GK MB Fusion 800 vs Streamliner 900

I own an MB800 which replaced an STL900. Exactly what you'd expect. 800 is tighter, brighter, and more aggressive. 900 is softer, warmer, and less aggressive. They can both be overdriven, but I don't find either to sound all that great doing it. 800 seems a bit louder through the same cab, but both are capable of being punishingly loud if said cab can handle it.

 

I agree. I found the STL 900 too wooly for my taste, while the MB Fusion sounds cleaner. I also prefer the grit of the MB200 over its Fusion big brothers.

 

Those 2 amps are like polar opposites to each other. That being said, I found the MB800 tone a lot different than the MB200(preferring the MB200). You might also consider the MB500 which IMO is closer to the MB200 than the MB800 and has plenty of power.

 

I just played a customers MB200 through his Fearless F112 and have to say I really liked it. I think that setup would work fine in a small club. I was playing with two guitars and third that switched off on keyboard, and a disciplined drummer. Amps were Blues Junior, and Princeton sized not Marshall stacks.
I have to say that I was very impressed with the MB200, I'm thinking about getting one. I usually use a Shuttle 9.0 or Streamliner 900, with various similar cabs, but not usually an F112

 

Yes I have with 2 Berg 12's and no PA support. Surprisingly powerful little head and I prefer to tone much more than the MB800 I had. with PA support should be no problem whatsoever.

 

I've had my eye on the MB Fusion 500, but responses in here have been rather surprising. I figured they would be pure improvement on the already nice MB sound (I have an MB200 currently).

 

If you want an upgrade of the mb 200, go for the mb 500 or the 800. They are the keepers of the gallien spirit, in a small box. The
fusion series are quite different, less growl, rounder imho, with some tube warmth. I loved the genz with its pillowy low end, its thickness and warmth. It sounded smoother to my ears.

 

If you like the 200, grab the 800 cause its that tone plus tubes and lots of great features

 

I've tried the Streamliner a few times - always felt it sounded like I was playing through a puddle of mud

 

You have to be very loud. My mb200 has just enough snot with 2 cabs that I don't need to worry about keeping up with drums.

If it's a big PA gig then it takes up the big volume and I turn down.