own a GK 400rb-3 and a backline 115BLXII - who me? not too shabby

atrapp · #1 06-25-2011, 09:12 PM

picked up a 400RB-III and a 115blx off CL this week, I didn't really want the 15, but $150 for the pair - who cares.
I wanted the head for my home office/slash music room and planned on running it through one of 4 Aggie GS112's as I had with my mesa walkabout - as I wanted to keep the walkabout scout combo ready for quick trips.
Nostalgia had me give the single 15 w/o a horn (I usually attenuate the horn in any cab to just shy of off anywho) whirl - and damn if I don't dig the old school warmth, it's just so dang deep, fat and smooth - I like it, yes sir I do!
I've run all my bad boy fivers through it: Ritter Roya, Warrior Isabella, Sadowsky NYC VJ, Sadowsky Modern, Roscoe SKB3005 and my beloved BVV - Benavente Vintage Vortex and the cheap ass little rig just keeps killing it - well at practice volume that is. Now will I be caught dead in public with this thing - hell no

! Although a little black tape does go a long way.

That said who makes a single 15 sans horn these days?

redhed · #2 06-25-2011, 09:29 PM

I use a Ampeg classic 115e cabinet usually with a Ampeg SVT3 pro but I also have a GK 400RB and Ampeg V4BH (100 watts) and I love the sound. I have always used cabs with horns and smaller drivers until I bought this cab.

atrapp · #3 06-25-2011, 09:32 PM

the ampeg 115e is not ported - yes?

redhed · #4 06-25-2011, 09:38 PM

Yes it is ported

atrapp · #5 06-25-2011, 09:42 PM

oh... good news!

redhed · #6 06-25-2011, 09:53 PM

Punchy and not a whisper of annoying hiss......

atrapp · #7 06-25-2011, 10:35 PM

but then the snob in me rears up and says AMPEG? wt* are you thinkin? can I get an Aggie/Mesa/Bergantino/Orange (in the style of Can I get an AMEN). OR how about a second pos backline 115blxII a rattle can of black satin spray paint and a stencil.

JimmyM · #8 06-25-2011, 11:27 PM

You're obviously not hurting for cashflow, so buy two of everything!

atrapp · #9 06-25-2011, 11:43 PM

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You're obviously not hurting for cashflow, so buy two of everything!

pre 2009 I'd agree with you, but as a General Contractor in 2011 cash flow is gone. Luckily I have good stockpile of bass gear to sell/trade for something new/different, and a wife with all kind a fancy degrees so as not worry about a roof over the head. Ah the glory days of dual income...

JimmyM · #10 06-26-2011, 12:21 AM

Oh gee, sorry to hear that. I'll take my foot out of my mouth now

playerunk · #11 06-26-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by atrapp

a wife with all kind a fancy degrees so as not worry about a roof over the head. Ah the glory days of dual income...

got to get me one of those

rovito · #12 06-26-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by playerunk

got to get me one of those

Just great! Now I have GAS for a wife with a good job! It never ends on this forum!

atrapp · #13 06-26-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rovito

Just great! Now I have GAS for a wife with a good job! It never ends on this forum!

redhed · #14 06-26-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by atrapp

but then the snob in me rears up and says AMPEG? wt* are you thinkin? can I get an Aggie/Mesa/Bergantino/Orange (in the style of Can I get an AMEN). OR how about a second pos backline 115blxII a rattle can of black satin spray paint and a stencil.

Thats funny, cause I was thinking of buying another AMPEG 115e to add to the SVT3 PRO and 115e that I already have.........

atrapp · #15 06-26-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by redhed

Thats funny, cause I was thinking of buying another AMPEG 115e to add to the SVT3 PRO and 115e that I already have.........

Good plan!