Hey Patrick, a few years ago you posted a video about the pedals sitting on your pedalboard. I am curious now: after having tried so many pedals, how has your pedalboard changed? What pedals remain and which ones have been added? You could make an update on that video. Thanks man, great job.
As I move closer to buying a head/cab set-up, videos like this help a tone. Sure, I may end up back at my default of Ampeg, but seeing what else is out there and how it operates 100% helps.
@@dchauser4 if youre thinking new porta flex and svt i'd personally stay away. ive had serious reliability issues with newer ampegs and will probably never buy another one. i killed 3 ampegs, my bandmates svt3 fried really fast and my old housemate PF head had issues with clipping and cutting out at pretty low volumes and was sent back. i also had my rented svt crap out on me 3 days into a tour. maybe ampegs just hate me! i had an old 70s acoustic 220 thats been sooo reliable, great luck with gk and aguilar too!
@@garymarra4936 After looking around online, I came to the same decision. The sheer number of failures reported by people with PFs turned me off to the idea of picking one up--even at the price of the used set-up I saw on Monday.
Awesome demo, Patrick. \m/ I’m a long time gk player and it is one of the best bass amps I’ve ever use. This amp sounds awesome. And it definitely delivers thick punchy sounds. I also like hartke amps. I like those amps for its flexible punchy sounds. I’ve tried many different amps and out of all of them, I like gk and hartke the most.
Really like the tone out of this GK especially with the Sterling by Musicman once again. The way I like it, keep it simple, with a good head and a good bass! I used to play through a GK with a Spector Euro a while back and it sounded killer. It should interesting to try a Spector on this head as well I guess
2 years late but you describe my actual setup. And yes, it’s killer! I have the 1200 S head, 212 and 112 cabs. And my Spector Euro 4. I found getting the setting I liked/wanted did take some time and it wasn’t until a few gigs in that I eventually got there.
the 800rb is still my favorite sounding amp ive ever played. when it died i got a 700rb. it rules but the boost section doesn't have the same grind as the 800rb.
I had a 2001 rb stack with the 4x10 and 1x15 rb cabs. Heaviest stuff I ever owned...and that's why I sold it. But I have been chasing that tone pretty much since then.
I just picked up a Genzler 410 array cabinet along with a Fender Superbassman and the rig sounds phenomenal. I'm playing it through a g&L tribute kiloton and it sounds massive through this rig.
I am currently bought the 1200s (open box deal) with a Spector p/j , Sansamp with the blend just broken open, and Genzler Bass Arrays. I find that I like both mids at 1 o’clock and that high mid toggled blue. I am comparing this to an old Eden WT amp and am on the fence about keeping it. There is a serious learning curve yet I keep getting closer to a tone I would play. The trim knob (over all gain) is tricky and Gallien has a video on how to set it correctly. It is designed to set it and forget it per each bass guitar you play. The overall tone sounds fuller through the cabs then DI into my pc recording software. And I like how it differs from the very clean Eden. I am playing at home with low volume and I get the feeling if I could crank it up the tone would really come alive however I don’t want to blast my neighbors just yet.
It's always been my knowledge that when you have a "master" volume, you turn it up around 3/4 of the way and keep the input level low to obtain the cleanest sound as well as the most out of the tones!
Definitely a fan of GK amps. I also started on a used 700RBII and moved to the MB500 head for that great GK tone but in a head that fits in my gig bag. This Fusion 800s sounds great too
I agree these examples sound scooped. Most of his examples have the low/mid at 10 'o clock. Check out this demo with the mids bumped a bit. th-cam.com/video/L5GUi1oWowM/w-d-xo.html
Sounds great! Personally I found gallien Kruegers sound to be a little thin. Always had to turn down the highs on my legacy 500. Ended up returning it and getting the dark glass microtubes 500 instead. Both are great but the micro tubes clean sound is much thicker IMO.
I feel like someone's gonna mad at me for saying I actually don't like it that much. Of course I haven't played through it, and it does seem to have a lot to offer, but it's just not my cup of tea.
GK is the silent hero of bass amplification
Not too mention that it’s the unsung hero of metal bass amps.
2 years late to this post but I wouldn’t call them silent, shit there’s a handful of studios in my town that sweet by GK amps
Damn, that Amp and the Stingray is a match made in heaven!
