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If Fender sent you free super bassmans you'd be saying the same thing about them
I believe Jimmy has to pay for his equipment ...don't know if he gets a special price, but from what I've read he pays retail ....he's just passionate about the Ampeg brand ...nothing wrong with that
Just poking fun at him. He is endorsed last time I checked, he doesn't pay retail. PPS I love ampeg svt's
As oaklandthumb said, there's more to it than passion. As for "nothing wrong with that": I don't know what the endorsee rules are, but any who offer unsolicited promo in another manufacturer's thread deserve to be poked fun at, at the very least.
Basement rehearsal report: amp is still awesome. I used it with "Blackie", the Sadowsky in my avatar, through a single Berg CN112. The genuine tube warmth and "shimmer" are there in spades. Again, the CN112 never sounded better. I played around with the powerful EQ, got some cool tones but eventually just trimmed high mids and boosted bass a bit to flatten the sound.
As I've said before, if you love high quality tube preamps then you should love the JGR. I'll post a gig report in March. I doubt anything will change because I heard it at volume in JGR's basement through his NV412 (among others) and I'll be using my NV610. Still, I look forward to feeling it again, rather than just hearing it!
As I've said before, if you love high quality tube preamps then you should love the JGR. I'll post a gig report in March. I doubt anything will change because I heard it at volume in JGR's basement through his NV412 (among others) and I'll be using my NV610. Still, I look forward to feeling it again, rather than just hearing it!
Fuzzbass and JGR: I'm pulling the trigger on a new cab next week in advance of grabbing my Studio 1200. I've been considering a pair of HD210s, but have always lusted after an NV610.
Which route would you go if you already had a 15/6 cab for that three way, big low end extension sound, you were doing mostly studio work on bass these days, but do get out and gig occasionally with a loud fusion band?
2x HD210
NV610T
NV412T
I'm leaning towards the pair of HD210s as it seems like the more sensible option, and I really dug the sound of that cab when I tried it in the store.
Which route would you go if you already had a 15/6 cab for that three way, big low end extension sound, you were doing mostly studio work on bass these days, but do get out and gig occasionally with a loud fusion band?
2x HD210
NV610T
NV412T
I'm leaning towards the pair of HD210s as it seems like the more sensible option, and I really dug the sound of that cab when I tried it in the store.
That's probably the right way for you to lean. The NVxxxT cabs have tweeters to cover the high ground (so to speak), but are more about low mids than low end extension. The big NVs are a specialty item: I only recommend them to those looking for vintage punch, or "tight" stage tone that doesn't muck up the onstage and/or FOH mixes with low frequencies. Fact is, many prefer cabs that deliver the lows, and don't mind taming those lows when necessary (EQ, HPF, whatever).
Four tens won't move as much air as six tens or four twelves, but my rock band plays loud and my 2xHS210 stack hangs well enough. There haven't been many occasions where I've actually noticed speaker distortion.
Tone and volume aside: the 2xHD210 stack is modular, and just as easily portable as the tilt-and-roll NVs if you get a folding hand truck (I did). If you have to deal with stairs at any of your gigs, I suspect you'll be grateful to carry one 2x10 at a time rather than one big 100lb box! 2x10 cabs stacked vertically have a smaller footprint -- helpful on a cramped stage. The vertical stack is taller and therefore more audible than a 4x10 cab/horizonally stacked 2x10s -- helpful when you have to stand close to your rig.
I still trot out the NV610 with the rock band because I love the midrange punch. I play low-B five string, but the low notes are still fun: that is, not a lot of fundamental, but plenty of 2nd harmonic. Also, the lack of tweeter keeps the high end smooth when I dial in overdrive (of course turning down a tweeter will do the same). That said, I'm using the 2x2x10 rig more often because I don't always feel like dragging the big box in and out of my wagon. I also go with one or two Berg CN112 cabs (neo) whenever possible. I give the tonal edge to the HS210s, but it isn't always worth the extra weight.
Oh... none of the above is specific to the Studio 1200, it'll sound great through any of those.
