so I’ve got an older gallien Krueger 800rb and it’s in need of repairs. The light comes on and it makes a sequel through the speaker but no noises no matter the settings. I took it to an amp repairman in town and he said that someone’s already gone through it at some point and they’ve re-soldered a lot of it, I’m not sure what all they’ve gone through. But he said he’s just to busy to take on this project as it would likely be a lot to take on. Just curious if anyone has an option of where I should take it or maybe ship out some where? I got this amp at a great price anywaysband just really want it fixed I play through an 800 as my main and love it.
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GK-800rb
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It might help to know where you're located. Maybe someone on here knows a good tech within driving distance from you. Those are great amps so don't take it to some shade-tree amp butcher, get it done right and it will serve you well.
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i have a 1989 GK 200RCB series II that i friggin' love! it is the most killer amp. got it for $50 because it wasn't working properly. it powered on and made sounds but then made weird noises and cut out completely. i took it to The Sound Doctor, here in Knoxville, TN, and he fixed it for $50. nothing but cold soldering joints need fixed which is pretty easy for a "pro" amp tech. all those old GKs are built like tanks and basically maintenance free and reliable as hell, in my experience. i have been rocking mine every week for the last three years at practice as well as lots of live gigs. bottom line, find a "pro" amp repair guy and spend the money, and it will last you the rest of your life.
Was the amp advertised as working when you bought it?
Are you sure you have the output properly connected to the speaker? I know it's a silly question but don't the GK800s have a full range output as well as an output for just the high end in a bi-amp mode?
Are you sure you have the output properly connected to the speaker? I know it's a silly question but don't the GK800s have a full range output as well as an output for just the high end in a bi-amp mode?
If you can handle the weight. This Amp is worth fixing. I am (was) a GK fan boy. I still have 800 RB and 400 RB from the 80s. Reliable and great sound for me. I wish I could say I had luck with the new stuff. My MB110 I really liked and treated well and it died after 2-1/2 years of fairly gentle use. And it doesn’t seem easy / cheap or worth fixing. GK service department basically responded with a pricey repair form that seems will exceed the value of the amp. So I think for new gear my money will no longer go to GK.
IMO, it's worth fixing if it hasn't suffered a catastrophic failure, i.e., output transistors or something else difficult to source. Don't take the first repair guy's word as gospel; he may not be all that knowledgeable ...try to find someone else in your area to look at it.
