I have the Fender neo 810 cab. It is the best 810 I have ever owned, and that includes a couple of Ampeg fridges.Good point! And many TB'ers seem to like the single large cab that tilts back and rolls!
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The Fender Super Bassman 300 thread
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I also like the 2nd 410 option @Down_Low . They don't have to be stacked! imagine a good size riser at the back of the stage and having them side by side? The schlep is actually far easier with a 410 with a Tube Amp involved as you can sit it (along with other things) on top and wheel it in. With the Fender 610 (which I love) it is a second trip with a trolley for the SB300 and other stuff. I could see me strapping 2 410s together so they roll together with everything stacked on top for the load in. I can think of worse problems to have than that!
2x410 would be great, for all the reasons above.
The NV610 is superb. You would definitely not lack for anything. I had one prior to my NV215.... I'm just a 15s kind of guy.....
All the NVs are super cabs
The NV610 is superb. You would definitely not lack for anything. I had one prior to my NV215.... I'm just a 15s kind of guy.....
All the NVs are super cabs
I have the Bassman 610 neo for seven years, had it side by side with the NV610 but preferred the sound of the Bassman!
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Some solid choices, there. I have always had great luck with the NV series Berg cabs, but I will also say that IME/IMHO, the Neo 610 is the sweetheart of the Fender Bassman Neo cab lineup. Can't go wrong with any of those.
Fender piggyback hardware has been keeping heads secure on cabs since the early '60s. Sure keeps my lightweight 500 head in place when tilted back.
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That looks amazing. But posting that pic is just crewel- I don’t have any hope that one will pop up for sale here.
I’m just home from playing a show with a 410 on a small stage, and no front of house (which is unusual). My sure my knees could hear the bass ok, but I was so close to the cab that my ears couldn’t.
I also have the Neo 410 and I get what you are saying. There are times I have a hard time hearing if I am to close to the rig. The 610 is just tall enough that it's perfect on stage for tone and volume.
I knew I wanted a Super Bassman head, seeing with the head with the matching Neo 610 made the cab choice easy, so much I bought both without hearing them in person.
Turned out to be the best sounding head (even with other cabs) and cabinet (even with other heads) I’ve had or heard. Together, both looks and sound, best rig ever!
Anyone out there run their Super Bassman with the Master all the way up? I’ve been reading about people doing this with their SVT CLs but haven’t fiddled with it much with my Fender.
I've done it, but was a while back and I can't remember what the results were. It sounds SO good as it is anyway
Must try it again.
How have you guys set the DI? I suppose I have the same DI layout with my Bassman 500; I notice a change in sound as I turn the knob on the back of the amp.
I usually have it set about 3,5 and from there I adjust my volume level on the amp. I don't know if I am doing this right, perhaps I first need to set volume on the amp, then DI signal?
Lastly I adjust the XLR input level on my audio interface to get it loud enough trough my headphones. Again; I have no idea if this is the right thing to do.
I do the same thing on stage, DI signal is about 3,5 with the proper volume set on the amp, and from there the sound guy adjusts volume on the mixer console.
When I crank the DI signal on my amp, it sounds like there is some mid-scoop thing going on; atleast through my headphones. When I boost it, the signal will distort at some point which does not sound pleasant.. are those the preamp tubes?
I usually have it set about 3,5 and from there I adjust my volume level on the amp. I don't know if I am doing this right, perhaps I first need to set volume on the amp, then DI signal?
Lastly I adjust the XLR input level on my audio interface to get it loud enough trough my headphones. Again; I have no idea if this is the right thing to do.
I do the same thing on stage, DI signal is about 3,5 with the proper volume set on the amp, and from there the sound guy adjusts volume on the mixer console.
When I crank the DI signal on my amp, it sounds like there is some mid-scoop thing going on; atleast through my headphones. When I boost it, the signal will distort at some point which does not sound pleasant.. are those the preamp tubes?
I let the sound person set that level. It’s dependent on their gear’s input requirements. High as it can be set, to maximize headroom.
I didn’t think there was any connection between the DI level and the tone controls, but I don’t know what you’re hearing. It has zero impact on my SB300. I’m not listening through headphones, though.
You mean the DI knob on the back should be set as high as possible?
Yeah DI level on the back of the amp seems to affect my mids and the treble too. The higher the level, the harder it gets to hear myself in a mix.
When I turn the input sensitivity up on my audio interface it gets way more sustain and the bass gets more growly; unfortunately those levels get the interface into clipping which sounds bad but only when I listen to the recording; not at the very moment I am playing, weird enough. I've been fiddling around with the DI signal and volume on the amp but the sustain and growl seems to get there only when I turn knobs on my audio interface
I've never adjusted mine, it's always on between 6-8 on its dial. Never noticed any change, but I'm on stage playing...
The engineers have never complained
The engineers have never complained
I have mine around 5 iirc. That’s where my sound tech told me to stop at when I first got it and we were getting things dialed in with the FOH. Haven’t changed it since, he’s never complained, and it sounds great out front.
