The GrooveSpot: Episode 5 - The GK Rig

[imorales242]

I have a GK at my church its a 700rb 2 n idk if i shud keep it or buy a carvin bx1500 head and a cabinet from there..GK is aite for me

[CirrusSmith]

Norm,

I have really been blessed by your Grooving For Heaven DVD series, various online videos and your Pondering the Sushi CD. Do you have any chord charts and/or lead sheets available for "1412" and "Giavonna Marie" ?

Thanks Norm and God Bless!!!

Keith

[andrssxbassplayer1]

can you get a full bass sound???

[mouthmw]

Hey Norm, you use the 212 with 115. Doesn't the 115 run out of headroom while you could still push the 212? I read that it's best to mix two of the same cabs for that reason, so you can push them both equally without one of them starting to fart out. How does the 115 212 combo work? They got different specs and wattage. Thanks! (ps. asking this because I'm interested in trying your combination with my 700RB II)

[TheMinderasor]

Hey Norm, I bought Pondering the sushi. Great playing! Im looking into getting that 212 neo. Have you ever combined it with a neo 210 or anything else? Seems to be loud on its own though. Oh, and have you ever tried the MB500 or MB800?? greetings from montreal.

[chingis000]

I knew it was a 410 cab.

[tricky50414]

Hey Norm, thanks for the great videos and tips. I have the 700RB-II paired with an old GK 410 cab (400w@8ohm) that I've decided is more volume than I need and is really heavy. If I sell the cab and get the NEO 212 for the weight drop, will I be sacrificing any tone? What can I expect? More importantly, will I be able to still cut through easily playing w/ a drummer?

[riclove8700]

what strap is that, if u don't mind me asking, i just bought ur album by the way, fantastic

[DuxJerome]

I like head too..

[LUISTELLECHEA]

ur amazing dude, bass hero l..l keep it up !

[vorontube]

i love this bit: "Pretty much it's all here. Muahahahaha"=)))))

[Gonzo1069]

I have the same rig on the same settings. When I added a NEO115-II into the mix it just THUNDERED. I can't say enough good things about what GK has to offer.

[spectorman09]

Sounds like he has some effects running into the head also, maybe a little reverb?

[Pablorocker3]

Hi! Awesome video! I love GK sound!

I have got a Peavey head (500 w/4 Ohm): could it be a good idea to use a 212 Neo with it?

[Pablorocker3]

Hi, awesome video! I love GK sound!

I have a Peavey head (500w/4 ohm): could it be a good idea to use it with a 212 Neo 4 ohm?

[riclove8700]

is the song at the beginning of your video on your cd? I would love to buy it

[iKiiiLzx]

Cool deal i was thinking the 410blx would that head work well with that amp?

[jonpcab]

I don't recommend the BLX line of cabs. The Backline 600 head isn't too bad, considering the price.

You always want to "skimp" on the amp, before the cabinet.

If you're looking for a good mid-ranged GK 410, Go for the RBX series. They are much better, IMO. Paired with their 700RB-II head and you'd have a great little half-stack.

If you're looking for more bang for your buck, consider the MB212 combo with an ext. cab.

Still nothing beats these Neos. I'm waiting for the Neo810 myself.

[PKMLshow]

for christmas i got a $700 GK bass amp stack goldline 300 wats its really nice i would get a GK over other top bass amp brands like ampeg any fender bass amp

[normstockton]

Huge apologies for the confusion. Upon further review, I would have to agree with you - it looks like GK accidentally shipped me the wrong cab for this shoot & concert. Very embarrassing...

Suffice it to say that the Neo 212 sounds phenomenal as well, and is the cabinet that I own and use all the time. I guess I'll start checking from now on to make sure that I get the right one! :^)

Blessings- Norm

[beastahhboy]

thats a 4x10 not 2x10

[reditreefrogs]

Can these cabs be used with a tube head playing a regular electric guitar?

I like this CK designs and they are cheaper in price than a Marshall cab.

[cachubiza]

perhaps if you dial out the horn. however, the sound will still be very "bassy"... you don't want a booming guitar

[micbass777]

it defenitely is 4X10 i have the same exact head and cabinet

[xtrict]

Its a 4x10 , you can clearly see at 0;26 4 10"cones

[xXBASSISTXx1]

he says 2 12's

[BreakupBass]

norm, you're awesome!

[jarhead4214]

Hey norm. Nobody locally has any neos so I have to make a blind purchase. How would you compares the 410 and 212?

I play mainly Tool, Heavy Rock, and Jazz.

[WitteBandera]

I think you should get the 212.

But it would still be better if you'd test it first.

[SimplyBam]

i know u posted that 2 months ago, but thats exactly what i play and i was looking at the neo after seein toolbassplayer had it. if u bought it, do u suggest it?

[Contrabando5cordas]

could you give more tips about the GK amps and how to get a good tone with them?

[josa90]

Is that intro song an original. Or is that being marketed? If so what's the name of the song?

[normstockton]

Hey josa90- Thanks for your interest. It's actually a hidden bonus track on my Pondering the Sushi CD called "Veggie Soup". It is available on iTunes, as well.

[palooka4u]

Hi Norm, do you use the 4 ohm or 8 ohm Neo 212 cab? I love the compactness/portability of this rig, it really sounds quite brilliant with your MTD. Diggin' your grooves as always. "The Race" is still one of my all time favourite jazz funk tracks.

[normstockton]

Thanks palooka4u!  I use the 8 ohm version. Yes, the MTD/GK combination works really well...

[cestapassu]

@normstockton Hi Norm, in Italy there are no 212 4 ohm. Shops owner say to me there is an error in the web site of GK 'cause neo 212 4 ohm doesn't exist. What do you think about it?

[chingis000]

The neo's he is playing are 410

[normstockton]

Hey chingis000-

Actually, it's a bit of an optical illusion; the cab in the video is definitely a Neo 212. It's the cab I use most of the time.

[Grifff0]

He states that he's using a 210.

[Grifff0]

He states in the video that he's using a 210.

[diamonddust22]

Grifff0 no he states he is using 2 - 12's

[elavate7]

yea he did say that, but it looks like a 4x10

[diamonddust22]

elavate7 It could be a 2x10 if the 10's are from corner to corner.

[elavate7]

yea i figured that

[BreakupBass]

i use the 1001rb2 and its great, i run it through an ampeg 8x10 and an ampeg 4x10 for smaller shows . it does the job nicely. running it through a compressor makes it even more boombasstic!

[ackbass]

Interesting. His rig comes as a combo now.

[bassart94]

im savin up for it :)

[anahowana]

amazing cleaaaaaaaaaan tone!

[bEaR211k]

hey norm what kinda strings do u use?

[spectorman09]

MTD steels

[mtd535]

Bring that bass, those cabinets to the UK!! Oh don't forget to fly over too!! :¬)))

[billindelicato]

1001RB lol not RD...

great bass player, he just bugs me

[arroyomusic]

Why does he bug you? He seems like such a nice guy!

[maxdog555]

wow your sound is great

[yesiplayguitar]

Those got to be the quickest 12 inch speakers I've ever heard! does to cabinet have casters?

[BleuNight]

Yup