GK800RB Vs. GK MB500?

[Manfred_Bass]

In terms of tone, not considering portability, does the GK MB500 can compete with the classic GK800RB? Does the MB500 have that GK800rb punch-tone who made it a classic?

[B-string]

Punch yes, but the MB500 goes deeper than the 800RB. It could be adjusted to sound very close.

[WingKL]

You won't get that classic GK Growl with the MB500 however.

[scottfeldstein]

You can try, wit the boost channel. I have an MB500 and if you crank the boost and play loud you can get some of that. If not, SansAmp (or similar).

[Manfred_Bass]

after reading your comments it is tone wise similar and less expensive. So it means it is an upgrade of the 800RB?

[shoot-r]

Originally Posted by B-string

Punch yes, but the MB500 goes deeper than the 800RB. It could be adjusted to sound very close.

+1...

I have both heads.
The 500 can get close to the sound of the 800 but is capable of going deeper, higher, and MUCH, MUCH louder. Plus, the 500's D.I. is quieter.
Portability aside, I'm gigging the MB-500 full time now because of it's fuller features.
My 800 has been pretty much regulated to the pratice spot or our keyboard player uses it when his amp is on the fritz...

[lowrocker]

Originally Posted by shoot-r

+1...

I have both heads.
The 500 can get close to the sound of the 800 but is capable of going deeper, higher, and MUCH, MUCH louder. Plus, the 500's D.I. is quieter.
Portability aside, I'm gigging the MB-500 full time now because of it's fuller features.
My 800 has been pretty much regulated to the pratice spot or our keyboard player uses it when his amp is on the fritz...

So can the MB500 recreate that rolling GK growl like the 800 to your ears? Thanks.

[JonnyAngle]

The MB500 has no problem getting the GK growl.

[Wes Whitmore]

I have never used an 800RB, but I have a 400RBIII, and I honestly think my MB500 sounds better. With the boost channel, it growls. It goes lower, louder, is less noisy, lighter, and takes up less space. It has been my #1 for months. It has made me not want to change anything for a while, actually.
The growl really came out of my amps when I got the right cabs though.
Wes

[lowrocker]

Originally Posted by Wes Whitmore

I have never used an 800RB, but I have a 400RBIII, and I honestly think my MB500 sounds better. With the boost channel, it growls. It goes lower, louder, is less noisy, lighter, and takes up less space. It has been my #1 for months. It has made me not want to change anything for a while, actually.
The growl really came out of my amps when I got the right cabs though.
Wes

What cabs are you using? I am going to buy that head this week. After much research and flip flopping, I'm pulling the trigger. I plan on purchasing the 212 8 ohm cab.

[tinklawing3]

Originally Posted by Manfred_Bass

In terms of tone, not considering portability, does the GK MB500 can compete with the classic GK800RB? Does the MB500 have that GK800rb punch-tone who made it a classic?

Mark bass all the way!

[OriginalSnub]

Originally Posted by tinklawing3

Mark bass all the way!

Markbass?

[B-string]

Originally Posted by tinklawing3

Mark bass all the way!

What does that have to do with the OP's question between two G-K heads?? Are you kidding me?
Get a life

[greenboy]

Darn! I was just going to suggest waiting for the GK MB800. Even though it wasn't mentioned either.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by greenboy

Darn! I was just going to suggest waiting for the GK MB800. Even though it wasn't mentioned either.

You just did

[greenboy]

Oops.

[Wes Whitmore]

Ampeg svt210av's...

[B-string]

Bud Light Lime........

[B-string]

String cheese......

[Wes Whitmore]

Blue moon!