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New GK 800 Legacy!

@TonyP, Have you had the chance to find out whether the overdrive/edge/etc combination of functions on this amp provide a foot-switchable boost (with adjustable dirt) sort of like traditional GK boost channels of the RB and MB series? I'd sure like to see a picture of the back some time.
To be honest...I didn't ever play really the overdrive that much...I was so into the straight tone didn't dive that hard.
 
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What are the future plans for the MB200? It's one of my favorite amps and since downsizing, it's been my go to. It seems like all the 500 watt and up amps are being upgraded.

Is there going to be a "new" MB200?
Not exacty, the replacement for that would be the new 500 Fusion.
 
Asked GK about how to get the classic 800rb through an Ampeg 810 stack in a smaller package via email. I was directed to the CX210 or CX410 along with an attachment for one of these Legacy amps that should begin shipping in May. Super stoked!
 
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Asked GK about how to get the classic 800rb through an Ampeg 810 stack in a smaller package via email. I was directed to the CX210 or CX410 along with an attachment for one of these Legacy amps that should begin shipping in May. Super stoked!
Get the 4 ohm version of the CX410

That is what I played out at NAMM that with the Legacy 800
F-in amazing
 
Hello Everyone and all the folks that have been PM-ing me.

Just to be clear - The new lines are replacing the older lines...all of them. I don't know when stock runs out but buts its been out for a while on at least a couple of things (400RB, ect)

What I described above is where GK is going towards (at least for this point in time).
 
so are the fusions all class D, like if I'm partial to the fusion 550...i'm assuming the 1200 watt guy would have comparable slam to the regular 550 amp?
I cannot say I did not try it...But lets think about this...Its a 1200 watt amp that does down to 2 ohms..I mean how the hell can it not slam?

I went to the NAMM show early before the general crowd came in and cranked the 800 for a moment...That was a beast so...;)
 
so are the fusions all class D, like if I'm partial to the fusion 550...i'm assuming the 1200 watt guy would have comparable slam to the regular 550 amp?

No, the 1200 will crush it. Their middle power model would be more comparable. I say this having owned the 550, 800, and 2001, and with having considerable experience with the 700 and 1200 watt power modules.
 
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