LMII vs GK700RB-II vs Warwick Profet 5.1

[chris_pokkuri]

So I was all set on getting the LMII but the more I read about it it seems you either love it or hate it.

I've now started looking at other heads and also like the GK700RB-II and the warwick profet 5.1 seems like it might be good too.

I want around 500w and play alternative/progressive metal along the lines of tool and opeth. The GK seems like it has loads of extra features that the others don't jusst not sure if i'd use them... The warwick is much cheaper than the LMII and GK but is it as good? I don't have the option to try all these out, the nearest guitar store just has a couple of ashdowns and peavey stuff.

Anyway, anyone got any views on these three amps or suggestions for others in the same price bracket (around £500 preferably less)

[warwickhunt]

If you are looking at a budget of £500 and you are open to 'used' then the list could be quite long (and varied)

[gafbass02]

I found the warwick profets pretty underpowered, especially compared to the lm2 which is just very loud!

[silverfoxnik]

mr_russ had a LM11 I think and now he uses a GK1001RB, so he'd be a good person to comment on this...

[warwickhunt]

I've owned the LMK, SA450 and a GK1001RB. I found the GK a little noisy on the top end for my liking ('my liking' - differs from other people's liking), though it cut through better in a live mix than the MB stuff. I've not had a Profet but I did own a Warwick Protube IX (used price about £400/£500) and that beat the others hands down but would have cost considerably more new and was as heavy as f*ck

[bass_ferret]

Try them all and buy the one you like best. Chuck the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 and various other MB amps in the pot as well.

[artisan]

if you can find a used one i reckon an Ampeg SVT3PRO is a good option,i sold my GK 1001RB to get the Ampeg. i find it has bags more punch than the GK ever had,well at least for the blues/rock stuff i play.

[barneythedog]

I currently have both a Warwick 5.1 and an original Little Mark.

The Warwick is for sale. Speaks for itself ?

[chris_pokkuri]

Barneythedog - how do you find the little mark through warwick cabs?

[mr_russ]

IMO

Littlemark = Great
GK 700/1001RBII = Great
Warwick profet 5.1 = Pants

The GK amps are great, I don't tend to use tonnes of treble- they warm up nicely and are clearer than the LM. The LM is stupidly light, a real plus.

The Warwick profet heads I've played through seem to run out of headroom really quick, and to my ears generally don't sound all that great.

The 700RBII or LM are both great choices although you may prefer one over the other.