GK 700RBII Cab Choices?

deepbluesuk · #1 11-23-2010, 03:15 AM

Its probably been a problem facing most of us at some point but Im looking for suggestions for cabs.

I love the GK with my P bass and Stingray and play in blues. blues/rock and R&B bands. Venues range from bars to some large clubs and the odd outdoor venue. Im not looking for a particularly old school tone or particularly hi-fi, more like rounded, warm with a tight bottom end.

Ive considered a pair of 15s but prefer the 410 sound. Ive enjoyed the Ampeg 410HE but could do with a bit more punch/thump.

Ideally I'd like a one cab does all and dont see much use for a pair of 410s or an 810.

Any suggestions, ideas, experiences?

somegeezer · #2 11-23-2010, 03:29 AM

I use Laney Nexus NX410s with my 1001RB-II. I'd reccommend... But then again, I'm biased. ;] But if money wasn't a problem for me, I'd go straight for the GK RBH 410s.

deepbluesuk · #3 11-23-2010, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by somegeezer

I use Laney Nexus NX410s with my 1001RB-II. I'd reccommend... But then again, I'm biased. ;] But if money wasn't a problem for me, I'd go straight for the GK RBH 410s.

I like the sound of those and weight isnt a problem.

tombowlus · #4 11-23-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by deepbluesuk

Ive enjoyed the Ampeg 410HE but could do with a bit more punch/thump.

Ideally I'd like a one cab does all and dont see much use for a pair of 410s or an 810.

Any suggestions, ideas, experiences?

I think a Bergantino HS410 might hit on all cylinders for ya.

deepbluesuk · #5 11-25-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

I think a Bergantino HS410 might hit on all cylinders for ya.

Another good cab I hadnt considered. Expensive in UK but a dealer nearby so I may try one.

Zitch · #6 11-25-2010, 03:32 AM

The ampeq svt 4x10 hlf is what your after, pairs awesome with the 700rb11.

Shappo · #7 11-25-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

I think a Bergantino HS410 might hit on all cylinders for ya.

+ 1
I play my RB1001 through a Bergantino Cab

sounds amazing.
But I got the AE410, which is a little bit more agressive.
I would highly suggest looking into these cabs.

deepbluesuk · #8 11-25-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zitch

The ampeq svt 4x10 hlf is what your after, pairs awesome with the 700rb11.

Is there a tendancy to be a bit boomy or muddy?

deepbluesuk · #9 11-25-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shappo

+ 1
I play my RB1001 through a Bergantino Cab

sounds amazing.
But I got the AE410, which is a little bit more agressive.
I would highly suggest looking into these cabs.

When you say aggressive, is that in the top end and high mids?

tombowlus · #10 11-25-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by deepbluesuk

When you say aggressive, is that in the top end and high mids?

Not to answer for Shappo, but I find the AE410 to be more aggressive in the upper mids, and a bit more "scalpel precise" across the board. The HS410 hits a bit harder in the lower mids, and is just a tad more warm/round.

mcm · #11 11-25-2010, 06:56 AM

s-15 s-15xd bag end stack. tight, loud, and portable

Zitch · #12 11-25-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by deepbluesuk

Is there a tendancy to be a bit boomy or muddy?

I didn't think so, not with the 700rbII, it had great low end but i felt it was punchy, It handles eq'ing wonderfully.

georgestrings · #13 11-25-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zitch

I didn't think so, not with the 700rbII, it had great low end but i felt it was punchy, It handles eq'ing wonderfully.

I agree - I had an SVT-410HLF for awhile, and it paired up very well with my 700rb-II... The 700rb-II's EQ section is quite powerful and versatile...

- georgestrings

deepbluesuk · #14 11-25-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mcm

s-15 s-15xd bag end stack. tight, loud, and portable

Sounds good but not much Bag End in Uk.

deepbluesuk · #15 11-25-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

Not to answer for Shappo, but I find the AE410 to be more aggressive in the upper mids, and a bit more "scalpel precise" across the board. The HS410 hits a bit harder in the lower mids, and is just a tad more warm/round.

I like the idea of hitting hard in the lower mids.

Shappo · #16 11-26-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

Not to answer for Shappo, but I find the AE410 to be more aggressive in the upper mids, and a bit more "scalpel precise" across the board. The HS410 hits a bit harder in the lower mids, and is just a tad more warm/round.

Spot on

In relation to slap tones..
AE410 = Flea Tone.
HS410 = Marcus Miller Tone.

Crabby · #17 11-26-2010, 09:56 PM

I have a GK Neo412 and am using it with my GK MB500. Its a fantastic sounding cab, handles 1200 watts and is not to hard to schlep around. They are pretty inexpensive too.

Montanamike · #18 11-26-2010, 11:16 PM

I would look at the GK neo cabs, I have the 2x12 and 4x10. The 4x10 is low, tight and punchy, the 2x12 is more articulate in the the mids. The other plus is that you can use the bi-amp feature of you RB 700. You can't go wrong for the price.

J Schroder · #19 11-27-2010, 06:41 PM

GK RB1001-II thru Berg AE410 here for blues/blues rock/roots,etc. Gigs everything from small clubs to unsupported open-air, playin'-on-a-flatbed. Volume with punch and grind. Could not be happier.

John

garagebassman · #20 11-28-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Montanamike

I would look at the GK neo cabs, I have the 2x12 and 4x10. The 4x10 is low, tight and punchy, the 2x12 is more articulate in the the mids. The other plus is that you can use the bi-amp feature of you RB 700. You can't go wrong for the price.

+1 to the 212Neo with 700rb, i have used it even stand alone at an outdoor gig and it held up very well with plenty of low, and is very articulate, probably not quite as barky as the ae410. I tried the gk 410 neo and it had too much bottom for me vs the 212 sounding just right, and bi amp tweeter control is a bonus for a bit of extra high end clarity when volume creeps up