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Gallien Krueger MB200 - which cabinet?

MichiBass

MichiBass

Nov 2, 2005
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Timișoara, Romania
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#1
Hey guys,

Long story short: I play bass for 7 years. Mainly into jazz/funk, but also alternative rock. Fender Jazz Bass, warm tone, more bass, less highs, more low mids, clean tone.
I have a 100 W, 15" bass combo (Hughes & Kettner), and I rehearse through another one (Fender Rumble), and I kind of need a little more power / headroom.
I intended to buy a Gallien MicroBass combo (either the Classic 150S, or the new MB 210), but I changed my mind when I have seen this : [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
It's great: 200 W, 1 kg, and a nice price tag.
200 W would be good for me, but let's say 300 would be better. I would buy the MB2-500, but I have to buy a bigger cabinet then, and that would exceed my budget definitely.
I want to buy a 1x12" or a 2x10" cab for the MB200, but I want a 4 ohm cab, to benefit from all the power the head gives... And most of the smaller cabs are 8 ohms :spit:
So, what to do? :)

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks a lot.

Michi
 
#2
MichiBass said:
Hey guys,

Long story short: I play bass for 7 years. Mainly into jazz/funk, but also alternative rock. Fender Jazz Bass, warm tone, more bass, less highs, more low mids, clean tone.
I have a 100 W, 15" bass combo (Hughes & Kettner), and I rehearse through another one (Fender Rumble), and I kind of need a little more power / headroom.
I intended to buy a Gallien MicroBass combo (either the Classic 150S, or the new MB 210), but I changed my mind when I have seen this : [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
It's great: 200 W, 1 kg, and a nice price tag.
200 W would be good for me, but let's say 300 would be better. I would buy the MB2-500, but I have to buy a bigger cabinet then, and that would exceed my budget definitely.
I want to buy a 1x12" or a 2x10" cab for the MB200, but I want a 4 ohm cab, to benefit from all the power the head gives... And most of the smaller cabs are 8 ohms :spit:
So, what to do? :)

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks a lot.

Michi
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We just introduced a series of cabinets for the 200MB.
112MBE, 200W/4 Ohms.
115MBE, 200W/4 Ohms.
bob
 
#6
rag said:
We just introduced a series of cabinets for the 200MB.
112MBE, 200W/4 Ohms.
115MBE, 200W/4 Ohms.
bob
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Oh that's great!

So a MB200 and a 112 cab would cost 450$. But the MB112 combo costs 300$ (same wattage, same speaker size). So is the MB200 and the 112MBE more "pro" in any way? What are the differences between those two? (Anyway, nice price tags).
Also : "The MB-210 is an ultra lightweight but powerful 2 x10 bass combo amplifier. The amp is the renowned 4 lb MB2-500 and the speakers use Neodymium magnets to get a total weight of 33 lbs." The MB 210 is 600$, and the MB2-500 alone is 500$. So 2 speakers for 100$? Is there a catch? Or?

I would go for the MB200, but the MB-210 has much more power for the buck.

Also, Bob, are they going to be available in Europe (Thomann) only after the Frankfurt Fair?

Thanks a lot Bob.
 
#9
MichiBass said:
Hey guys,

Long story short: I play bass for 7 years. Mainly into jazz/funk, but also alternative rock. Fender Jazz Bass, warm tone, more bass, less highs, more low mids, clean tone.
I have a 100 W, 15" bass combo (Hughes & Kettner), and I rehearse through another one (Fender Rumble), and I kind of need a little more power / headroom.
I intended to buy a Gallien MicroBass combo (either the Classic 150S, or the new MB 210), but I changed my mind when I have seen this : [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
It's great: 200 W, 1 kg, and a nice price tag.
200 W would be good for me, but let's say 300 would be better. I would buy the MB2-500, but I have to buy a bigger cabinet then, and that would exceed my budget definitely.
I want to buy a 1x12" or a 2x10" cab for the MB200, but I want a 4 ohm cab, to benefit from all the power the head gives... And most of the smaller cabs are 8 ohms :spit:
So, what to do? :)

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks a lot.

Michi
Click to expand...

I can not advise you in this regard.
Bob
 
#10
MichiBass said:
Oh that's great!

So a MB200 and a 112 cab would cost 450$. But the MB112 combo costs 300$ (same wattage, same speaker size). So is the MB200 and the 112MBE more "pro" in any way? What are the differences between those two? (Anyway, nice price tags).
Also : "The MB-210 is an ultra lightweight but powerful 2 x10 bass combo amplifier. The amp is the renowned 4 lb MB2-500 and the speakers use Neodymium magnets to get a total weight of 33 lbs." The MB 210 is 600$, and the MB2-500 alone is 500$. So 2 speakers for 100$? Is there a catch? Or?

I would go for the MB200, but the MB-210 has much more power for the buck.

Also, Bob, are they going to be available in Europe (Thomann) only after the Frankfurt Fair?

Thanks a lot Bob.
Click to expand...

I meant the post above.
 
#17
I am thinking of getting one of the 112mbe cabs as well to run with my old 400rb for smaller and quieter stuff.... I am currently running the 400rb to a avatar neo 212 and love it. But I want something to leave at the jam room and something to leave at home. The new 112mbe seems portable and is inexpensive!!!! I am gassing hard.......Do you guys think it will keep up with a drummer and some guitars??? The drummer isn't a total savage, but he does get loud at times.......Of course I don't think anyone has one yet so...........Oh yeah and are these new cabs made in USA (it only kind of matters to me at this price)?????????
 

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