Gallien Kreuger Official Club Part 7

[Bassist30]

Originally Posted by bassman64

I have a MB 112-II and am going to get the 112MBP but have been wondering if the 115 would be better.

I was a diehard 15's only guy for the last 30 years. went down to 10's and didnt like it. I find the 112 to be very pleasing and not as "thick" (which I like) but still wonder about the 15 in the mix at louder volumes....

I think a 15 would be a nice addition. Sadly to sayI don't have his speakers. But speakers are made different or have been added in the last 30 years. What I hear about his speakers I think a 15 would give you additional bottom end that isn't boomy. I have a Audiokinesis TCw15AF and never thought I can do the things on a 15 that I did with 10's and 12's.

[Chef]

I use the GK bag.
I have all my cables, a strobostomp and an HPFIII in it as well.

Originally Posted by HeavyDuty

I've been looking for a simple slipcase for my MB500 - I use a wheelie rollaround suitcase for all my crap, and everything I've found to protect the amp inside of that is the wrong size (too big and bulky.)

I'm hoping to find a simple padded slipcase - no pockets or straps needed, just something to help keep the MB from getting pranged.

Has anyone ever seen anything like this? I'm thinking a tablet sleeve would work, but I haven't found one the right size.

[HeavyDuty]

Originally Posted by Chef

I use the GK bag.
I have all my cables, a strobostomp and an HPFIII in it as well.

It sounds like it may be kinda bulky...? Right now I'm using a small laptop bag that I hang from the pull-up handle of the wheelie, but I'd like to get the amp inside of the suitcase.

[Andyman001]

Originally Posted by TinyE

New to the forums, joining the GK club. Just ordered an mb115-II !

#953 - TinyE

post pics if you can

[jymyben]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...bass-soft-case

Originally Posted by HeavyDuty

It sounds like it may be kinda bulky...? Right now I'm using a small laptop bag that I hang from the pull-up handle of the wheelie, but I'd like to get the amp inside of the suitcase.

[Chef]

It's more or less the size of two MBFusions....

Originally Posted by HeavyDuty

It sounds like it may be kinda bulky...? Right now I'm using a small laptop bag that I hang from the pull-up handle of the wheelie, but I'd like to get the amp inside of the suitcase.

[kleinenenten]

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

Thanks! Do you know if gray or black was old or new? I'm aware of the entry level specs, but I have a line to get some super cheap to replace my Ampeg combo, so I was wondering what was up. It should approximate my main rig close enough for my needs since I've heard they've got that GK sound on the cheap. Thanks again!

Also, do you know of any differences between the BLX and BLX-II revisions?

[bassman64]

Originally Posted by Bassist30

I think a 15 would be a nice addition. Sadly to sayI don't have his speakers. But speakers are made different or have been added in the last 30 years. What I hear about his speakers I think a 15 would give you additional bottom end that isn't boomy. I have a Audiokinesis TCw15AF and never thought I can do the things on a 15 that I did with 10's and 12's.

I'll see if the local store has one to try..

but i agree with you.

15's are more suited to the classic rock type music I play anyway but I do like the added punch of the smaller speaker as well....

[B-string]

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

Thanks! Do you know if gray or black was old or new? I'm aware of the entry level specs, but I have a line to get some super cheap to replace my Ampeg combo, so I was wondering what was up. It should approximate my main rig close enough for my needs since I've heard they've got that GK sound on the cheap. Thanks again!

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

Also, do you know of any differences between the BLX and BLX-II revisions?

The Badge and graphics are the easiest way to tell the age. I didn't fallow the BL line real closely. If you email jason@gallien.com he will have the full scoop for you. Very nice fellow and usually very prompt with replying! Any time G-K makes a revision (like mark II) there is a major change. Jason can help with what the change was without relying on my limited memory .

[Bassist30]

Originally Posted by bassman64

I'll see if the local store has one to try..

but i agree with you.

15's are more suited to the classic rock type music I play anyway but I do like the added punch of the smaller speaker as well....

Mmmmnnnnnnnnnnn Im sorry you can't really try one of these in a store. Made to order. You can look at one here on the sales section (amps). There is an TC15 being sold for 750.00 Be the loudest 15 you'll ever play and sounds great. I have a Berg AE410 and its very close to being as loud. He isn't making he TC model any longer as the speakers were specially made for him to go 4 ohms. To expensive to make. What I have been hearing about GK 15's I would go there. Prices are great and there seems to be more than enough happy customers. Sorry sometimes I forget which Thread Im in.

