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GK vs Ampeg cabs

gnarkill

gnarkill

Apr 23, 2011
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Ottumwa, Ia
#1
I know ill probably take a few lashings from the Ampeg side on this one. I've played on an SVT 4 Pro with an 8-10 for many years now. Last year I got a deal on a GK 1001rb. Cheap head so I figured resell if I didn't like it. Loved it, so I upgraded to a 2001rb. Dilemma now is, 2 Gk 4-10rbh cabs to go with. I'd like two lighter cabs but I'll have to sell the Ampeg rig to be able to buy them. What's the sound comparison between Gk cabs and my 8-10. There are no music stores anywhere close that sell the more expensive gear, so I generally have to research a lot. Thanks
 
#5
Yes, because a 410 always kicks an 810's booty.

:/

I've used those GK cabs before. They do sound good. Couldn't really tell you how they compare to the 810 because I've never sat them side by side, or played the 4 Pro with anything but Ampeg cabs or played the GK head with anything but GK or Hartke cabs. So I really have nothing to contribute except wondering how Jon thinks any 410 would kick an 810's booty.
 
#6
JimmyM said:
Yes, because a 410 always kicks an 810's booty.

:/

I've used those GK cabs before. They do sound good. Couldn't really tell you how they compare to the 810 because I've never sat them side by side, or played the 4 Pro with anything but Ampeg cabs or played the GK head with anything but GK or Hartke cabs. So I really have nothing to contribute except wondering how Jon thinks any 410 would kick an 810's booty.
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#7
JimmyM said:
Yes, because a 410 always kicks an 810's booty.

:/

I've used those GK cabs before. They do sound good. Couldn't really tell you how they compare to the 810 because I've never sat them side by side, or played the 4 Pro with anything but Ampeg cabs or played the GK head with anything but GK or Hartke cabs. So I really have nothing to contribute except wondering how Jon thinks any 410 would kick an 810's booty.
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I think he (Jon) is referring to two 410's....

Could be wrong... it can be read either way. The "96lbs each" comment strongly implies he's referring to more than one 410RBH.

He can speak for himself ;)
 
#8
JimmyM said:
Yes, because a 410 always kicks an 810's booty.

:/

I've used those GK cabs before. They do sound good. Couldn't really tell you how they compare to the 810 because I've never sat them side by side, or played the 4 Pro with anything but Ampeg cabs or played the GK head with anything but GK or Hartke cabs. So I really have nothing to contribute except wondering how Jon thinks any 410 would kick an 810's booty.
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seang15 said:
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Because I have played them side by side with the same amp head (a '72 SVT BTW and separately a G-K 800RB, MIM Jazz 5 and a '68 P bass no effects). :) The RBH is just too heavy for me personally.
 
#9
Wait, Im confused. You have a perfectly good 810 right now. Do you not like the sound of your Gk head through the 810? Who says you have to pair any brand or type of cab with any head?

Also if I was looking to save weight on a cab I wouldnt be looking at the RBH's. For the same weight you could have a cab that will kick any 810 to the curb in volume. I'm not suggesting anything in particular, outside of opening you ideas of what cabs "have" to go with particular heads.
 
#13
gjbassist said:
If you are wanting lighter cabs go with the GK Neos. A couple of 212's or 410's would kill with your RB head. Also it would give you more flexibility since you could use just one cabinet for smaller gigs and both for larger ones.
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With that head you have a ton of options. Two 2 ohm stable amps, that are also bridgeable. You can pair up to 8 cabs if they are all 8 ohms. I think the 212 neo is the best cab GK makes, and you can stack a lot of them up with that head.
 
#14
SVT - 810 Heritage = Awesome
700rbII - (2) SBX 410 = Awesome
SVT - (2) Gk SBX 410 = OK not great
700rbII - 810 Heritage = OK not great

Just my honest opinion - just tried these combinations. Nothing sounds like an SVT through and 810 and nothing sounds like a GK head through GK cabs.
 
#16
I realize I don't have to pair brands, but I'm not utilizing the horn section of the amp at all without Gk cabs. So that was my first reason to go with Gk. I do like the sound I'm getting, but other reasons would be the ability to only take one cab to practice and keep another home. Just carrying a rack and bass when I go. Other than shows. Small venues as wells just one cab. And the possibility that matched gear might sound even better.
 

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