NAMM - GK launch new big RB amps!

[fretmeister]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFLB1L-Pqqo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

They look lovely!

 

https://www.gallien-krueger.com/rb-legacy

 

Edited January 23 by fretmeister

[JGSpector]

Oh my! I've been loving playing through my 700RB II again over recent months and it's reignited my love for GK amps. These new RB Legacy amps have definitely turned my head

[DGBass]

I've always had a soft spot for GK bass amps and have owned and used several Backline and RB amps over the years, the last being a wonderful 700RB model. I lost interest in the MB/Legacy and Fusion stuff they moved to in recent times although I have only heard good things about GK class D amps. These new models are quite exciting, and I wonder if GK are acknowledging that in hindsight their RB amps were such good products, they deserve a modern take on a classic design, and that hopefully bass players will be willing to buy a modern up to date RB thats isn't class-d based. No pictures of the 1001RB Legacy, but i'll assume its also a 3U chassis until I see otherwise. I'm glad I kept my rack case, I may need it once these things start to ship 😉

[Pea Turgh]

First amp I recorded with was a GK, then n about 1997?  Lovely thing.

[Minininjarob]

2000w into 4ohms for the 2001rb???? And GK with their legendarily conservative power ratings????? Are they sponsoring Disaster Area?????? (anyone get this reference?)

Love the big transformer inside. Makes me happy. 

Edited January 24 by Minininjarob

[Minininjarob]

I think @ossyrocks is going to be a poor man when these land in the UK 😂

 

I’m already saving (got £1.37 so far). 

[Ruarl]

2 minutes ago, Minininjarob said:

I think @ossyrocks is going to be a poor man when these land in the UK 😂

 

I’m already saving (got £1.37 so far). 

I hope he’s sitting down when he opens the link!!

[ossyrocks]

2 hours ago, Ruarl said:

I hope he’s sitting down when he opens the link!!

Fortunately I’m away and only have my phone for looking at the moment. I’m sure that when I’m home I’ll look into these a bit more…..
 

[Minininjarob]

I’ve played briefly though an older model 2001 Rb and those things are terrifyingly powerful. 

[JPJ]

On 24/01/2025 at 07:38, Minininjarob said:

 

Love the big transformer inside. Makes me happy. 

In my opinion, there is no substitute for big iron in bass tone (pic of the innards of my SWR SM1500 for reference) 😎

 

[PinkMohawk]

Goddamn, those demos on the website sound massive. I'm in love. 

[msb]

Easily the most intriguing of this NAMM’s offerings. I was an RB fanboi for ages.

[BillyBass]

Just uploaded on YT

 

 

 

[Gareth Hughes]

On 24/01/2025 at 07:38, Minininjarob said:

2000w into 4ohms for the 2001rb???? And GK with their legendarily conservative power ratings????? Are they sponsoring Disaster Area?????? (anyone get this reference?)

Love the big transformer inside. Makes me happy. 

Quality reference!

[Minininjarob]

12 hours ago, Gareth Hughes said:

Quality reference!

Thanks! I was getting tumbleweeds for a while. 😂

[ossyrocks]

32 minutes ago, Minininjarob said:

Thanks! I was getting tumbleweeds for a while. 😂

I get it now!

 

Weren't they the band whose PA and amps contravened local strategic arms limitations?

 

Rob

[Minininjarob]

48 minutes ago, ossyrocks said:

I get it now!

 

Weren't they the band whose PA and amps contravened local strategic arms limitations?

 

Rob

The very same. 😂😂😂

GK is being bought out by Hotblack Destiato

[Chienmortbb]

8 hours ago, Minininjarob said:

The very same. 😂😂😂

GK is being bought out by Hotblack Destiato

The Estate Agents? https://hotblackdesiato.co.uk/

[Gareth Hughes]

On 28/01/2025 at 09:07, Minininjarob said:

Thanks! I was getting tumbleweeds for a while. 😂

 

Maybe it takes the brain the size of a small planet to get it? 

 

(Not saying I have one, just the best comeback reference I can muster!!)