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NAD! GK MB212-II

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by shawshank72, Feb 7, 2016.


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  1. Feb 7, 2016 #1
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Finally landed IMO what is the greatest combo amp ever made.
    I had the mb500 and neo 4x10 that i found at a great deal and was made an offer i couldnt refuse.
    I loved the setup but always wanted to own another another one of these as i had the first version many years ago.
    Power, multiple speakers, and lightweight.
    Such a damn good amp!
    But since our loonie has fallen and usa gear is ridiculous here, $1200+13% tax!
    I jumped on this and made the long drive into Toronto and got it.
    $600 and since i sold the other setup for a big profit i now have power, portability, and hundreds of dollars in my pocket. :D
    Edit. Anyone know to remove grill? Dont want to ruin it.
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  5. Feb 7, 2016 #2
    Mr_O'B

    Mr_O'B

    Feb 22, 2015
    Probably the best bang for the buck in combos! Congrats! :bassist::hyper::)
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2016 #3
    Dave Hill

    Dave Hill Supporting Member

    Jan 9, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Killer rig! Heard one last nite
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2016 #4
    frostyone

    frostyone Rambler

    Jan 3, 2016
    Georgia
    Thanks for the post. Exactly what I'm looking for next!!
     
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  18. Feb 7, 2016 #5
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Wont be disappointed
     
  22. Feb 7, 2016 #6
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Anyone know how to remove grill.
     
  26. Feb 7, 2016 #7
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
  30. Feb 7, 2016 #8
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
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  34. Feb 7, 2016 #9
    Linnin

    Linnin

    Jul 19, 2012
    Linningrad, Earth
    @shawshank72, congratulations on your new rig! I really like the twin twelve format. :thumbsup:
     
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  38. Feb 8, 2016 #10
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Just realized last night the only gripe i had with my old model was fixed with a properly placed xlr output :thumbsup:
    About time haha.
     
  42. Feb 8, 2016 #11
    Spector2112

    Spector2112

    Jan 7, 2011
    Michigan
    @shawshank72 , what settings do you like to use? I just got this same combo, plus the extention cab about a month ago. Just curious how others like to set theirs.
    The few times I've been able to fire mine up I've been setting the eq to "GK flat"ish, contour off, limiter and horns on.
    Then I tweak my bass from there. (Nordstrand 3 band eq with push pull mids pot)
     
  47. Feb 8, 2016 #12
    10cc

    10cc Inactive

    Oct 28, 2013
    Great amp. Used mine sat night. I haven't really touched my settings since I got it.
    Gain at ten o'clock
    Contour off
    Treble ten
    Mid eleven
    Low mid one
    Bass one
    Boost ten
    Master nine
    No limiter or horn
    Got a boost pedal (always on)
    HPF set at about 30Hz
    72 P
     
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  51. Feb 8, 2016 #13
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Will let you know tomorrow.
    Taking it to rehearsal tonight.
     
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  55. Feb 9, 2016 #14
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Last night went great
    Horn off
    Limiter on
    Contour off
    Gain 10 oclock
    Volume noon
    Treble 11
    HiMid 10
    Low mid 1
    Bass 12
    Sounded full and punchy
    My other band im sure will change things as they play in a smaller room with a loud drummer.
     
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  59. Feb 9, 2016 #15
    10cc

    10cc Inactive

    Oct 28, 2013
    What about the boost? Where was he set at? Pretty easy to carry too:D Drummer loaded mine out the other night and made a comment about the bass amp being lighter than the guitar amp, first time I've ever heard that out loud.
     
  63. Feb 9, 2016 #16
    Bent77

    Bent77 Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2013
    Desert, Colorado
    @twinjet

    Is this what you are looking for?
     
  67. Feb 9, 2016 #17
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    Boost was at 11 and some songs i turned it up to 1
    Love the portability
     
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  71. Feb 9, 2016 #18
    twinjet

    twinjet Powered by GE90s; fueled with coffee. Staff Member Supporting Member

    Sep 23, 2008
    49
    Sort of, but I prefer head and cabs over combos.
     
  76. Feb 17, 2016 #19
    beaglesandbass

    beaglesandbass Think first, then post? Staff Member Supporting Member

    Aug 14, 2001
    Philly Suburbs
    Really thinking about ditching my MB800 head and CX410 cab and getting one of these bad boys.
     
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  80. Feb 17, 2016 #20
    shawshank72

    shawshank72

    Mar 22, 2009
    Canada
    I ditched my mb500 and neo 4x10.
    Bought it at a cheap price and was made an offer i couldnt refuse.
    I loved it but this amp being so compact and ability to have amp in one hand and bass in the other is priceless.
    And i still get 500w into a 2x12.
     
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