Just went to a great bass shop with my brother and......

[John_C]

He bought this:

Bergantino AE112

The shop was http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Home.html

Really great shop, huge selection of rare, interesting and unknown brands and a really knowledgeable owner

Got to try out this bass

Vigier Passion IV

Both absolutely fantastic items, highly recommended. It would seem that big sound doesn't have to mean big cabs, low end power doesn't have to mean either big speakers or lots of weight.

As for the bass, simply amazing for rock and metal, incredibly clear and articulate. Resin fretboard and interesting use of carbon fibre in the neck as well.

All in all, a good afternoon!

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Vigier_Passion_IV.html

 

[PhilR]

How much was the cab? I looked on the site but all those cabs are £POA (why the fuck have a website if everyone has to fucking call you anyway?)

 

[Ashgarth]

Holy fuck, that Vigier is sexy!

 

[Pedro Teixeira]

I've got a Bergantino AE410, those cabs are one of the best bass cabs I've ever heard in my life!

 

[John_C]

cab was £549

The guy says he never likes to sell anything direct through the website as most people have absolutely no clue what they really need or what will actually sound good with what they've got. Hence no prices on a lot of stuff to persuade people to phone and have a proper conversation with him at least, preferably come to the shop.

That Vigier is AMAZING, such a brutal sounding bass. That fucker grinds so well. The 5 string version was equally nice as well.