GR Bass One POWER ?

[Stealth]

Needs define that I need a separate amp cab rig to replace my awesome Fender Stage 800 Combo (Wanna buy it it’s mint ? PM me) I like the GR for its tiny size clear sound and tuner 

 

So il be using a preamp for those PA supplied gigs so the ability to go ‘pure’ is perfect. New band playing 90 % indoor clubs and pubs light rock loud drummer guitars through the PA. 2nd band 3 piece heavier rock Sabbath Zep Lizzy. The question is power the 350 or 800 ? I often find that I buy a hugely powerful amp and rarely need more the 9 o’clock on the master. Cab wise I’m also undecided something with proper big bottom and less than 25 kg and not huge is order of the day. Bass wise Sadiowsky Jazzes . It will be a single cab or maybe 2 compact 1x12s Flexibility is the key  so here is what I currently do….

 

Rehearsal 1  no Pa own cab

Rehearsal 2 No PA shitty cab or combo

Gig type 2 Loud `rock no PA own gear

Gig Type 2 Softer Rock No PA Own Gear

Gig type 3 both Genres outdoors provided backline full PA

 

Complex I know that’s why my head has exploded again. Budget wise whatever it takes within reason but less is more lol.

 

help……..

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 22:16 by Stealth

[Bolo]

The GR 350 combined with a mix of 112 or 210 cabs I think would be fine for all those scenarios. For instance the Darkglass 112 and 210 or two 112s.

 

I am currently using the Dg 212 and it is more than capable in a metal band with a battleship drummer and two full stack guitarists. The amp doesn't need to go beyond 9 o'clock. 

 

Aguilar Tonehammer 500 could be worth looking at too. The GR looks very convenient but I haven't heard one live yet.

[Hellzero]

First of all, if you go down the GR Bass road, only the 800 Watts or more heads (and combos) have the option of the off (silent) fan, which is a great plus in studio or mire silent places.

 

The more power under the hood, the more headroom and definition you have, especially in the low end.

 

I would use their AT 212+, which is 900 Watts (full carbon iteration and the most powerful) in 8 Ohms and you could use two for the heaviest gigs and/or bands.

 

It's all very light, powerful, reliable and excellent sounding.

 

I've used various versions if their gear over the time and it's always been a delight.

[Stealth]

Soooo… I now have an incoming GR AT212 4 ohm Plus an EBS Microbass. So my quest is for a pretty simple powerful head ?

[Dan Dare]

44 minutes ago, Stealth said:

my quest is for a pretty simple powerful head

 

My AG700 is simple - 4 band eq, input gain and master and that's about it - and powerful. It's been reliable over the years I've had it. It'll probably go pop now I've said that...

Edited yesterday at 20:36 by Dan Dare

[Mudpup]

1 hour ago, Stealth said:

Soooo… I now have an incoming GR AT212 4 ohm Plus an EBS Microbass. So my quest is for a pretty simple powerful head ?

If you visit the house tomorrow I have 2 amps that fit the spec that you can try out. They aren't for sale but you can check them out....

[Stealth]

Thanks all 

Mudpup have sent a pm 

[tauzero]

I use a Tecamp Puma 900 with my GR Bass AT212.

[Stealth]

That’s nit a bad callTajuzero 

[Hellzero]

@Stealth If white doesn't bother you, there's this GR Bass One 800 at a discounted price at Bass Direct and certainly is the best combination for your cabinet:

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/grbass-one-800/