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Got my GK MB Fusion today!!!!

#181
Mad_Phingers said:
Makes sense and doesn't really bother me. Does GK make rack ears for the MB Fusion yet?
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i had emailed gk w/that same question this morning...

this is the response i got...

" We offer the same ears in black to match the MB Fusion. If they don't show up on the website please call 209 234 7300 x 120 to speak with the parts department and place the order.

Jason
GK "
 
#182
GIG REVIEW!

I just played a rock show on Wednesday with 6 other bands and we all shared gear. I provided the bass rig. My MB Fusion, TC Electronics RS210 and RS212 Cabs. The TC cabs give me the 210 punch and 212 is all fat booty without the mud.
This gave me a great opportunity to really hear it in live club setting. It did not disappoint. A lot of different styles of playing, a lot of different tones ranging from warm and fuzzy to articulate fast punching lines. I got a ton of compliments on it from the other bassists.
I played it with these settings
-15db pad: engaged
Gain:2 o'clock
Master: 9 o'clock
Treble: noon
High Mid: 1o'clock
Low mid: 3 o'clock
Bass: 1 o'clock
Deep switch: on
Presence: on
Contour: 7 o'clock/ off
Contour Switch: 500 hz
Limiter:off

My Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5 had a nice fat growly overdriven articulate sound that cut through when I dug in over the bridge and sat in the mix with a softer touch between the pick ups. I really can't say enough about this amp.

I don't see myself having any issues playing from small clubs to medium clubs and local outdoor festivals. IMO small, modular and powerful is the way to go.
 
#184
It's been several months now since I started this post, and admittedly, I should have checked in more. After all this time of playing my MB Fusion, I still love it. The only negative at all that I have is the DI is pretty quiet. I have been told this by two different sound men. But I like the tone so much, they can just turn me up in the mix because it sounds so good.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas.

Todd
 
#185
77jazz said:
It's been several months now since I started this post, and admittedly, I should have checked in more. After all this time of playing my MB Fusion, I still love it. The only negative at all that I have is the DI is pretty quiet. I have been told this by two different sound men. But I like the tone so much, they can just turn me up in the mix because it sounds so good.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas.

Todd
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I have been told this by many soundmen as well for my Fusion 550. I wonder what it is.
 
#186
I just played mine yesterday at an event to help feed 30+ needy families for the holidays ........
MB Fusion (2ea) 1 x 12" GK Neo cabs it was killin' with my Marcus Miller 5 with Bartolini preamp
Clean crisp clear sound.
The event was a blessing to the soul, our bellies and ears of all in attendance !
 
#187
metallicafan18 said:
I have been told this by many soundmen as well for my Fusion 550. I wonder what it is.
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IMO, any sound person that complains about the level of a DI is relatively clueless. That is what the input pad on the board is for. Often, a very inexperienced (or just plain bad) soundperson will 'expect' either a line or mic output level (depending on what he/she is used to), and if they get the other, they will think something is wrong:confused:

My guess is, the GK is mic level, and the soundperson is used to line level. This is TOTALLY a zero issue.
 
#191
KJung said:
IMO, any sound person that complains about the level of a DI is relatively clueless. That is what the input pad on the board is for. Often, a very inexperienced (or just plain bad) soundperson will 'expect' either a line or mic output level (depending on what he/she is used to), and if they get the other, they will think something is wrong:confused:

My guess is, the GK is mic level, and the soundperson is used to line level. This is TOTALLY a zero issue.
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+1
 
#192
Well, my MB is misbehaving (and I'm still waiting on a response from their service rep via phone or email) so i ordered up a Fusion from RMCAudio as I have gigs on the calendar. Should be here tomorrow as long as I beat the order deadline and will have a few days to shake it down before NYE.
 
#194
Yes - my LMTube took a small tumble (while in it's bag) and now the VPF is full-on and the knob does nothing. Polar opposite to my tone goals. It'll be my last Markbass head - I'll get it fixed (if their repair facility gets back to me) then sell it. I thought about just bailing on the whole microhead thing. Never had a single problem with my Ashdown AMB-500 despite it getting banged around quite a bit. At least the GK has the protective metal handles to give some coverage for the knobs.
 
