Merton
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[quote name='peteb' post='1245040' date='May 26 2011, 12:05 AM']Funnily enough, I was just about to say that as much as I like my MB200 I found that it struggled in a rehearsal with a loud(ish) band - not sure that I would risk gigging it![/quote] Really?! Haha, shows that one person's loud is another person's quiet [quote name='Sparky' post='1245388' date='May 26 2011, 11:28 AM']Thanks Merton & Pete for your input on the G.K.. What cab(s) are you both using?[/quote] Epifani UL 112 Series 2 (not mine). Cranked the gain to about 2 o'clock and it sounded great Don't get too caught up with the amp rating vs cab ratings, there's a whole sticky on it at the top of the Amps and Cabs forum which will explain it better than I can!
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The GK MB200 is a loud 200W (whatever that means ), I love mine and it's gigged with a loud band with no problem.
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[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='1243967' date='May 25 2011, 10:12 AM']The eq section is close to perfection. It might not get heaps of use though, as paradoxically they've also made an amp that sounds brilliant more or less flat. I haven't tried many amps that do such a good basic tone straight off. Having said that, the eq enables you to partner this amp with a wide range of basses and cabs – there's enough über-tweakage in there to pretty much sort anything out if you need to.[/quote] What 'e said. Absolute cracker of an amp and a fair price -
Eden WT550: Flat with slight tweaks for the room. A tiny smidge of the "Enhance" control, but not much. Lots of volume
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Good news!
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Just in cas eit wasn't clear from the two previous answers... yes
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You just want to buy new gear again Bear in mind the room will gave had an effect last night, tonight will be a different matter
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First thing I gigged with was a Trace Elliot Commando combo + Vester Stage Series Jazz. My first "real" rig was a Trace AH300-12 with Ashdown MAG 4x10 cab (an early one, black speakers, shallow depth). Now rocking an Eden WT550 into a Barefaced Vintage
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I wish I had £1400, I love Robbie's work and this is stunning. Would be a good excuse to learn to play a 6er wouldn't it Good luck with the sale -
Reliable bass player wanted for classic rock band
Merton replied to jim_f's topic in Musicians Wanted
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The "Trace Elliot" branded speakers were made by Celestion
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[quote name='Shonks' post='1215475' date='Apr 30 2011, 03:27 AM']so your telling me the GP7 150 combo with the stock speaker at 8 ohm is only 90 watts??? does the mean the BLX 80 with the stock speaker is only 40 watts? does this mean all the trace combos with a number in the model's name is misleading and only put out half the stated number? the 1x15 combos which are all into 8 ohms, so are they are too only half the stated power output??? They wouldn't install a 4ohm speaker with an extra speaker output as the amps can't handle a lower resistance than 4ohm. Mine says on the back minimum load 4ohms You sure I've misunderstood the specs? I dont fink so!![/quote] Yes I am saying that, sorry fella! The BLX80 is a different kettle of fish, it develops 80w into 8 ohms, or full power into it's internal speaker, I believe. This is 150W RMS with an extension cab It's still a great little combo, don't get me wrong, it's just you're misunderstanding the specs I'm afraid -
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I'm trying to persuade one of my friends to buy this instead of an Ashdown MAG head, will let you know how it goes... -
Forgot to say that these amps are indeed the bollox, great little beasts
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[quote name='Shonks' post='1212728' date='Apr 27 2011, 03:28 PM']nope....you are wrong -- but thanks for being so protectctive to our fellow basschatters!! ... the the speaker inside is rated 150 watts @ 8 ohms , and your right in that the amp says 150 watts rms>>> but at [b]150 watts @ 8ohms - and 300 watt peak[/b]. Peak I assumed was meant at 4ohms - seems logical to me captain. it has an extra 8 ohm speaker output so it max output is 4ohms !!! [/quote] Sorry dude, KeV is right and you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the spec! The amp will produce 150W RMS into 4 ohms, with potential to peak at 300W. Into the internal 8ohm speaker it'll produce around 90W RMS probably. The fact that the speaker is rated 150W has feck all bearing on the power output ability of the amp
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Ooooh, I will have one of these one day, alas I have not the money at the moment -
Great amp, great price, great guy to deal with
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[quote name='fryer' post='1210765' date='Apr 25 2011, 12:20 PM']Hi, next weekend we are playing at an outdoor charity festival. They have a PA, but we will be using our own amps. I have a Peavey Firebass 700 - 400 w at 4 ohm, 700 at 2 ohm. I have my Epifani UL 410 - 1000 w at 4 ohm, and a spare Peavey 410 cab - 400 w at 4 ohm. I can't use the Firebass at full volume, 'cos I assume it could blow the Peavey cab ? So, do I need a new amp ? If so, what do I get ? Something that could run two differently powered cabs. Or do I get a power amp ? Do I then use the 'DI' output into the power amp ? What power amp could I get that would run the two differently powered cabs ? Thank You for any replies. Richard[/quote] You're reading the numbers on the cabs and assuming they mean something. They don't. In theory the PV cab should be ideally suited to the Firebass head as they both say 400w at 4 ohms, but frankly I'd ignore that... Take the advice of all here, Firebass plus Epi, and you'll be fine.
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[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1210250' date='Apr 24 2011, 07:08 PM']Merton has an MB200 that he seems to be getting on with well for example. The convenience you get from these little heads really can't be argued with and they're definitely not lacking tone or presence.[/quote] Damn right, loving it. Got a gig in a couple of weeks which is screaming out for it to be used instead of my Eden WT550, can't wait to try it Might do a proper A/B test actually, Eden vs GK, just fo' shits and giggles
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Nice, thanks for posting
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[quote name='voxpop' post='1206862' date='Apr 21 2011, 11:05 AM']Here's my small gig / rehearsal rig...... [attachment=78052:DSCN1345.JPG] SWR Headlite with a Working Pro 10 cab. Small, clear and compact.[/quote] Christ that's minute! That Headlite can't be much bigger than my MB200, wow
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[quote name='Chris Horton' post='1207658' date='Apr 21 2011, 10:50 PM']Those G&K MB200 amps look super cool . How do they sound ? I am thinking of pairing one with my Epifani 110 cab[/quote] Surprisingly loud and very clear, tight sound. Reminds me of earlier TE gear set flat but with tonnes more bottom end. Love it Cab now having it's refurb, should be finished this weekend
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I've never had to wait longer than about 2 or 3 days for my Hotwires to come through, what gauge/style did you go for?
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Me wanty that MB Fusion, looks awesome!
