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New gear incoming, but need help!!!

Hey, bassers and bassettes out there. I am in need of some help with an issue I am having with my Fender Superbassman. Whenever I turn it on and get the tubes warmed up, it still doesn't have the volume it should. I am running it through an old SLM Ampeg 610 cab which isn't too good, but it should still get some massive volume out it, as dark as it might be. I checked the tubes and all seems well with them, as the auto-bias indicates no issues at all. Does anyone have any theories?

I ordered a new cab and some gear and am hoping I can get this sorted out before the end of the week. I hope it won't require a trip to the tech because that will bum me out after ordering my new cab, pedals, and board.

I went with a Genzler 410-3 Array, Darkglass Vintage Microtubes, Darkglass Harmonic Boost, Boss TU-3, and a pedalboard, so I am hoping this amp will sound A+ through the Genzler. I didn't get around to checking out too many threads about this cab but, those I did said it was fantastic and very efficient.

Help me Talkbass, you're my only hope. Let's get down to the nitty-gritty.
 
Have you tried the Superbassman with a different cabinet?
Have you tried the cabinet with a different head?

The Superbassman? No, not yet. I am going to do so on Wednesday whenever my Genzler gets in. I have tried the old MusicMan RD100 head I have with the older Ampeg 610 as well. It could be the cab for sure as I don't have the music store close enough to me that will let me try out gear. I would have to travel an hour or so. But the Musicman does seem like it gets more volume with the Ampeg. It's strange, I know.

I definitely will check back in once my cab gets in.