i need a new head for my rig i have to gk speakers each 200 watts at 8 ohms. Right now i am using a gk head that i think pumps out 125. Im not rally looking for a specific sound but i just wanted some ideas.
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If you are happy with your GK head (I am with mine) get one of the more powerful GK Backline heads or if you have the cash how about an Artist series head?spalka621 said:
Or maybe venture into a pre/power setup?
But to be honest it really depends on the type of music you play or the sound you are looking for. Which you are not specific about.
Do you have any kind of preferences concerning a head? That would be another way to look at it also.
Joe.
i would go with the backline 600 but how much of a diffeence is that gonna make. Alsos i was just wondering if anybody has used one of those Carvin REd series amps they seem nice when i tried it but i wa splaying through a ampeg
Well, since you will be more than doubling your power and you will be able to use both cabs there should be quite a bit of difference.spalka621 said:
The 600 is 300w into 4 ohms and the 250 is only 125 into 8 ohms IIRC.
I have played through a couple of carvin red series amps. They are ok power wise but I did not care for the eq on either of them. There will be a big difference in the change of your tone going from a GK to a carvin. You may or may not like it.
We really need something to go by as far as what you want or can afford. As was asked before...What is your price range?
Joe.
Take a look at these.spalka621 said:
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As you can see there is a big gap at the $300 mark, it jumps to just over $400.
Is there any way you could save a bit more for the GK 400RBIV? It is one of their professional heads and well worth the money. Maybe look for one on E-bay?
Whaddaya think?
Joe.
For $400, go used and look for a GK, Hartke, Peavey, or Ashdown... play them all, decide which ones you like, then just keep your eyes open for a good deal. Go for about 300-400 watts at 4 ohms at least. Should be plenty to power two 200 watts/8 ohms cabs.
Get an ashdown MAG300 , sounds excellent, and pummps out a nice 300+ watts.
Ive been using mine for over a year, and it has served me well.
I plan on getting a new, GK, rig, this summer, though, but nothings wrong with the ashdown.
Ive been using mine for over a year, and it has served me well.
I plan on getting a new, GK, rig, this summer, though, but nothings wrong with the ashdown.
I really like the Ashdown; it is my favorite head in the price range. They run about $350 I believe.
