Gallien Krueger GK 800RB Discontinued -- Long Live The 800RB! - Page 8

Pedulla-Player · #**141** 12-27-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

I'd never heard of speakon inputs. Doesn't mean it couldn't happen though.
Sorry 'bout that.

"Speakon outputs" - I called it an input because the end of the plug goes into it. My bad - Won't happen again.

Now we can get off the subject of speakon terminology and get on with the subject of the 800RB.

B-string · #**142** 12-27-2012, 05:56 PM

Also the older SBX series were Biamp (HMS) I can't remember if the RBX were.

Interesting about "features" on amps. Robert A Gallien was the one who introduced the bass amp world to DI's, effects loops, tuner outs and mutes.

NDpeppers · #**143** 12-27-2012, 11:20 PM

i was very fortunate to get one of my 2 800rb's new in box for $400 and a used one from the 80's for $250

NDpeppers · #**144** 12-27-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamR

Yup

thats a very sexy setup! but i can do without the sonic maximizer, sucks out the mids. Love the Duff bass!

Atlanta Dave · #**145** 12-28-2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NDpeppers

thats a very sexy setup! but i can do without the sonic maximizer, sucks out the mids. Love the Duff bass!

I have an older 800RB and it sounds great with my Ampeg B410 HLF on bottom (4 ohm) and SVT210 up top (8 ohm). Too loud even for the 150-person venue we play! Hey, is that power conditioner really a necessity?

AdamR · #**146** 12-28-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NDpeppers

thats a very sexy setup! but i can do without the sonic maximizer, sucks out the mids. Love the Duff bass!

Thanks, It needs another 212 cab but it needs to be a series one which I only find when I dont have the extra cash. Even when the BBE is on one thing this rig is not lacking is mids, especially with the Jazz Special.

4stringsonly · #**147** 12-28-2012, 09:13 PM

Correct ,there are other cabs out there that You can use with the 700RB. My point is that the bi-amp feature on the 800 rb and 700Rb are completely different, Buyer beware

B-string · #**148** 12-28-2012, 09:21 PM

The 800RB and 2000RB are true Biamp heads. The 700, 1001, 2001RB and Fusion 550 are actually HMS heads (Horn Management System).

ljazz · #**149** 12-29-2012, 04:41 AM

The Fusion 550 works just a bit different though...... It's set up to maintain a ratio, I think. The HMS on the rb's splits the signal prior to the boost, keeping that grit out of your horn.

Bromosapian · #**150** 01-25-2013, 07:33 AM

the 800rbs bbiamp function is actually useful if you use distortion. the 550's makes all distortion sound horrible. I only use the 550's horn function if im playing guitar through it and I want my guitar to sound like a chainsaw.

**Chef** · #**151** 01-25-2013, 07:39 AM

I disagree with that.
The 550's distortion can sound ok enough, if you turn your cabs horns off.

willsellout · #**152** 01-25-2013, 09:48 AM

After today I will be playing a Bergantino NV412 with my 800RB.

metron · #**153** 01-25-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by willsellout

After today I will be playing a Bergantino NV412 with my 800RB.

Please post your thoughts on this combo after you try it out. Ive been thinking about picking up an 800rb to go with my 610. Im sure it will sound great since everything does with the Nv cabs.

rigorous bass · #**154** 01-25-2013, 12:12 PM

Not sure about every where else. But where I'm from, it was considered an industry standard. Every sound/backline company favored them. I owned two of them only to sell them and regret it. I have been currently pursuing one. Great, reliable amp!

willsellout · #**155** 01-25-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by metron

Please post your thoughts on this combo after you try it out. Ive been thinking about picking up an 800rb to go with my 610. Im sure it will sound great since everything does with the Nv cabs.

I will. I will be able to try it out next wednesday. I'm really excited about it.

eff-clef · #**156** 01-25-2013, 07:06 PM

I had one of the newer ones (2003 I think) but sold it to help fund a Markbass Sa450. I used it for a backup to my GK 1001RB which I liked more. The reason I bought it was I saw it at Guitar Center for $300 new. It was a floor model that wasn't working properly. So I asked if it still would have the full warranty, and the salesman said yes. So I took it to an authorized repair shop and got it fixed for FREE! So, I had a brand new GK 800RB for $300! I liked it a lot and thought it sounded best in a loud environment. It was kind of boxy sounding in less than medium volume situations. I tried the mid cut, but I thought that was too drastic. Anyhow, I'm sorry I sold it. Great/bullet proof amp.

Bromosapian · #**157** 04-02-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chef

I disagree with that.
The 550's distortion can sound ok enough, if you turn your cabs horns off.

Just came back to this thread. Thats what I meant. The gk800rb's biamp function can make distortions sound better, while the 550's biamp/horn just makes it sound like butt (except for guitar, where it can get interesting sounds if youre into noise).