Double Bass Gallien-Krueger MB2-500

[Ric Vice]

Well...... true to form the new GK MB2 500 has been pushed back to
July 7 from June 22. Hopefully, they will get this amp to market before the snows set in.

Ric

 

[Barcza]

I hope too!

 

[robgrow]

Just got an e-mail from Jason Finley at GK... Release of the MB2-500 "has been pushed back to 8/30." He also says Guitar Center will be stocking these amps when they become available.

 

[Ric Vice]

Just got an e-mail from Jason Finley at GK... Release of the MB2-500 "has been pushed back to 8/30." He also says Guitar Center will be stocking these amps when they become available.

I kind of suspected that GK was hedging their bets on the MB2. They just released the 550 after all. Frankly, I'd rather they take their time. I still hope to see it before the snows come.

Ric

 

[KageOnBass]

I kind of suspected that GK was hedging their bets on the MB2. They just released the 550 after all. Frankly, I'd rather they their time. I still hope to see it before the snows come.

Ric

Do you have a fear of snow Ric?

 

[Ric Vice]

Do you have a fear of snow Ric?

Kage OB
Actually we don't get all that much snow in St. Louis anymore. We get the occasional buster storm. I was alluding to the fact that we might not see the MB2 50O for awhile. The "new" revised date for the release is late August. See Bob's post above.

Ric

 

[CaptainWally]

ugh, MF says 8-31 now.

 

[Thundar]

Apparently its the "Chinese Democracy" of bass amps

 

[CaptainWally]

Apparently, 8-31 is still looking like the date.

My order w/ 123 is extended, so maybe we'll actually see these in sept?

 

[robgrow]

Jason Finley at GK verified today that the MB2 will start shipping at the end of this month (August '08).

 

[Ric Vice]

Jason Finley at GK verified today that the MB2 will start shipping at the end of this month (August '08).

Bob,
Thanks for the update. As soon as Guitar Center gets one I give it
a road test. It would be great if this amp had a similar voicing to the
older 200MB's or even the MBS. With the additional power it could
be the affordable alternative to the other amps available for Double Bass, with perhaps, a warmer sound.

Ric

 

[Barcza]

There are some new information on the GK web site!

 

[mrfish]

There are some new information on the GK web site!

where?

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^thats old news

 

[deekay911]

Looks like all old news to me - they have had the 'News' about the MB2500 on there for ages. Still waiting for mine to arrive....

 

[robgrow]

It's my understanding that the GK MB2 is now in full production and will available soon.

 

[macmrkt]

We've confirmed that we have a MB2-500 and a Fusion on the way to Bass Gear Labs for testing. We will have the first tests anywhere I believe. Yes...I did get a tracking number and it's really on the way!

 

[mrfish]

We've confirmed that we have a MB2-500 and a Fusion on the way to Bass Gear Labs for testing. We will have the first tests anywhere I believe. Yes...I did get a tracking number and it's really on the way!

if you dont mind me asking, where'd you order from? im still waiting on a tracking number or anything. glad that they're shipping tho

 

[deekay911]

I think they are probably shipping from GK direct since its a unit for testing. My guess would be that other units are on the way to the dealers now, and orders will start to be fulfilled in the next few days. I keep looking on Music123 site daily, but nothing showing yet...

 

[macmrkt]

Right - direct from GK.

 

[mrfish]

ohhh cool, yea waiting sucks