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In Memoriam
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GK 112-II NEO
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This thread certainly died off!
I have the first of two 112s inbound right now - I've wanted a pair for over a year.
I have the first of two 112s inbound right now - I've wanted a pair for over a year.
Chef
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I will admit I did not like this cab for the first 25-30 hours I played it. Very harsh sounding. I had been planning on selling it but one day it just mellowed. Now I want another.
- Feb 3, 2005
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Yes, mine has mellowed as well. The first time I plugged it in with a GK MB500, it was definitely harsh for my tastes. Amp choice certainly has an effect on it as well. Warmer amps like the Mesa Walkabout and Genz Benz Streamliner sound really nice through them.
I want to get two of these to go with my GK Fusion 550 that I just ordered. Working on selling some gear so I can afford them.
I use mine with a STL900. Nice warm, punchy sound.
As far as harshness, that's the only negative of this cab. IMO due to the tweeter/crossover. But I'm not much of a tweeter guy so I just turn it down to about 8-9 o'clock and problem solved!
As far as harshness, that's the only negative of this cab. IMO due to the tweeter/crossover. But I'm not much of a tweeter guy so I just turn it down to about 8-9 o'clock and problem solved!
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The drivers go to ~5khz, so, depending what you like, you can just turn the horns off.
In fact, if you want grit/grind from an MB head, that might be best...
I run my MBFusion more towards the clean side, and leave the horns set at about 25% on.
With the 1001, I run them at maybe 50% on.
In fact, if you want grit/grind from an MB head, that might be best...
I run my MBFusion more towards the clean side, and leave the horns set at about 25% on.
With the 1001, I run them at maybe 50% on.
I'm planning on using one 112-II with my MB200 and picking up a second to use as a pair with my MB500. I'm hoping I did the right thing...
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I see no flaw with that plan, other than "why bother with the 200?"
Unless you need two amps for two different places, the 500 is not a big heavy amp...
ymmv on that.
Unless you need two amps for two different places, the 500 is not a big heavy amp...
ymmv on that.
I use the MB200 around the house and at the practice space; I figure it will make a good backup amp, too. I really like the MB200!
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Same here, have the MBFusion and MB200 for backup and practice. Have 2-112's, can leave one at home, other at rehearsal space. A great and easy setup for me.
There ya go. That's plenty high enough for me.
I like the sound of "paper highs" better than "tweeter highs". If that makes sense?
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I swear that I'm 50 going on 12. My "buy a second 112 in a few month" plan turned into "I WANT IT NOW BUY BUY BUY!!!". The second gets delivered Monday; the first arrived yesterday, I'm hoping I can test it later today.
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LOL! I hear ya! It's really amazing what you can cover with two of those little cabs.
