MB212 here, had it for a short period of time but love my experience with it. The sound is great and the bass it too...so drop it out of the eq a bit and it plays perfect. I use a Squier fretless and an Ibanez SR505 on it with no complaints.
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Attention GK Combo Owners! (MB210, 212 etc)
- Thread starter Evil Undead
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If anyone is wondering, I bought the MB212. I hated the tone but not only that, it started losing volume after 2 days, so it's gone back. It will be a very long time before I buy GK again.
I've had the MB115 for over a year now, with absolutely no issues. I only wish it came with a Speakon connector for running an external cab, and had 8 ohms instead of 4. Other than that it's a fine combo amp. 
I've had an MB210 since January 2011, The first thing I noticed was the low E string sounds much louder than the other strings, maybe cutting the bass down will sort that out. I find that the sound gets lost in a lot of places I play (mainly weddings and other functions with high ceilings and strange shapes) Also on bigger gigs the amp has a tendency to go walkies unless it's on a carpet. Been thinking about getting rid of it for a while, although the tone is much better than the Ampeg PF rig I was gonna get... The MB210 is so light it's ridiculous and that's why I still have it. I almost wish I had my old American 1001RB complete with massive voltage converter.. That head sounded awesome.
I have had an MB210 for over two years. Mine was one of the early models and it did have a rattle issue that I had to send back to get fixed, they missed some screws during manufacturing- which I would guess was due to being a new product. (I had to pay shipping, which I really don't think is right) but it has been great since then. I did buy an MBE210 extension cab, because I am very happy with the tone of the MB210 (even after feeling burned about paying shipping) My opinion is that for the price/weight/tone this is a fantastic amp and if my was stolen or broken, I would replace it in a heartbeat.
Interesting thread (that I'm resurrecting). I've been thinking about trading my Markbass Mini CMD 121P for the GB MB 212. I like the CMD 121P for its old school warm tone but at times it can sound muddy where as I find the GB MB 212 to be more modern with a "cleaner" tone. Can anybody shed some light on this?
IMHO after owning a Markbass 2x12 and the GK MB212 I'd go for the Markbass every time. I really didn't like the GK at all.
Each to their own though
I've got the mb115 and I love it. I do have an issue with mine, I get static come through the driver when I play a C. Could be cab rattle or it could be something in the amp vibrating and altering the signal. I've had mine a little over 2 years
Evil - I think you made a good move! If it can't deliver the sound you're after it's irrelevant how reliable it is. Life's too short and money to tight to be wasted on comprimises. So did you end up with a Markbass or something else?
If you're still looking, I really liked my Ashdown 210 combo but it was heavy.
