Gallien Kreuger Official Club Part 7

[B-string]

Originally Posted by ChristianOnBass

I hope my research has resulted in a correct understanding of the newest GK MB Combo Amps. Am I correct if I say that the newest GK MB112 and MB115 combos have a "Chain" output connection that is used to add GK MB powered speakers to them? I am hoping to be able to get a decent combo amp. I am strongly considering a GK MB112, and hope to add an additional powered speaker cab when I have the money. Am I on the right track? I may know bass PLAYING, but I am ignorant when it comes to gear. Thank you. I love this forum so far!

You are correct! With the new series II you can add ANY of the powered MBE cabs by the chain out. As many as you want.

[2milehighspike]

Originally Posted by ChristianOnBass

I hope my research has resulted in a correct understanding of the newest GK MB Combo Amps. Am I correct if I say that the newest GK MB112 and MB115 combos have a "Chain" output connection that is used to add GK MB powered speakers to them? I am hoping to be able to get a decent combo amp. I am strongly considering a GK MB112, and hope to add an additional powered speaker cab when I have the money. Am I on the right track? I may know bass PLAYING, but I am ignorant when it comes to gear. Thank you. I love this forum so far!

You sir are on the right track, I own the MB112-II and MBP12 and it is a very impressive rig! I gig with it and it easily fills 300 ppl rooms. It is the easiest load in/out ever. I am thinking about adding one more MBP and have a 600 watt 3x12 mini stack, just because I can

[kai_ski]

Did gk go back to the original grills on the mb combos? I just went to the website and it looks like they're back to the silver grills instead of the all black/chrome.

[B-string]

I just checked the Gallien site and it shows the combos and powered cabs with all black grill.

[ljazz]

Originally Posted by B-string

I don't think it is a class D (MB Fusion) to class H (Fusion 550) thing. The preamps are the same but the 550's output section pounds! The Fusion 550 in Bass Gear Mag's sustained burst test made over 830 watts! Don't think the same test has been done/published yet on the MB Fusion.

If it's like comparing the mb500 to the rb700, then I would say it is a class D to class H thing. A lot more heft in the class H. You can feel it, and you can hear it. I actually thought the rb700rbII with the VT in front of it sounded "tubier" than the MBF...... but, and I've said this before.... running the mbf's pre into the 700 is awesome sounding. I'd love to see a RB Fusion.... sorta like the Fusion 550, but with the MBF channel switching instead of the motorized knobs, selectable contour freq, keep the boost from the rb's, keep it to two rack spaces, and under 20lbs. I'd be all over it!

[bassman74]

Now, i want something smaller for home practicing and playing with a drummer once in a while.

Is the mb200 amp similar in tone to the 700rb and my Most important question is: Is it repliable?

[Andyman001]

Originally Posted by jsilva4

Hey guys!
I own a Gallien-Krueger MB112 for almost two years now!
Can you give me a number for the club?

Originally Posted by BokiGroove

Finally NEO II arrived number please...p.s. used to have Markbass, EBS , and TC cabs but this small cab is the one I love the most! thank you GK

[ChristianOnBass]

I think the black grills on GKs newest models are made in USA, and the silver ones are made over seas. Didn't they say that their amps will be made here again?

[ChristianOnBass]

PS: Thank you for the confirmation on the GK MB series (powered speaker cabs). Just the fact that these amps are so light makes me happy!

[B-string]

The black grill models (series II) are definitely made in California. There were some of the silver grill models that were assembled in California at the end of the production.

[jumblemind]

Originally Posted by B-string

G-K (Mr Gallien) tried expansion of the entry level gear (backLine, MB and MB combos) to his own plant in China. No "farming out" (like some others). RB series and Fusion 550 has always been in the California plant. He decided the now minimal cost savings was not as important as quality control and the need for american jobs. From what info I have been given by Bob and other that have spoken with him.

This is great to read. It has really gotten to the point in recent times that new equipment purchases are a crap shoot...new items have high probabilities of not working or else not being in exact working condition upon purchase. Out of the six new pieces of gear I've bought in the last three months, all priced $300+, four pieces had to be returned as defective. Four! Two amps and two cabinets. QC has gotten so bad that return policies are now one of the features you have to look for first in shopping new gear.