Thanks for the insight. That basically confirms what I was expecting. I can deal with the added weight of the HDs versus something like the CNs or the older AEs. The form factor of the NVs is a little challenging, but there is something appealing about the potential for really slamming the mix with one, haha. I was 80% certain I'd go with a pair of HD210s, and now I'm probably at 95%, so thanks for that.
To bring this back on topic with the Studio 1200... Ummm... I'm super excited about getting one and already have the money set aside, so... Yay!
To bring this back on topic with the Studio 1200... Ummm... I'm super excited about getting one and already have the money set aside, so... Yay!
I LOVE THE POWERCON. This is obviously not a major selling point for anyone, but same as Jonathan's quest for top-quality control knobs, it shows that he strives for excellence in every design aspect.
I don't mean to imply that IEC cables are horrible. The only problem I've had with them was when I got a Y cable for my rack: a pair of IEC plugs sprouting from a single three-prong. Eventually the IEC plugs began to loosen. Never during a gig, however there were a couple of occasions where they wiggled out during transport, enough to cut power to my SansAmp preamp(s). I got into the habit of tightening those IECs before every gig.
Maybe I encountered a rare exception, but so what, the Powercons are better and I hope the music gear world gets on board with them.
Of course what matters most to me about the 1200 is the tone, and I hope the rest of you love yours (when you get them) as much as I love mine.
I don't mean to imply that IEC cables are horrible. The only problem I've had with them was when I got a Y cable for my rack: a pair of IEC plugs sprouting from a single three-prong. Eventually the IEC plugs began to loosen. Never during a gig, however there were a couple of occasions where they wiggled out during transport, enough to cut power to my SansAmp preamp(s). I got into the habit of tightening those IECs before every gig.
Maybe I encountered a rare exception, but so what, the Powercons are better and I hope the music gear world gets on board with them.
Of course what matters most to me about the 1200 is the tone, and I hope the rest of you love yours (when you get them) as much as I love mine.
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Glad you dig the Powercon Ken - they are indeed much, much nicer than the IEC's. They do seem like they are becoming more prevalent on powered PA cabs which is nice to see.
The IEC on the rack gear can be tricky for the exact reasons you state and is why I like using the attached power cords for the rack preamp applications.
The IEC on the rack gear can be tricky for the exact reasons you state and is why I like using the attached power cords for the rack preamp applications.
I've had the experience of IEC's getting loose in transport. There is that panic moment when you hit the power switch and 'nada pasa'. The IEC cable is in the socket but not quite connected. A little push remedies the situation. It is just not visually apparent. IEC is great for computers racked in data centers, not for stuff designed to move around a lot.
Two updates:
First, I just left BassNW. I fully intended to buy an HD210, and later buy another for a modular 410. I ended up leaving with an NV412T. Two notes in I realized that it was exactly how bass should sound, at least in my mind. It was glorious. I'm happy with everything except for lifting it, haha.
Secondly, Jonathan bumped me up to #10 in the queue, so I've squeeked my way into the second batch. Hooray!
First, I just left BassNW. I fully intended to buy an HD210, and later buy another for a modular 410. I ended up leaving with an NV412T. Two notes in I realized that it was exactly how bass should sound, at least in my mind. It was glorious. I'm happy with everything except for lifting it, haha.
Secondly, Jonathan bumped me up to #10 in the queue, so I've squeeked my way into the second batch. Hooray!
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That's great! - I still have my NV412 and it sounds awesome with the 1200 - I'd imagine the tweeter will sound great in yours - there's some nice top end to be had with the amp. I'm glad Jim still builds these cabs, even if it's in limited runs. The 412 is a hall of famer IMO.
Oh, yes. I'll always love your 1U preamp, but it seems to have some rolloff up in tweeterland. That can be an advantage especially when dialing in overdrive, but the 1200 has incredible tube sparkle even way up high! I'm going to keep the 1200 clean (mostly), and if I need OD I'll use a pedal.
On that note: courtesy of TalkBass I just discovered the Darkglass Microtubes Invalid Link Removed and [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] pedals. They're spendy but sound like fun... seem to have a little bit of the dUg amp vibe going on. {/offtopic}
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I got some time this evening to work - got all the sockets wired for #'s 3 and 4 which is the most tedious part. Will start populating the components next - #3 has everything else done so it should come to life fairly soon.
