Question about GK MicroBass head (150S-III)

I have a MB150E. These are good little amps for the size. Many years ago I used one as my main amp with a hartke 410... bad idea. Amp was constantly being repaired and GK does not have the best customer service. I can only imagine that in Eastern Europe customer service will be a bigger problem. Also because the speaker is in a small enclosure, don't expect deep bass. It will work with a moderately loud drummer and another cab. You might want to consider something like a 4ohm 2cab to use for bigger gigs

The positives... I use it for small practices and small gigs and its great. I also use it for upright bass. Great tone, good eq and a good DI makes it good if you have PA support. Just don't push it too hard or you will have problems. I have many amps but this is the one I practice at home with all the time

 

If you can get GK, why aren't you considering GK's higher power heads? A 400RB and a 1x15 cabinet are a very capable and quite portable combination.

 

Considering your options, the GK MB150 head will probably serve you well. Since you're already using PA support the GK will give the stage presence you're probably missing now and the DI from the MB sounds good. I used one with a 15" cab and it was plenty for most situations.

 

I use a GK MB150E head (no roman numerals) the same way you mentioned. It is a great little amp head. You have a lot more options than the S model when it comes to EQ, line outs, DI, etc. and also has the built in chorus. GK also has a nifty carrying bag with a shoulder strap. I'll sometimes strap it across my shoulder while carrying in my cab. You don't have to worry about high stage volume since you're going into the PA, but it does put out a very loud 150 watts. I highly recommend the head only version.

 

Any 2x10 cab is going to be more bulky/heavier than a 1x15. For most common uses, the 1x15 (my preference would be with a tweeter) will do nicely, depending on which brand/model you choose. As far as compactness goes, if you could get one, I'd highly recommend the Bag End S15-D or S15X-D. They're cube shaped little speakers, and quite capable. On the other hand, if GK is distributed to your locale, check out their Neo series. I think they have a 1x15 version, but their 1x12 also gets great reviews around Talk Bass. But mixing the GK MB150 head with any brand would be fine. Just make sure you get a 4 ohm cab in order to let the amp perform at its maximum, UNLESS you're intending to expand later and would like to add another cab (doesn't sound like it, based on your transportation scenario). Good luck!

 

I've paired the MB150 combo with the Bag End S-15 and it's a great match. Small club w/ good house PA would be no problem. You won't find a smaller single 15 cab and if you expand your rig you'll likely still find both of them useful.

 

I have the MB150s combo, and I recently purchased an old 400rb and BagEnd S-15.

I really like both amplifiers, but if I had to choose, I think that I'd go with the 400rb.

THe MB150s is a great combo, and I've used it alone for rehearsal and gigs. I've also driven differnet cabs with it, including 2x10 or 4x10. IT sounds great with a larger cab.

I recently purchased the 400rb and BagEnd 1x15. The cabinet is light, efficient, and sounds great. The amp head weighs 14 lbs, so I don't really consider that too heavy.

I don't that that you'll lose either way, but I prefer the preamp voicing of the 400rb.

 

I had both combo's and chose to sell the MB150E. I can live without the Chorus, para EQ and extra ins and outs. BUT, that boost is real nice and is the only thing I miss.