wonderfully, but then again, now that I have my panelvan... There IS a lot more room in the back to spare :p
 
#16
ampeg 610hlf. sounds awesome.

this weekend was the first time i played with the amp without the sans amp.

well, i should say after i tuned up, i forgot to click the pedal on and i played for a few songs without it on and i never realized how well it mixes with heavy guitars. tho, when i realized it was off, i switched it back on.

i really wanna try my set up through a mesa powerhouse 1000
 
#17
Congrats on the 400+

It was my choice for all tube amp, but I ended up with an Aguilar DB750.

I've played(not owned) a 400+ through a Aguilar GS412 and it was simple amazing. It was one of the BIGGEST sounding rigs I've ever heard. I've also heard a 400+ through a Bergantino NV610. That was great also.
I'm only recomending those cabs because I see your currently with a 810.
 
#19
thehurlatron said:
Congrats on the 400+

It was my choice for all tube amp, but I ended up with an Aguilar DB750.

I've played(not owned) a 400+ through a Aguilar GS412 and it was simple amazing. It was one of the BIGGEST sounding rigs I've ever heard. I've also heard a 400+ through a Bergantino NV610. That was great also.
I'm only recomending those cabs because I see your currently with a 810.
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I have an Aggie 4x12 and thinking of getting a 400t. So, it was that good sounding? Can you tell me more?
Are the e-bay pricings at about $850 about right for a 400t?

Dave
 
#20
jamesblue said:
I have an Aggie 4x12 and thinking of getting a 400t. So, it was that good sounding? Can you tell me more?
Are the e-bay pricings at about $850 about right for a 400t?

Dave
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I don't want to use any cliche words, so I'll just stick by my "huge sounding" description. It was very full sounding, very rounded. See, those words mean nothing, everyone has their own "huge" and "Full".

$850 on the bay is about right as far as I've seen. Most in that range are in perfect shape. Some even have been
re-tubed.
 

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