Gallien Krueger 700rb vs Sansamp Pre amp+Power amp

Duncorama · #1 02-21-2011, 04:06 PM

Hello! I have the chance to buy a Gallien Krueger 700rb head for £250 2nd hand and i was wondering how they stand up to what i'm using at the moment (the sansamp rbi with a pa power amp)?

Obviously it's probably not going to be as loud but i just find the power/pre really flat and lifeless, plus it feeds back waaaaaaaaay too much when i have the presence and drive set where i want it to be.

So yeah, anyone had any experience with these?

onosson · #2 02-21-2011, 04:11 PM

I own both a 700RBII and an original Sansamp BDDI. I have used the Sansamp as my only pre, through the GK effects return (bypassing the GK preamp section), as well as straight into a standalone power amp, and direct into a PA numerous times. The Sansamp is pretty good, and gets a very consistent reliable tone. However, I much prefer the GK, it can get very similar tonality as the Sansamp, but has more eq control especially over the mids.

onosson · #3 02-21-2011, 04:15 PM

I would also add that the GK has ample power for any situation I've ever found myself in during the 8 or 9 years that I've owned it, so I don't think you have much to worry about on that front.

Duncorama · #4 02-22-2011, 12:22 AM

Thanks!
What you wrote is in line with everything i've read that i can find on the net about the head so i think it's a go'er!
Cheers again.