Double Bass Best stand-alone cabinet for a GK 800rb?

[ricky]

For louder stages, I really like the sound of the old Gallien Krueger 800rb's with an underwood pickup for roots styles (swing, country, blues, rockabilly).

Any recommendations for a good lightweight cab to match this amp? I recently tried a Hartke hydrive 410 (68 lbs) with it, and it sounded pretty good, but this is about as heavy as I can go.

I'm thinking a light 4 ohm 410, or maybe a 15-2-1.

Any comments on the GK NEO 410s?

any other suggestions??

Thanks!

 

[Ric Vice]

For louder stages, I really like the sound of the old Gallien Krueger 800rb's with an underwood pickup for roots styles (swing, country, blues, rockabilly).

Any recommendations for a good lightweight cab to match this amp? I recently tried a Hartke hydrive 410 (68 lbs) with it, and it sounded pretty good, but this is about as heavy as I can go.

I'm thinking a light 4 ohm 410, or maybe a 15-2-1.

Any comments on the GK NEO 410s?

any other suggestions??

Thanks!

I think if you looking to go lightweight you should try and test drive the Thunderchild 115 Weighs 40 lbs and is a sonic monster of the third magnitude.

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Ric

 

[ricky]

Thanks Ric!

I'd love to try one of those, although they may be a little out of my price range.

 

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

4 ohm Acme B-2.

 

[ricky]

Thanks Greg!

I saw one of those for sale recently.

 

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

Thanks Greg!

I saw one of those for sale recently.

To follow up, having owned a GK 400RB I believe that those are great amps. However, they are a bit lean in the low end possibly with a bit of bump in the lower midrange. I haven't had the opportunity to try Andy's B-2 but the B-1 is really a great cabinet. With its legendary bass extension and fullness it would be a good match for the old GK. B-2's are plentiful and relatively cheap on the used market.