NAD! GK MB212-II

[michael_t]

I really like the twin twelve format.

I prefer head and cabs over combos.

I was once seriously considering the GK MB210 combo with the option for the 210MBE extension cab (now discontinued) as I always thought my ultimate rig would include 4 10's. But I have since learned the "2x12" would be a much more sensible approach for my purpose.

I'm with @twinjet in that I do prefer separate heads and cabs in order to keep everything modular and flexible.

My future (hopefully not too distant) rig: GK MB500/MB200 + GK Neo 112-II (x2, vertically stacked)

That said, there is nothing too shabby about the MB212-II combo. Congrats on your nice acquisition, @shawshank72 !

 

[Jaycephas]

How does this combo handle the low B? I've been looking for 'lighter' and also want the vertical speaker array - this cab and the 212 extension look like they would cover everything I need, just need to make sure that the low B cuts through.

 

[shawshank72]

How does this combo handle the low B? I've been looking for 'lighter' and also want the vertical speaker array - this cab and the 212 extension look like they would cover everything I need, just need to make sure that the low B cuts through.

Sorry, im just a four banger.

 

[beaglesandbass]

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.

My only concern is that I am running the 4ohm CX410, so I'd be going from 800 watts through 4 10s to 500 through 2 12s. Wondering how much I'd notice the decrease.

How does this combo handle the low B? I've been looking for 'lighter' and also want the vertical speaker array - this cab and the 212 extension look like they would cover everything I need, just need to make sure that the low B cuts through.

I assume it would be fine, but I'm kind of wondering this too.

 

[shawshank72]

unning the 4ohm CX410, so I'd be going from 800 watts through 4 10s to 500 through 2 12s. Wondering how much I'd notice the decrease

In my situation i dont.
If your maxxing out your amp when you play IMO you may well notice it.
If your playing with plenty of headroom i would say no.
All just my opinions.

 

[Jaycephas]

I noticed that Norm Stockton used one of the combos. He's an MTD guy with a 5-string, so I would imagine that the low B is not an issue.

 

[Thornton Davis]

Although not quite the same I can tell you that the MB410-II easily handles a low B at any volume. Don't see why the MB212-II wouldn't either.

TD

 

[beaglesandbass]

In my situation i dont.
If your maxxing out your amp when you play IMO you may well notice it.
If your playing with plenty of headroom i would say no.
All just my opinions.

Even with the pad turned on I don't think I've ever turned the volume past 10 o clock. And that's never with my bass volume past 80%. It just has so much power. So yeah, I have plenty of headroom.

 

[fjadams]

Good combos. I have mine sitting on top of a MBP115. Definitely loud enough for most any club you'd be playing at.

 

[sonojono]

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.

I can say the same thing with my Neo 112 cab in one hand and one bass on the other while the MBF500 amp is in the bass gig bag. YMMV.