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GK Backline 115 thoughts?

#14
thatjazzbassguy said:
I've never really had much experience with a cab other than when I played certain venues. In your opinion what would be a big difference between one and the other other than the wattage / power?
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Well again, it's the construction, parts used, speaker size, speaker type (that Harke I believe has an aluminum speaker cone). Best thing if you're able is to take an amp and your bass and try the Backline if you can, then do the same for the Hartke if you're set on those to get the best judgement with your own ears. My opinion is just that and in general since I never had experience personally with either. If neither are overly expensive and in great shape you can very likely turn around and get what/close to what you put into them if they don't work out. But then again, I am not sure how desirable those two are.
 
#15
klejst said:
Well again, it's the construction, parts used, speaker size, speaker type (that Harke I believe has an aluminum speaker cone). Best thing if you're able is to take an amp and your bass and try the Backline if you can, then do the same for the Hartke if you're set on those to get the best judgement with your own ears. My opinion is just that and in general since I never had experience personally with either. If neither are overly expensive and in great shape you can very likely turn around and get what/close to what you put into them if they don't work out. But then again, I am not sure how desirable those two are.
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Hey Klejst,

Yeah makes sense. I also thought that a cab would require a head in order to get it to work whereas a combo is kind of both into one but then there's benefits from both depending on what one is looking for.

From a practical perspective the Hartke makes more sense but I've never owned a 175watt cab so also tempted...maybe I'll buy both! Who knows..

Thanks again
 
#16
No problem. A cab does require a head to work (outside of using a computer/digital setup for amp sound). Well like I said if reasonably priced when you buy you should be able to get what you paid back out if it does not work. Comes down to do you want to have two pieces of gear to load in and out, the ability to mix and match, or have one easy package in the combo essentially? If you're just starting out on bass, I don't think you can go wrong with either for getting your feet wet.
 
#17
Yeah tbh I think I will pass on the GK simply due to weight..don't want to have anything lying around the house that's a bit of a beast to move around as I do plan on moving house soonish so maybe a lightweight combo might be better...plus don't think I need the 150 watt or so from the GK right now hah
 

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