Gallien-Krueger MB112 200W 1x12

HMZ · #1 08-19-2011, 08:19 AM

I just bought this Gallien-Krueger MB112 200W 1x12 and i have to say its pretty amazing. Its small (28lbs) and sounds great. I was looking for a small combo that i could use for Practice and small gigs. I'll be using it Saturday for a small bar gig and really test it out. My usually rig is a Markbass Little Mark II with a Genz Benz 212T which would have been over kill for this gig.

HMZ · #2 08-22-2011, 05:57 AM

Used my MB 112 at a small gig over the weekend and it worked great.

SBassman · #3 09-26-2011, 06:41 AM

When you guys used it for a small gig, were you using it as your own monitor or all of your sound. Were you also in the PA?

vin*tone · #4 09-26-2011, 06:48 AM

Here's a small bar gig with an MB112. Camera sound quality and not a perfect mix but.... gives you the idea. Gain was probably at about 10:30 or 11:00.... so not cranked at all. No PA.

a sample of "Chicken Pox" Live at Babushka Sept 2011 - YouTube

SBassman · #5 09-26-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vin*tone

Here's a small bar gig with an MB112. Camera sound quality and not a perfect mix but.... gives you the idea. Gain was probably at about 10:30 or 11:00.... so not cranked at all. No PA.

a sample of "Chicken Pox" Live at Babushka Sept 2011 - YouTube

Very impressive.

I'm over at your band website, really enjoying the material.
Love it.

HMZ · #6 09-26-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SBassman

When you guys used it for a small gig, were you using it as your own monitor or all of your sound. Were you also in the PA?

I used it as my one and only amp for the gig. No PA support needed.

armybass · #7 09-26-2011, 04:02 PM

I have one that I use for small gigs and as my upright gig rig. Very handy.

Govier966 · #8 09-26-2011, 04:06 PM

Nice, i have an mbe 212 with a 400rb also 200 watts and i have difficulty holding my own against a drummer and two loud fenders. seems like your band is more moderate in volume though. I recommended that combo to my friend and i have used it in guitar center and at his house. Its a great combo for the price and its so nice and compact.

5port · #9 09-26-2011, 04:17 PM

Which do you think would have a larger (read fuller) sound? The MB112 combo or my MB200 head with the 112Neo cabinet? I'm tempted to buy the 112Neo and combine it with the MB200.

4StringsEnough · #10 09-26-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 5port

Which do you think would have a larger (read fuller) sound? The MB112 combo or my MB200 head with the 112Neo cabinet? I tempted to buy the 112Neo and combine it with the MB200.

The MB200 plus Neo112 will sound larger.

Papa Dangerous · #11 09-26-2011, 05:53 PM

I recently got a Mb115, and love the little dude to death. He has a name already xD GK makes a really good quality combo and I am glad I chose the Mb115 over the lower line Ampegs Ba112/115.

Mind if I ask what made you decide on the 112 over the 115? The place I got it (perhaps that could be it) had the 115 for about 70 bucks more and I thought the price difference was worth the investment. I understand 70 bucks can be a lot (especially those days I walked around with a dollar in my pocket for 2 weeks..) Just wondering

vin*tone · #12 09-26-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 5port

Which do you think would have a larger (read fuller) sound? The MB112 combo or my MB200 head with the 112Neo cabinet? I'm tempted to buy the 112Neo and combine it with the MB200.

The 112 Neo has a horn. MB112 not so much.

5port · #13 09-26-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vin*tone

The 112 Neo has a horn. MB112 not so much.

Ah I see Thanks.

HMZ · #14 09-26-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Dangerous

I recently got a Mb115, and love the little dude to death. He has a name already xD GK makes a really good quality combo and I am glad I chose the Mb115 over the lower line Ampegs Ba112/115.

Mind if I ask what made you decide on the 112 over the 115? The place I got it (perhaps that could be it) had the 115 for about 70 bucks more and I thought the price difference was worth the investment. I understand 70 bucks can be a lot (especially those days I walked around with a dollar in my pocket for 2 weeks..) Just wondering

Not crazy about 15's but that's just opinion. I like 10's but one 12 has the punch of a 10 with the roundness of a 15...

SBassman · #15 09-27-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HMZ

Not crazy about 15's but that's just opinion. I like 10's but one 12 has the punch of a 10 with the roundness of a 15...

+1

clayton summer · #16 10-02-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HMZ

I just bought this Gallien-Krueger MB112 200W 1x12 and i have to say its pretty amazing. Its small (28lbs) and sounds great. I was looking for a small combo that i could use for Practice and small gigs.

A lot of people say "i use it for small gigs".
But what does it mean exactly?
Gig with an audience of 100 guys? 200?

jk47 · #17 10-02-2011, 08:22 PM

I have an MB112 on order, can't wait. I thought I was set on a Hartke A70 for home use until I plugged into the GK. Nice full tone and plenty of power for it's size.

Warwick Qc418 · #18 10-02-2011, 08:23 PM

It's a great small amp for practice, wouldn't use it for a gig, I use my walkabout scout

Papa Dangerous · #19 10-02-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HMZ

Not crazy about 15's but that's just opinion. I like 10's but one 12 has the punch of a 10 with the roundness of a 15...

Very interesting. I have not really had a 12 in a bass amp to have noticed. In your opinion does the 15 lack the punch that can be found in the 10/12? Or is it subjective?

Bredian · #20 10-02-2011, 08:30 PM

Yeh, using an MB 115, love it but I'm looking for more power for outdoor gigs. Getting the price for the powered match from my local supplier.