Anyone using a GK MB115-II 200W Combo?

[gsgbass]

Anyone using a GK MB115-II 200W Combo? I'm contemplating getting one for that 15" sound. I would appreciate any pros, or cons. Thanks in advance folks.

[stevie]

I had one of these - for about two weeks.

It was one of the Chinese-built ones. It was nicely finished and had a useful feature set. Even the piezo tweeter didn't sound that bad and I rather liked the GK 'growl'. The bad news started when I took a look inside. The driver had the smallest magnet I've ever seen on a speaker (well nearly!). It was really cheap and nasty. The cab itself was made from half-inch poplar or some other lightweight ply and constructed using staples and heat glue. The ply had obvious voids in it. The staples had missed the bracing in a couple of places and the brace rattled when you tapped it.

It sounded quite good at low volumes but as soon as I turned the volume control up the cabinet vibrated in sympathy and it just sounded annoying. It was light, but that's because it was build like a packing crate - although it's not alone in that respect and there are lots of bassists out there using boxes like this and loving them.

I didn't waste any time getting rid of it.

[gsgbass]

I heard some pretty negative comments on the GK MB115-ll Combo. Power switches jamming, etc. He was more agreeable to the TC E 250. I may have to check out the TC E more.

[gsgbass]

I spent more than I was prepared to, but I went with the TC Electronic RH450 head, with the TC E BC410 cab. I thought the 410's had a bit better clarity at lower volumes, and cranked rather well at higher volumes.

[gsgbass]

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