Need some solid advice

[tunewriter]

Have an Ampeg rackmount bass amp. Specs = 200 Watt at 8 ohms and 350 Watt at 4 ohms.

Considering picking up a Gallien-Krueger-410MBE-II-4ohm-Amplifier that's 800 watts max. to pair with the Ampeg.

Will these two get along or will I soon be looking for a bigger bass amp?
If so, what wattage would you recommend? Looking for clarity over everything else. Thanks, in advance, for the advise.

 

[orangejulius3]

I always hear good things about GK and Ampeg gear existing together.

You should be loud enough with a 410. Typically 300 watts is plenty when everyone plays at moderate volume.
If your drummer and guitarist are loud, 500 watts would be a recommendation to better match their volume or adding another 410.

 

[BassmanPaul]

You might be better off choosing an 8Ω cabinet which will give you room to expand in the future. A 4Ω cabinet will lock you into the maximum your amplifier will handle.

The difference in volume between the amp at 8Ω and 4Ω will be insignificant.

 

[SilGarzaJr]

I used an ampeg with similar specs for years with an 8 ohm 410 cab. I picked up another 8 ohm 410 to use all 350 watts and rarely used both cabs. Eventually settled on two 8ohm 210 cabs.

Good luck!'

 

[Major Softie]

Have an Ampeg rackmount bass amp. Specs = 200 Watt at 8 ohms and 350 Watt at 4 ohms.

Considering picking up a Gallien-Krueger-410MBE-II-4ohm-Amplifier that's 800 watts max. to pair with the Ampeg.

Will these two get along or will I soon be looking for a bigger bass amp?
If so, what wattage would you recommend? Looking for clarity over everything else. Thanks, in advance, for the advise.

Your post is just a little confusing because you're using the word "amp" rather imprecisely. The GK 410 is not an amp, but a cabinet (cab). So, when you ask if you'll soon be looking for a bigger bass amp, I'm not absolutely certain what you're referring to.

Also, could you identify exactly what your current Ampeg amp model is?

(oh, and, to address what I think your implied main question is: the fact that the cab is rated at 800w is fairly meaningless, and it will work fine with a 350w amp)

 

[tunewriter]

Sorry about calling the Gallien-Krueger-410MBE-II-4ohm an AMP. It is, in fact, a speaker Cab. The Ampeg bass amp I have is a B2R. 200W @ 8 Ohms. 350W @4 Ohms The sales guy at Guitar Center told me this Amp was made in the USA but it does not say that on the back. The Gallien-Krueger-410MBE-II-4ohm is 800 Watt made with that Neo material.... I'm just not sure if I should go with an 8 ohm in the event I ever want to add a 15". My priority is Light weight and smooth sound at classic rock volume levels. No heavy metal. Any thoughts?

 

[orangejulius3]

My priority is Light weight and smooth sound at classic rock volume levels. No heavy metal. Any thoughts?

I would consider the GK NEO 212 cab.

 

[Bass_Pounder]

l.... I'm just not sure if I should go with an 8 ohm in the event I ever want to add a 15".

Go with an 8 ohm cab.

Don't add a 1X15 (terrible choice). When adding an additional cab, go with a matching cab.

 

[adi77]

i use the TC electronic rs210.. its quite good.. also check ebay or other second hand deals.. i saw a few 2X12 bergantinos (those are great) etc