[kleinenenten]

Originally Posted by B-string

The Badge and graphics are the easiest way to tell the age. I didn't fallow the BL line real closely. If you email jason@gallien.com he will have the full scoop for you. Very nice fellow and usually very prompt with replying! Any time G-K makes a revision (like mark II) there is a major change. Jason can help with what the change was without relying on my limited memory .

Thanks again. I might have to do that!

[Dredmahawkus]

What kind of basses do you guys play with your mbfusion? I have a couple of jazz basses and love the sound.....I just got a EBMM sterling classic with a maple neck...my others are all rosewood....and its so different! I am having a harder time dialing in a tone! I have a tone dialed in that sounds like my fenders! It almost sounds like theres a little echo reverb thing in the guitars preamp...its weird. My fender on same settings does not have that at all! I really like the just before distortion sound on the mbfusion. I think you can get that sound either by putting the gain to like 10 o clock or volume all the way up and use gain as volume. that right before distortion sound is awesome!

what basses do you guys use with your fusion?

[kleinenenten]

Just snagged a Backline 600 and 410BLX-II super cheap for practicing at home to replace my old Ampeg combo. It seems to fuzz out on some of the lower notes. I thought it was just my 5 string, but it does it on the E and A strings of my 4 string as well. Any suggestions? I'm not using any crazy settings or anything:

Clock Face
Level 10
Contour 10
Treble 12
Hi Mid 10
Low Mid 10
Bass 12
Boost 10
Master 3

What do you guys think? Is this the cab "farting" as I've heard some do with low notes? I should also mention the noise only happens for a second or two. If I let it ring out, the sound disappears and I have great tone again.

[B-string]

Sounds like maybe the cab's speakers are hurt or loose on the baffle board. Could also be loose cab panels (glue joints that have failed from rough handling).

[kleinenenten]

I checked the speakers, they're in there tight. The cab has been sitting for a few years. Would that matter? I'm taking it that loose panels would be too much for me to fix. And if this isn't "farting", what does that sound like? I'm just trying to learn what I can from all this. Thanks B-String! You've been quite helpful lately!

[B-string]

"Farting" is a quick noise on note peaks usually the speaker's voice coil slams into the back of the magnet structure (motor assembly). Loose panels can be fixed by you they just take some time. Remove all speakers and mark or take pictures of how the wires go. Flow wood glue (I just use Elmer's carpenters glue) in the joints where the panels meet. Let the cab sit for 4 to 5 hours before you rotate the cab to do the next set of joints until all joints have been treated unless you identify just one loose panel (press on the panels while it is being played to find the loose panel). Make sure you are not hearing room rattles, move the cab to a more open location in case what you are hearing is things in the room making noise).
I try to be helpful always? Some things can irritate but....?

[bassman64]

Originally Posted by Bassist30

Mmmmnnnnnnnnnnn Im sorry you can't really try one of these in a store. Made to order. You can look at one here on the sales section (amps). There is an TC15 being sold for 750.00 Be the loudest 15 you'll ever play and sounds great. I have a Berg AE410 and its very close to being as loud. He isn't making he TC model any longer as the speakers were specially made for him to go 4 ohms. To expensive to make. What I have been hearing about GK 15's I would go there. Prices are great and there seems to be more than enough happy customers. Sorry sometimes I forget which Thread Im in.

I thought we was talking bout the MBP 115

sometimes I miss things relevant to what I am reading...lol

[kleinenenten]

Originally Posted by B-string

"Farting" is a quick noise on note peaks usually the speaker's voice coil slams into the back of the magnet structure (motor assembly). Loose panels can be fixed by you they just take some time. Remove all speakers and mark or take pictures of how the wires go. Flow wood glue (I just use Elmer's carpenters glue) in the joints where the panels meet. Let the cab sit for 4 to 5 hours before you rotate the cab to do the next set of joints until all joints have been treated unless you identify just one loose panel (press on the panels while it is being played to find the loose panel). Make sure you are not hearing room rattles, move the cab to a more open location in case what you are hearing is things in the room making noise).
I try to be helpful always? Some things can irritate but....?

Didn't mean that you weren't usually helpful, but in the last 24 hours, I think you're the one who's happened to answer all of my questions. So, you in particular, have been quite helpful to me lately.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

Didn't mean that you weren't usually helpful, but in the last 24 hours, I think you're the one who's happened to answer all of my questions. So, you in particular, have been quite helpful to me lately.

Ah, LOL got it. Glad to help!

[Dredmahawkus]

I am too stupid to answer!

I wait to hear b-strings answers he is always right!