Pikefloyd

[quote name='jonlad1' post='1032200' date='Nov 22 2010, 08:12 AM']Sorry to bump this, but does anyone have any further info on converting one of these (or any GK head for that matter) to 230/240v?

I know you have to move a jumper but do you have to change a fuse too?

Cheers[/quote]

Probably best to change the fuse too. Power = Volts * Current.

As you have doubled the voltage, it'll be best to halve the value of the fuse to maintain the same power limit.

On 13/02/2009 at 19:29, Dan_Nailed said:

The undisputed best way to travel IME is by booking an extra seat for your instrument.

How do you actually go about booking the seat, in particular online when a name is required? Mr Bass Guitar, or do you book two seats in your own name?

What about check in? How does the conversation usually go? Do you get two boarding cards etc?

From the tone of your post it seems there are no problems booking an extra seat, but I'm just curious if the airlines (low cost airlines) and security may frown on it and cause you problems and try to stop you from flying or charge you extra money etc.

[quote name='Huggy and the Bears' post='447022' date='Mar 27 2009, 11:25 AM']anything to recommend tonight[/quote]

Hard Rock Cafe normally have a covers band on a Friday night

Concerning GK, I would recommend spending a bit extra and buying from the Artist series, rather than the Backline series you mention in your original post.

Not too sure of all the details myself, but a quick search on the GK Forum I found these links;

[url="http://www.gallien.com/smf/index.php?topic=1172.0"]http://www.gallien.com/smf/index.php?topic=1172.0[/url]

[url="http://www.gallien.com/smf/index.php?topic=981.0"]http://www.gallien.com/smf/index.php?topic=981.0[/url]

[url="http://www.gallien.com/smf/index.php?topic=961.0"]http://www.gallien.com/smf/index.php?topic=961.0[/url]

Maybe you'll be able to dig a little deeper for more details.

Apart from the difference in output power, I think some of the GK Mk I amps also had a problem with a particular circuit board over-heating and causing problems. I've think this board can be replaced with the Mk II version, and if the amp has been serviced properly this may have already been done. I've had a 700RB-II for two years now, and it's rock solid!

We have a potential new drummer coming along tonight.

There have been about 20 emails back and forward with lots of questions etc, making sure we know as much as possible about each other before meeting up.

I even said to him it's a chance to see if we're ok for him too!

Anyway fingers crossed he'll turn up. We have been in this situation twice before over the last 6 weeks and both drummers failed to show up despite confirmation of dates times locations etc etc. No word at all from them!!

A recent one i like is Eddie Vedder - music from 'Into The Wild'

I've had mine over a year now, and I've not wanted anything else since!

[quote name='xgsjx' post='173075' date='Apr 9 2008, 01:27 PM']Pikefloyd, what size gigs do you use the GK 700RBII-210 without PA assistance & do you use a cab with it?
This very combo was what I was originally looking at but then found a little extra funds to stretch to the 1001 210 combo or the MB CMD 102P (which I keep hearing wonderful things about) & then if needs be add a cab, maybe that would be to build a Bill Fitzmaurice cab.[/quote]

At band practice I use just the GK 700RBII-210, and I have no problems at all keeping up with the drummer and guitarist, (who has a 100W Valve Marshall head and 4x12 Cab), I have plenty of headroom. At gigs I also use the GK 410 SBX extension cabinet, which to be honest is probably overkill for the size of gigs we play (300 people max, but usually pubs etc). With the extension cabinet i get the full 480watts out of the head, I don't plug into the PA.

I got one exactly a week ago, not sure if i've felt any benefits yet, (not that i had any RSI or anything) but been seeing a gradual improvement in my RPM, up to 7100 in left hand and 10300 in right!

I have a GK 700RBII-210 combo, since hearing it, and hearing other peoples rigs, (Ampeg and Ashdown), I've not wanted anything else, but it's all down to personal preference in the end.

Stage left for me, (on the right side from the crowd perspective). Fairly close to hi-hat

[quote name='Phaedrus' post='150276' date='Mar 3 2008, 12:41 PM']Anyone got or tried a Corvette $$?[/quote]

Yes, I have one, couldn't be happier, no GAS for almost a year now!

What channel was it on? Might be able to see it again on iplayer or 4OD or something?

Oh, ok, Dave Grohl.

A bit more technical information about Gibson's self tuning guitar here;

[url="http://www.theengineer.co.uk/Articles/303949/Stay+tuned.htm"]http://www.theengineer.co.uk/Articles/303949/Stay+tuned.htm[/url]

Dodgy camera phone shot!

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Only 6 gigs this year

We have gone through a guitarist change and and a drummer change, (50% of band) We're just about back up to speed now, ready for the new year!

+2

= 423

I do some backing vox, I'm glad everyone agrees it takes lots and lots of practice, I thought it was just me being crap, taking absolutely ages to learn it!

I have the [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/products_artist_co_700-210.html"]GK700RB-II 210 Combo[/url], couldn't be happier with it!

[quote name='OldGit' post='88548' date='Nov 14 2007, 05:34 PM']200 watts is actually only twice as loud as 20 watts anyway (it's physics, man) so with 1000 watts of drums hammering away next to you you'll likely need to upgrade your amp at some point.[/quote]

Just a little trivia here!

As a rule of thumb I use;

+3dB is doubling power
-3dB is halving power
+10dB is sticking a zero on the end
+20dB is sticking two zeros on the end
+30dB is sticking three zeros on the end

With reference to 1 watt
0dB = 1 watt
3dB = 2 watts (doubling)
6dB = 4 watts (doubling again)
9dB = 8 watts
10dB = 10 watts (add a zero)
13dB = 20 watts (add a zero and double)
16dB = 40 watts
19dB = 80 watts
20dB = 100 watts (add two zeros)
23dB = 200 watts (add two zeros and double)
26dB = 400 watts
29dB = 800 watts
30dB = 1000 watts (add three zeros)

a bit dull but but may be of interest to some of you!!

[quote name='rapscallion' post='82146' date='Nov 1 2007, 10:39 AM']dog turd not included[/quote]

Forget it then!

Here are the tunes we play;

Acquiesce - Oasis
Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
Basket Case - Green Day
Big Me - Foo Fighters
Celebrity Skin - Hole
Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
Country Girl - Primal Scream
Crash - The Primitives
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Dreaming Of You - The Coral
Golden Touch - Razorlight
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Love Rock And Roll - Joan Jett
The Importance Of Being Idle - Oasis
Indie Rock And Roll - The Killers
Ironic - Alanis Morrisette
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Last Kiss - Pearl Jam
Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
New England - Kirsty MacColl
No One Knows - Queens Of The Stone Age
Overload - Sugababes
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Smile - Supernaturals
Soak Up The Sun - Sheryl Crow
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Standing In The Way Of Control - The Gossip
Stop Your Sobbing - The Pretenders
Stupid Girl - Garbage
Sunday Girl - Blondie
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Thorn In My Side - Eurythmics
Vertigo - U2
Video Killed The Radio Star - Buggles
Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson
What's Up - Four Non Blondes
Who Knew - Pink
Why Does It Always Rain On Me - Travis
Zombie - The Cranberries