That's essentially the Flea combo.
@@thomasharrington5510yes and Justin chancellor sounds just like his wal right here.
I must admit GK makes beautiful products.
GK Fusion heads are fantastic! Love them so much
I remember having *MB Fusion 500* - what an amazing amp!
Hey Patrick, a few years ago you posted a video about the pedals sitting on your pedalboard. I am curious now: after having tried so many pedals, how has your pedalboard changed? What pedals remain and which ones have been added? You could make an update on that video. Thanks man, great job.
Bump!
Good call
Probably he sold them and only has dark glass pedals
I’m also curious!
YES!! I've been researching for demos for this head for 2 months
Dude that head sounds awesome! I currently have and love my 700rb mark 2.
As I move closer to buying a head/cab set-up, videos like this help a tone. Sure, I may end up back at my default of Ampeg, but seeing what else is out there and how it operates 100% helps.
I’m in the same boat. I’ve been mulling it over for the past year and still unsure, but I’m leaning towards the orange ad200b and a 410.
@@ryanyoung27 My current lean is an Ampeg PortaFlex or SVT and either a 2x10 or a 4x10 (probably a 4x10).
@@dchauser4 if youre thinking new porta flex and svt i'd personally stay away. ive had serious reliability issues with newer ampegs and will probably never buy another one. i killed 3 ampegs, my bandmates svt3 fried really fast and my old housemate PF head had issues with clipping and cutting out at pretty low volumes and was sent back. i also had my rented svt crap out on me 3 days into a tour. maybe ampegs just hate me! i had an old 70s acoustic 220 thats been sooo reliable, great luck with gk and aguilar too!
@@garymarra4936 After looking around online, I came to the same decision. The sheer number of failures reported by people with PFs turned me off to the idea of picking one up--even at the price of the used set-up I saw on Monday.
Awesome demo, Patrick. \m/ I’m a long time gk player and it is one of the best bass amps I’ve ever use. This amp sounds awesome. And it definitely delivers thick punchy sounds. I also like hartke amps. I like those amps for its flexible punchy sounds. I’ve tried many different amps and out of all of them, I like gk and hartke the most.
Really like the tone out of this GK especially with the Sterling by Musicman once again. The way I like it, keep it simple, with a good head and a good bass!
I used to play through a GK with a Spector Euro a while back and it sounded killer. It should interesting to try a Spector on this head as well I guess
2 years late but you describe my actual setup. And yes, it’s killer!
I have the 1200 S head, 212 and 112 cabs. And my Spector Euro 4. I found getting the setting I liked/wanted did take some time and it wasn’t until a few gigs in that I eventually got there.
Man that T-40 is a beast.
I still owe and use my GK 700RB. I can never imagine playing out anything else.
Love my 1001RB, but this looks nice as a lightweight "backup".
I always used the 700RB II into a 410, figured the neighbourhood deserved a break so I downsized to a 210 TC Electronics cab
the 800rb is still my favorite sounding amp ive ever played. when it died i got a 700rb. it rules but the boost section doesn't have the same grind as the 800rb.
My 1001rb-ii is going on 13 years old and I can't imagine life without it. GK are the GOATS.
one thing you can always say about GK amps is they are super articulate!
Love your reviews, patrick!
Man, I haven't seen one of those Peavy basses in ages! Still sounds as good as I remember, really underated bass IMO.
I agree. That Peavy sounded sweet.
Tbh I've always been a MarkBass guy but still haven't heard a bad thing from GK. Must try them someday.
I had a 2001 rb stack with the 4x10 and 1x15 rb cabs. Heaviest stuff I ever owned...and that's why I sold it. But I have been chasing that tone pretty much since then.
Great video btw!
Sweet sound!
I just picked up a Genzler 410 array cabinet along with a Fender Superbassman and the rig sounds phenomenal. I'm playing it through a g&L tribute kiloton and it sounds massive through this rig.
I am trying this head through Genzler arrays 2x10 and 1x15. What EQ settings are you liking?
Does the demo starting at 7:15 use a pick or finger style. Thanks.
