or at least offer a preamp version that can be used to drive a separate cabinet. I've even contacted them in the past to tell them they need to ressurect the 6-string Backline series. But if other Backline 100 owners like thiers as much as I like mine, I don't know that they'd be willing to part with it! I think this GK amp has such a great sound, it's a shame that GK decided to go exclusively with bass technology. The only exception is if I was lucky enough to find a used one in good condition. So if I lost this amp, I would not be able to find a replacement. But the really sad thing is that GK doesn't do 6-string guitar amplifiers anymore. The reason is that I'm rather confident I can get another strat with similar action and tonality, and I'd probably put the new EMG HZ passive pickups in it this time. This amp is so precious to me, that I value it more than my custom strat. I think it is trully unique the the GK solid-state design. I just absolutely love it, and have never found any other device that has allowed me to recreate this exact sound or feel with my custom strat. I think the closest I can describe it is similar to Alex Lifeson's guitar tracks on Rush's "Power Windows." It's a more modern sound that is not vintage, but it is warm, punchy and brilliant. In conjunction with the EMG pickups, I get what I consider to be the "perfect" sound out of this amp: a smooth "growling" overdrive with squeaky attack and presence that transitions seamlessly into a bright, ringy, clean sustained sound. I also generally like to play and solo with only about 30% distortion and 100% presence. I tend to like a very warm but clean "overdrive" growl for my distortion sound. I am not a person that really strives for traditional vintage sounds. Even the single-coil pickups don't generate any hum or buzz. The EMG pickups are very quiet and work excellently with this amp. I have a custom strat with rosewood fretboard and EMG Select (passive) pickups. I would be totally lost without it, and I would amputate limbs to replace it if it were lost or stolen. I mean, what can I say? I've had this amp almost 8 years, and it's by far my *favorite* and most prized piece of guitar equipment. Overall good condition, except the wheels have cracked and it's show a little bit of wear. I used to play gigs with this beast, but it's been a while since then. Hello,Thanks for looking selling my Gallien-Krueger Backline 600 Bass Head and Backline 410blx II Bass Cab.
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