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GK MB Fusion 500 has died AGAIN

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by andertone, Jun 23, 2019.

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  1. Jun 23, 2019 #1
    andertone

    andertone

    Mar 22, 2000
    Southwest USA
    Whew, bought a GK Fusion 500 new, two times in the shop, and this time they can't fix it. Only had the amp for a few years, very light use, first time was a crimped ribbon cable and no power. This time I thought I blew out a diaphram on my Bergie HT210S but realized after playing other amps to the same cabinet it was the head. Now when I hit the -14 pad I have no volume. With it off, volume returns, but it is hissy and obviously not right. I know these modular class D heads have their problems, but really?

    Any ideas as to what might be going on? I shipped it to an authorized GK service shop in Phoenix, and he claims all is well. Where is another service center that knows what they are doing, obviously this guy never plugged the head into a cabinet but just scoped it
     
  2. Jun 29, 2019 #2
    shoot-r

    shoot-r

    May 26, 2007
    Illinois
    If it we're me I'd NOT mess with a service center, send it directly to the G.K. factory.


    When my MB2-500 had a problem I first contacted Bob Gallien directly here at T.B. by a P.M.

    He had me contact their factory by e-mail to get a "authorized return number".

    Next day the number was sent by e-mail.
    I shipped the head back to G.K. that day.
    Day after they recieved head G.K. called me with a quote on repair price and time factor for repairs.

    Head was returned to me "at the quoted price" and "at the time" they said it'd be returned to me.

    Few days after head was returned I recieved a phone call from G.K. making sure I was happy!

    GREAT customer service and the head has been flawless since.
     
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2019
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  3. Jun 29, 2019 #3
    FrenchBassQC

    FrenchBassQC Supporting Member

    Jul 13, 2011
    Gatineau QC CA
    Another great company providing great customer service. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Jun 29, 2019 #4
    agedhorse

    agedhorse Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 12, 2006
    Davis, CA (USA)
    Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
    I believe GK still provides warranty service at the factory. This is your best bet, I'm sure they will take care of you.
     
  5. Jun 29, 2019 #5
    andertone

    andertone

    Mar 22, 2000
    Southwest USA
    Many thanks in advance

    This amp has a different flavor which I like very much but like my Eden WT400 seems like
    I always have to bring a spare just in case: now two times

    I'll give them an email, and see what happens,

    Andy, I still have my Streamliner 600 and now a Mesa WD800, no problems with either :)
    Phil
     
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