Old school rig: GK800RB + Bag End S15D's

[JGR]

I thought it would be fun to shoot a video of a classic combination: GK800RB into a pair of Bag End S15-D's. Nothing high dollar, nothing exotic, but it sounds good - great for punchy, grindy rock tones anyway. The rig is pretty compact and portable, even by today's standards, and is capable of some solid output levels. I find that GK and BE have very complimentary voicings (my 2001RB sounded killer through these cabs as well), and everything is rock solid from a build/reliability perspective. I imagine this rig would shine with boomy stages/rooms, and cut very well in the mix. Maybe someday I will start gigging again...

Anyone else ever play this rig back in the good old days?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJhth-h2eI

[christw]

I'm running a 1001RB-II into a Bag End Q10BX-D (410 w/ tweeter) and as soon as a replacement driver arrives a D10BX-D (210 w/ tweeter) on top rewired to 16 ohms so all drivers receive equivalent power. I can't wait to put it all together. It's my modular answer to my Genz Benz 610.

Video processing... I was excited to see what you're pulling from it.

[JGR]

It just finished processing and is up now. Tones are limited by my abilities, not the other way around but I find that I get similar tones out of all my gear, with subtle differences that each piece imparts. Basically, I have a lot of different means to the same end. Certain rigs have a unique synergy though, and I think this is one of them!

[christw]

Originally Posted by JGR

It just finished processing and is up now. Tones are limited by my abilities, not the other way around but I find that I get similar tones out of all my gear, with subtle differences that each piece imparts. Basically, I have a lot of different means to the same end. Certain rigs have a unique synergy though, and I think this is one of them!

I felt the same way about different rigs as I've progressed as a player. I sound pretty similar no matter what I play though. I enjoy that.

Was that P-J running both pickups together? Sounds a lot like the P-J I was running through my 1001 + 410 a minute ago except without a reverse P like mine. Your D & G sound more Stingray-like than J-like where my E & A do to my ears.

Oh yeah, I like the tone, particularly the E & A string's depth. Sounds a bit like a tone I'd shoot for or use so I appreciate it a little more.

[JGR]

Yeah, that was both the P and J full on together. There are two volumes, no tone, passive circuit. Warmoth koa body and maple/ebony neck, SD Hot P/J pickups, Badass bridge, and DR Low Riders.

How's Columbus? I was born there, but never lived there. My family owns Oakland Nursery.

[bassteban]

I will always remember hearing this exact rig, outdoors, w/a Stingray plunking root-5 country a few years ago. SO stinking clear & smooth, no matter where you were. Up close it wasn't super loud, but far off it was still very full. A personal dream rig for me.

[BrentSimons]

Great clip Man! I've been wanting to hear/see a good demo of the 800RB. Thanks!
Brent

[dannoman]

Thanks for the clip man! I miss that old school sound...

[jasper383]

Sounds great.

I think many, many thousands of gig hours have been put in with a 400, 700, or 800RB and a pair of S15 cabs.

[mcm]

i use the s15d s15xd stack with the 700. i love it. so many pluses about it

[Spaldo]

Great sound. Reminds me of my first rig, which had a pair of 15 EV TL's. Compact, punchy and loud!

[Rick Brienzo]

Thanks man! Pairing these cabs with the 800rb really puts the cabinet tone into perspective for me. I wish more people would do this sort of thing.