GK MB200 or Ashdown MiBass 220?

[guitarjong]

After much deliberation, I've finally pulled the trigger and ordered the following from DV247.com

GK MB200
GK 210MBE cab

Never used DV247 before. But they appear to be good on customer service from reviews that I've read, their prices are very competitive and they offer a free 4 year warranty.

I picked the MB200 over the MiBass because of the near £100 less. I really couldn't split them. I figure that these heads aren't exactly large, so I might well buy the MiBass as a Christmas present to myself....:-)

As I had a few quid left over, I also ordered an AKG WMS 40 Mini wireless system. Cheap, might work out ok, might not. I'll see. If it is crap I'll send it back and get a refund.

Will post my thoughts when I've got the new rig and had a play with it. My first bass amp after playing bass for 24 years!!!

Thanks again for everyone's help and advice.

[Doddy]

[quote name='guitarjong' timestamp='1349636866' post='1828575']
My first bass amp after playing bass for 24 years!!!
[/quote]
What have you been doing if you haven't had a bass amp in that length of time?

[guitarjong]

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1349657804' post='1828848']
What have you been doing if you haven't had a bass amp in that length of time?
[/quote]

Well, I've not been playing bass exclusively for the whole 24 years. But I have tended to borrow amps, or more usually go directly to the PA via my old Line 6 POD 2 using the Fender Bassman sim.

[eude]

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1349533457' post='1827464']
The MiBass heads are great quality. I've had no problems with mine-I take it out all the time and it still doesn't have a mark on it,
and it's not like I baby my gear.All the controls are smooth and solid too.I can't say anything against it.

As far as I'm aware with the cabs,last time I spoke to Lee he told me that they were expecting delivery of the cabs hopefully
in the next few weeks.
[/quote]

Thanks mate!
I'm in two minds about what to do.
I really don't need anything big at the moment, and probably for the forseeable, so my little Promethean combo is great, but I fancy a change.
Really considering going for a MiBass 220 head and a Mi12 cab, although, if they're 12" MiCombo appears anytime soon, that might be a sensible option...

Cheers,
Eude

[guitarjong]

Bit of an update in case anyone was interested.

The GK MB200 and GK 210MBE cab were delivered last Wednesday, along with an AKG WMS 40 Mini wireless kit. Set it all up, without the wireless initially, and unfortunately the amp started to hiss quite badly. To begin with it was only really noticeable on higher treble settings, but quickly developed across the range of the EQ. Within 5 mins the amp had started to whistle, doing a pretty good impression of a jet on take off. Switched off and tried again a bit later with the same result. This was all done in the house, so at low volume levels.

Boxed the MB200 up and got in touch with DV247, who apologised profusely and promised a replacement, although this would need to be ordered as they didn't have any more in stock.

Spin forward to today and I can only guess that supply of the MB200 is short in the UK because I am told that the replacement won't be delivered to DV247 until Monday next week. Quick phone call and I've arranged an Ampeg PF-350 as a replacement. The Ampeg appears to have just dropped in price, so I'm only playing a very small difference. If you look on the DV247 website you will see that it is massively discounted under the RRP. Amps should be swapped by courier on Friday.

I'm keeping the GK cab, just getting a different amp.

To be honest I'm a little disappointed about the MB200 as it looked great with the GK cab and, apart from the hiss and whistle, sounded great.

I can however say that I am very impressed with DV247. I've been dealing with Juan Piola, who is the assistant manager, and he has been great. Responding to emails and phone calls quickly and generally keeping me regularly updated. This certainly isn’t the fault of DV247.

The AKG wireless kit is pretty good though. I wasn't sure what to expect for just over £70, but it seems fine. I've not had chance to use it at a gig or rehearsal yet, but in the house it just works. To my ears, at house volumes, I can't tell much difference between it and a good cable. I'm sure that there are better systems out there, but for that price it appears to be a very good bargain. I haven't tried it with my bass yet, but it sounded fine with my US Fender Strat Plus into my Laney LC-30.

Anyway, roll on Friday. Looking forward to getting my hands on the Ampeg.