And this isn't limited to music gear by any means. Treadmill I just had delivered and assembled doesn't function correctly, have to wait six weeks for it to be fixed. My wife was furious, and after my recent experiences, I just shrugged my shoulders. "That's how it is now."

To bring it back to the thread, my MB200 is one of those 6 new purchases that has not only worked as I expected, it has performed well beyond my expectations to the point I may go with GK when I upgrade my large room rig, something I hadn't been considering before.

[tombowlus]

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

Sorry for the late response. Just got home (with no sleep) this morning. It's already been answered, but the MB Fusion 800 is still set for March, not June.

[Dredmahawkus]

Originally Posted by ljazz

If it's like comparing the mb500 to the rb700, then I would say it is a class D to class H thing. A lot more heft in the class H. You can feel it, and you can hear it. I actually thought the rb700rbII with the VT in front of it sounded "tubier" than the MBF...... but, and I've said this before.... running the mbf's pre into the 700 is awesome sounding. I'd love to see a RB Fusion.... sorta like the Fusion 550, but with the MBF channel switching instead of the motorized knobs, selectable contour freq, keep the boost from the rb's, keep it to two rack spaces, and under 20lbs. I'd be all over it!

I picked up a bluetube pedal last week...hasnt arrived yet. think that will effect the mbfusion preamp?

I think I am going to have to get a rb700 now and try and figure out how to run the mbfusions preamp with it!

[Andyman001]

Originally Posted by Andyman001

#945 - jsilva4

#946 - BokiGroove

[B-string]

Originally Posted by Dredmahawkus

I picked up a bluetube pedal last week...hasnt arrived yet. think that will effect the mbfusion preamp?

I think I am going to have to get a rb700 now and try and figure out how to run the mbfusions preamp with it!

Effects send from the MB Fusion to the effects return of the 700RB. I do this from my Fusion 550 to my 800RB on occasion.

[Col200]

Originally Posted by 2milehighspike

You sir are on the right track, I own the MB112-II and MBP12 and it is a very impressive rig! I gig with it and it easily fills 300 ppl rooms. It is the easiest load in/out ever. I am thinking about adding one more MBP and have a 600 watt 3x12 mini stack, just because I can

I picked up the MB112-II for small gigs but am in love with the sound and power of that thing. I'm even considering picking up the powered 112 for my new go-to rig to gig with. You said it can keep up in a fairly large room? Seeing as I now have a GK1001RBII with a 2x10 cab, I'm guessing the "mini-stack" of two 112 should be similar, if not louder that my current rig. I hate selling gear (just sold my Dr. bass 1580 and already miss it) but I like the idea of downsizing and clearing out some space.

[Andyman001]

Originally Posted by B-string

Effects send from the MB Fusion to the effects return of the 700RB. I do this from my Fusion 550 to my 800RB on occasion.

Isn't the 800RB less watts than the 550?

Just wondering

[husky123]

Originally Posted by Andyman001

Isn't the 800RB less watts than the 550?

Just wondering

Yes but......

[B-string]

Originally Posted by Andyman001

Isn't the 800RB less watts than the 550?

Just wondering

Quite a bit less. But adding cabs with the 4 ohm NEO412 is not happening. So if I want to "play" with a massive sized rig. The 300 watt feeds a 215 and the 100 watt feeds a Single Showman cab. Makes guitarists cry and the drummer does not need to use his kick pedal as much
Practicably I use the 100 watt to feed a monitor for the drummer in one real tough venue we have here. He can adjust the 800RB to his needs

[2milehighspike]

Originally Posted by Col200

I picked up the MB112-II for small gigs but am in love with the sound and power of that thing. I'm even considering picking up the powered 112 for my new go-to rig to gig with. You said it can keep up in a fairly large room? Seeing as I now have a GK1001RBII with a 2x10 cab, I'm guessing the "mini-stack" of two 112 should be similar, if not louder that my current rig. I hate selling gear (just sold my Dr. bass 1580 and already miss it) but I like the idea of downsizing and clearing out some space.

The addition of the MBP will work in medium size rooms for sure. If your 2x10 cab is 8 ohms i think it will be louder than your current rig.Mine has broken in nicely and hamdles low B no problem. The only retailer that has them as far as I know is Sweetwater