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Gallien Krueger Club. GK Rules !

#12,901
metron said:
Hey GK gang! I picked up a 1001 yesterday on a trade. I had one maybe 10 years ago and I liked it a lot but... then I saw other shiny amp things. I should have just kept it because I bought and sold a lot of stuff since then just to come back to what I already had a decade ago. I didn't really forget how good it sounds, but it was a refreshing reminder to have one again. :)
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And 10 years ago the 1001RBII was considered the lightweight alternative.:D Although it packs a powerful punch without being overly heavy.:thumbsup:
 
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#12,903
metron said:
Hey GK gang! I picked up a 1001 yesterday on a trade. I had one maybe 10 years ago and I liked it a lot but... then I saw other shiny amp things. I should have just kept it because I bought and sold a lot of stuff since then just to come back to what I already had a decade ago. I didn't really forget how good it sounds, but it was a refreshing reminder to have one again. :)
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1001RB is still my amp of choice, and will be for the foreseeable future. This was during a preflight check before a socially distanced gig last weekend. First one in quite a few months, so wanted to make sure it all fired up as expected!
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2saddleslab said:
And 10 years ago the 1001RBII was considered the lightweight alternative.:D Although it packs a powerful punch without being overly heavy.:thumbsup:
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Ha yeah it sort of was at that time! Well the weight of it is definitely not a burden. I actually explored some lightweight and heavy options over the years. The best thing of all is a Mesa 400+... so the 1001 is still lightweight to me :D
 
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Kro said:
1001RB is still my amp of choice, and will be for the foreseeable future. This was during a preflight check before a socially distanced gig last weekend. First one in quite a few months, so wanted to make sure it all fired up as expected!
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Thats the ticket! I might as well grab an evidence pic since Im sitting right next to it. Once I get a band again Ill probably use it most of the time with a CN212 but its awesome with the 610 too.

Not sure why its sideways but oh well. Worse things have happened.
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Compared to other amps, the GK stuff always seems to be louder than it's listed power rating. For instance, I have a GK MB200 I use with a DNA DNS112 4oHm cab and it is LOUD for 200 watts at 4oHms. If you can afford it why not get the higher powered model. Never know--one day you could pair it with a couple 810's! :cool:
 
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2saddleslab said:
I've ALWAYS used amps with higher ratings than cabs. Just listed to the cab, it will tell you if you are over doing it.
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alaskaleftybass said:
Compared to other amps, the GK stuff always seems to be louder than it's listed power rating. For instance, I have a GK MB200 I use with a DNA DNS112 4oHm cab and it is LOUD for 200 watts at 4oHms. If you can afford it why not get the higher powered model. Never know--one day you could pair it with a couple 810's! :cool:
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Thanks. Part of my logic (or lack thereof?) was that pushing a lower-wattage amp harder vs. more relaxed higher-wattage amp would get more grind out of it. Or is that not so much a thing with SS and you just need to turn up the gain if you want more grind?
 
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BklynKen said:
Thanks. Part of my logic (or lack thereof?) was that pushing a lower-wattage amp harder vs. more relaxed higher-wattage amp would get more grind out of it. Or is that not so much a thing with SS and you just need to turn up the gain if you want more grind?
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I haven't tried the Legacy series yet, but I understand there's a new great overdrive/grind built in already. It's always a nice thing to have an amp that's not pushed to its limits and very capable power wise. In a word--yes you can get great grind from the Legacy 500 as well as the 800. For myself, I know I won't outgrow the 500 with the current group of musicians I play with (when one day we can play again). But I admire those who can go out and feel they're worth it and buy the top of the line model. If you can afford it get it. :D
 
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BklynKen said:
Thanks. Part of my logic (or lack thereof?) was that pushing a lower-wattage amp harder vs. more relaxed higher-wattage amp would get more grind out of it. Or is that not so much a thing with SS and you just need to turn up the gain if you want more grind?
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Like everything, that's true to a degree. You should get the grind by overdriving the front end of the amp, rather than the amp overdriving the cab.
 
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alaskaleftybass said:
I haven't tried the Legacy series yet, but I understand there's a new great overdrive/grind built in already. It's always a nice thing to have an amp that's not pushed to its limits and very capable power wise. In a word--yes you can get decent grind from the Legacy 500 as well as the 800. For myself, I know I won't outgrow the 500 with the current group of musicians I play with (when one day we can play again). But I admire those who can go out and feel they're worth it and buy the top of the line model. If you can afford it get it. :D
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Like everything, that's true to a degree. You should get the grind by overdriving the front end of the amp, rather than the amp overdriving the cab.
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Thanks again to both of you. I don't see using the built-in overdrive. I'm really happy with my Damnation MBD-1 for that. But that all does makes sense.

@alaskaleftybass Top of the line would be 1200, which I most definitely wouldn't need. If I ever got the point of needing that much power, I'd be thrilled to spend that much money as a congratulations to myself for getting that far!
 
#12,917
lizardking837 said:
Hey guys,

I've decided that my next amp is going to be a Gallien-Kruger. Right now I'm split between the Fusion and Legacy...

Any advice?
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I had the same dilemma about a month ago. I went with a Fusion S 800 and have no regrets whatsoever. Both are completely viable options, but I wanted the tube pre for a little more warmth. Either are great amps. The Fusion S has made me a GK lifer.
 
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metron said:
Hey GK gang! I picked up a 1001 yesterday on a trade. I had one maybe 10 years ago and I liked it a lot but... then I saw other shiny amp things. I should have just kept it because I bought and sold a lot of stuff since then just to come back to what I already had a decade ago. I didn't really forget how good it sounds, but it was a refreshing reminder to have one again. :)
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That's how I feel about my 700RBmkii. No matter what I change to, I always come back to it. I Just got it back from a service center as well because I had all the pots cleaned and lubricated. :thumbsup:
 
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