Gallien Kreuger Official Club Part 7 - Page 33

CElton · #**641** 01-25-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

They're also enough different that I prefer the MBF, myself...

How does the Fusion perform at 8 ohms?

ksandvik · #**642** 01-25-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CElton

How does the Fusion perform at 8 ohms?

The timed I've used a sole 8 ohm 2x10 or 2x12, is has presence but not headroom. But you don't need that much for low-volume gigs, not even for gigs where all you need is stage volume and the PA takes care of the rest.

**Chef** · #**643** 01-25-2013, 06:05 PM

MBFusion>1xGKNeo212 is plenty loud, IMO.

So, I guess the answer might depend on which 8 ohm cab you use.

2milehighspike · #**644** 01-26-2013, 09:15 AM

Who out there in GK land is going to NAMM , and getting to the bottom of the release of the MBF800, Chef, B-String, Tom B, ....Anybody?

KJung · #**645** 01-26-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 2milehighspike

Who out there in GK land is going to NAMM , and getting to the bottom of the release of the MBF800, Chef, B-String, Tom B, ....Anybody?

Heard from Munji, who posted up about this. In classic GK form, they are showing the exact same MBFusion800 this year as last year, and Munji was told they are hoping for a June introduction

I guess the good news for the GK fans is that it is still in the pipeline, and does seem to 'exist'. Of course, that is what I thought last year at this time, when I was told in the booth that they were looking for a... wait for it.... June introduction

Bassist30 · #**646** 01-26-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KJung

Heard from Munji, who posted up about this. In classic GK form, they are showing the exact same MBFusion800 this year as last year, and Munji was told they are hoping for a June introduction

I guess the good news for the GK fans is that it is still in the pipeline, and does seem to 'exist'. Of course, that is what I thought last year at this time, when I was told in the booth that they were looking for a... wait for it.... June introduction

What is the reason? If its the exact one. I would think the unit had a problem and needed additional time before its release.

2milehighspike · #**647** 01-26-2013, 09:23 AM

Damn, This is turning into comedy! I hope for their sake that it will have NO problems whatsoever. Oh well Guess I'll use my MBF money and order a new Carvin LB75 HH

willsellout · #**648** 01-26-2013, 10:23 AM

Thinking about gettng another lightweight head as my primary with my GK800RB as my backup. I'd be using whatever I get with a Bergantino NV412. My choices right now are an Aguilar TH500, MB Fusion, and an MB800. I might need to order all three and test them

Dredmahawkus · #**649** 01-26-2013, 10:30 AM

If they are introducing the same amp as last year there had to be a big problem. Hopefully they came to a solution! and whatever the problem is I hope its not in the 500f and not telling anyone!

2milehighspike · #**650** 01-26-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by willsellout

Thinking about gettng another lightweight head as my primary with my GK800RB as my backup. I'd be using whatever I get with a Bergantino NV412. My choices right now are an Aguilar TH500, MB Fusion, and an MB800. I might need to order all three and test them

An MB800 thru your Bergi will blow out your windows! Have not played the Aggie, but you can't go wrong with the GKs, but I am Biased!

B-string · #**651** 01-26-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2milehighspike

Who out there in GK land is going to NAMM , and getting to the bottom of the release of the MBF800, Chef, B-String, Tom B, ....Anybody?

Tom B should be there. I haven't had an in for NAMM since I left California. You need an exhibitor or guest badge to enter NAMM. It is not open to the general public

2milehighspike · #**652** 01-26-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by B-string

Tom B should be there. I haven't had an in for NAMM since I left California. You need an exhibitor or guest badge to enter NAMM. It is not open to the general public

I here ya, I thought you were one of the lucky ones, wish I could go

Bassist30 · #**653** 01-27-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2milehighspike

Damn, This is turning into comedy! I hope for their sake that it will have NO problems whatsoever. Oh well Guess I'll use my MBF money and order a new Carvin LB75 HH

I know what you mean, but if you use the money now will you have enough when it does come out. Maybe June 2014 or june 2015?

Bassist30 · #**654** 01-27-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dredmahawkus

If they are introducing the same amp as last year there had to be a big problem. Hopefully they came to a solution! and whatever the problem is I hope its not in the 500f and not telling anyone!

I have not experienced any problems with the 500 fusion. Maybe they are having problems wih the factory making them. Where are thy made anybody knows?

Dredmahawkus · #**655** 01-27-2013, 07:49 AM

yeah my 500 fusion has never given me a problem.....who knows...its odd to keep something on hold this long after introducing it and setting a release date of almost a year ago!

2milehighspike · #**656** 01-27-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassist30

I know what you mean, but if you use the money now will you have enough when it does come out. Maybe June 2014 or june 2015?

LOL, I don't think it will be a problem.

AdamR · #**657** 01-27-2013, 09:20 AM

Anything new from GK at NAMM ?

pan1k · #**658** 01-27-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by willsellout

Thinking about gettng another lightweight head as my primary with my GK800RB as my backup. I'd be using whatever I get with a Bergantino NV412. My choices right now are an Aguilar TH500, MB Fusion, and an MB800. I might need to order all three and test them

I have owned all three heads. MBFusion won for me. The th500 was a nice amp but too throaty for me. The mb800 was a sexy amp but too much raw power. The fusion was a nice compromise. I love it. It's made me a GK fan boy for life.

B-string · #**659** 01-27-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassist30

I have not experienced any problems with the 500 fusion. Maybe they are having problems wih the factory making them. Where are thy made anybody knows?

In California.
Gallien-Krueger
2234 Industrial Drive,
Stockton, CA 95206

mgbass · #**660** 01-27-2013, 10:44 AM

I just got home from NAMM late last night, attended Thur and Friday.
Spoke to Mr. Krueger, and he said they were trying to release Fusion 800 in the spring but would not commit to a hard date.

That said, they have brought almost all of their production back into the US, and that has cost them time, which has slowed down bringing out new products.
GK wants to have everything made in the US, as they have had issues with piece's and parts coming out of China.

Once they get everything back in order here in the US, they have allot of great plans for products.
Great conversation!

I have been to NAMM over 20 times and this was the busiest Friday and Sat I have EVER seen, it was packed!