Gallien-Krueger MB2-500: Part II

[unclekebm]

why do people think the MB2 has a 'high noise floor'?

It's quieter than; Shuttle 6.0, Carvin BX-500 & Hartke LH-500 - IME

ps: you can still get 'hiss' with no tweeter, it's just Low freq hiss, more like huss

 

[Simon Langley]

*I need to correct myself on a comment I made earlier. I have been running the master at 12:00 and the preamp at 9:00. Not preamp at 10:30-11:00 like I stated earlier. I will say that compared to my Eden WT-550 the MB-500 is noisier through the tweeter but, also like others have said, the tone and volume more than make up for it.

*By the way the high master and low preamp settings are what is recommended by GK as per the manual.

 

[LowBSix]

I gig tested mine the other night...
I was blown away...
Played with a Mike Lull VJ4 w/Nordstrand pickups and 2 MESA PH 1x12 cabs.
Very impressive.
Clean, solid, quiet... I'm going to have a hard time deciding whether to take the MB2-500 or MESA M6 Fathom....

 

[Saluki]

.. I'm going to have a hard time deciding whether to take the MB2-500 or MESA M6 Fathom....

When I bought my M^ I didn't think it was going anywhere and then I bought the MB2500 and then thought about it for a second. I am keeping both.

 

[LowBSix]

When I bought my M^ I didn't think it was going anywhere and then I bought the MB2500 and then thought about it for a second. I am keeping both.

I plan on keeping both as well... Might pick up the FUSION version too... I like the GK heads and their 4x12 is the only cab I like. I Prefer the MESA PH 2x12... I must say the PH 1x12 is smokin'!!!

 

[Brubass]

I just had my A00 version MB2-500 replaced with the latest A07 version. I had the radio interference and DI noise issues with the first unit. The replacement sounds awesome through my Avatar SB112! Thank you, Brian!

 

[andysvec]

I just had my A00 version MB2-500 replaced with the latest A07 version. I had the radio interference and DI noise issues with the first unit. The replacement sounds awesome through my Avatar SB112! Thank you, Brian!

wow, A07 already? I thought it was still on A06?
My A05 replacement has been working great over the last few months of gigging though.

 

[andysvec]

wow, A07 already? I thought it was still on A06?
My A05 replacement has been working great over the last few months of gigging though.

I forgot to add, my DI send seems very low. I line out to the board and have to turn the gain on my mixer channel to around 3:00 to get a decent signal. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Brubass]

My DI level has been fine. We use an Allen Heath Z series board. The signal to the board is fine - I leave the channel gain at unity.

 

[trjazzluva05]

Oh really so that means I can get my unit updated??? My A02 unit works great besides the recent hearing of radio interferance..who would I contact to get this resloved???.

 

[Low2go]

Hey folks!
Mostly lurker here but was watching this post with interest as I really like the tone of the MB2....purchased one 2 weeks ago..an A05 unit and it shut off on me the first gig.
Contacted GK and was told they didn't have shut off issues with the A05....use the 10 DB pad. tried that and halfway thru the gig I thought I blew the neo 212 cones. They were really moving ..then volume went so low could barely hear it then back to blast mode. Spoke to Christina? said to send it in so off she goes....hope I have as good service and results as most here.

 

[Bass Junkie]

Has the EQ stayed the same through the evolution of the A00 to the A07? I had an A02 and just wondering if the newer ones sound the same. Thanks!

 

[coolrunner989]

There was a slight shift in the "noon" Bass setting, shifting it up or down a little bit (I can't remember which way). Either way it is still within a tiny shift of the knob, nothing to be concerned about.

 

[LowBSix]

Oh really so that means I can get my unit updated??? My A02 unit works great besides the recent hearing of radio interferance..who would I contact to get this resloved???.

RF is usually a grounding issue or a really powerful radio signal that found the wiring of your setup to be a nice receiver/antennae...

 

[Simon Langley]

Hey folks!
Mostly lurker here but was watching this post with interest as I really like the tone of the MB2....purchased one 2 weeks ago..an A05 unit and it shut off on me the first gig.
Contacted GK and was told they didn't have shut off issues with the A05....use the 10 DB pad. tried that and halfway thru the gig I thought I blew the neo 212 cones. They were really moving ..then volume went so low could barely hear it then back to blast mode. Spoke to Christina? said to send it in so off she goes....hope I have as good service and results as most here.

*My A05 has been great since I got the input gain issue resolved (see previous posts). Great service from GK too I might add. I was only down a few days. I know they will take great care of you. Top notch service and tone all the way around. Definitely the loudest and best sounding amp I have ever owned (and I have had a few). I don't worry about it anymore since I know they will take care of any issue that comes up. Just can't wait till the MB Fusions are released. Will keep the MB2-500 for back up.

 

[MIJ-VI]

...And speaking of the MB Fusion...

Here's a question for the folks at G-K:

- Does it have a headphone jack, and if so, can the amp be used without any speakers (I'm thinking home recording)?

*crosses fingers*

 

[rag]

...And speaking of the MB Fusion...

Here's a question for the folks at G-K:

- Does it have a headphone jack, and if so, can the amp be used without any speakers (I'm thinking home recording)?

*crosses fingers*

Yes to both questions.
Bob

 

[MIJ-VI]

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[eastcoasteddie]

I am SO seriously considering this little devil. My local GC didn't have any of these heads on hand to try out, they can't keep them long enough. I did play through an MB210 combo ....I was totally floored.

 

[NorCal Dog]

i love this head, had both the 1001RB-II, & a 700RB-II, & this little Beast Pounds just as hard

been thru the LM-II's, the SD-800's, the RH-450's,, sold 'em all

may have to pick up the MBFusion & another set of rackears, ( as there's room here in this case for a backup, ) that would be cool, a live rig with my wireless, a head, a backup head in a 3 space case, & everything under 20 lbs..... hahaha