Ampeg v6b vs GK 800rb

[Peter_00]

Hi TB,

Just wondering if anyone has used both these amps?

I am borrowing a v6b at the moment which I love, but have no chance of finding one (I'm in Australia).

Does anyone know how it compares to the GK 800rb, would it be possible to get a similar sound/volume out of it?

Cheers

Pete

[JimmyM]

Dude, if I could get my hands on an amp that looked like that, I'd tell my friend he can fight me to get it back

Wish I could help you, but I never played one.

[Peter_00]

Yeah, that's the one. Sounds huge for a 240w solid state head!

I would not be giving it back if I didn't have to..

Hopefully someone can offer a comparison out there in TB land.

[throbgod13]

the GK should be voiced differently than the Ampeg.. the GK 800RB is a rock standard.. there's no way you could go wrong with one.. if you really prefer the Ampeg, make an offer that he can't refuse..

[B-string]

You are aware the G-K 800RB only ships as a 120V version? Use down under would require a step down transformer or an after market power transformer replacement.
It is a very loud 300 + 100 watt head though!

[will33]

Dude, I run an 800rb now and love it but I've never even seen that Ampeg. Just looking at it makes me want one.......has to be some tone in there.

[Peter_00]

Originally Posted by B-string

You are aware the G-K 800RB only ships as a 120V version? Use down under would require a step down transformer or an after market power transformer replacement.
It is a very loud 300 + 100 watt head though!

I've heard that the new ones are all 120V only, there are a couple secondhand which are 240V luckily. Cheers!

[4Strings71]

There is an GK800RB on Ebay Aus for sale: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gallien-K...item3cc77f9944

But....try the new Ampeg SVT 7 Pro. I just got one, it absolutely rocks!!!
http://www.ampeg.com/products/pro/svt7pro/index.html

Good Luck!

[Joe Louvar]

800RB manual http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/800rb.pdf
Page 2

Fuse
Located on the rear panel, never operate this amplifier with any
other than the recommended fuse :
115V operation - replace with Type 3AG7A
230V operation - replace with Type 3AG4A

Power Cord
The Power Cord is detachable and plugs into the rear panel socket.
If a replacement is used it should be UL rated for 10A, 125V
operation. If using 240V, the cord should be UL rated for 240V,
5A operation.

[B-string]

That's nice Joe but for the last several years there is no 240 tap on the PT. The heat from the heat sink would not pass world cert so no 240 tap on the torodial transformer.

[jackcheez]

Can't go wrong with the 800RB.

My amps are SVT-CL, SVT-MTI, 70's V4-b, and an 800RB.

[Joe Louvar]

Thanks B-string, I posted that hoping you would comment about it.

[bishopfunk]

Anyone interested in selling an Ampeg V6B? I need a new one!