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Gallien Krueger Club. GK Rules !

Question for the group. I'm thinking of down sizing my rig. Currently I have my MB800 through a cx410 and cx210, thinking of getting the Neo 212 and just going with that. Will be used for band practice and bar gigs. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks


From my personal past experience with using two GK Neo 112-iis as my main rig, this sounds like a great plan. I'd go so far as to say that in my opinion this should be a decent improvement in general, not even just in terms of downsizing, from your CX cab combination.

what about a second 2-10? you could stack vertical and hear better on stage.
 
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what about a second 2-10? you could stack vertical and hear better on stage.

That also would be a solid plan - as would replacing the CX 210 with a second CX410 - but in terms of downsizing as far as possible while still being able to cut it, a NEO 212 (single cab solution) or two Neo 112s (vertical stack solution) still takes the cake IMO.
 
Need some advice,on vintage 200MB,just got in a trade. Speaker,seems to be not deteriorated. Also have a newer 112MBX using both the internal,and external at the same time. Last night I while playing sounded like,I had a bad connection,when I would hit the strings,on certain notes,on the bass guitar? After I would get connection noise,it would try boom out,and take off,like I kicked in the passing gear? It would do it just when I would punch it on certain notes? Might have the volume,and master volume too high? I might try using a different bass guitar next time?
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Hard to diagnose,unless you hear it for yourself? Any advice would be appreciated.
 
yes, jump the send to the return. sometimes the jack corrodes on the internal NC contact and inserting the cable takes it out of the circuit.

Much better response than mine - they both test different things. Try jumping first as noted above to test if there's an issue with the effects loop.

If not, then you can try going straight into the return from your bass to test if there's an issue with the preamp itself.
 
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Thanks for the help guys. I knew you guys would have solid experience/suggestions for my situation.
Thanks again
That also would be a solid plan - as would replacing the CX 210 with a second CX410 - but in terms of downsizing as far as possible while still being able to cut it, a NEO 212 (single cab solution) or two Neo 112s (vertical stack solution) still takes the cake IMO.
 
Finally got to use my 2001 live this weekend. The first thing that got me, WAY too much bass. I had it initially set @1. I believe it ended up around 11. I ran it into 2 ampeg 8x10e cabs. Man did it sound good, it was sooo loud. I was really surprised considering the wattage but yeah, I had my woofer maxed (as always) and the vol literally cracked. That'll show the guitar player!

Nice ! The 700/1001/2001RBs have way more lows than the 800RB does.
 
How do the 400RB/700RB/1001RB sound compared to the class-A MB series, 200. 500, 800, and Fusion 550 Fusion 800?

I have a MB200 and MBF800. I recently spent two minutes playing through a 1001RB (and also a GK cab and a 1st rate bass new to me); it sounded quite good, but that is hardly a fair comparison or test considering the limited time and the other different components in play along with the amp.

So, I'd be interested to hear form anyone who has some direct experience with both series of amps, for the purposes of comparison. TIA.

Additionally, how does the 1001RB compare to the 700RB sound-wise? I have an opportunity to buy a used 700RB for about $300.
 
How do the 400RB/700RB/1001RB sound compared to the class-A MB series, 200. 500, 800, and Fusion 550 Fusion 800?

I have a MB200 and MBF800. I recently spent two minutes playing through a 1001RB (and also a GK cab and a 1st rate bass new to me); it sounded quite good, but that is hardly a fair comparison or test considering the limited time and the other different components in play along with the amp.

So, I'd be interested to hear form anyone who has some direct experience with both series of amps, for the purposes of comparison. TIA.

Additionally, how does the 1001RB compare to the 700RB sound-wise? I have an opportunity to buy a used 700RB for about $300.
For $300 I'd swoop that right up if it's a version ii