Gallien Krueger RB400 or 400 III?

[capnjim]

So after many amps...I am going back to GK..I had an RB1001 which I loved and then got rid of. It was way too much power.
I have a nice old 2x15 cab. I can get an older RB400 with a Backline 15" cab for 200$, or a newer RB400 III head only for 175$.
I love the GK growl and play a jazz bass at medium volumes for classic rock and blues.
Will the 400 keep up with a drummer using a 2x15? Or should I go for the 400 III for the extra power?
Same basic price, but I get a free GK cab with the older 400.
Any opinions would be most appreciated.
I'm just worried the 400RB won't have any headroom.
Cheers

[Hollywars]

I've heard the Backline stuff isn't that good, which would make since it is the budget line. I'd say go with the extra power. However, with a 215, you are probably going to be underpowering that cab with both amps.

[Calaverasgrande]

I am confused do you mean 400rb? Is there a backline called a 400RB?
If so I like the old school 400rb over the MKIII etc versions just because the knobs and switches seem sturdier.

[capnjim]

Sorry..I meant an older GK400RB. He won't sell just the head. I realise the backline cabs may not be the greatest, but my 2x15 cab has 2 4 ohm speakers to give an 8 ohm cab, I was thinking I could put one 4 ohm speaker in the backline cab and then would get the max power form the 400rb.

[shaolinwhat]

Get the older 400RB, hands down. The cab is a bonus, you can always just sell it if you would prefer something else.

[garmenteros]

Originally Posted by shaolinwhat

Get the older 400RB, hands down. The cab is a bonus, you can always just sell it if you would prefer something else.

+1
Those old 80s gks rock. Theyre pretty loud for 200watts (I believe thats what theyre rated). I used one all the time at one of our practice spaces we rented out with a single 15 mesa cab and sometimes with another mesa 15 as well. Loud enough to cut through a drummer and a couple of guitarists at a practice space, playing hardcore punk none the less...