GK 400RB

if i remember rightly the amp has a push button switch that sets it to some sort of "low b" mode, so i guess thatll be ok.

 

I actually just got to try the first generation GK 400RB-210 today with a Warwick Thumb 5. That is the punchiest combo I'v ever tried. The sound is clear as the air I felt blowing against my face. I slapped and plucked the B string as hard as I could, digging into it a good bit and it did not distort or flail at all. Go for this combo. If you wanted more punch, you could add a 115SBX. this is the reason I love all Gallien Kruegers.

~Patrick

 

The SBX Cabinet series are Gallien-Krueger's new cabs. I haven't been abel to try them yet, but many tell me they like them more than GK's RBH (their high end cabs). I used to own an SWR Goliath Sr and I can tell you GK handles low B's better than SWR. The SWR would begin to distort easily with lower frequencies, while my 410RBH reproduces the sound chrystal clear. If you want something for a 5, look into a 115. I'm so in love with GK right now.

~Patrick

 

If you want more power, add the extension cabinet. The 400RB-210 puts out 180 watts alone, and 280 with an extension cabinet. Its enough power for small gigs with the combo alone. I'd reccomend the combo. They're more compact and you don't have to worry about taking you stack everywhere. If you want the same sound you get out the combo, but louder, add a 4x10, if you want a fuller and boomier sound, add the 1x15. It all depends on what you want, but Musicians Friend had a deal on the 410RB-210 and 115SBX not too long ago, both for $999. But whatever you do, I'd stick with GK if I were you. No makes better amps. And you know what everyone says: "Flea can't be wrong"

~Patrick

 

I used to have a 400RBII 1x15 combo. It was great for small venues such as a bar or smallish club. By chance I stumbled upon a 1x15 RBH cab new for $400 and change. both pieces together didn't sound bad at all at a moderate volume but when you cranked them it was underpowered. I traded in the 400RBIII combo and got a 1001RB 2x10 combo to fill all my needs. The 400RB is a Great amp.

 

The 400rb combo's are powered by GK's 400rb head. The combo alone only pushes 8 ohms. To get the full 280w rating, you HAVE to add and 8ohm extension cab,, to drop over all resistance to 4 ohms...

 

If you play loud rock the 400RB/210 combo probably isn't going to be enough volume for you. 10's can easily handle a low B and can sound tighter than a 15. If weight is not a factor, get a 4-10 cab and the GK 700 or 1000 head and you should have plenty of power and volume to cover most situations.

 

This is 100% correct, I owned one and sold because it didn't have enough power. If you like the GK sound at least get a GK 700, but a GK1000 would be the most flexable.