Gallien-Krueger MB212 (NAD) NO MORE Stack

[Xavier Zed]

Just got a call from my Sam Ash sales rep my MB212 is in and awaiting pickup. Time to pack up my Acoustic stack and Ampeg Rocket 100 in to apply to GK balance. So, it's official no more Stack, I've gone full circle right back were I started on a combo, not with 500w

I will post more once I pick it up tomorrow or this weekend. I ordered without trying based on the performance of MB210/1x15. I've been dreaming about 12's for years can't waiting gig to them

[Lukejt]

I never thought I'd buy another combo.... but I picked up a used MB212 last week after searching for a really nice cab, and finding the MB212 for less than most of the cabs I was looking at. Haven't played with others yet (Friday), but damn, it seems awful nice so far. It's super clean with the boost turned off. Hit the contour, and give a bit of boost and it fattens/warms up quite a bit.

Enjoy!

[capnsandwich]

I should be getting mine from RMC Audio in the next 2 weeks. Can't wait either.

[Xavier Zed]

It looks like GK is finally shipping the MB212. I can't wait to hear it, to be honest, I've never heard or even seen 212's in person. Somehow along the way after trying various amps; 1x15, 2x10, 4x10 combos, stacks I've develop an irrational notion that keeps ringing in the back of my head you really need 212's, the offer the best of both worlds bassiness, tightness and punch. Like I said irrational, go figure.

I've yet to see one at GC or in stock at MF and, I am pretty sure that the Sam Ash I bought them from will never see a set in stock after I pick mine up. but soon I predict they'll be everywhere.

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[Mike Shevlin]

Ur all in for a treat~ I plugged into the 212 @ NAMM & it's stunning~ loud, clear & massive sounding~ + you can lift it with one finger. Tom Bowlus can lift it with his pinky, but he's a strong guy.

[Xavier Zed]

Originally Posted by Mike Shevlin

Ur all in for a treat~ I plugged into the 212 @ NAMM & it's stunning~ loud, clear & massive sounding~ + you can lift it with one finger. Tom Bowlus can lift it with his pinky, but he's a strong guy.

I hope after the gas passes its a piece of gear that remains a permanent part of my arsenal.

[waleross]

I almost bought (2) Genz Benz 212's ( over $ 800 each) but I woke up and got another 810E. I understand the small downsized trend but its not for me, I am addicted to the deep warm power plant sound. It does go full circle, 6 months ago I started with a Fender Rumble 60 and now I have too much to mention. So, If I went to a small system say a 300 watt head and (2) 210's or 212's before long I'd be hungry for (2) 810E's all over again. Don't get me wrong, its your money and your sound.......................good luck

[Davyo]

Originally Posted by Mike Shevlin

Ur all in for a treat~ I plugged into the 212 @ NAMM & it's stunning~ loud, clear & massive sounding~ + you can lift it with one finger. Tom Bowlus can lift it with his pinky, but he's a strong guy.

Hey fellow Vegan,,,, yea, I checked it out at NAMM as well, did not play thur it but lifted it up,,, very cool,, weighs like nothing.

I have, more than a few times played the MB210 at the local Vegas GC and love it,,,, the MB212 is on my shopping list and I shall be ordering it in the next week or so to either replace or keep my MarkBass Berlin 115 combo company.

Cheers
Davyo

[countrybass007]

I use an SWR Silverado with 212'S sometimes, and the 212s are much beefier than a 210 combo. The GK should be a great sounding amp.

[gillento]

What is the difference between the MB212 and the Neo212-II?

I am in the market for a 2x12" and am a bit confused as both cabs seem to have neo drivers and similar specs but are differently priced.

[Xavier Zed]

Originally Posted by gillento

What is the difference between the MB212 and the Neo212-II?

I am in the market for a 2x12" and am a bit confused as both cabs seem to have neo drivers and similar specs but are differently priced.

Thought I had an answer to this but, maybe not. Apart from one being a combo and the other a head. I also don't see much difference. Maybe someone could chime in with the answer.

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by Xavier Zed

Thought I had an answer to this but, maybe not. Apart from one being a combo and the other a head. I also don't see much difference. Maybe someone could chime in with the answer.

Well, the enclosure portion of the MB212 is going to have a little less internal volume than the Neo212II, and there may be some slight tuning differences. That being said, I hear a lot of similarity between the Neo212II being driven by an MB-500 and an MB212. If anything, the MB-500/Neo212II has just a touch more low end going on.

Tom.

[Din Of Win]

Thank you GK for releasing this at tax-return time!

I'll hopefully be picking one up within the month. SOOO stoaked! This MB212 + a 1x15 is perrrrfect (for me at least)

[Xavier Zed]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Well, the enclosure portion of the MB212 is going to have a little less internal volume than the Neo212II, and there may be some slight tuning differences. That being said, I hear a lot of similarity between the Neo212II being driven by an MB-500 and an MB212. If anything, the MB-500/Neo212II has just a touch more low end going on.

Tom.

Thank you Tom.

[burl0029]

Originally Posted by Din Of Win

Thank you GK for releasing this at tax-return time!

I'll hopefully be picking one up within the month. SOOO stoaked! This MB212 + a 1x15 is perrrrfect (for me at least)

The 212 doesn't have a speaker out. The 210 does, though.

[Din Of Win]

Awww.... shoulda read more carefully... reading comprehension fail


BUt i coulda sworn it said it did have one... ah well...

[Xavier Zed]

Originally Posted by Din Of Win

Awww.... shoulda read more carefully... reading comprehension fail


BUt i coulda sworn it said it did have one... ah well...

Don't think you gonna need the 1x15 anyway along with the 10's. This is the reason I am switching to 2x12's. I might not be able to explain it scientifically, but emotionally and common sense wise here goes; I believe I am splitting the difference sonically and with a dedicated 500w in conjunction with a XLR out...only stadiums will elude me. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Tomorrow morning 10am sharp the wagon will be circling Sam Ash to make my pick up, along with my dolly to truck in my 4x10, and two 1x15's, one being a combo to make the trade

[timbledum]

Originally Posted by burl0029

The 212 doesn't have a speaker out. The 210 does, though.

Would that mean the 212s in the combo are 4 ohm? As opposed to 8 ohm standard in the cab?

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by timbledum

Would that mean the 212s in the combo are 4 ohm? As opposed to 8 ohm standard in the cab?

Correct (the total impedance of the two 12's is 4-ohms).