Gallien Krueger - good for metal ?

[MazzeoLucho]

Hi, I'm buying a new amp because I need a better sound. I have a 35W amp. Here's the web page of the music store with GK amps in my country.

Amplificadores Para Bajo en Casa Libertella

Which is good for metal ? I want a solid sound like Rex Brown. I want an amp for different tones.

Thanks

[Chef]

Get this:
Cabezal Gallien Krueger 800Rb

and two of these:
Caja Gallien Krueger Neo Series 212-II

[father of fires]

Originally Posted by MazzeoLucho

Hi, I'm buying a new amp because I need a better sound. I have a 35W amp. Here's the web page of the music store with GK amps in my country.

Amplificadores Para Bajo en Casa Libertella

Which is good for metal ? I want a solid sound like Rex Brown. I want an amp for different tones.

Thanks

GK is great for metal but keep in mind Rex plays Spector basses with picks into an Ampeg. That is his "sound".

[mouthmw]

Great amp and great cabs!
But, I feel I have to chip in here.

I'm using (for now, until I get a more powerful amp) a 700RB II which is 480W with 412 NEO and I run out of headroom. It's extremely aggressive when cranked because GK amps are voiced with aggressive mids and GK NEOS are also voiced with aggressive mids, so things get a little too much on the fart side when you crank up the amp.
If you want to power those 2 212 cabs I suggest getting a more powerful amp like 1001RB II. I trusted everyone that 700RB II is loud enough and grinds like mad, which is true but! By pairing those 2 you will lose definition on the low notes of your E string. Trust me things get very very very growly up to a point of rather unpleasant distortion, and I tried it all with the knobs. Just not enough juice for 4 of those 12'' NEO drivers.

[MazzeoLucho]

I just want a good amp to jam with friends and practice at home. But I want a good sound.

[jeff7bass]

GK’s are great for metal because of the quick attack and punchy presence. I like the idea of dual NEO 212 cabs, but for metal I would pair them with a 1001RB head (over the 800RB) for the added power and definition. I like the 800RB a lot but more for other types of music like classic rock, R+B, Blues, etc…
In front of the 1001RB head I would get a high quality distortion/overdrive unit with true bypass. One that gets the good buzz without losing the bottom end.

[AdamR]

800RB is good for everything. Just like P basses.

[cableguy]

Originally Posted by MazzeoLucho

I just want a good amp to jam with friends and practice at home. But I want a good sound.

Depending on how loud your "jams" are I would look at the 1-15 combo and maybe add anothe 15 cab if you need more volume. While all the other amps that have been recomended are great (I used to own a 700RB-II and 400RB) they seem geared more toward pro or semi-pro use. Now if you have lots of money, get the top-tier stuff. If you're on a budget look at a combo. Maybe put a VT pedal in front if you're trying to get an Ampeg tone as well. Good Luck.

[Calaverasgrande]

I have seen plenty of bassists completely dominate with an 800RB. Those amps have some kind of low cut on the power amp that allows them to put out a lot more sheer volume thtn you would think by the watt rating. Not that they dont have bottom end, they just dont go to 20hz.
I would be looking at the MB500 or MB800. They price for roughly the same amount as the 800RB which is, frankly, 80's tech.
I would also look into the neo 4x10 cabs as well as the 2x12. I personally like the 2x12 better, but a lot of folks lean to the 4x10.

[bichibreaker]

Lucho yo estoy vendiendo un 800rb (que es el que te recomiendan todos los del foro). Obviamente vivo en argentina jajaj

Cualquier cosa avisame

[TornadoFX]

yo me compre el gallien krueger 112 ahi en libertella.. es muy bueno.. suena muy limpio y es liviano..

[ksandvik]

As far as I know metal is a lot about high volume levels so you might even look into getting a Sansamp and a reasonable priced power amp.

[tycobb73]

I got that sound through a spector with emgs, genz benz streamliner, and a pick.

[bassgod0dmw]

Gallien Krueger = VERY good for metal. Anything from the RB series would be killer. I've got a 2001RB myself. One of these days I'll get an 800RB to add to my collection.

[MazzeoLucho]

I saw ampeg combo. Ampeg combo or GK cab and head ?

[bichibreaker]

Gallien Krueger 800rb Usa 89 / No Ampeg Hartke Amplificador - U$S 1.000,00 en MercadoLibre

los combos de ampeg se quedan cortos de potencia (lo digo por experiencia, no por vendedor....de hecho esa fue una de las razones que me llevo a comprar el gallien)

[bichibreaker]

PD: por $3500 lo llevas.

[christw]

I prefer Gallien Krueger amps and Ampeg cabinets for metal myself. I've used Ampegs tube SVT heads for all sorts of heavy stuff before and still prefer the GK.

[bassgod0dmw]

Originally Posted by MazzeoLucho

I saw ampeg combo. Ampeg combo or GK cab and head ?

Depending on exactly what equipment you're talking about, head and cab.

[MazzeoLucho]

Thanks for the replies, I'll go to the store and try the amps.