#195
I got my GK MB Fusion from a fellow TB'er here a month ago and I just love it! Got a ridiculous price deal on it and I've been lovin' this amp ever since. Haven't taken my Eden WT600 or Hartke 3500 out of the house since I got it. It sounds really clean, fat, punchy, tight, growly and loud. Can cut thru any mix without a problem. I play a MTD535 and a Roscoe LG3005 thru either my Peavey 2X10 for small gigs or my SWR Goliath 3 4X10 for larger gigs and the GK MB Fusion sounds great thru either one!! I cant believe the sound this little amp can produce. IMO, you cant go wrong with this baby!! Go out and get one, you wont regret it!!
 
#196
Well, go the Fusion this AM and checked it out with my other gear. Ran both Roscoes (fretted and fretless) as well as the Rob Allen, and swapped between my Berg AE210 and AE112 cabs. I have to say I'm very impressed. As others have noted, a very quick amp and it seems to have a lot of balls. I just ran it flat with contour off. Running some grit in the B channel was OK, but frankly not as cool sounding to me as the Aguilar AG500 dirty channel. But that's what VT pedals are for.

What is interesting is that with the MB head I preferred the 210 cab as the 112 sounded a bit too fat/inarticulate down low. With the Fusion, the 112 sounds killer and if anything the 210 is a little too focused. Now I'm wondering about a Berg 212 with this setup. I have a Thunderchild coming so that'll be interesting as well.
 
#198
nostatic said:
Well, go the Fusion this AM and checked it out with my other gear. Ran both Roscoes (fretted and fretless) as well as the Rob Allen, and swapped between my Berg AE210 and AE112 cabs. I have to say I'm very impressed. As others have noted, a very quick amp and it seems to have a lot of balls. I just ran it flat with contour off. Running some grit in the B channel was OK, but frankly not as cool sounding to me as the Aguilar AG500 dirty channel. But that's what VT pedals are for.

What is interesting is that with the MB head I preferred the 210 cab as the 112 sounded a bit too fat/inarticulate down low. With the Fusion, the 112 sounds killer and if anything the 210 is a little too focused. Now I'm wondering about a Berg 212 with this setup. I have a Thunderchild coming so that'll be interesting as well.
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Cool...

A few thoughts...

If you think the 210 is too focused, I think you'd REALLY dig the 112's. They're definitely a bit wider sounding than the 10's and have more depth on the low end, tho unlike a lot of 112's I've played through in the past, they aren't overly "scooped". I think the Bergs are probably the punchies 12's in the mids, but these GK's, at a MUCH lower price are a pretty close second. I really like them a LOT.

There's a huge debate with the cab techies about the lack of batting materials in these 112's, but at least from a purely subjective point of view, I love how "alive" these cabs sound. It may not be studio accurate, but it works pretty darn well for me on the gig.

On the amp, yeah, it's got a big sound... and especially if you move from 10's to 12's, I'd be shocked if the contour appealed to you at all. IMHO, the contour is more useful as a control like the "loudness" on the old stereo systems... pretty much only useful at very low volumes or in very sparse mixes to fill a lot of space.

To me, the best sound this amp has, at least with the 112's, is pretty much flat, and depending on the bass/style/venue, maybe even dropping the bass just a tad, and boosting the mids just a bit. I never use the presence control, and I always leave the limiter engaged. I love the tonal protection it offers, and it is VERY musical IMHO... doesn't suck dynamics like those sometimes can.

Anyway... IME...

P.S. I have the newer Neo112-II's, but I've read posts that they sound pretty much the same as the older model.
 
#199
I've never been into the whole contour thing. It strikes me as a "sell and amp on the showroom floor" feature rather than something useful for a gig. But most everyone does some sort of mid scoop voicing filter and you can always leave it off. The price on the GK cabs is attractive - could sell the AE210 and buy a pair of GKs. Not quite ready to go there though. I'm waiting to hear what the Thuderchild sounds like, and for small gigs I can just take the single AE112 for now. Now the question is what to use for the next few gigs. I had assumed 210 as these are a bit more aggressive jazz gigs, but now I'm thinking maybe the 112 will be fine.

At any rate, very happy with the head at this point. The acid test is always a gig though, so NYE will give a verdict. Then have a very busy first week of Jan as well.
 
#200
I used my MB Fusion for the first time on a gig last night. It was a jazz gig, and I played both electric (Sadowsky) and upright (King Mortone w/ B-Band pickup). I ran it through an AccuGroove Tri 112L. All I can say is this amp is awesome. It had a very fat, warm, and crisp tone. It is a major improvement over my old Aguilar AG500. (I still love my DB750 and the guys at Aguilar though.) What a great amp, I'm very happy with it!
 

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