Jono Bolton Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Found this in the clearance on Soundslive.co.uk: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Gallien-Krueger-700RB-II~ID~8144.asp"]GK 700RB-II[/url] Anyone tried one of these? Searching about on the net for a decent gig-able bass amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have the 1001 version and love it. Quite a 'modern' tone, cuts through well and small amounts of EQ tweaking give big rewards. From what I can tell there are a lot of GK users here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) [quote name='jono b' post='116322' date='Jan 8 2008, 04:40 PM']Found this in the clearance on Soundslive.co.uk: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Gallien-Krueger-700RB-II~ID~8144.asp"]GK 700RB-II[/url] Anyone tried one of these? Searching about on the net for a decent gig-able bass amp.[/quote] Yep, very good amp and definitely suitable for gigging - think that price is good too, though I haven't checked it against other outlets Edited January 8, 2008 by Platypus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Platypus' post='116340' date='Jan 8 2008, 04:58 PM']Yep, very good amp and definetly suitable for gigging - think that price is good too, though I haven't checked it against other outlets[/quote] Thats in the clearance section. Think they have it new for about £460 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I've got the 1001RB too - almost bought the 700. So far I'm really impressed - the only downside (maybe) is the top-mounted fan which requires an extra U of space if you're rack-mounting... At that price, I'd go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 What size of case would i need then if I was putting it in a case. Would 2U be too small? Would I need a 4U and then have a bit of extra space? I've been thinking about getting a rack mounted head and then a case to go with it. The only thing that's putting me off is that I can't try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 You'd want 3U (you just need some room at the top) A perforated/vented 1U panel would finish it off nicely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Stewart' post='116429' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:49 PM']You'd want 3U (you just need some room at the top) A perforated/vented 1U panel would finish it off nicely...[/quote] I know nothing about rack mounted stuff, I thought it went up in 2s, 2U, 4U and so on. Been looking at the Ashdown ABM rack mounted one too. Will it work just the same as a normal head? Is the case just for protection for gigging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Stewart' post='116429' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:49 PM']You'd want 3U (you just need some room at the top) A perforated/vented 1U panel would finish it off nicely...[/quote] I've got my 1001 in a 2U case and made some vent holes on top where the fan is. Being the modern plastic stuff it looks ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Stewart' post='116429' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:49 PM']You'd want 3U (you just need some room at the top) A perforated/vented 1U panel would finish it off nicely...[/quote] I've got my 1001 in a 2U case and made some vent holes on top where the fan is. Being the modern plastic stuff it looks ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='jono b' post='116438' date='Jan 8 2008, 07:00 PM'] I know nothing about rack mounted stuff, I thought it went up in 2s, 2U, 4U and so on. Been looking at the Ashdown ABM rack mounted one too. Will it work just the same as a normal head? Is the case just for protection for gigging?[/quote] Yes, just additional protection - I still haven't racked mine yet, but I must - if it fell even a couple of feet it'd do some damage to itself... I thought about a padded carry bag, but the GK one is over £100, so sod that! I've got a 4U rack bag affair on the way at half that price (they didn't have a 3U). The 2U + a bit of drilling would be fine too though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Stewart' post='116504' date='Jan 8 2008, 08:17 PM']Yes, just additional protection - I still haven't racked mine yet, but I must - if it fell even a couple of feet it'd do some damage to itself... I thought about a padded carry bag, but the GK one is over £100, so sod that! I've got a 4U rack bag affair on the way at half that price (they didn't have a 3U). The 2U + a bit of drilling would be fine too though...[/quote] There's a 3U rack head case for sales or swaps in the Market Place, can't remember which section though, possible bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 What sort of sound is this suited to? My band is heavy-ish, progressivey rock. More Floyd than Tool. I need a thick, meaty bass sound, something along the lines of Jon Pierce (Reuben), or Garrett Tierney (Brand New). Loud and bassy really. Would this suit me? I really liked the sound of Ashdowns, if that's any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='jono b' post='116544' date='Jan 8 2008, 09:03 PM']I need a thick, meaty bass sound,[/quote] If youd be ok with adding 'punchy' and maybe 'growly' then Id say youd be very happy. They arent vintage and old school like Ashdown though, think more modern. You really need to try one before laying THAT amount of money surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I (so far) run with almost everything flat - a little EQ to help with the room, that's all. I've never been much above 1/2, with almost no 'boost' at any time, so haven't got into 'growl' country yet... But I'd definitely put 'punchy' in there! I bought mine (and a pair of 1x12 Neos) after hearing Kiwi's RB700 combo (with a variety of basses) at the SouthEast bash - haven't regretted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Thats just missing out on one of the best features of the amp IMO. What you want is enough gain to almost clip the input and then boost at at least 1o'clock. Then as much on the master as you need, usually not very much. Actually, thats what I want. Your loss. Edited January 8, 2008 by Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 [quote name='Jack' post='116551' date='Jan 8 2008, 09:11 PM']If youd be ok with adding 'punchy' and maybe 'growly' then Id say youd be very happy. They arent vintage and old school like Ashdown though, think more modern. You really need to try one before laying THAT amount of money surely?[/quote] I said earlier that I couldn't try one out so I was a bit unsure. Didn't really expect them to be Ashdowny, but the Ashdowns sound nice IMO. Punchy and growly are both perfectly acceptable! Anyone know where I can try one, preferably near Glasgow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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