Sort of OT: Just got a new head!

[Bill]

Bass head, that is. And actually, it isn't even new. I got an older GK 400RB off of the Bay & hopefully it'll be here by Monday! It should suit me just fine since most of the places I play are relatively small venues. And it'll be an improvement over the F#nder combo amp I'm currently using.

And it'll be great until I can afford the Ampeg rig I want.

Any speaker cabinet recommendations for this little GK head? Something relatively lightweight & doesn't necessarily need to handle 8000 watts of power? I'm going to do some swapping with a buddy of mine & probably wind up with one of his unused Hartke 4x10 cabs for the time being.

 

[Randracula]

Bass head, that is. And actually, it isn't even new. I got an older GK 400RB off of the Bay & hopefully it'll be here by Monday! It should suit me just fine since most of the places I play are relatively small venues. And it'll be an improvement over the F#nder combo amp I'm currently using.

And it'll be great until I can afford the Ampeg rig I want.

Any speaker cabinet recommendations for this little GK head? Something relatively lightweight & doesn't necessarily need to handle 8000 watts of power? I'm going to do some swapping with a buddy of mine & probably wind up with one of his unused Hartke 4x10 cabs for the time being.

GK Neo 1x15, 1x12 or 2x12...................

 

[Dr Stankface]

Well man, you know I just got my new GK Neo 2 12 and I absolutely LOVE it! Funny situation though. I've been using a Hartke 4 10 just until I got this new cab and that thing couldn't handle anything below a low A. I'd say get a Neo. Check out www.rmcaudio.com if you decide to go that route. They have the best GK prices on the net.

Andrew

 

[skabassist13]

i got an ampeg 412. weighs 92 pounds. really nice tone, very loud. $550 and its yours(plus shipping, but id be willing to go half and half with you cuz i need to get rid of it.)

 

[Bill]

Thanks, y'all! I'll bet that Ampeg is nice, but I'd probably snap my backbone trying to lug it around.

 

[Dr Stankface]

That's why you buy GK Neo cabs.

My 2 12 is 64lbs. Very nice weight if you ask me.

Andrew

 

[Bill]

Yeah, my current combo amp is 70-something pounds. Anything lighter than that would be nice.

 

[Mobay45]

I had a GK 400RB back in the early '90s. Man, I wish I still had it. It was a great head. I know you will enjoy yours.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I think i'll probably hunt for a 400RB and a 2 10 as a practice rig. That's last on my list though. Still got these,

GK Neo 1 15
HH SR5
HS SR5
Single H Bongo 5
Single H fretless SR5

Yeah.....

Andrew

 

[Golem]

That's why you buy GK Neo cabs.

My 2 12 is 64lbs. Very nice weight if you ask me.

Andrew

And it might be even better than the Ampeg PortaBass cabs, but I find the PBs come close to the really upmarket stuff, and weigh very little. I use various heads from 150 to 400W to run them.

The ones I use are, I believe, discontinued: 1x12 and 2x10, all with horns, all 4ohms. I think the 2x12 is still listed. My 1x12s weigh 23lb and the 2x10s weigh 32lb, so I doubt the PB 2x12 would approach 64lb. PB cabs also use neo' magnets.

 

[skabassist13]

Its not that bad. Its got wheels, and slides down stairs fairly easily on its side. Plus its got handles on both sides, so you can get a friend to help you. You have friends, right?

 

[Golem]

Its not that bad. Its got wheels, and slides down stairs fairly easily on its side. Plus its got handles on both sides, so you can get a friend to help you. You have friends, right?

Uhhh, friends??? Oh, you mean those guys with really heavy gear who expect me to help them carry it? I guess I do got friends!! Wott a wonnerfool wirl.