Will GK do a refurb on an older RB series head a la Peavey?

[Phlipper]

Been waiting for a 15% off sale at MF to snag a GK MB200 as a general purpose backup for guitar and bass. And I had an epiphany this morning that if I bought another old 400RB (the old style blocky jobbies) perhaps GK would refurb it for me the way Peavey does with older gear. As I hear it, Peavey's prices for SS lead sled bass amp refurbs aren't bad at all. And when received it looks, feels, and plays like new again.

Anyone know if GK offers this service? Anyone had it done? How far did they go? Was it cost effective compared to buying 2 or 3 old 400RBs and just trashing them once they give it up?

I had on old 400RB that had to be one of the very first ones made, and it sounded killer and ran like a raped ape. Punchy and growly with a bass or a guitar. Loved humbuckers. I want THAT sound on a backup head, but I want it uber reliable and cheap. That's probably mutually exclusive.

[Mark H.]

Hmmm... Interesting, if they do they might get my 800RB to go through. Still one of the best SS out there IMHO and only like 17lbs.

[Slowgypsy]

I think they might refer you to one of their authorized service centers, which can be found on their website in the support section. But you should call them directly... they'd know the answer to your question better than anyone here

Their contact info: http://www.gallien-krueger.com/contact/

[benchbass]

Just a tip, you can get 15% off by just chatting with musicians friend. I just type in a coupon code that doesn't apply, then when a small window pops up you hit chat now. Then tell the person that your 15% off coupon code isn't working and they'll give you a "new" one.

[dannylectro]

I have three 400RB's - I buy them when I find a good deal, in case one of the others blows up. Hasn't happened to any of them... since 1986. And I play a lot.

[Phlipper]

Originally Posted by Slowgypsy

I think they might refer you to one of their authorized service centers, which can be found on their website in the support section. But you should call them directly... they'd know the answer to your question better than anyone here

I doubt they'd even know the answer to question number 1 (Peavey CS didn't know that Peavey did this), and they definitely wouldn't know the answers to 2, 3, and 4. And an authorized service center would likely charge a helluva lot more than factory, if Peavey's program is any indication (service center quote was almost double Peavey's charges)


Thanks for the 15% tip bench!

[boombloom]

I sent my 200mb combo back to the factory for a new speaker. Customer service was terrific. The price was reasonable. My amp is wonderful all over again. I like these folks!

[Phlipper]

I've always been a GK and Peavey fan. Older GK and big iron PV heads just run forever no matter how you abuse them. GK can do hi-fi clear and GK growl, and Peavey is usually a clean pallet for whatever tone you want to squeeze out with pre's or pedals, or growly with the older T-max and similar heads. CS at both places has always been stellar in my experience, even if the CS reps are not up to speed sometimes on everything the company offers. And prices on new and used equipment is always reasonable (OK ... the price of the VB-3 sucked balls at almost 2 grand, but still). What's not to love?

[Jaybird1969]

I'm curious about the Peavey reburbishing angle - I looked around on their site, and didn't see anything about it. How would you get in touch with them about this? Is there a special website or phone # to call? I have an old Mark III that could use a tune up.

[Phlipper]

Originally Posted by Jaybird1969

I'm curious about the Peavey reburbishing angle - I looked around on their site, and didn't see anything about it. How would you get in touch with them about this? Is there a special website or phone # to call? I have an old Mark III that could use a tune up.

User BobbyBld can probably get you a direct phone number.