Recent content by Chico16

I’m looking for replacement tuning machines for a 2nd gen Sire V3 that are drop ins (no new hole drilling). I’ve seen that the GOTOH 528s are drop ins, but since they are not offered in chrome I’m scared that they’ll look “off”. Any input from anyone? I purchased Grover tuners this past weekend...

More than a year later, but posting an update here in case anyone runs into something similar of their own in the future. I ended up returning the GK 212, the tone didn’t fully convince me, and when it arrived the tolex was peeling in the back a bit. I figured for the money I should have...

Not the best pic, but here is :bassist: rat fur was probably the only thing I didn’t like about them, but they clean up well with a vacuum

Posting an update here in case anyone ends up in a similar dilemma. To try to keep it short, in addition to buying a new cab I was also selling a GK NEO 4x12 (I wanted to have 2 small cabs to carry instead of one beast). The only offer I got for the 4x12 was someone willing to do a straight...

Very interesting… thanks for sharing! Now that you mention it I might be overlooking Fender. I know the Bassman Pros are different, but every Fender Rumble cab I’ve played through has sounded really warm, and the Rumbles with the black grill look pretty sweet… :help:

I’m not opposed to this, but ideally I want to carry with 1 cab. I think a 4x10 would be overkill (not that that’s bad lol). Interestingly enough, a few weeks ago I purchased a GK NEO 212 and I didn’t like it. I really wanted to like that cab, thought that was exactly what I was looking for...

Thanks! I do like the look of the Ampeg 2x12, just hard to test it first. There’s about 3 guitar centers 2 hours away from me but they mostly have combos. I do have an opportunity to get a 2008 Avatar 2x12 through a trade for some other gear I have, so I might give those a shot before exploring...

Very true! I’d have to be careful with that and keep my ears on it if I use the PF800 with it.

Long time GK user, but just transitioned from a GK 700rb-II head to an Ampeg PF500 and found I like the Ampeg tone much more. I’m currently using the PF500 with a GK NEO 210 and I like the tone a lot, but at rehearsals I’ve found the 210 struggling to keep up with the low E and B strings...

Old thread, I know, but any update by chance? I’m in a similar predicament - I ordered a GK NEO 212 after falling in love with my PF500 + GK NEO 210, but I kinda want to try the PF 15 cabs instead of the 212.

@RumbleMan3 old thread I know, but what did you end up getting? I’m literally in the same spot right now looking for the same type of sound and the same cabs.

Not yet - but you’re right! A little before I stopped playing last night I toggled on the “Ultra Lo” switch. I tend to not use this, but normally if I ever use it I pair it with a boost to 3 o’clock on the “3” mid frequency to make up a little for the mid cut the Ultra Lo brings. Last night this...

Quick update here: I played the NEO 212-II with the Ampeg head for about an hour last night, and the whole time I just wasn’t happy with the sound. It’s LOUD, but the tone just doesn’t sit well with me yet. I still plan on going back and mess with the EQ more. The upper mids / highs are really...

Oh wow! Both those setups look real nice! Looks sick!! :bassist:

Thanks for the replies so far! The NEO 212 was just delivered today so I haven’t really had a chance to mess with it. I played it for less than 5 minutes, using the same EQ settings I use with the NEO 210, and the most noticeable thing right away is that the 212 is much more mid-heavy. I checked...