Musicman20 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Right....I bought the HS410. First day I tested it with my oldest, and least expensive bass. It was great, thick, full, precise, clear....and LOUD. I love this Bass. The LM3 obviously makes your bass sound exactly how it should. So...today....a week later. I test it with the same amp (LM3) with one of my Stingrays. Now THIS is tonal bliss. With a more expensive instrument, the cab really came to life. This shocked me a hell of a lot. Its was SO clear and precise with the Berg. I've never heard a Stingray sound bad....but wow, did this really make me stand back and think 'maybe i've got my ultimate cab here'. When they say 'you'll be impressed within the first few notes'...its totally true. Cannot wait to test my new Fenders through it....they sound massive compared to my MIJ P....so I cant wait to hear them through the Berg. Thanks to Geoff for such a good sale, its immaculate. I posted this in Gear Porn...but here it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Errr "I told you so....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodl2005 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 +1. told ya!!! ;-) & CONGRATS!!!!!!! Hard to beat a Stingray>LMII/III/Tube> Berg Cab IMO/IME. When I 1st played my NV610, after having an AMPEG SVT410HLF for a year (Same amp-then a Fender 300PRO all tube MONSTA!!!)- I couldn't believe how articulate it was- but at the same time- it DIDN'T sound "modern"!!!!!! ALL my band members said things like- 'WOW that new bass line U R playing in "blah blah" (insert ANY song title) sounds great!!" I replied- "it's the same bassline I been playing for the last 2 yrs!!" Them-" wow is that a new bass then??" "No, a new cab" etc.... happened all the time. We'd be on a LARGE stage & the guitard -who's on the far side to me- says " wow the bass sounds pumping" & yet the vocalists wouldn't say I was too loud........ :-/ hmmmm ??? deduction- the BErg cab seems to be articulate & punchy-even across the other side of the stage, even when the volume aint over the top. AND- they're articulate, but-as I said- not modern sounding, but still be clear even with overdrive?!?!?!?!? Possible??? I dunno, but I DO know that EVERY Berg cab I've used has impressed me no end. I REALLY didn't need to buy the NV215- I mean I already had the NV610....... But- I've ALWAYS loved 15"s & the sealed design, w/ the li'l 6" mid freq driver, gives it a punchy old school sound, but bring up that li'l mid-driver & U got enough hi's for our funk/soul band & a bitta slap bass(of course the NV610 handles this superbly too, but I gotta justify it SOMEHOW ;-) Congrats again!!! I've never had the pleasure of playing 'someone elses' Berg cab :-(... no-one anywhere near me has one.... , but I can imagine just how good the 410 U got must be. I also see U have the Orange 200w tube amp!! That should be lovely. I use a SVTII(non-pro '91 model)-all tube 300w, & a Ampeg V4BH(all tube 100w) {as well as a LMII for when I either can't be bothered carrying stuff, or for some gigs that just call for that sound- 4 me, it's been the ONLY S.S. amp I've EVER loved!!!! & no doubt the LMIII & LMtube are as good or better!!!! The LMII sounds SUPERB thru the Berg NV215 or AE112... I don't like it as much with the NV610- but is still damn good. & the V4BH sounds great thru the Berg AE112 too. In fact I used that rig last nite at our reg. Sunday eve jazz/blues/soul gig(Billie Holiday-Etta James-Nina Simone-Norah Jones etc) Fender Reggie Hamilton Jazz(w/ P/J pups) > Tech 21 pedal(for a bit of OD if needed) > Ampeg V4BH > Berg AE112. Sounds DREAMY!!! CONGRATS again- hope U love that cab-in fact all yr gear looks great- for YEARSto come! ps-sorry 4 overly lo-o-o-ong post!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks guys! Now gassing for a lovely 5 string and a modular rig, (Berg!...maybe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Told you so. (You're going to hear this a lot, btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='559657' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:05 PM']Told you so. (You're going to hear this a lot, btw) [/quote] Definitely. This forum is great for getting a UK perspective. It also has less threads than TB which I like...easier to read what you want. It was actually a post you made on how much you liked the HS410 (over on Tbass) that swung it. That, and the fact you still have a similar setup made me realise it is a good 'one cab solution' but with a heck of an amazing tone...eg no compromise. Its a little heavy, but I can deal with that. It makes up for weight in tone and size. Plenty of other Tbass'ers love it, and then Geoff dropped the price and I saw it JUST in the nick of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fede162162 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 which cab did you have before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 I had the same as in my signature....this is another addition! A little addicted to cab buying right now. All totally different sounds. The Bergantino is a really good cab, and a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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