NEW gk fusion 1200!

[Kro]

So even if the new Fusion does have a digital preamp, there is nothing to say that it won't be a killer amp.

My understanding, that I could be totally wrong about, is that there could be upwards of 3 different versions of the new amps - a Plex digital version, a tube-pre "fusion" version, and potentially a full solid-state version ala classic GK. All three different versions using the same chassis.

Hard to say with any certainty how accurate that is, but if it's true it seems like a good marketing move to cover all their bases.

 

[CaptainWally]

Wow! Seems like they would have emough on their hands to get out just one version!

 

[AdamR]

Still. Waiting.

 

[pigpen1]

As I understand it, it will be rube pre only, but you can alter the voicing via a plex-like interface (knobs)

 

[Stranger Danger]

Still. Waiting.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Side note:

Is Guitar Center getting out of selling Gallien-Krueger products?

 

[AdamR]

Side note:

Is Guitar Center getting out of selling Gallien-Krueger products?

Yes. GK pulled out of Guitar Center.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Yes. GK pulled out of Guitar Center.

Wow I wonder why.

 

[pigpen1]

Wow I wonder why.

Probably worried they would get stiffed in bankruptcy.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Probably worried they would get stiffed in bankruptcy.

Markbass and Fender don’t seem to be bothered. Weird.

 

[AdamR]

I think theres some info about it in the GK group.

 

[pigpen1]

I think theres some info about it in the GK group.

link?

 

[pigpen1]

Markbass and Fender don’t seem to be bothered. Weird.

They are free to make their own choices of course. I think Fender pushes their rumble line of amps with the basses, so that's not an apple to apples comparison. Mark Bass seems to be the GC flavor of the year.

 

[Stranger Danger]

They are free to make their own choices of course. I think Fender pushes their rumble line of amps with the basses, so that's not an apple to apples comparison. Mark Bass seems to be the GC flavor of the year.

Yeah I get that but Markbass has been pretty dominant at GC for at least 10 years or so.

 

[joel406]

Yeah I get that but Markbass has been pretty dominant at GC for at least 10 years or so.

I think GC owns either all or part of Mark Bass.

 

[Kro]

Yeah I get that but Markbass has been pretty dominant at GC for at least 10 years or so.

I think that's the point - might be harder for them to get out of bed...

 

[donahue]

I really hope these come out soon. With an onboard compressor, a tube pre and a bit of grind this amp could replace a 50lb tube amp and an entire pedalboard for one project I'm in.

 

[pigpen1]

Yeah I get that but Markbass has been pretty dominant at GC for at least 10 years or so.

As others have mentioned I think GC has a stake in MB. I've heard that Fender makes people take the Rumble stuff in order to be a dealer. Plus if you notice the brands who's heads are now approaching $1000 aren't in GC showrooms (the ones I go to) any longer. Maybe not the target market? I've noticed they are going smaller and cheaper on guitar amps too.

 

[bkbass2000]

It's November. Two more months and they can re-release the concept of this new amp. "Coming summer 2019!!" On a serious note, they must be having some major problems. Thankfully the handling of this has saved me $1000. I hope they are great amps.

 

[MrLenny1]

Ooo. Sure do like the 500 Fusion. These should be awesome.
I heard a 500 Fusion thru 2 Berg 1x12's. Bass nirvana!