Gr Bass One 800 Vs Aguilar Tonehammer 500

[johnpaulbass]

Hello,

mine 800 works flowlessly. I guess you had bad luck  

[hen barn]

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Edited February 28, 2022 by hen barn
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[BeLow]

9 hours ago, johnpaulbass said:

Hello,

mine 800 works flowlessly. I guess you had bad luck  

Does it get warm? I suspect as you say I have been unlucky. I did like the sound when it was working.

[johnpaulbass]

14 hours ago, BeLow said:

Does it get warm? I suspect as you say I have been unlucky. I did like the sound when it was working.

It gets but nothing more or less then the others I did own in the same "range" (aguilar tonehammer 500, markbass, gk mb500, ...)

[BeLow]

Thanks that helps, my suspicion is that I was unlucky with this particular unit. 

[Oldman]

I’ve just stumbled on this thread. My own experience with GR is recent, I liked the idea of lightweight cabs and Class D amps although I Run a McGregor Bassmate (1U 12Kg)  a full on 650 Watt MOSFET Head. I recently bought a GR208 from a BassChatter and complemented it with another from BassDirect. One was punchy, two are really punchy, then I spotted the GR ONE 800 Watt, on here, had to have it. I now have a really lightweight Rig that punches way above its weight (if that makes sense). I am liking the GR One for its tonal palette, the Zingy click with the treble up a bit is reminiscent (to me) of the good old days of just three knobs, Bass, Treble and Volume all of them on full. Another bonus is it will support a three cab rig (utopia) a minus is the size of the switches and the ‘Pure’ switch, why? I have not tried the Rig in a band situation yet but turning it up in my “Shed” gives a huge sound. As this is my swan song for playing I’m going out on a cracker of a Rig, no more GAS for me Boyo’s. Well er another GR208 perhaps.

 

[Oldman]

On 27/02/2022 at 18:16, BeLow said:

Does it get warm? I suspect as you say I have been unlucky. I did like the sound when it was working.

Mine gets warm, a bit. How did you get on with returning the unit ?

[BeLow]

I should add an update, my unit went back to Thomann. It was a little delayed getting back but I got my money refunded. Just recently I followed up and they confirmed the unit was faulty. They did not clarify what exactly but a knowledgeable friend suggested it was a power supply issue. There was a loud repeating click when linked up to two BFM Omni cabs, which suggested a capacitor was charging and discharging.

My dilemma now is whether to retry with a different unit or go with a GK Legacy 800. I like the features on the GR better, and also the tone seems less harsh than the GK. Other than that I guess they are aimed at similar users. The drive setting on the GK, is something I doubt I will use. Anyone got experience of the two brands who could offer views?