Gallien-Krueger Neo112-II 1x12

Honk'n_down-low · #1 08-27-2010, 09:42 AM

Anyone Gigging this Cab?
Gallien-Krueger Neo112-II 1x12

Can you tell me what you are using with it, style of music and type of venues you are playing? How you like it etc.. Thanks!

MarTONEbass · #2 08-27-2010, 11:03 AM

Dear fellow New Englander: There was a fantastic thread posted recently about these cabs, just do a search. I found it quite informative. Sorry I have not tried them, so I cannot comment further. Good luck!

Brian Clark · #3 08-27-2010, 11:13 AM

Chris Wood uses this cabinet with a MB 500 for his upright bass when he plays with both MMW and The Wood Brothers.

tombowlus · #4 08-27-2010, 11:57 AM

I've gigged with the Neo112-II (in conjunction with a Neo212-II), and I have spent a lot of time playing through the Neo112-II and comparing it to other 1x12's. IME/IMHO, this is one of the best 1x12's on the market. There are a few other cabs which might rate a tad higher, but they are much more expensive cabs. When you factor in the price (and weight!), these cabs are pretty darned tough to beat!

I really like pairing them up with the 700RB-II, but the MB500 (or MB200) is another great choice. Being a fairly well balanced cab, it should work well with just about any head.

Hope this helps, Tom.

Honk'n_down-low · #5 08-27-2010, 12:39 PM

Thanks Tom. I am using an LMII and a Walkabout, but also have SWR and GK Amps.

I did search before posting - but did not find the other thread discussing these.

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

I've gigged with the Neo112-II (in conjunction with a Neo212-II), and I have spent a lot of time playing through the Neo112-II and comparing it to other 1x12's. IME/IMHO, this is one of the best 1x12's on the market. There are a few other cabs which might rate a tad higher, but they are much more expensive cabs. When you factor in the price (and weight!), these cabs are pretty darned tough to beat!

I really like pairing them up with the 700RB-II, but the MB500 (or MB200) is another great choice. Being a fairly well balanced cab, it should work well with just about any head.

Hope this helps, Tom.

Honk'n_down-low · #6 08-27-2010, 01:02 PM

I searched again, this time the whole forum and found the other threads, thanks!

Honk'n_down-low · #7 08-27-2010, 08:59 PM

Pulled the trigger, GC has this cab for $349, you can get a $50 off coupon until 8/31, $300 shipped.

Mine should arrive middle of next week, I will post my expert opinion after the honeymoon

nitsuj · #8 08-27-2010, 10:20 PM

I own 2 of these 1x12's (Neo112 II).
I pair them with a GK 700rb.

Basically, when not having enough volume would not issue I use only 1 cab.
I use both when I need to push things without house support.

They handle jazz, reggae, ska, punk, rock, etc... whatever you throw at it.

Bang for buck? This is it; the GK Neo112.

BTW, I didn't go with the 2x12 because most of the time I only need the 1, so I decided to cut weight for 75% of my playing and just get a second cab to cover everything else.

MysticMichael · #9 08-27-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nitsuj

They handle jazz, reggae, ska, punk, rock, etc... whatever you throw at it.

Reggae? Seriously, reggae?

MM

Honk'n_down-low · #10 09-01-2010, 08:53 PM

Yes, even more so with two. I am getting a killer sound from one.

CDweller · #11 09-01-2010, 10:50 PM

Seriously good cabs. I have 4 now- nothing succeeds like excess.

JI99 · #12 09-02-2010, 07:08 AM

Can the tweeter be turned completely off on this cab (or in your case CDweller all four)?

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Originally Posted by CDweller

Seriously good cabs. I have 4 now- nothing succeeds like excess.

Honk'n_down-low · #13 09-03-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JI99

Can the tweeter be turned completely off on this cab (or in your case CDweller all four)?

Here's the link to the manual, in my experience so far turning the knob all the way down takes most if not all of the tweeter out, I back it down and then come up from off or zero just a touch. The control is response and bringing up a little at time adds more high presence.

Here's the link to the manual for this cab.
http://www.gallien-krueger.com/produ...0-B2_NEOOM.pdf

Montanamike · #14 09-03-2010, 10:41 PM

I'm running a 112 and a 212 with a 700rb2 and wow. Best bang for the buck period. The biamp in the rb series heads gives you great adjustability. I also use a MB210 combo that I leave a church, I've paired it with my 212 and it sounded suprisingly good, an sick loud.

btw, I always trust TOM, he steered me tword GK and I will never turn back, great service too.

I Forget · #15 09-04-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JI99

Can the tweeter be turned completely off on this cab (or in your case CDweller all four)?

If you're using a speakon cable with a non-gk head, set the switch on the cab to 'biamp' and the tweeter will be completely out of circuit.

JI99 · #16 09-04-2010, 07:10 AM

Great idea, i never thought of this, thanks!

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Originally Posted by I Forget

If you're using a speakon cable with a non-gk head, set the switch on the cab to 'biamp' and the tweeter will be completely out of circuit.

Honk'n_down-low · #17 09-04-2010, 09:11 PM

That good to know about the Speakon and the BiAmp Switch. Here's she is, Small and Mighty, digging this Cab. Tomorrow afternoon first rehearsal with it.

Honk'n_down-low · #18 09-08-2010, 09:56 PM

I have had two rehearsals with this cab, two guitars, keys and drums. My Mesa Walkabout Master was slightly above 9' O'Clock.

My load in and out is so easy, with a gig bag I can make one trip.

Cab sounds really good, pairing it with a 4x10 Neo Cab for an outdoor show.

I would buy another and I am guessing that would work for most gigs, one can or should handle most small and medium size rooms depending on the style of Music. I have been playing some 60's covers, and some original Celtic influenced Music. So there you have it, two thumbs up and a great value when you consider the cab is at a great price point and delivers the goods IME.