Gallien Krueger 2001RB Bass Amp Head Overview
It's the big gun, GK's candidate for the ultimate stage rig! This unit is based on the bi-amp system from the 1001RB but with dual 540W woofer amps bridgeable to 1080W, two 50W horn amps, and two continuously variable speed fan for cooling.
As used by Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Product Ref: 14307
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe 2001RB gets the deep, floor-shaking, warm sound that powers reggae band. For rock players, it features a special design distortion circuit that lets you quickly dial in the perfect growl and drive. For funk players, its voicing filters and bi-amp controls let you scoop the mids and add the perfect high-end edge needed for popping. For and style of music performed on arena stages, the 2001RB is destined to be the premier amp of choice.
2001RB Distortion Circuit
The secret to the 2001RB's smooth natural distortion is that the horn amp is automatically muted when the high gain channel is activated, thus preventing and raspy distortion from the horns. The horn amps can also be muted on the low gain channel as needed for certain blues sounds. Such horn muting is only possible with a bi-amp system, and only the 2001RB has the circuitry design. Easy on-stage control is provided by a three button footswitch, which mutes the horns, selects channel A or B, and also activates the tuning mute.
2001RB Microprocessor System Manager
An 8-bit microprocessor constantly monitors the 2001RB system, making sure everything is running correctly. It waits patiently for you to push the power switch, and then sends a signal to your other GK power amps to turn them on in proper order. Artist such as Flea and Tom Hamilton use up to five heads, and with the 2001RB, they only push one switch to fire up their
Specifications
- POWER 90dB, Clip LED, -14dB Pad, Mute Switch, Mute LED and A/B Switch
- HIGH GAIN (B): B LED, Gain, Edge, Bottom and Level Controls
- LOW GAIN (A): A LED and Level Control
- VOICING FILTERS: 5/4 String Voicing, Adjustable Contour and Presence
- EQUALIZER: Four Band Active
- OUTPUT: Boost, Tweeter Level with High-Cut and Woofer Level with High-Cut
- DIRECT OUT: XLR, Level Control, Ground Lift and Pre/Post Switches
- PATCHING: Send, Return, Tuner Out, Chain in, Chain Out and Footswitch Jack
- SPEAKER OUT LEFT: Two 1/4" and two Horn Bi-Amp Compatible Speakon Connectors (Bridge/Mono), Bridge/Mono Switch
- SPEAKER OUT RIGHT: Two 1/4" and two Horn Bi-Amp Compatible Speakon Connectors
- CONTROL: Trigger In, Trigger Out and IEC Power Connector
- DIMENSIONS: 19"W x 5.25"H x 12"D
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