rig set up - for gallien krueger 1001rb II

[FJB]

I have a GK 1001rb ii head.

what is Ohms impact on head (ie what would be power rating) if I use 1xGK Neo 410 4ohm cab and 1x GK Neo 212 8ohm cab in either series or parallel?

alternatively is is better to replace 212 cab with another GK Neo 410 4ohm cab?

my overall aim is to get max power from head.

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

I may be wrong, but I think that amp is only going to live above 4 ohms.
That said, I'd go for a pair of 212s.

 

[FJB]

I may be wrong, but I think that amp is only going to live above 4 ohms.
That said, I'd go for a pair of 212s.

i agree Bill.

 

[mmbongo]

Yep, you cannot use those cabs together because you cannot go below 4 ohms.

The 4 ohm cab will 'get the most power' out of your amp if that's what you want. However that is not the best way to get the loudest sound out of it. A pair of 8 ohm cabs is the way to do that.

 

[FJB]

Yep, you cannot use those cabs together because you cannot go below 4 ohms.

The 4 ohm cab will 'get the most power' out of your amp if that's what you want. However that is not the best way to get the loudest sound out of it. A pair of 8 ohm cabs is the way to do that.

Great thx MM

 

[5StringPocket]

+1 to mmbongo's suggestion. A pair of 8 ohm Neo IV 212 cabs would provide a very potent 4 ohm load for the 1001rb II and sound great. I have been impressed with the 4 ohm version of this cab. I think it is a significant upgrade from earlier versions.

 

[FJB]

thx 5String.

 

[FJB]

All great GK minds - my preference is to be able to run either at least 2 NEO IV 410 cabs - when required for bigger gigs - will that cab config enable me to use the max 700W @ 4 Ohms output power from the head ie will the head see a 4 Ohm load from those 2 cabs? As per the manual on last page at: file:///C:/Users/anthonysbdell/Desktop/MANUAL_GK1001rbii.pdf

 

[Jaco who?]

All great GK minds - my preference is to be able to run either at least 2 NEO IV 410 cabs - when required for bigger gigs - will that cab config enable me to use the max 700W @ 4 Ohms output power from the head ie will the head see a 4 Ohm load from those 2 cabs?

Yes. 350 watts per cab Probably massive overkill for all but the loudest outdoor gigs.

 

[wave rider]

If you are going big, the GK 4x12 Neo was very well regarded. Might be a available in the used market.

 

[2saddleslab]

Get yourself a nice 212 4 ohm cab [or 2 112 @ 8 ohm]. My combo is powerful enough to leaves bruises and always brings smiles to my bandmate's faces.

 

[FJB]

All great GK minds - my preference is to be able to run either at least 2 NEO IV 410 cabs - when required for bigger gigs - will that cab config enable me to use the max 700W @ 4 Ohms output power from the head ie will the head see a 4 Ohm load from those 2 cabs? As per the manual on last page at: file:///C:/Users/anthonysbdell/Desktop/MANUAL_GK1001rbii.pdf

on. different tac - I'm considering running a stereo power amp for power source to the 2x Harte HD410s each rated at RMS 1000w @80hms. I want to start using a Neural DSP Quad Cortex sim/processor [Quad Cortex] up to the power amp for live gigs [so going all electronic for gigs and in studio. ]I've been looking at the Crown Xti 2 series model 6002 with 1200w/perchannel @8ohms. [https://www.crownaudio.com/en/product_documents/xti2_datasheet_lowres_121914-pdf].
I also have a GED 2112 stereo pre-amp for back up.

what do you guys think about the Crown power amp and the Quad Cortex for live gigs rather than traditional rig? would appreciate your learnings/comments purely on the basis of technical specs to do the job - with respect to your experience - don't need any philosophising on personal preferences re traditional v. electronic digital rigs for live performance thx...I get it for bass GK/AMPEG SVT rules everyday etc etc. I'm just looking at portability and flexibility in tonal palette [always hated that term but it fits].