GK MB800 FUSION RELEASE DATE??

[5string_phunk]

I just watched a video from NAMM for a GK MB800 Fusion!!! I had a MB500 fusion that I immediately regret selling!

The MB500 Fusion was a great little amp and I am really curious about the new 800 model.

Does anyone know when we can expect to see it for sale?? I couldn't find any info about it in my preliminary searches online!

Thanks!!

Brad

 

[KJung]

GK, unfortunately, shows prototypes at NAMM a LONG time before they are ready for introduction. I believe it was about a year between announcement of the MB F500 and actual shipping, so my guess would be around November/December, based again on the previous announcement to delivery periods.

Let's hope it won't be as long this time. The MBFusion800 was a VERY impressive unit when I checked it out briefly at NAMM.

 

[5string_phunk]

Yeah I kind of figured that! ...bummer! I will def be looking for one when they do get released!

Thanks for the info!

 

[Chef]

I'm hearing "August-ish"

I want one!

 

[5string_phunk]

Thanks Chef! It would be a killer b-day gift to myself!

 

[JGR]

I had a regular 550 which I loved the tone of, but not the motorized knobs; it also had some intermittent noise issues out of the gate so it went back. The 800's regular knobs and more power to boot sounds like a winner to me! I hope it comes out soon and ends up being reliable.

 

[5string_phunk]

I haven't tried the Fusion550, but the MB 500 Fusion was amazing! I just needed a bit more power. The MB 800 fusion is EXACTLY what I would need for any gig situation!

 

[Jim C]

Just saw this: could it be the Fusion 800 is really available?

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[wave rider]

Just saw this: could it be the Fusion 800 is really available?

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Shipping Fall 2012

=wr=

 

[Jim C]

Thanks WR; slept through the ship date
Why even list it when at best it's 4 months off?

 

[wave rider]

Looks like they are taking pre-orders for those eager first adopters that want one off the first palette...

=wr=

 

[B-string]

Word I have is it is in certification. Don't know if changes will be needed before production but it is getting close.

 

[Baird6869]

Looks too cheap to me. Isn't the 500w MB Fusion that price? $679-ish.

 

[Chef]

GK certification is a deep process and is much wider than just UL for USA; they're compliant with many international standards as well. Long process...

I still want one

 

[B-string]

Looks too cheap to me. Isn't the 500w MB Fusion that price? $679-ish.

I'm sure RAG to raise his pricing to satisfy you? Maybe up to Mesa, GenzBenz, Water Woods, Ampeg????

 

[Baird6869]

I'm sure RAG to raise his pricing to satisfy you? Maybe up to Mesa, GenzBenz, Water Woods, Ampeg????

Absolutely no clue what your post means, but let me clarify my initial point.....

The MB Fusion 800 listed on the site provided above shows a price that is LESS than the current price for the MB Fusion 500 ($699 at MF as an example).

As this amp is not yet released and there are no specs listed on the site in question, isn't it safe to say that this retailer might not be selling a 800w version of the MB Fusion for less than the online price of the 500w version?

The MB 800 (not Fusion) has sold for under $700, I doubt the Fusion 800 will unless GK is reducing prices across the entire line.

Just common sense IMO.

 

[moretolife]

You should compare GK prices on the same web-site.

 

[Jim C]

You should compare GK prices on the same web-site.

Exactly
Although it is possible that the listed price is still a "special" to stimulate sales and marketing and that the actual price can change when the units are available.

 

[Chef]

A simple answer might be to call the vendor and ask.

 

[Baird6869]

A simple answer might be to call the vendor and ask.

Good point.

Back up to my backup MB Fusion 500 for $300 used, here I come!

Seriously, if the MB Fusion 800 actually releases for under $700, that would be crazy. Would the MB200 be $129?

I love my Mesa M9, but I would Sell it and have GK MBs everywhere!