I am currently bought the 1200s (open box deal) with a Spector p/j , Sansamp with the blend just broken open, and Genzler Bass Arrays. I find that I like both mids at 1 o’clock and that high mid toggled blue. I am comparing this to an old Eden WT amp and am on the fence about keeping it. There is a serious learning curve yet I keep getting closer to a tone I would play. The trim knob (over all gain) is tricky and Gallien has a video on how to set it correctly. It is designed to set it and forget it per each bass guitar you play. The overall tone sounds fuller through the cabs then DI into my pc recording software. And I like how it differs from the very clean Eden. I am playing at home with low volume and I get the feeling if I could crank it up the tone would really come alive however I don’t want to blast my neighbors just yet.
Have you done a GK Legacy?
So the trim dial was correctly set for 10 seconds in this video, and for that 10 seconds, the amp sounded pretty good.
Growly and punches you in the nose! Yessssssss 😊👍
Sounds like me Patrick back in the day I had a backline 600 and 2-4×10 gold cone cabs was a pretty sick amp. HEAVY AS HELL THO
How is the resistance on the knobs? The previous fusion heads had knobs that could be moved by a breeze. Felt cheap
Awesome video as always! I'd love to see you try out one of the new Charvel 5 string jazz basses, it seems right up your alley!!
I would absolutely LOVE to see a demo/review of the Ashdown ABM 600 evo iv
I’m sold by that tone at 5:29! Where can I get my GK?
It's always been my knowledge that when you have a "master" volume, you turn it up around 3/4 of the way and keep the input level low to obtain the cleanest sound as well as the most out of the tones!
Not with these amps.
Love the pevey T-40, it's been my first bass for about a year now and I don't see anyone playing them.
how about a trace elliot review?
Definitely a fan of GK amps. I also started on a used 700RBII and moved to the MB500 head for that great GK tone but in a head that fits in my gig bag. This Fusion 800s sounds great too
Have you tought of reviewing GK Plex pedal preamp?
Great Content!!! On the P bass are you using Flats or Rounds??? tone is amazing!!
Great review! I would like your review of GK Legacy series. :)
Could you tell me which bass you used for the final demo where you moved all the knobs, was it the peavey/pbass? Sounded great . Thanks
Dime that trim knob my dude
Is that front input jack entirely plastic? Or black anodized?
Does it sounds super scooped no matter what to anyone else?
I agree these examples sound scooped. Most of his examples have the low/mid at 10 'o clock. Check out this demo with the mids bumped a bit. th-cam.com/video/L5GUi1oWowM/w-d-xo.html
@@jayfoghino5392 much better!!
I can see myself pressing those knobs my mistake when trying to make quick changes in a gig situation.
I have the 1200s and the knobs move with the slightest touch as I adjust the one next to it. Some resistant in rotation would have been nice.
I would have loved to have heard a B3k in the FRONT. 🥺
.....yes it is The Green Machine. Best bass in the arsenal. WoW
Currently have the fusion 1200 head 2x12 neo and 1x15 neo cabs. Trying to like it. Wanna love it. All overpriced.
Looks & sounds great. Might be the one to take over from my trusty 800RB. Great tone and flexibility. Thanks 🙏 nice video.
Sounds great! Personally I found gallien Kruegers sound to be a little thin. Always had to turn down the highs on my legacy 500. Ended up returning it and getting the dark glass microtubes 500 instead. Both are great but the micro tubes clean sound is much thicker IMO.
this peavey, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
i love it (if I don't need to play 2 hours stand)
Great review, Patrick! ⭐️ Wish they had a 212 cab in this series. Yet the 210 seems to have punch! Have you tried the 115?
One of those brands that sound great until i play through one. I'll just go back to my L2500 and Fretless jazz through my Ashdown and Trace Elliot.
Too much to mess with ! But sounds great ,love the brand !
Thicker than a jar of honey
Awesome but most likely out of my price range right now...
You’re not my Dad!!!
I feel like someone's gonna mad at me for saying I actually don't like it that much. Of course I haven't played through it, and it does seem to have a lot to offer, but it's just not my cup of tea.
:D
Doesn't sound good to me muddy and sterile
Always too much treble on every bass demo I've ever heard on you tube. May as well play thru a guitar amp!!!
Damnit! My bass isn't in this one either!
uNsUbBiNg... 💩😘
From your facial expressions, I believe you are more of a guitarist than bassist. 🙃
lol cool story, bro