GK or Phil Jones?

GK NEO212-II: light, loud and very good lowend.

 

Kind of apples & oranges IMO. I've always liked GK personally.

 

Phil Jones gear sounds great and is very clean. If you want dirt/grind look to GK or you'll need FX with the PJB stuff. In addition, PJB is heavy and expensive in relation to conventional rigs with the same volume output. Many smaller drivers necessitates more metal per cone area and more complexity. For a rock rig I'd run from it, especially if weight and volume matter. YMMV.

FYI have owned a fair bit of PJB gear including suitcase combo with ext cab, 9B cab, and I currently own a Double 4 mini combo. In the micro combo category, I love the PJB stuff, simply because a) 4" or 5" drivers allow a smaller box size and b)the finish and esthetics are great.

 

I have. They're not really my thing.

 

I'm sorry, it was a long time ago so I don't really remember specifics about it.

The best advice is to try out anything you can. I'd suggest looking at Ampeg as well...

 

Any particular reason why the choice is between just these two makes? Nothing wrong with either of them, but it's a little like comparing a Subaru to a Lexus: no knock on the Subaru, because sometimes a Subaru is the better choice for the task at hand.

As lomo suggested, PJB is a high-end, hi-fi, boutique brand. Super high quality, with a price tag to match. Somehow I just don't see it fitting into the 'alternative rock with a pick" kind of scene.

MM

 

Chirpy? Explain. Had an SVT6-Pro and had to hit too many buttons and twist too many knobs to get the sound I liked. BTW, I play metal, with a pick, through four Hartke cabs. I like a bright sound with aggressive mids. My Mesa 400 thru my Ampeg fridge (PR810) gets me there, with a little more emphasis on the low end compared to the Hartke's.

I also have a 400rb mark iii. I love the preamp - set flat, it sounds better than the Mesa for slap. Deep, bright, punch and power, it gets a tiny bit louder. Can't keep up though when playing sustained notes, goes into the grind - not what I need at that volume, need it clean. A 1001rb would be perfect for me, I thinks. But I'll stick with the Mesa.

That said, my church is buying my Mesa rig from me, but I'll still be the caretaker of it. I'm looking at a M500 PJB head as an alternative and a smaller cab (like an Acme) to play at home and at smaller shows so I don't have to bring the big guns. I wouldn't call the M500 light, but it does have a smaller form factor. If you're looking for more lows then possibly an Ampeg 410HLF (?) would be a better option for you.

After re-reading the posts and my rambling it would seem a lighter cab is what you might need, say a neo 212. But what do I know, I'm just some other TB poster, lol....

Eric