artisan Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) As my Hartke Kilo died again during yesterday's gig I'm looking to find a warrant replacement unit that will keep working. This will be a warranty job through GAK,the kilo cost me £629 so I'm looking at amps of a similar price. My initial thought was the RB 1001 Tom on here recommended the MB 800 Any thoughts or suggestions,bearing it must come from Gak. I play pretty loud rockabilly & run into a Barefaced Big Baby 2 @8ohm * I used to have a GB Shuttle 600 that just didn't have enough power for what I need. Cheers Edited September 28, 2015 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invicta59 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I use an RB1001 - no complaints here. I've not played through an MB800 so cant offer a comparison, but they both get good comments. Depends if you want to use the Bi-amping feature of the RB series, I guess, or prefer the lighter weight of the MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 [quote name='invicta59' timestamp='1443452288' post='2874803'] I use an RB1001 - no complaints here. I've not played through an MB800 so cant offer a comparison, but they both get good comments. Depends if you want to use the Bi-amping feature of the RB series, I guess, or prefer the lighter weight of the MB [/quote] Hi thanks for replying. I'm not bothered about the bi-amping tbh I just want reliable power + it would be way lighter than my Kilo. I found the shuttle to be pretty weak so that put me off class D but I'm open to suggestions. RB 1001 is what i favour atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Neil. I have a GK MB Fusion. Not looking to sell but if you want to try it to see about GK cabs you're welcome to borrow it for a practice. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1443456721' post='2874860'] Neil. I have a GK MB Fusion. Not looking to sell but if you want to try it to see about GK cabs you're welcome to borrow it for a practice. Martin. [/quote] Thanks Martin you are a total gent'. I'll let you know if I need to borrow it You have to love this place as Tom (TPJ) offered to lend me his amp' too. Top blokes both of you Edited September 28, 2015 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 RB1001 and 700 user here. I also had an MB, whilst it is a perfectly fine amp, comparing the RB to the MB..... no contest at all. RB clear victor on all fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks for the replies guys I've bitten the bullet & ordered the MB 800 Fusion,hope I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1443646249' post='2876648'] I've bitten the bullet & ordered the MB 800 Fusion, hope I like it. [/quote] A fantastic amp, I hope you like it too. It's hugely powerful, so no worries on that score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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