Anyone know anything about these COMBOS

[The Shrek]

Hey Guys

Need to downsize due to a Knackered back

I have Eden and Gk rigs which I have not used for 2 years (and will be selling shortly)as I play very little and only playing very small gigs.

Have seen a few ads for these GK combo amps (MB210)which are supposed to be superlight but can't find out much bout them. Anyone out there have one or tried one and can give me an opinion

Michael

[Magnolia]

I'd be interested to hear opinions on these as Im looking to get a decent lightweight amp/rig.

The only place i can find that sells them is [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueger-mb-210-bass-guitar-amp-combo--70248"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueg...mp-combo--70248[/url]

I might have to pop into the Romford store and try one out.

[The Shrek]

[quote name='Magnolia' post='701506' date='Jan 5 2010, 12:49 PM']I'd be interested to hear opinions on these as Im looking to get a decent lightweight amp/rig.

The only place i can find that sells them is [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueger-mb-210-bass-guitar-amp-combo--70248"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueg...mp-combo--70248[/url]

I might have to pop into the Romford store and try one out.[/quote]


Cheers my friend

If you manage to try one please let me know what you think. Music shops where i live are crap so there is no chance of trying one out.

Michael

[Magnolia]

I have just had a good read through reviews from across the pond and they have had great reviews. The MB115 is rated 200w 8ohm, the MB210 is 350w 8ohm or 500w 4ohm with an extension. There is also a MB212 which is 500w 4ohm. Only issue I can see is the Pre DI.

Can get a better look at them here. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH9h8_R4aA0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH9h8_R4aA0...feature=related[/url]

Im about to take a chance and order a mb210 now. I have found them a few hundred cheaper (and in stock)

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_krueger_mb210.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_krueger_mb210.htm[/url]

Nick

[rasher80]

Weight ca 15kg?

That's even lighter than my Genz rig! how are they doing it??

[Magnolia]

Incredible isnt it. How they pack that much power into something that is superlight. Bob Gallien said that they have used a few weight saving tricks. Thin aluminium instead of steel for the front gril. The 210 & 212 are both neo speakers. Smaller cabinets. The head unit they are using is pretty much the new MB2 500 but with a few small differences. That only weights 3lb! I can't wait to get mine.

[chris_b]

The MB150 is good but because of its size it only has limited tone, and even GK's own site doesn't feature the MB210 yet!!

If you want to "down weight" rather than "down size" then I'd check out the Markbass LM2 and Barefacedbass Compact combination. They can go quiet or loud, are very light and because they are full sized they have the full range of tone options.

The Compact is 26lbs and even lighter if you put it on a trolley. I think the LM2 beats the micro amp competition for full bodied tone.

As always IMO IME

[The Shrek]

[quote name='Magnolia' post='702915' date='Jan 6 2010, 02:57 PM']Incredible isnt it. How they pack that much power into something that is superlight. Bob Gallien said that they have used a few weight saving tricks. Thin aluminium instead of steel for the front gril. The 210 & 212 are both neo speakers. Smaller cabinets. The head unit they are using is pretty much the new MB2 500 but with a few small differences. That only weights 3lb! I can't wait to get mine.[/quote]

I cant wait to hear your report on the amp, please let me know how you get on!

Michael