ern500evo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) The Kilo looks a great piece of kit. I really wanted one before they released it, but impatience got the better of me when they kept pushing the release date back! I'm sure my back is quite happy about it though! I think that's what's drawing me to a RH450, great feature set like the kilo but a bit friendlier on my fragile back. Having said that, I heard a Kilo through a Mesa powerhouse 1200 a couple of months ago and it sounded absolutely immense, I imagine through the Berg it would have the same impact!! PS there's a Kilo on evilbay at the moment starting at £499 with a 12 month warranty and no bids yet. Edited February 14, 2013 by ern500evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Unfortunately I won't be in a position to buy until next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='mildmanofrock' timestamp='1360786795' post='1976599'] Hartke seems to get quite a bit of flak but I'm not sure why. [/quote] If they're good enough for Ellefson, Hamm and Sheehan they're more than good enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Having owned an NV610 for a few years now I've tried a number of different amps through it. I'm currently running a GK 800rb into it and I've got no intentions of changing that any time soon. I've always been very impressed with the clarity and definition I get from this cab, even when I'm running all kinds of dirty sounds into it. I imagine you'll find pretty much any half decent amp will sound good through this cab, as long as you're not looking for a particularly hifi tone. [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1360785297' post='1976573'] When I owned this cab I used an Orange AD200B which gave a great tone. [/quote] I used to run the same setup, it sounded incredible - especially with a p bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I agree on the Gk front. If you want a more clangy agressive tone, compared to the low mid thump of the RH450, GK would be a VERY good choice. A GK MB800 would hammer the NV610! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1360845788' post='1977252'] I agree on the Gk front. If you want a more clangy agressive tone, compared to the low mid thump of the RH450, GK would be a VERY good choice. A GK MB800 would hammer the NV610! [/quote] Who knows, I might go there in the future but for now I want to see if I was missing out on anything by having a lightweight bass head. Yes... I realise it's a bit dumb but it's better to do it in my 20's than my 50's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1360847631' post='1977291'] Who knows, I might go there in the future but for now I want to see if I was missing out on anything by having a lightweight bass head. Yes... I realise it's a bit dumb but it's better to do it in my 20's than my 50's [/quote] Absolutely! If you can, perhaps save for an all tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1360848246' post='1977307'] Absolutely! If you can, perhaps save for an all tube [/quote] I would get killed by the gf at that type of cost. That would have to wait until after I've managed to get a deposit together for a house unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyc Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I gotta say I think it'd be very difficult to beat the Ampeg SVT-VR, would sound killer through the NV-610 too! I got one a few months ago and it's [i]the[/i] tone I was after. Damn expensive tho I'll admit. I'm having to resist the urge to get a Barefaced '69er haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvisions Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I use my NV610 with a Mesa 750. Tone heaven for rock/metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Dvisions' timestamp='1360851073' post='1977367'] I use my NV610 with a Mesa 750. Tone heaven for rock/metal. [/quote] This would be well on my radar if it wasn't for the cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1360845788' post='1977252'] I agree on the Gk front. If you want a more clangy agressive tone [/quote] Having actually used a GK head with an NV610 and 412 for a few years, clangy does not spring to mind. Its a very good combination with a good punchy kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1360864443' post='1977641'] Having actually used a GK head with an NV610 and 412 for a few years, clangy does not spring to mind. Its a very good combination with a good punchy kick. [/quote] From my experience they are definitely versatile, but set all at 12 there is a mid scoop, a big round bottom, and lots of treble and high mid content. This is the latest models, not the older ones. Not had much time with the older amps. Obviously a lack of tweeter may change everything. Edited February 14, 2013 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1360864994' post='1977654'] Obviously a lack of tweeter may change everything. [/quote] This ^ IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Aguilar DB750/751, have used both with NV610 and later NV412 and it's the best tone I've ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 [IMG]http://www.josephpurcell.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/celinderrig.jpg[/IMG] BOOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Would that be a description of the sound it makes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Also I just saw the price of that head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmeg Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1360848246' post='1977307'] Absolutely! If you can, perhaps save for an all tube [/quote] All tube id say would be the rig you would never change.........unless like me you leave your band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 If the cab is the beans...and I would suspect it pretty much is....then you need an amp to do it justice. The DB amp would be such an amp. I would also say it is in another league entirely...IME.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Well, there is Ampeg and Ampeg, IMO. The valve amps are the full beans tho, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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