Members solderjunkie Posted August 24, 2008 Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 I have a punk-rock rig. Loud, cheap, tough, but doesn't have much depth or clarity. I'm upgrading my rig now... I heard a rig at last nights show that made mine sound r-e-a-l-l-y crappy. He had a GK700RBII head and a GK410 neo cab. I'm planning two rigs... a main-rig for places without good PA support, and a mini-rig for good-PA spots. Main rig: GK1001RBII, GK210RBH, GK115RBH, pedalboard Mini rig: GK Ultralight 500, GK210 Neo (I just need a small cab as a monitor, really), no pedalboard... it has a footswitchable boost I like GK stuff. I looked at Genz, but I think I get more for my money with GK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2008 Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 If your putting 2 rigs together, I'd have two distinct flavors. Especially if your going the head/cab route(which I strongly recommend), you can swap for even more tonal variation, which is a very cool thing. The GK will give you that classic GK sound, which is not only very good, but should be better for punk. ...so I would go for that with your bigger rig. For your smaller rig(i.e. more intimate setting), I would go with a different color, something more complex, that you, your bandmates & your audience will appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2008 Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 I wouldn't go all GK, but if you choose GK for your big rig, I'd seriously consider the 800RB(definately check out the Fusion 550 as well) with one of their noe 2x12" cabs. If you go GK for your mini rig, the Ultralight 500 should be killer with a 2x10 cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted August 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 For your smaller rig(i.e. more intimate setting), I would go with a different color, something more complex, that you, your bandmates & your audience will appreciate. I really want one of the micro-heads for my small rig... I need to play the Shuttle and the MiniMark before I make the decision. I have heard the GK Ultralight, but not any others. I thought the mini-rig needed a similar tone to the main-rig... just for consistency of sound. I have a specific tone in mind, and I think I can get it from both rigs. Why would I want a different tone from the mini rig? I'm not being difficult, I just don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted August 24, 2008 Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 I really want one of the micro-heads for my small rig... I need to play the Shuttle and the MiniMark before I make the decision. I have heard the GK Ultralight, but not any others.I thought the mini-rig needed a similar tone to the main-rig... just for consistency of sound. I have a specific tone in mind, and I think I can get it from both rigs. Why would I want a different tone from the mini rig?I'm not being difficult, I just don't understand. Some players (you sound like one) have "their sound", and wish to create it anywhere they play. You would end up with mostly similar gear, all GK for example. Some players like the different flavors available out there in gear. You might end up with a GK rig and an Ampeg rig this way. Neither way is right or wrong, just different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2008 Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 Some players (you sound like one) have "their sound", and wish to create it anywhere they play. You would end up with mostly similar gear, all GK for example. Some players like the different flavors available out there in gear. You might end up with a GK rig and an Ampeg rig this way. Neither way is right or wrong, just different. Yup. I like working with more than one color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted August 24, 2008 Members Share Posted August 24, 2008 get a 1001RBII and a Mesa 6x10 for that money.... or a Bergantino NV610... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 GK's are great for pulsating, root note punk and metal riffs. You can't go wrong with them but I might change the mini-rig to include the new 400rbII head along with an Avatar 212 or Dr. Bass (4 ohm) cab. I'm just not sold on the reliability of the new mini-heads just yet. A famous cab maker shared the same concerns with me about the "mini technology", which he considers a bit iffy under harsh playing conditions. The 400rbII head however is a proven workhouse and seems much more powerful than it's rated 280w. This mini-rig should cut the mustard even without PA support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 25, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2008 Why not this setup: Main rig: GK1001RBII, GK210RBH, GK115RBH, pedalboardMini rig: GK1001RBII, GK210RBH or GK115RBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Why not this setup: Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 My GK's have never failed me but I always keep a backup head in the car. Maybe that's why he wants a second head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gonzobassman Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I never had a problem with my GK 800 RB,but I didn't like the fact they run massive wattage to one side,and maybe fifty watts to the other.I like a two channel(power wise)amp that you can run two cabs with plenty of power to both cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I never had a problem with my GK 800 RB,but I didn't like the fact they run massive wattage to one side,and maybe fifty watts to the other.I like a two channel(power wise)amp that you can run two cabs with plenty of power to both cabs. That would be my new head, the Carvin BX1200. 275w x 2, bi-amped into two 8 ohm cabs. If you daisy chain the cabs in bridge mode, 1200 watts. It has a slick DRIVE knob which warms up and growls like a nice tube amp. It won the 2007 "Editors Top Pick" award in Bassplayer magazine and is on sale now for $570.00. Power specs;-------------------- RMS 8 ohm 275W/ch, 4 ohm 400W/ch, 2ohm 600W/ch- 8 ohms Bridge 800W, 4 ohms Bridge 1200W Link;--------------https://www.carvinguitars.com/products/single.php?product=BX1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I never had a problem with my GK 800 RB,but I didn't like the fact they run massive wattage to one side,and maybe fifty watts to the other.I like a two channel(power wise)amp that you can run two cabs with plenty of power to both cabs.The 800RB puts out 100 Watts on the high end. I think it's the only model that still does. All the others put out 50. It's also the only one with the standard jack that will allow you to use any 8 ohm cab for highs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Different guitars would do for different colors. Tonal colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Tonal colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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