Gallien Kreuger Official Club Part 7 - Page 43

AdamR · #**841** 02-04-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kleinenenten

It sounds like I'm using a fuzz effect on the low notes, but it stops automatically after 1-2 seconds, leaving a clean sounding note afterwards.

It sounds like a weak battery in the bass to me.

SunnBass · #**842** 02-04-2013, 07:07 AM

He already changed the battery.
Try to keep up.

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was that an expensive repair? I could return it to GC as defective and get my money back.

Mine was still covered under warranty. Yes, try a different cab for sure.

AdamR · #**843** 02-04-2013, 08:31 AM

kleinenenten · #**844** 02-04-2013, 09:46 AM

So, just plugged it in one last time before heading to GC, and I decided to try the DI. For some reason, the DI picks up radio signals. I've heard of pickups doing this, but never a DI. Something strange is happening in this amp!

kleinenenten · #**845** 02-04-2013, 11:17 AM

Just got back from GC. I ended up not trying it on other cabs, just because I'm certain at this point it must be the head. The cab reproduces the low B fine, just after a second of fuzz, which sounds to me like amp electronics, and not faulty cab, or it wouldn't reproduce the note right at all. Also, the cab I got from a friend who I trust, and I know it was never ran hard. He had an old Backline 350 and ran both this 410 and a 115 off it. Considering it's (the 350) rated at 175W @ 4ohms, I'm pretty sure this cab can handle 87.5W. The cab is rated for 400W anyway, so I'd be surprised if it's been run too hard, and it's in great shape with only a minor ding in the grill. And, to top it off, GC ordered me a new (to me) Backline 600 from a different store and didn't charge me anything after my return. Now I don't have to spend extra money on repairs. If it turns out to be the cab, my buddy said I can return it no problem and get my cash back. So, all in all, I should be in good shape. I'm hoping Friday to get the second head, and have some cheap, GK-sound filled, bedroom practice bliss. Thanks for all the help guys, and I will definitely keep you posted.

MingusBass · #**846** 02-04-2013, 11:51 AM

Hey guys. I won a MB115-II and a 115MBP at work. Great news of course but the MB115-II is on back order. So is it possible to use any head with a line out into the MBP or only GK MB series heads? Anyone have experiences with this?

B-string · #**847** 02-04-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MingusBass

Hey guys. I won a MB115-II and a 115MBP at work. Great news of course but the MB115-II is on back order. So is it possible to use any head with a line out into the MBP or only GK MB series heads? Anyone have experiences with this?

You can but may not get full output, the G-K "chain out" level is +10db.

DrumsAndBass · #**848** 02-04-2013, 12:20 PM

Does GK have any plans for a solid state rackmount preamp ?

B-string · #**849** 02-04-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DrumsAndBass

Does GK have any plans for a solid state rackmount preamp ?

RAG (Robert A Gallien) did let loose the fact he is considering/working on a possible pedal pre or 1U pre.

**Chef** · #**850** 02-04-2013, 12:53 PM

They used to make one...2001RBP, I think.

Vic · #**851** 02-04-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

They used to make one...2001RBP, I think.

Yup.

http://dev.gallien.com/manuals/2001RB-2001RBP.pdf

petrus61 · #**852** 02-04-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

You can but may not get full output, the G-K "chain out" level is +10db.

Is there some type of inexpensive line boost one could use?

B-string · #**853** 02-04-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by petrus61

Is there some type of inexpensive line boost one could use?

Possibly? Would be relatively inexpensive to build one.

AdamR · #**854** 02-04-2013, 06:21 PM

Is anyone running a DI or EQ pedal with there GK amp ? Im looking for something that wont color the tone but can dial in some mid punch.

Ive used and love the Sans Amp pedals before but they color the tone way to much. The VT bass added a ton of punch to my old Ashdown Mag300-SWR410 rig but it seemed like a one trick pony to me. Great pedal, Great tone but no matter how I twisted the knobs every tone I dialed in sounded more similar than not.

2milehighspike · #**855** 02-04-2013, 07:21 PM

I use a MXR M80 and I like it alot, It adds great low mid punch with the , get ready COLOR switch on,try it first but it works for me, plus it has a very quiet DI out.

AdamR · #**856** 02-04-2013, 07:23 PM

Thats the one I was looking at.

SunnBass · #**857** 02-04-2013, 07:28 PM

Check out mouthmw's account of GK + VT. I found it very helpful.

VT Bass + Gallien Krueger 700RB II review

scottfeldstein · #**858** 02-04-2013, 07:29 PM

I like the M80. Right now I'm using it with the color switch engaged and the mids bumped up to about 3 o'clock--on both the clean and distortion channels

AdamR · #**859** 02-04-2013, 07:35 PM

Anyone try the Hartke ? I think my friend actually has both the M80 and the Hartke. Maybe I can sweet talk him into letting me barrow them.

scottfeldstein · #**860** 02-04-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamR

Anyone try the Hartke ? I think my friend actually has both the M80 and the Hartke. Maybe I can sweet talk him into letting me barrow them.

I haven't used one in person, but the videos sound pretty good on headphones. I just had doubts about the build quality. It's really inexpensive. And it seems oversized. YMMV.