**GK - MB Fusion Getting Closer To Reality!**

tallboybass · #1 05-21-2010, 01:54 PM

I'm TRYING to hang on 'til the MB Fusion hits the stores. After owning both the MB2-500 and the Fusion 550, this could REALLY be something! I've seen one review of the MB Fusion here, I have no idea where he got it though.

Very exciting stuff!!

(and yes, I changed the title of this thread)

tombowlus · #2 05-21-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tallboybass

I'm TRYING to hang on 'til the MB Fusion hits the stores. After owning both the MB2-500 and the Fusion 550, this could REALLY be something!

While I certainly enjoyed the Shuttle 9.0 that I played at Bass Emporium, I must admit, I am also very much looking forward to the MB Fusion.

rag · #3 05-21-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

While I certainly enjoyed the Shuttle 9.0 that I played at Bass Emporium, I must admit, I am also very much looking forward to the MB Fusion.

We are just waiting for the high Voltage tube supply transformer to arrive then we can build them. Should be in production in about two weeks.
Bob

tombowlus · #4 05-21-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rag

We are just waiting for the high Voltage tube supply transformer to arrive then we can build them. Should be in production in about two weeks.
Bob

Alright!

This has got to be one of the amps that I have been most looking forward to in recent years!

tallboybass · #5 05-22-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rag

We are just waiting for the high Voltage tube supply transformer to arrive then we can build them. Should be in production in about two weeks.
Bob

Thanks Bob, if you manage to make an amp with the tone and monsterous power of the Fusion 550 in a small, under 6 pound package, you will sell MANY of them!! I will wait. Any idea on when they will hit the streets?

tallboybass · #6 05-22-2010, 02:04 AM

Here's a thread with some good info in it from January 2009!

GK MB2-500 in black? Is this real?

tallboybass · #7 05-22-2010, 12:34 PM

So Bob G. says they'll be in production in two weeks. Any 'industry people' care to guess how long it will take for them to reach the consumer?

chiplexic · #8 05-22-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tallboybass

So Bob G. says they'll be in production in two weeks. Any 'industry people' care to guess how long it will take for them to reach the consumer?

By Christmas ?

**B-string** · #9 05-22-2010, 01:26 PM

Hate to beat on G-K any, but two weeks was said about the G-K forum to be back up. That was Nov. of last year?

tallboybass · #10 05-22-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

Hate to beat on G-K any, but two weeks was said about the G-K forum to be back up. That was Nov. of last year?

I definitely hear ya. At least they could cover their tracks by removing the 'New for 2009' banner next to the MB Fusion on the 'Latest News' page!

lbwdog · #11 05-31-2010, 06:56 PM

Might have been addressed elsewhere but I just noticed from the G-K site pics, there's no boost control on the MB Fusion.

Anybody know about this?

If I'm still alive when this thing hits the shelves, I'll prolly sell or trade my MB Tube 800 for one if the early reviews are good!

**B-string** · #12 05-31-2010, 07:06 PM

Same as the Fusion 550. Boost control not needed, just increase the input gain. The boost control added harmonics that you normally get from overdriven triodes.

blendermassacre · #13 05-31-2010, 07:47 PM

what are we looking at on street price on this baby? any estimates?

lbwdog · #14 05-31-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

Same as the Fusion 550. Boost control not needed, just increase the input gain. The boost control added harmonics that you normally get from overdriven triodes.

AHA! I kinda suspected that. Thanks "B-String".

You planning on gettin' one too?

**B-string** · #15 05-31-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lbwdog

AHA! I kinda suspected that. Thanks "B-String".

You planning on gettin' one too?

Yeah I don't miss the boost at all with the Fusion 550.

Yes I want a MB Fusion!!!!!

unclekebm · #16 05-31-2010, 08:55 PM

Jason at GK is supposed to be sending me one to beat up for a while...
as of 3 weeks ago, it was in Canada at a show
haven't got it yet, hopefully soon
I will report back, unless they just release it and we all get one

Mojo-Man · #17 05-31-2010, 10:55 PM

This is one amp I've been looking forward to.
But, my god, they've been talking about it since Nov. 2009?
I'm trying to hold out for one?
It may solve my small amp needs?
HURRY GK HURRY !!!!

tallboybass · #18 06-01-2010, 07:30 AM

Well, according to Bob G. it will be going into production in less than a week. Let's hope that happens, AND that it is as killer as it promises to be!

Unclekebm, you keep us informed if you get it, OK?

tallboybass · #19 06-01-2010, 10:26 AM

The only thing I wonder about is whether the 'boost' control on the SS models, sounds better than a real tube!

unclekebm · #20 06-03-2010, 12:01 PM

I will 'tallboybass' - I'm anxiously waiting...