• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join freeLog in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

School me on the difference between Bergantino cabs

Feb 9, 2022
491
623
I see a lot of different series from over the years for sale just wondering what the differences are that define each series and people opinions on each before I jump in and buy a new Bergantino cab. Also would a single nxt 2x12 work well with a svt cl? Prior Ive used 8x10's how would the 2x12 hold up in practice and shows without pa support? IS there another company I should be looking at that could handle the svt cl without it being a fridge?
 
Last edited:
If you're looking for a smaller replacement for Ampeg 810, Bergantino's NV610 is one of the most (if not the most) revered choices. It's still pretty big obviously, but it's not as big as an 810 and it's significantly lighter as well. You get that classic 70s Ampeg flatback sealed cab tone. I have no experience with their other cab series because NV (New Vintage) is pretty much what turned me to Bergantino and I've always wanted an NV610, precisely to pair it with an all tube Ampeg one day.
 
  • Like
Reactions: deff and tombowlus
If you're looking for a smaller replacement for Ampeg 810, Bergantino's NV610 is one of the most (if not the most) revered choices. It's still pretty big obviously, but it's not as big as an 810 and it's significantly lighter as well. You get that classic 70s Ampeg flatback sealed cab tone. I have no experience with their other cab series because NV (New Vintage) is pretty much what turned me to Bergantino and I've always wanted an NV610, precisely to pair it with an all tube Ampeg one day.
Do you have lead on one in New England? Been looking but havent seen one available.
 
Do you have lead on one in New England? Been looking but havent seen one available.

The NV610 was discontinued so you’d have to find one available used. If you want to check out some of their cabs in the New England area there are dealers in MA and NH with stock. Last time I went to south shore music they had a good number of cabs in stock, I think including the new 212s. I ordered mine direct through them and it was drop shipped directly from the manufacturer.

United States Authorized Dealers | Bergantino Audio Systems
 
The NV610 was discontinued so you’d have to find one available used. If you want to check out some of their cabs in the New England area there are dealers in MA and NH with stock. Last time I went to south shore music they had a good number of cabs in stock, I think including the new 212s. I ordered mine direct through them and it was drop shipped directly from the manufacturer.

United States Authorized Dealers | Bergantino Audio Systems
Its a good drive to either of those So Im trying to get opinions first if one of the 2x12s could be enough on it own with a svt cl before making a trip out to confirm by hearing it.
 

Latest posts