TheDaivisch Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Would this be a chinese one, then? http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Gallien-Krueger-MB800-Bass-Amplifier-Head~ID~17422.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) [quote name='TheDaivisch' timestamp='1340661519' post='1707875'] Would this be a chinese one, then? http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Gallien-Krueger-MB800-Bass-Amplifier-Head~ID~17422.asp [/quote] Not sure but I want one haha! Edited June 25, 2012 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 It's chinese... I got this message from them [font="Verdana"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Verdana][size=2]"Hi David currently this unit is manufactured in GK’s factory in China , as are the majority of their products except the 2001RB, RBH cabs and MB150 models.[/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Verdana"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Verdana][size=2]There are unconfirmed rumours that all GK manufacturing is moving back to the US at some point. [/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Kindest Regards [/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Tom" [/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Email: [email="[email protected]"][color="#234786"][email protected][/color][/email][/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Tel: 0191 487 9317[/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Fax: 0191 491 0618[/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Website: [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/"][color="#234786"]http://www.soundsliveshop.com/[/color][/url][/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="2"][color="black"][color=black][font=Calibri][size=2]Blog: [url="http://www.soundslive.wordpress.com/"][color="#234786"]www.soundslive.wordpress.com[/color][/url][/size][/font][/color][/color][/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ah well I'll have to wait it out then. It is confirmed that they HAVE moved back to USA for their construction though...as there are pictures of the new MB amps with the USA stamp on them over on Talkbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Is there something wrong with the Chinese ones? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 [quote name='TheDaivisch' timestamp='1340703835' post='1708217'] Is there something wrong with the Chinese ones? Dave [/quote] Nah doubt it, but the patient side of me knows the USA assembled versions will hold their value for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1339450566' post='1688806'] My video of the review of the MB800 came out today in iGuitar. The magazine is free to read: [url="http://licklibrary.ceros.com/iguitarmag/issue-10-eddie-van-halen-iguitar/issue10/page/186"]http://licklibrary.c...ssue10/page/186[/url] That's a really great amp! [/quote]Good review. Impressive little amp. Great magazine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I can vouch for the MB500 fusion. It’s loud. As Lozz stated I have not got much above 9 o'clock on mine. Love the warmth for Jazz and hotel dinner dance gigs. You do have to temper the contour and gain settings on louder gigs and use the Amp end more than the gain to stay clean and articulate. But that’s the beauty the valves and presets are there when you want it, you don't have to cook with them all the time. I wonder what this new baby will sound like through an 8 x 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Does anyone know if there is a discernable difference in clean tone between the Fusion and standard amps? I already have an EBS Valvedrive so I've got my valve dirt covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Ok, so I contacted Polar Audio, and they got back to me VERY quickly, and with some good information. Nice to see a good distributor! Here goes, hope they don't mind me typing what they told me. GK (USA) told them this: [color=#1F497D]“As of January 2012, all models have been assembled in the U.S. However, there is some existing inventory still carrying a China designation. Primarily this is the MB212, 212MBE and 410MBE. We will be sold out of all China made inventory soon, at which point all products will carry a Made in U.S. designation”[/color] [color=#1F497D] [/color] [size=2]Polar Audio - They said they have checked a couple of the MB800’s they [/size][size=2]have in stock and none of them carry a ‘Made in China’ designation. The USA NEO cabs should be available towards then end of August.[/size] I then got another response, even though I didn't ask anything else stating: [size=2]"We can confirm that all the MB800s available from POLARaudio are USA made[/size]". Good news all round. I don't in any way need another amp, but the MB800 seems a right little beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaivisch Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Although they dont seem to do the 800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Their website needs updating. I don't think you buy directly from them anyway....they supplier to your store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 how do they get two channel in these heads? is it swtiched by a footswtich! my bass clipped the input on one of the early ones of these so ive always avoided them! maybe its time i gave one another go? andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1340834589' post='1710432'] how do they get two channel in these heads? is it swtiched by a footswtich! [/quote] Yes a footswitch (with LED) and a cable is supplied with the head. To switch manually, you gently press the gain control inward for the channel you want. It's a push button as well. The ring round the outside lights up blue. IIRC I covered it in my video review linked above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1340834589' post='1710432'] how do they get two channel in these heads? is it swtiched by a footswtich! my bass clipped the input on one of the early ones of these so ive always avoided them! maybe its time i gave one another go? andy [/quote] I think on a technicality it's only one channel, in that they share an EQ so most of the circuit in the pre is the same. There's two gain structures though which allow you to boost the gain/volume as you please. I still find it strange that you made one clip, maybe it was a fault or something, GKs are well known for sounding great with MM basses, which are very high output. It's be strange if GK didn't cater for louder basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Do you know if MB800 from Thomann are made in USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 [quote name='norwood-1' timestamp='1342005265' post='1727769'] Do you know if MB800 from Thomann are made in USA? [/quote] Don't think so. The UK shipments are though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 ok and from UK where I can find a mb800 USA made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Polar Audio are the distributors. They told me all their UK stock is MIA. Soundslive have very low prices on the MB800...as do most stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I contacted GK from USA and Brian Clark told me that all models were made in USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Well, hopefully they all are. Last time I contacted Thomann their units were Chinese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks it's interesting, maybe it's for that thomann is less expensive than uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 For information The MB800 is made in China from Thomann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reissueplayer Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I got an mb800 from the US quite early on. I managed to switch to the european voltage on my own. But there were no mids in it. I was hoping for some serious punch, but it just wasn't there. I like high power, fast response and clean sounds. The GK was a disppointment, soundwise, but a+ for portability. I just couldn't see me wanting to carry it to a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 [quote name='Reissueplayer' timestamp='1344017348' post='1758857'] I got an mb800 from the US quite early on. I managed to switch to the european voltage on my own. But there were no mids in it. I was hoping for some serious punch, but it just wasn't there. I like high power, fast response and clean sounds. The GK was a disppointment, soundwise, but a+ for portability. I just couldn't see me wanting to carry it to a gig. [/quote] I don't know if the voicing is the same across the MB series, but on the MB200 the EQ is closest to flat with the following settings: Contour = Off Treble = 10 o'clock Hi Mid = 2 o'clock Low Mid = 1 o'clock Bass = 10 o'clock I thought my mb200 was a bit mid-shy until I stumbled across this information on Talkbass and tried those settings as a starting point. I find I can get plenty of mids as long as the bass and treble controls are backed off a bit, though with the fixed EQ frequencies it's still possible that they may not be centred where you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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