GK 700RBII....need cab recommendations...

streetknight · #1 08-13-2011, 07:34 PM

I picked up a GK 700RBII today from a fellow TB'r. I'm going to need to get a cab to go with it. I played around with the same amp @ GC and they had it hooked to a GK 410 neo which I really did like, but I wasn't able to hook it up to different size or manufacturers cabs to test drive anything else.

Right now portability isn't that big a deal since I'll use it mostly at home, but I know I don't want a 810 lol. For a bass, I'll mainly use a U.S. Peavey Cirrus. I need to cover Country and Classic rock to hard rock if possible.

What say you helpful people

**B-string** · #2 08-13-2011, 08:49 PM

G-K NEO 212 would be my choice.

IbanezSGfan · #3 08-13-2011, 08:53 PM

got my 700rb-2 running through an ampeg 410 classic heavy as crap but its got a roll bar and wheels and my friend that thing brings sounds to life like you've never heard before

The GK cabs are very portable but u can miss some of the punch you get with ampeg either one is really a good choice but i prefer ampeg "in this scenario"

streetknight · #4 08-13-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IbanezSGfan

got my 700rb-2 running through an ampeg 410 classic heavy as crap but its got a roll bar and wheels and my friend that thing brings sounds to life like you've never heard before

The GK cabs are very portable but u can miss some of the punch you get with ampeg either one is really a good choice but i prefer ampeg "in this scenario"

I've ran across a couple used Ampeg cabs a 410 SVT for $400 and a 610 SVT for $500...that 610 looks heavy lol

pickles · #5 08-13-2011, 08:59 PM

Gk + ampeg is a classic combo.

cableguy · #6 08-13-2011, 09:00 PM

I run mine through a fEARful 12/6-12/sub. Thunderous. I also heard it throufg a Genz Benz uber 2X12 and it sounded great as well.

Epitaph04 · #7 08-13-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

G-K NEO 212 would be my choice.

+1

Hopkins · #8 08-13-2011, 09:32 PM

I run mine through a 410neo and or 410sbx plus, I really like it.

I would vote 410 neo

ljazz · #9 08-14-2011, 04:32 AM

Either the GK neo 212 or the 112 ...... or both.

Portable, versatile, and sound great. Plus, you'll be able to use the HMS.

mouthmw · #10 08-14-2011, 05:18 AM

GK + Ampeg here too. I run mine (700 RB II) through 810 Ampeg.
Get a 410 Ampeg if you don't need an 810.
Awesome combo.

mam1862 · #11 08-14-2011, 06:20 AM

Avatar TB153.

georgestrings · #12 08-14-2011, 08:27 AM

My 700rb-II absolutely slays for country, blues, and classic rock thru a good 215 - and can cover anything else that way, too... In the OP's situation, I'd either go that route, or buy a pair of 115s...

- georgestrings

georgestrings · #13 08-14-2011, 08:33 AM

Cabs that my 700rb-II has sounded great thru:

PH610, 810, and 215
Goliath, Goliath Sr, Megoliath
SVT-410HLF, 810e
Eden D410XLT

I know those are all pretty good sized cabs, but just thought I'd put it out there - it's done very well thru any 215, actually... Ironically enough, I didn't care for it thru any G-K cabs, except the 410RBH - and although I love SWR cabs, I've never cared much for their amps - go figure...

IME, G-K heads do really well thru cabs by Mesa, Ampeg, Eden, and SWR - as a general rule of thumb...

- georgestrings

jnewmark · #14 08-14-2011, 08:36 AM

I've been using mine with a GB Neox 212T in a Blues band and it's pretty good. Also tried it with my LDS 212/tweeter cab, with 3012HO's and an XD 125 horn, with mixed results. If you can find a Neox 212 used, it would be a safe bet, imho.

SteveL54 · #15 08-14-2011, 09:06 AM

GK 700 RB II through an Ampeg 410HLF.

**BluesyCat** · #16 08-14-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveL54

GK 700 RB II through an Ampeg 410HLF.

+1 ! That's what I have too.

FatCity · #17 08-14-2011, 09:15 AM

I have been using mine for years with a GK 410rbx and 115rbx. Great tone and it rumbles. No tweeters but who needs 'em ;-)

streetknight · #18 08-14-2011, 09:18 AM

Thanks everyone...best price I found on a Ampeg 410 is 400....an Ampeg 610 for 500....New GK 212 Neo for 480...and a David Eden 215 for 600... And a Genz Benz Live series 410 for 400....the 610 is in my town...the rest are at least an hour away unless I buy new

Nedmundo · #19 08-14-2011, 10:44 AM

I've run mine through a bunch of cabs, and now use two G-K Neo112's. They're a wonderful match. It also sounded great through my old SWR Goliath III 4x10. The other night, I played a 400RB-IV through a compact Bag End 1x15, and loved the thick, totally badass tone that turned my Jazz into a thump monster. A couple of those would be sweet with the 700RB-II, maybe one with the coaxial tweeter, and one without.

brndn123 · #20 08-15-2011, 11:59 PM

How about a 410RBH?